Well Worth the Wait
Photo credit: Chuck Olu-Alabi
This moment has been a LONG time coming. I’ve had such grand plans for the dress, but it took some time (and a LOT of work) to execute. I’m sure by now you guys have seen this Altuzarra for Target dress all over the blogosphere and it has been sitting in my closet with the tags still attached for months. I was so excited when this collection launched! I bought several pieces but I was by FAR most excited about this dress. I was literally the first person through the door at my local Target the morning the collection dropped. I skipped (no, really, I skipped) through the doors and headed straight for this dress!
Unfortunately, when I tried the dress on, the moment fell at little…flat. I didn’t hate the dress, but it didn’t make my heart sing the way it had when I saw it online on the model. (Proof positive I’m nobody’s model.) But I wasn’t going to let it rain on my parade! I knew with a little work this could—and would—be the dress I had dreamed of.
It took me a few months, but I finally got it over to my favorite tailor. I had her tighten the sleeves, cinch the waist, deepen the neckline and—my favorite part—lengthen the slit. I wanted Angelina Jolie drama and I was gonna get it. Come hell or high water! And she gave it to me!
I love this dress so much. It just makes me feel so feminine and elegant. I see many, many outings to come for this dress. In fact, invite me to all of your upcoming events so I have a ton of places to wear it to. Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, cotillions, Super Sweet 16 parties, you name it! Invite me! Lol.
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Kenesha January 30, 2017 at 4:15 pm
This has got to be in my top three favorite blog post of yours. You look amazing and happy. I am a Blake Von D fan!
Jordan June 16, 2015 at 10:41 am
I absolutely love how you tailored the dress to fit you! I swear by my tailor, she is a life saver! Keep killing it.
Jordan
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FREED MODE June 15, 2015 at 12:04 pm
Pretty dress, you are so beautiful, stunning photos.
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Angel June 8, 2015 at 10:02 pm
I love this look so much. Its my first time checking you out. you should check out my blog.
Onyxsta June 8, 2015 at 9:14 am
Absolutely stunning
Well worth it indeed
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blvckbee June 7, 2015 at 12:40 pm
Very pretty dress! I hate when I am super excited about a piece and then when I try it on it is nothing like I expected!
Agnes x
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Alicia June 5, 2015 at 11:14 pm
Beautiful in every way. Please share info about your favorite tailor! Thanks
Alice June 5, 2015 at 9:57 pm
I love the dress Blake! These photos are breathtaking!
Alice
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moonstone34 June 5, 2015 at 1:07 am
Stunning! I love the alterations you made to your dress, you’ve turn into a beautiful piece.
xo, Jackie
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Bianca Malata (@ItsAllBee) June 4, 2015 at 1:42 pm
It looks absolutely stunning! Love it!
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LiLi June 4, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Love, love, love, just lovely!
Whitney 'Nic' James June 4, 2015 at 11:19 am
Could these photos be anymore breathtaking?! Lovely, and the dress is a dream. Thanks for sharing!
~Whitney
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Liza June 4, 2015 at 9:33 am
This is absolutely GoR.GEOUS!!! The dress I mean of course and not forgetting the whole background and everything in shot. Just beautiful. Kudos to your tailor for giving you your dream dress. Fits and looks perfectly. Alright, Im going to stop writing another blog post about this dress on your feed …LOL
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