October 11, 2004

Today and the Perfect Dress

I am claiming today. Yep - it's all mine, mine, mine.

While planning out the weekend I forgot that today was a holiday. The banks are closed. Oops, I didn't budget for that. So instead of heading to Daytona I'm actually going to take my day off this week. I'm pretty damn excited.

I'm going to take a couple of strolls through the blogsphere, visit some friends, comment as much as my little heart desires.

I'll probably work on a couple reports - but not really slam them out, as It's My Day Off.

I might check the voicemail on my cell phone. Maybe. And then again, maybe not.

I'm exhausted folks. Just plain exhausted. My training classes went great this weekend and I really am glad I did them. I got so much energy back from the sales reps. BUT....I still need some Tammi time.

I did do a bit of shopping yesterday, after my class was over. The wedding I'm singing in next month isn't quite the "small affair" I was led to expect. Yeah, we're at 280 people so far. The bridesmaids are wearing strappless gowns, the brides gown is strappless, beaded and has about 7000 miles of material in it. So, I quickly realized my little cocktail dress wasn't really going to cut it. Damn. Knowing that I have very expensive tastes - VERY EXPENSIVE TASTES - I head to my favorite outlet mall. They have some designer shops where, if you're good, you can find a great deal.

Holy Cow. Not many choices. I don't normally shop for formal wear so hadn't noticed that the selection is rather thin at this place. Then I walked into Escada. Oh, yeah. Now normally I have problems finding anything in European sizes that fit. I found out while shopping in Paris, they have short arms and no hips. Yeah - well, this baby's got back. And I'm a tall girl - my arms are long.

However - I found it. I found THE PERFECT GOWN for life. I'm looking for a picture and can't find one so I'll try hard to describe.

It's gold. A beautiful champaign gold, soft and subtle. It's sleeveless with a draped neckline. Tasteful, sexy without being overt. But what makes the dress? 100% silk. It falls like water, just floating over you with movment that is contant, like a heatbeat. The slit is just high enough for glamour, but not so high that you have to worry about it. The only thing I'm disappointed in is that it doesn't reach the floor. But, I am 6'2" so I guess I should be happy it falls below the ankle, and that it is acceptable.

AND...it was on sale. SALE - my favorite 4 letter word. It's the kind of gown that I will be able to wear for years and years and years. Well, if I had somewhere to wear it that is.

I love the way I feel in this dress. The color is perfect. Even without my usual tan, it flatters. The red in my hair was exactly the color needed without being flashy. I feel glamourous and beautiful. And that was just in the changing room!!! I forgot what a fabulous gown does to you. It's been a few years since I walked the catwalk, and for a brief moment I was that girl again. Confident, young, sexual. Yeah - that's what a good dress will do for you.

Holy cow. It's a gorgeous dress. And Yes - Harvey - before you even ask, I'll try and get someone to take a picture. I'm sure there will be a couple of opportunities.

But ohhhhh, this dress. Damn. It's very pretty. Now - I'm on the hunt for 2" evening sandles. I can do this. After all - I found the perfect dress.

Posted by Tammi at October 11, 2004 08:08 AM
Comments

Guess I don't have to leave a comment now :-)

And I'm very happy for you. There's a certain... "glow"... a woman gets when she feels well-dressed... It's like the way that Renaissance artists painted angels :-)

Posted by: Harvey at October 11, 2004 08:29 AM

Guess I don't have to leave a message now that Harvey took care of it!

I was going to say every women has that outfit, you know which one I'm talking about. That outfit, be it formal or casuel, that outfit that makes you feel good about yourself. You put it on when ever you have that self confidence and what that extra boost.

You know you look good in it and everyone else knows you look good in it too.

Posted by: Machelle at October 11, 2004 11:20 AM

Congrats! I bet you look beautiful in it. I can't wait to see the pictures. Harv said it all.

Posted by: vw bug at October 11, 2004 12:16 PM

It sounds beautiful. I was wondering about that wedding. I'm glad I haven't missed it. If you get nervous now, just picture them all in their blog-wear ;-)

Posted by: Sally at October 11, 2004 01:19 PM

Congrats! I know you'll be glowing, radiant, and beaming. Now that you're ready for the crowd, do you think they'll be ready for you?

Posted by: michele at October 11, 2004 10:23 PM

Don't go gettin' the notion that Harv is the *only* dude in the family that is dyin' to see that pic... *grin*

Posted by: Jeff Brazill at October 12, 2004 01:52 AM

I want more than pix. I want an audio clip of your singing!!

Posted by: Boudicca at October 12, 2004 11:57 AM