Fancy Pants

Remember a few weeks ago when I asked for everyone's votes on which dress I should rent from Rent the Runway? 

Well this past weekend was our big event and after much, much deliberation and waffling between choices, I made a decision. 

I allllmost did the purple or the red but in the end, I decided I wanted a short one.

I went with number 6!

Prom style photos in the front yard.

I was beyond pleased with my Rent the Runway experience and I will definitely be renting from them again!  The whole process was incredibly seamless and both sizes of dresses I ordered arrived in perfect condition.  Now I know what all the fuss is about. 

The event we had was a commitment ceremony for one of good friends at work.

It was SUCH a fun evening and we loved getting dressed up. 

The ceremony was so sweet, special and we loved being a part of their festivities.  

Our friends are originally from South Carolina so how cute are these individual cakes that everyone got?

It was a fancy pants, super fun evening.

And, of course, the food (and wine!) were yummy!

Can we go to black tie events every weekend?

*and a very special belated Happy Mother's Day to my mama and mother in law! 

Two of the very best ladies we could ask for in our life!

Thank you for all you do for us!! 

Decisions Decisions

We have a black tie optional event coming up soon and I have been beyond torn about what to wear.

From the beginning I have been leaning towards a long gown, but nothing too formal. 

I want to look elegant, but fun and springy and not stuffy.

And I would prefer not to wear black, just for something different.

But there are a few short options that are catching my eye too.

So after consulting with a few girlfriends, I think I have some options narrowed down from Rent the Runway.  I went back and forth with buying something vs. renting but I haven't been able to find anything yet that wasn't a million dollars so I think RTR it is.
Though it does hurt my money saving heart to pay for something I can't keep...

I have never used RTR but I have heard nothing but fabulous things about them and I love all of the reviews and real life photos they have.

So here is where I need you!

Help me decide on a dress!! 

1. Gold sequin  - I love how fun and sparkly this one is and the back is beautiful.

2. Pink and red - I can never say no to pink.  I'm not 100% on those sleeves though...

3. Red floral - I think with some great, big gold earrings this one could be fabulous. I love this shade of red, not quite stop sign red but has a bit of pink in it. 

3. Blue tribal - I enjoy that this one can go either fancy with some great earrings or a bit more casual

4. Lilac - In love with the color of this one and the back is so, so pretty

5. Short black and gold sequin - Now this one is just fun, spunky and totally out of my comfort zone but I love it.

And those are what I have it narrowed down to!

Regardless of what I wear, I am very excited to get dressed up!

What is your vote?

And what shoes?!
And what does Mister wear?
So many decisions...