Strutting the Runway

You know the first rule to overcoming an addiction is admitting you have one. My addiction is being a D-I-wifer (get it? DIY-er but I'm a wife, ha!). There, I said it. I have an addiction. Whew! Glad that's off my chest.

What does a D-I-wifer do, you ask? I shall give you my prime example. Last night was the Submarine Birthday ball celebrating the 112th year of the US Navy Submarine service. It's like prom but much cooler. And, you cannot go through like without ever attending a Sub Ball. There's hilarious speeches, tolling of the bells, the "presentation of the CMC's and COB's", gentlemen in their dress whites (looking all handsome), and even yummy food. But the best part, though, is the all beautiful ladies in their gorgeous dresses - last night was no exception.

Now, as a D-Y-wifer, I can't just go buy a dress. Oh no! It's against the nature of all by being. I have to make my dress. The first step is finding the shoes. Then I can build up from there.

The shoes....

I wanted something tall (check), colorful (check) and comfortable (check). Oh, and cheap.... I mean inexpensive (check). Thank goodness for Ross Dress for Less.

I won't go through the step-by-step procedure, but the final result is the dress. I always struggle with how to make the dress fancier since mine always seem to look so plain. I guess simple elegance is my thing.

Without further ado...

I had to have my handsome hubby in the picture with me. He's the reason I try to look my best.

I can't stop at the dress. Oh no. We have to accessorize...

See how this is an addiction? It just builds and builds. But, I didn't stop with my dress this year. I had the great opportunity of creating a dress for one beautiful lady. She told me what she wanted and I think it was perfect.

Thank you, Jill, for allowing me to do this for you. You looked stunning!!

(If you were there last night, she was the sparkly one with the grand entrance.)