Monday, February 20, 2012

Countdown to Prom




My how things can change. Only a month or so ago Ren was absolutely dead set against going to her prom. Words like stupid, ridiculous, and should be just for seniors were commonplace anytime I approached the subject of it with her. But let a girl find a nice guy to go with and just the right dress and she's now singing a different tune, albeit in her normal laid back way.



Now the hair appointment is made and the "make-up artist" (cousin Meg) is lined up and today we will return to The White Room to pick up her dress, which was purchased a couple weeks ago but had to be ordered to get a size that is a better fit (plus, it'll be new and not one that was tried on by two hundred other girls and their deodorants).


After trying on about a gazillion dresses, Ren, along with her entourage of three, decided upon a Sherri Hill. You can see a bit of it above. It is a lovely dress, and one just a little different than the others she's owned. I have to say, and forgive me while I brag a bit, I thought my daughter was absolutely beautiful in it, even if she wasn't wearing any makeup that day and had her hair just thrown up in a messy bun.


Another great thing about this dress...she already has the shoes and earrings to match, which made her dad very happy.

3 comments:

Michelle said...

Can't wait to see some pics of her in it!

Heather said...

How fun! I remember prom dress shopping with my daughter last year...we tried on millions of dresses! You're so lucky that she has the shoes. I love the red, by the way!

Tire Swing Mom said...

Michelle, I'll be sure to post some (of course, it's still a little ways out...April 28, I think).

Heather, I hope you were more patient than me. haha. I love the red, too, but Ren's is actually more of a coralish shade of orange. We thought it might better suit her skin tone. Although, she's worn red before and it worked, too.