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There is this huge misconception that there is SUPPOSE to be or HAS to be some big emotional display when choosing a wedding dress and it's just not true for everyone. I see brides begin to question their decision because someone else thinks (and says) there has to be tears involved. For some people that is the case and that is perfectly fine, that's why we keep the tissue box close at hand. But for those of you who are not prone to emotional display it is also perfectly acceptable that you DON'T cry when you choose your dress. Don't let someone else tell you how you need to feel or how you should behave. Only about 10% of our brides are actually brought to tears when they find "the one", another 30% dance and giggle, and the other 60% just can't get enough mirror time. The world is made up with people of all different personalities and we all handle each situation differently. Some people choose things based solely on the emotion of how it makes them feel while others are more methodical about their selections. Neither way is wrong they're just different, and that's OK! Please! Do not let someone else talk you out of saying yes to your dress because they say you are suppose to cry, jump up and down, faint, cut cartwheels or any number of other silly notions that people sometimes have. You will know when you have found your dress and no one else. Except maybe your bridal consultant because we have become pretty good knowing ;)
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When the box arrived yesterday I was as excited and ecstatic as a kid at Christmas. Our first samples of Bling Boots and Sneakers from Helen's Heart had arrived! I immediately started tearing shoes from boxes and had a pair of the sneakers on my feet literally within minutes of the box arriving. After I had checked them all out and tried on every pair close to my size, I entered them into inventory and had a complete display built around them by the end of the day. I will admit I am always excited when we receive new merchandise, but not usually to this degree. Bling Boots have been on the market for several years and I have seen them around but they have just never appealed to me the way they do now, don't ask me why, but I truly like this newest style better even though its not all that different from their previous versions. They come either tall or short and both come in 11 different colors. As I am sure you all know, rustic weddings and pairing boots with bridal gowns have been the going trends the last few years. These boots would be perfect for the bride who likes the idea, but also wants to have a little fun with a pop of color and some sparkle. They are also super cute with short homecoming and prom dresses! Notice that we mentioned Sneakers earlier in this post? There will be another post about those coming soon!
None of us want to go into a store and think that we are 2 sizes larger than we are, but that is exactly what happens when you shop for formal attire. As a general rule most formal dresses are going to be about 1 to 2 sizes smaller than our regular clothes. Unless you shop for formal attire on a regular basis, which most of us don't, this can be an upsetting discovery. But, I have good news! It happens to EVERYONE. Whether you are a 2 or 22, (in most cases) you will need a larger dress size than street clothing. It's just a fact, and I don't think manufactures are going to change that any time soon. You have to remember that you did not magically grow the moment you walked into the store, you are still the same size you were. So, my advice to anyone shopping for formal...Don't look at the size tag, look at yourself in the dress and pay attention to how the dress makes you feel. If you feel like a million bucks does it really matter what the label says? Thank you to our beautiful model Jordan for helping us with our comparison.
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