I hope you all survived the supposed Rapture. (What must it feel like to believe that the Rapture is coming and then not get taken away to heaven? It must be pretty disappointing. Let's hope these cult guys don't go the way of Heaven's Gate, you know?) I've always been a little suspicious of these end-of-times declarations, because aren't there supposed to be specific signs of its approach? I don't think you can plan on the Rapture, y'all.
Anyway, so Post-Rapture – Malvina came over on Sunday and we headed out to Brentwood to the DSW; it was kind of a bust – I did see a pair of shoes I liked a lot but they only had one in my size and they were kind of chipped in the patent leather. Which I wouldn't have cared about for $10 but for $40, nope.
We had some good discussions about their plans for their upcoming nuptials (next year) in which I am serving as maid-of-honor. Awhile back we went to David's Bridal and I tried on a ton of dresses. We actually found one that had not been an original contender because it was strapless, and both Malv's sister and I are not fans of strapless. I think it's this one (though I thought it had pockets). It was actually really flattering and we were both surprised that I liked it because A) I am not a big fan of dresses and B) I am REALLY not a fan of strapless. I also figure I can knit myself a nice lace shrug or something should we go with it.
ANYHOODLE the big question on my mind is:
Bridesmaids Dress Dilemma by pynnski featuring gold heels
I am in the nude shoe camp, Malvina is in the black shoe camp. I tend to think that the black sandals might make the look too "heavy/hard" (does that make sense?) Or, hmmm, maybe too rockabilly when there is definitely a princess theme going on in the grander scheme of things? 😉
Malvina mentioned that two of the venues they liked are kind of historical in nature, so if they went with those, maybe something with more of a vintage appeal would work. (I'm thinking in particular like a heeled Mary Jane or something in a softer color?) Like something vaguely 1920s or 1930s. I wonder if a blush pink would look nice with the brighter pink of the dress. Hmmm.
At the end of the day I can't walk in any of the shoes posted above, so it's kind of a moot point. Not super sure what should be worn with this dress, but I kinda heart the idea of elongating my stubby legs with the nude shoes (as high as I can go, which is not that high but whatevs).
I also put together a couple of jewelry choices for this dress – I really like the idea of a cascading necklace like the silver one. Maybe with pearls or something (I'm making the jewelry for the wedding party I think? Right? I've had a tough year and can't remember, haha. If not, I'm cool with that too.) I might make up some mock jewelry to play around with it. I think a contrasting metal will look best – too much pink could be a little overwhelming. I'll have to put together a mini shopping list for the November BABE! show when I can pick up some beads for it. Obviously I'm thinking into the future here…
Thoughts? Suggestions? Hand-slapping for over-thinking this? Hah! 🙂
Sometimes I feel like their wedding is so far away from now, but man, the way the last year and a half have rocketed by, it will be here before we know it!
UPDATE: What about these Fluevogs??? (I so need an excuse to buy a pair, you guys!)
