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David’s Bridal Event Dresses (& A Peek At An Old Wedding Photo)

Over four years ago I was newly engaged and on the hunt for the most important dress of my life. It just so happened that I found the gown at one of my first stops, David’s Bridal, and for the fabulous price of $350. It wasn’t a stressful experience like some brides say, and maybe that’s because I’m far from a “bridezilla,” but with the selection at David’s Bridal you can’t go wrong. I didn’t really have a wedding dress budget, it just so happened that the dress I chose was in their extensive clearance section. If you are looking for name brand and a more expensive dress- they have that too.

Tomorrow I will be attending the wedding of one of my childhood friends and I didn’t have a suitable dress in my closet. I wasn’t aware that David’s Bridal had dresses for proms and special occasions, so a few weeks ago I headed into the very place I found my wedding dress. Assisted by a David’s Bridal associate, I was able to find a few dresses in no time that were exactly the type and price range I was looking for. The first dress I tried on was this Short One Shoulder Stretch Jacquard for $99 that is a part of their special occasion line and is actually the one I ended up buying. The shoes that I was trying on for the sake of seeing how heels would look with the dress actually went perfectly, so I bought those too.

I was impressed with the selection of special occasion dresses and am glad I found a nice outfit for under $150 that I can where to different events throughout the years. If you are looking for a nice dress for a special occasion, stop into David’s Bridal- you might be surprised!

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of David’s Bridal and received a gift certificate to facilitate my review.

Fall Shoe Styles for Boys

As fall is quickly approaching, riding-style boots and fuzzy sheepskin-lined UGGS are part of the newest fall fashions for kids. UGGS are perfect for keeping their tootsies warm, all while having the durability needed for those long school days and the fun outdoor times in this crisp, cool weather that is finally among us.

via UggAustralia.com

UGGS aren’t just for girls, these rugged-looking boots are made with the same quality and craftsmanship as those you might have in your own closet. I unfortunately have never had a pair of real UGG boots, but I have heard there is nothing of comparison. I never would have thought my four year old son would get his first pair of UGGS before me! This shoe-style UGG he is wearing is a Halfhitch Suede Sneaker and what he calls his “church shoes,” because they pair nicely with dressier clothes.

Kid’s UGGs range anywhere from $50 to $160 and are available on UGGAustralia. The newest boy’s shoe and boot styles are below.

Fashionable Academy J Headbands


Moms and their daughters are always wanting to look fashionable. What better way than using stylish headbands to spice up your hair! They can complete an outfit and bring some flair to your style. Academy J has unique hand-crafted headbands for mothers and daughters alike.

The Emma-Bronze is a beautiful bronze-leafed band and is secured with thin black elastic, so it stays put and doesn’t slip. Like the newest fashion trend, you can wear the headband lower on your forehead or wear it more traditionally. If you are looking for the “Mommy and Me look,” Moms, you could wear the Emma-Bronze headband and your daughters could wear one of the Academy J hair clips, still with the beautiful embellished look, but a but smaller. 

All of the headbands are made from the best materials with careful love and attention. Because they are homemade, each one is slightly unique. They are designing more designs all the time!

Academy J offers many choices that are all very affordable. You can also purchase on their etsy shop. Or check out their blog.