oh pink

[Edited on February 11, 2013 at 9:27 PM. Reason : 394]

2/11/2013 9:26:26 PM

only if you were wearing white shoes

2/11/2013 9:28:13 PM

This is why I know nothing about fashion. I don't get why a long dress is any more "fancy" than a short one now days.

Someone needs to buy my clothes for me and make me wear them.

2/11/2013 9:30:07 PM

white leather pointy toe pumps

2/11/2013 9:36:21 PM

If you're only gonna wear the thing once, why not do something like rent the runway?

I did it for my bridal shower, loved it.

2/12/2013 10:55:40 AM

Long is definitely the way to go for the military formal. There will be cocktail dresses, but you stick out more. Plus, how often do you get glammed up for a night after college is over?

Rent the Runway won't really work for me because of how petite I am. Even with 5-inch heels, all the dresses on RTR will be way too long. I have to have everything hemmed.

I like some of the dresses Diva listed, but sizing is tough. I am a 0P or 2P and most of the time women's sizes swallow me whole. The Ralph Lauren dress is amazing, but sizing is a problem. The Peplum dress would be way to much fabric for my frame and end up making me look squatty and wide. I like the Nicole Miller, but it's a little too plain to pay so much (does that make sense?)

My dress last year was from Cache.


[Edited on February 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM. Reason : btw, thanks for the suggestions ]

2/12/2013 11:10:18 AM

maybe try a high end consignment shop?

2/12/2013 11:14:09 AM

everything I picked comes in petite

2/12/2013 11:21:18 AM

I think this would look amazing on you:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-boutique-knotted-one-shoulder-dress/3467616?origin=category&BaseUrl=Formal&pprd=0

But it's probably too plain for a ball... so this one is shiny:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/lauren-ralph-lauren-cowl-neck-sequin-gown/3424173?origin=category&BaseUrl=Formal

2/12/2013 2:11:12 PM

ladies - i was invited to a bridal shower but I was not invited to the wedding. what are yalls thoughts on this?

2/12/2013 3:59:17 PM

bitch just wants a present fuck that

2/12/2013 4:02:32 PM

Only if is a super duper exclusive destination wedding. Even then, I probably wouldn't go.

2/12/2013 4:04:38 PM

or she's trying to keep costs down, yet still include people she likes in her special time

2/12/2013 4:04:46 PM

i'm getting overwhelmed with so many wedding showers coming up. schedule overload! it's too much!! i wasn't sure what to think about this one.

[Edited on February 12, 2013 at 4:05 PM. Reason : ]

2/12/2013 4:04:47 PM

are you sure the wedding invites have been sent out? are there special circumstances that she can't invite you for (super intimate wedding, they are eloping, etc) or are you just being snubbed?


If you're sure about the snubbing, I would go to the shower, not bring a present, and eat all the food.

2/12/2013 4:05:30 PM

it's coming up in a few months. i assume at least save the dates should have gone out by now. thinking back, this isn't the first time this has happened to me. LAME. i have no friends.

[Edited on February 12, 2013 at 4:08 PM. Reason : ]

2/12/2013 4:06:43 PM

I think 2 months is the rule for invites, and not everyone uses save the dates.

2/12/2013 4:26:40 PM

^ true. Save the dates are traditionally for out-of-town guests only. And people can wait as long as 6 weeks before the wedding to send out invites.

2/12/2013 4:40:27 PM

Oh, and that black Ralph Lauren dress rocks my face.

2/12/2013 4:50:48 PM

anyone have suggestions for a shop i can go to to buy a new necklace? something not crazy expensive (i lose ALL my jewelry there is no point buying something nice). I usually just go to XXI for cheap accessories but i don't feel like going to crabtree for that one thing pffft so somewhere in cary mayhaps?

kinda thinking I want "pearls". I need something for the red and white ball tomorrow.

ibt "i'll give you a pearl necklace"

2/14/2013 1:24:26 PM

have you been to Cat Banjo in Cameron Village?

i'm not a big jewelry person but i have browsed through there before and they have a good assortment of stuff.

2/14/2013 1:28:43 PM

no i have not and I will be in that area tomorrow so i will check it out. thanks!

2/14/2013 1:29:18 PM

Versona in Briar Creek. It's THE accessory store.

2/14/2013 1:38:53 PM

nice that's not far from me i can head over there tonight. thanks

2/14/2013 1:40:45 PM

There is also Charming Charlies outside of Triangle Town Center, similar to versona. Both have everything set up by color.

2/14/2013 4:56:32 PM

y'all are making me itch mentioning these cheap jewelry stores

haha

But for real, check out Francesca's and vestique too

2/14/2013 5:03:41 PM

I asked for cheap

Seriously. I get drunk and it just disappears. I can't have nice things.

2/14/2013 5:18:30 PM

Where are those? I love the cheap places, because I usually buy for specific events, then never wear it again and give it to my mom.

2/14/2013 5:18:56 PM

nah the places I mentioned are cheap (especially when you find something on sale!)

I just thought about how my skin reacts when cheap metal touches it...eeek

2/14/2013 5:33:09 PM

I only have that problem with earrings. Gotta be titanium, surgical steel, or the real stuff.

2/14/2013 5:34:57 PM

I'm the same way. I have to buy nice stuff for earrings but i can wear cheap necklaces. hooray.

2/14/2013 5:37:00 PM

Kate spade is on Fab on Saturday

2/14/2013 5:52:05 PM

yeah I can't wear chains unless they're decent...my body is very bougie

don't get me started on perfume

2/14/2013 6:05:54 PM

Bijuju in North Hills is crazy cheap but fun.

2/15/2013 10:27:42 AM

Coach Factory is offering 50% off all their handbags (including sale/clearance). Free shipping on orders of $150 or more pre 50%.

http://www.coachfactory.com/store/default/the-february-15-event.html

You have to sign up to get the sale.

2/16/2013 6:19:03 PM

Omg that's an awesome sale!

I'm thinking this one with green accent leather, there's no pic to copy on the site

2/16/2013 6:33:11 PM

Their website is not letting me checkout, the stupid options wont expand! Anyone else having issues with it?

[Edited on February 16, 2013 at 7:07 PM. Reason : I just used paypal instead, woohoo new bag and wallet for meeeeeeee]

2/16/2013 6:59:50 PM

I love this thread! Thanks, fucwads.

[Edited on February 16, 2013 at 7:33 PM. Reason : ^me too, yeah! o\]

2/16/2013 7:26:36 PM

http://www.coachfactory.com/store/default/the-february-15-event/handbags/crossbody-bags/dsy-sig-fld-crby-b4-b50-9742.html

I got this one

2/16/2013 7:40:25 PM

Bah. The one I want is still expensive half off. And I spent my mad money today at the mall. Got new tennis shoes and some clothes from the gap.

2/16/2013 7:44:56 PM

speaking of purses...

i got this Rebecca Minkoff MAC mini crossbody today. i like that its small but has enough room to carry essentials and that it zips (especially since i spend most of my time walking around/bussing/metroing it around) and that i can adjust the strap to go from crossbody to a shoulder bag.



[Edited on February 16, 2013 at 7:45 PM. Reason : try now]

2/16/2013 7:45:37 PM

I got this one! http://www.coachfactory.com/store/default/the-february-15-event/handbags/totes/signature-stripe-tote-9920.html

2/16/2013 7:47:03 PM

http://www.coachfactory.com/store/mobile/gal-pat-zip-tote-brass-mah.html
Plan to use it for purse and school.

2/16/2013 8:14:29 PM

You people are killing me! I have two bags in my shopping cart and my lip poked out real far and the husband giving me dirty looks.

2/16/2013 8:20:34 PM

You just had surgery, you automatically get what you want.

2/16/2013 8:22:35 PM

I also have to pay for the surgery, the HIDA, scan, and three emergency room visits.

2/16/2013 8:26:48 PM

Yeah that shit sucks. Don't forget to claim it on your taxes next year.

[Edited on February 16, 2013 at 8:29 PM. Reason : . ]

2/16/2013 8:28:41 PM

I hope you guys enjoy your new bags. I did get a new coach bag for Christmas and a hand me down coach bag in January so I don't have that much to pout about. I will still obsess and drool.

2/16/2013 8:31:30 PM

Go cuddle with your coach bags.

2/16/2013 9:03:45 PM

This reminds me that I still haven't found a way to get the cigarette smell out of my red leather coach bag. Anyone have any ideas?

2/16/2013 10:13:40 PM