Lady In Red dress memories

Have you ever watched a woman walk into a room and it feels like time has stopped? The breath from men and women seem to have been taken away. Well, have you ever been that woman? So comfortable in your own skin and confidant in that dress, you can feel all eyes on you?

I have very fond memories of my red dress that I used to wear to family events and functions. When appropriate, I would slip into my perfect shade of red and slink slowly to the dance floor. If it wasn't right away then soon after the Lady in Red song would play.

Who knew if I was I really being watched, but I felt alive and feminine. I felt the glamour in my bones.

The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek,
There's nobody here, it's just you and me,
It's where I want to be,
But I hardly know this beauty by my side,
I'll never forget the way you look tonight;



Sometimes fashion can feel like a Bliss Fest and when it works it so works. And even though it's been many years, I can still picture that dress and so can my friends and family.

Isn't it amazing how fashion and design can make you feel? Honestly those red dress memories still speak to me. What can you remember that was fashion worthy sweetie and you find yourself smiling about? Can't wait to read your comments about your closet stories! Lady in Red is dancing with me....

Our love story: Finding the perfect dress

Why do women put so much thought and effort into finding the perfect dress for an event? Well, my frenzy of finding the perfect engagement dress for our last weekend’s engagement party turned out to be a great story. I was still in the store when I said, "I have to post about this."

Thanksgiving drive down: For months I was looking forward to the drive with my Honey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. No matter how much you love spending time with someone, a road trip always tests your patience. On the drive, we drank our coffees, munched on chips, sang some songs and 450 miles later we finally got close to my families home. And then it happened, Honey suggested that we go to the outlet mall before we get there. Sorry Dad, we were so close…

I loved the idea, but I also felt guilt trickle down my spine.

With less than an hour before the stores closed for the holidays, we made it to the outlets. I felt a shopping 'sense of calm' come over me. My good side told me to find some perfume and my bad side told me to find the perfect dress. We ran into a discount perfume store and found holiday sales without the crowds and bought two perfumes for the price of one.

Boom done. Then came the hunt for THE dress.

Next, we ran into the White House/Black Market and Honey grabbed a dress off the rack that he liked. I put it on in the change room and loved it. I even had enough time to try on some pants. I met Honey at the register to pay. I was shocked to see my dress was rung up for only $20 (see dress below).

I looked at my watch and we had enough time for shoes….

I drove the back roads to my family’s home, just in time to wear my $20 dress to the party. And Honey was sworn to secrecy not to tell anyone. He did tell my best friend. Plus I felt pretty, oh so pretty.

It was the best $20 I’ve ever spent!

Liked this post? Check in next week sweetie for part 2 of the engagement party story. Tell me, do you find the perfect dress or does the dress find you? (If you haven't yet, you can catch up with our story here).