Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Ruby Satin

Hey, here it is! I'm writing this late at night after my Black Tie event, but wanted to update with a few pictures. This is Vogue 1176, made strapless and floor-length. The fabric is a ruby-colored Vera Wang satin.
My mom (and dad) gave me the absolute perfect necklace for Christmas. How did she know? Mom-related sixth sense, I guess.

There are 16 rows of boning holding this baby up.
Evidently the dress code was actually "creative black tie." Yeah, I was waaaay overdressed. Whatever.
 It's not quite right without glasses, is it?

The all-important butt view.
More details on the pattern to come, if you're interested.

A big shout-out to Jeff, who planned and hosted this entire event while extremely sick. Everyone, now: feel better, Jeff!

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92 comments:

  1. NessaKnitsJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Whackadoo! You look a bit Scarlett O'Hara!

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  2. ClareJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. Wow!

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  3. Chedva @Rooms and WordsJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    You look great! Love the dress. Many get-well wishes for Jeff.
    -Chedva

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Beau-ti-ful! There are no other words! Get well wishes to Jeff!

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  5. Claire (aka Seemane)January 12, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Wow! You look amazing! I bet everyone was asking "Where did you get your dress?" I'd love to see their faces when you told them it was beautifully hand-crafted by your lovely self :)

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  6. Claire (aka Seemane)January 12, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Oh - and get well soon to Jeff!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Wowsa that is one gorgous dress. Who cares if you were overdressed ;-p
    That colour is just perfect for you.
    Tania

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  8. KatarinaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    The color goes fabulously with your tattoos. It was well worth it to be overdressed!

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  9. ErikaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful! I love how the dress and your tattous work together, almost making it a sleeved dress =) I'm so impressed that you managed to make it in time, that was some fast sewing!
    Hope Jeff gets well soon.

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  10. Tabatha TweedieJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    You look stunning in that dress! It is beautiful!

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  11. Seersucker SallyJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Who cares if you were overdressed... you look awesome! What a great color, too.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    You are looking Stunning! Care to do a post on boning?

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  13. Popbabe7January 12, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Wow!! You look gorgeous!!! All this time making the dress paid off- you look like a movie star!

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  14. StarryJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Really love this the colour really suits you! I really need to get brave and start sewing for myself.

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  15. Mrs. ExeterJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    This is stunning - just the perfect shape and colour for you. You should wear it every day - stuff being overdressed :)

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  16. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Wow you truly look beyond amazing in that. The perfect colour and I love how you look in a strapless dress!

    Bravo.

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  17. CaseyJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    WOWZA!!! You look so amazing, Gertie--that dress is just... (I'm at a loss for words) absolutely beautiful and stunning. Overdressed?! I'm sure you stole the spotlight! ;) Wow, it just looks amazing; can't wait to read some more details on construction and such. Give yourself a pat on the back--you did an top-rate job!

    And hope Jeff feels better soon! ;)

    ♥ Casey | blog

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    You're a KNOCKOUT!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    WOW - This dress is so gorgeous. And who cares if you were slightly overdressed, you look amazing, and I bet the other girls were wishing they had a dress half as lovely to wear ;)

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  20. GabyJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That looks amazing! I love the bust wrap/bow detail, very nice. I hope people saw what you were wearing and felt ashamed at how underdressed they were :)

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  21. lapJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Talk to me Harry Winston, tell me all about it! Truly gorgeous, and like Casey I can't wait to hear some of your thoughts on construction, especially working with a satin. I only wish there was a picture with your parka accent!

    I hope Jeff feels better soon.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    You look so hot! Nice job Gertie! That color is fabulous on you.

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  23. LandGirl1980January 12, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Now I have picked my chin off the floor, I have but 1 word.

    WOW-WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

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  24. daiyamiJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That looks awesome with the tattoos! (I once got a dress code of "business elegant", threw me for a loop)

    Feel better, Jeff!

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  25. KarinJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    A stunning dress! Great fit, texture and colour. You look amazing. What exactly is creative black tie? Perhaps your exposed tatoos with a classic black tie dress count as creative? Sort of classic with a twist.

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Stunning. And the dress works perfectly with your ink.

    ~Sewjourner

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  27. Ms. PatternJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    It's always better to be overdress than under-dressed :) You look amazing in it!

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  28. BunnyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    You may have been overdressed but, girl, you controlled that room! Wowsa!

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  29. helen ethel studioJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful : ) Stunning color. Get better soon, Jeff!

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  30. NancyDaQJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    VaVoom! The dress looks beautiful with your coloring. Your tats give kind of a bolero effect--very interesting! I do like you without glasses for this kind of glam look though, hope you don't mind.

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  31. kazoomJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    STUNNING - both the dress and you! Great job! Now fix Jeff some chicken soup...

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  32. Something in the way she sewsJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    You look so elegant and the dress shows off your tatoos so well!

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  33. mollyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful, how do you have time to do anything?

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  34. GinnieJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    GORGEOUS!! I'm working on a maroon satin gala dress, myself. I'm doubtful that it'll be quite as stunning as yours. And I'm definitely not brave enough for boning yet. Congrats on a job well done! (And hope Jeff feels better, too) :)

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  35. KelleyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    You look fabulous! It turned out even better than I had imagined. Hope Jeff gets well very soon!

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  36. louJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    gorgeous dress in a stunning color.

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  37. SickofitcindyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    So glamorous! You made a great choice, it looks very beautiful on you. Get well soon Jeff!

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  38. ValerieJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Perfection! Beautiful is never 'overdressed.'

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  39. CindiLouJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Who cares if you were overdressed? That dress is amazing and you look gorgeous in it!

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  40. My HandmadehappinessJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    wow stunning love the bow detail x

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  41. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Absolutely stunning! I am in awe!!

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  42. lsaspaceyJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I can't decide if you're more Ava Gardner or Rita Hayworth in Gilda, but that is definitely a Gilda-worthy gown. Great job!!! Now I understand what the secrecy was about in which pattern you chose (unless you told your peeps on Facebook and I missed it)

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  43. amyJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I am sorry to hear that Jeff was sick but if seeing you in this dress didn't make him feel better I don't know what would! Wowza lady!
    Great adaptation of that pattern! I love it! It reminds me of the pick evening dress Marilyn Monroe wears in How to Marry a Millionaire.

    Hope you both had a lot of fun at the event and get-well soon to Jeff!

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  44. TrudyJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Absolutely stunning, Gertie. You look amazing.

    Feel better, Jeff.

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  45. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    That color is gorgeous on you!!! I love the dress. I would love to make a dress like that but I'd never have anywhere to wear it. So, I have to lust after yours, hehehe.

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  46. DarciJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Holy crap! You're a knockout!

    Hope Jeff is feeling better. :)

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  47. amcartolanoJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful! That colour really suits you beautifully with your dark hair and eyes! Jewel Tones! Wonderful!

    Get well Jeff! So nice to still see black tie do's happening...

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  48. patsijeanJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful! Just Beautiful. Tell that boy I hope he gets well soon. Soups are not just folk remedies. Nutrients are far easier to absorb and of course when ill easier to eat.

    My fancy project was not quite as spectacular as yours but I will share: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=32267&id=100000941516003

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  49. LaurenJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Lovely! Congrats!
    Hope Jeff feels better!

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  50. KellyJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    You look amazing! Absolutely stunning - much better than anything off the rack!

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  51. Karen KJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    What a drop-dead gorgeous dress! You did a fantastic job. You say you were way overdressed, but I'll bet the others wished they were wearing that dress.

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  52. K.LineJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Holy Schmoly, that dress is AWESOME! You're right out of a movie from 1953! And feel better Jeff...

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  53. ms. modisteJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    The belt SO makes that dress. I love great finishing touches :)

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  54. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Definately packing some serious va va voom!! Simply stunning. Your glasses are so part of your look. I prefer the way I look with my glasses on. (I know, I'm weird!)
    Portia
    xxx

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  55. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)January 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    It's a beautiful dress and the color is perfect on you!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    That's gorgeous! I'll bet everyone else felt under-dressed, not the other way around!

    Garnet

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  57. NathalieJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful. I would never mind being overdressed if I looked as good as that!

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  58. LizzyJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!
    great color, great shape!

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  59. A.CitizenJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Awesome dress! And it looks wonderful on you.

    http://sewwhatmatters.blogspot.com/

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  60. AshleyJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh wow, you look beautiful Gertie! This has to be my new favorite out of all your dresses. Amazing job!

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  61. LisaJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    You look amazing!! I love the dress, the color, and as lots of others said, it makes your tats look super cool! I would love for a pattern review, or your thoughts on sewing it up. I have the same vogue pattern and was thinking of switching out the pencil skirt for a full/gathered skirt.

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  62. BrendaJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    My God, THAT DRESS IS PERFECTION! Easily the best yet. I agree, others must have died when they discovered you made it. Thanks so much for showing it to us; love more details on the process. Jeff is a trooper!

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  63. BrendaJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    My God, THAT DRESS IS PERFECTION! Easily the best yet. I agree, others must have died when they discovered you made it. Thanks so much for showing it to us; love more details on the process. Jeff is a trooper!

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  64. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Stunning,wonderfully chic.

    Amazing color, and fit !

    -elise

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  65. AngelaJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Gertie, you look marvelous! Did the instructions from V1167 contain the boning instructions, or did you get them somewhere else?

    I like the pattern without straps; I just found it on eBay, and plan to make a boned bodice to go strapless.

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  66. KalaJoSewJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    WOW!! Both you AND the dress are stunning!

    Get Well Soon Jeff!

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  67. vivJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Wow! You look great! You + your tattoos + that dress = perfection!

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  68. JaniceJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Well done, Gertie! You look awesome!

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  69. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Just gorgeous!!! The color is perfect and your exquisite draping and shaping the satin are magnifique!

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  70. rubyslippers_86January 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    looks beautiful Gertie, great job!

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  71. AngelaJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Very stunning!! It doesn't matter if you were overdressed... I'm sure you blew everyone away! Hope Jeff feels better, too!

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  72. RachelJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    You look AMAZING!!

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  73. StephJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Gorgeous! It turned out so well. I'd say with your glasses and all your beautiful ink, you totally fit the "creative black tie" profile! Especially since, HELLO! you created the dress yourself.
    Even better than Jessica Rabbit!

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  74. bethJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Gorgeous. You rock.

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  75. Karen in VAJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    That is one drop-dead gorgeous dress...you did a fabulous job on it..sending get well wishes to Jeff..

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  76. MEJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    That dress is 'right' with or without glasses! GOOD JOB! You look beautiful!

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  77. RenaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Lovely, but like it better without the glasses. Poor Jeff. (It's going around, at least here in sunny Southern California.)

    r.

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  78. AllisonCJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Such a fabulous dress, I especially love the bodice. The dress makes me want to host a party right now just to have an excuse to wear something like this.

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  79. Jeff HirschJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Thanks for all the well wishes guys! I'm still coughing like a maniac but I think it's running it's course.

    I have to say that as good as these pics are they don't really do the dress justice. You should have seen it lit by candlelight in the middle of the Museum of Modern Art. It was perfect! Every other woman there was wondering why they were so underdressed.

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  80. Kayla RoseJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Feel better Jeff! Absolutely beautiful dress! The color is just perfect! And its always better to be overdressed :)

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  81. elizabetheJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    get well Jeff.

    STUNNING dress. You look fabulous.

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  82. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    You look flawless!!! Kudos for such a beautiful looking ensemble. :) Do you think that you might be able to show us the inside of the dress? I'd love to see it.

    And hey, it's always better to be overdressed than underdressed, so no biggie. :)

    Alice.

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  83. Deborah HalversonJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Gorgeous!

    Gotta add my voice to the chorus: Feel better, Jeff!

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  84. AmyJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    OMG what an amazing gown! Yes, please more details... (new to your blog and what an intro).

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  85. senaSewsJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    A-M-A-Z-I-N-G dress. You look fabulous!

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  86. a little sewingJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    wha? creative black tie? well now we know! I was hoping to see this dress, so thanks for posting. It's lovely, I am astonished that you sewed this with everything else going on, and yes that necklace is perfect!!

    My sister has gotten the invitation of a life-time. She gets to attend the Annual Whitehouse Correspondents Dinner in DC (the one where the the President does a comedy routine, then gets roasted, and gobs of famous people kill for invites)
    And- she asked me to make her gown. I totally cannot wait!!
    A corselette WILL be involved.

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  87. MelanieJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    You look stunning!

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  88. TillyJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Wowee! Stunning!

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  89. AndreaJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Your gown is stunning. I love that dress. You did such a beautiful job!!!

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  90. Robin LemkeJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Love it! Shows off the tattoos beautifully, too!

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  91. NatalieJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Ohh! Long-time reader, first-time commenter. I always avoided commenting before because I felt like it would get lost in the shuffle of all your (obviously) adoring fans. However, you in this dress literally made me gasp out loud. The dress itself, your hair, your glasses, the lipstick...!! I could go on! You literally epitomize my ideal beauty.

    Hope that's not too weird!! Keep being awesome!

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  92. Jos van KloskaCreAtief!January 23, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    everyone else before me has already said it, but that doesn't stop me from saying it again: STUNNING dress!

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Thanks for your comments; I read each and every one! xo Gertie

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