I'm working my way down the never-ending to-do list of wedding chores. {That sounds awful, as though this is stuff I don't want to do–like make the bed.} Next on my list is to seriously start thinking about the flower girl outfit.
I called my sister to double check my niece's size and tell her my ideas for Mady's outfit. She thought they were all great, so I set out to order the tutu from Cake + Milk Paperie. I was so confused because there were only four options available in their drop-down menu. Then I realized, Cake + Milk Paperie has stopped creating these fabulous and inexpensive tutus. I emailed to double check and those are the last ones. {If you're in the market, they still have a few in great colors, just not what I need.}

I was mildly upset, but I figured it was for the better because I wasn't sure what she would wear on top. I decided to check out Monsoon again. The beautiful sequined skirt {above, right} was available again. So I started to order it even though the exchange rate from pounds to dollars isn't so fabulous right now. As I'm starting to checkout, I look over and the shipping column doesn't mention international. Two seconds later I realize, they don't ship internationally! I am so disappointed. I love their clothes for little girls' special occasions. {I don't have a friend I can have it shipped to either.}
I'm back to square one. After reading Emily's recent post about J.Crew, I headed back for another look. I liked some of their stuff in the beginning, but tried not to get too attached because of the price. I decided to check out the sale and found this:
I love the subtle metallic sheen of the fabric, but it might be too boring. What if I added a velvet green or grey sash and one of the Sex and the City flowers/poofs I'm in love with? I'm still so hung up on the Monsoon outfits. They had such great detailing and were so different. This has very little detail aside from the pleat.
I also like this other number, but of course the yellow flowers would have to go. $138 is a pretty steep price if I'm going to have to add or remove some stuff. Plus, Mady would definitely need a cardigan for this one.
I guess I need to keep looking, but I'm tempted to buy that first J.Crew dress as a back up. I just wish they allowed returns for sale items. What do you think? Have you seen any fabulous, unique flower girl outfits at any stores or in a real wedding? Do you know of a place that is similar to Monsoon?
PS: I think part of the reason I'm so hung up on Mady's outfit is because I though my dress would bea bit more unusual. I feel like this is a place to let Mady and I's fabulously fashionable flag fly. Stupid but true.
Top images {from left to right} © Cake + Milk Paperie, right © Monsoon. All other dress images © J.Crew. Ribbon images © M&J Trimming. Poof images © Tinsel Trading.
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