The Ultimate Dress

I love love dresses. 

If I lived in warm weather year round (California is coming pretty close), I would be in a dress every.single.day.  The greatest dress a gal -an average private figure female citizen- will ever wear is her wedding dress.  Depressing, yet true.

I never dreamed of my wedding day as a young girl.  To this day, I insist I could have done without a grand wedding (though it was great fun!).  If given a second chance, I'd most likely elope and put all my money towards having the ultimate dress*.  Yes, I, pinkstarberries, will forgo all the hoopla for 10 full-minutes of slow-motion running through the meadow in a couture dress.  But, I insist on couture. 

*the groom is still my ultimate favorite.

But, forget all of that.

That's not what I'm here to talk about.  I'm here to talk about dresses -- oodles and oodles of dresses!

This one from the new Vera Wang 2010 Spring collection looks stunning -- a fantastic combination of whimsical Disney princess magic (without the cheese) and a dramatic flair of romance in tulle.

Though not versatile for all body types (mine included).

Another one from the collection - beautiful intricate bodice, on-trend belted bow accompanied by a flowing devil-may-care-'tude silhouette.  Casual, low key, yet sophisticated blend.  Black for added drama, suiting the more contemporary brides.

On the topic of Vera, I thought I'd share my "reach" Vera dress for my own nuptials.

... not realized due to budget constraints, doh (happens to the best of us).

I ended up choosing this gorgeous lace and tulle combo from Manual Mota for Pronovias 2009.

It's a happy ending.