I probably shouldn't even be doing this, but I had to get out of bed for a minute :) My little one had a stomach bug on Sunday and I was the recipient of it last night. All night long. My wonderful hubby stayed home to watch the little one for me. I haven't thrown up since I was pregnant and I hate it. Not fun.
Onto what this post is really about. Last Friday night, I attended a semi-formal Coast Guard dinner/event with my husband. My husband was a new chief's sea lawyer for the the Chief's initiation (it's a lot like college stuff in my opinion,
lol). So we attended the last and final event which was honoring about 10 new Coast Guard Chiefs.
I found a dress I loved, but it needed some work. I made a belt for it using
this tutorial. The only thing I did different was I sewed them onto the end of the ribbon and just safety pinned it together. I didn't want the ribbon hanging. I dyed a sweater I had so I wouldn't have to go out and buy a new one (it was very dull looking).
Then I hand sewed some ruffles to the neckline for some modesty. I absolutely adore how it came out.
And I leave you with this candid shot. The background was falling and my daughter was eating dirt. Oh the joys of it all :)
31 comments:
I love it! It's very nicely put together!
Oh, what a pretty outfit. I love it! And what a nice shot at the end...
Hope you you're "up and running" again soon.
I love the ruffling you added to the neckline - great idea!!!
You look fab!
Aaaaah!! You are just so beautiful!! And the outfit is gorgeous too! I totally thought that last shot was your vixen pose, it's great!!
Wow! You look great! And the outfit is beautiful!
LOL- I love the last shot- dirt in the mouth- I know that all too well. You Look Beautiful!! As always, that color must be in. That is close to what I wore to my hubby's semi formal work party. Very cool!
You are beautiful!
That last shot is my fav, you look like your on a high fashion model shoot... Hope your feeling better soon.
gotta love it when our toddlers know we are busy and try to sneak in a "no, no"
Oh my gosh! I love the belt and the ruffle in the dress is such a good addition. I totally thought it was made like that. I love your blog BTW. I have made my dd some very cute stuff. Thanks.
very pretty... nicely done!
I thought the last picture was posed - looks america's next top modelish.... gorgeous dress tho! and I love all of the additions
I love how it turned out too! Gorgeous! I have to try the belt.
You look fantastic!!!
Lol, at first I thought that last pic was suposed to be a dramatic, magazine, type shot- then I read about the backdrop and dirt eating :)
You look beautiful in that dress!
So..so cute!
The ruffles on the neckline - love it. And they way you tied it all together with the flower, belt and sweater... perfect!
hope you and your little one feel better soon.
Wow, you look amazing! That color is so beautiful and I love the ruffles you added. Very chic with the cardigan and belt.
what a beautiful dress. I love the belt that you made. How very talented...I might have to check out that tutorial!
You look so pretty! As for the candid shot, it looks like something out of a magazine spread(ie: supposed to be like that)!!
Oh, I love it! And jessica you look gorgeous.
Super cute Dress. I love seeing ideas to embellish outfits.
Thanks for sharing.
So very pretty and elegant!
HAHA! I thought the second photo's pose was on purpose too! Just goes to show you are beautiful even when your daughter's eating dirt! LOVE the dress, great idea with the ruffles on the bust/neckline!
supah sexy mama!!
You look beautiful!
Man, you look super hot in that last pic!! I LOVE that dress, too.
Really? that last photo ROCKED. so model worthy. You're a clever cookie, missus !! XX
You are HOT!!!! Love all that you did with that dress and outfit! Lucky husband!
Gorgeous! I love the dress and you look beautiful.
Oh my goodness! You're beautiful and I just adore the dress, sweater, and belt!
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