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Sunday, October 30, 2011

The Nerd & The Gray Lady


Mr. FL and I went to a costume party last night.  He was a nerd and he may kill me if he finds out I posted this pic (shshshshsh, our little secret, OK?).  I was the Gray Lady, a costume from the Martha Stewart website that I saw last year and just couldn't wait to do.  If you put it in your idea file, get more tulle than the instructions call for because I got 10 yds instead of the 8 1/2  it said, and the dress was just barely adequate to go around.  I'd also recommend wearing a gray slip or dress underneath instead of the white that the instructions have because since the tulle is so sheer, you end up seeing a lot of the underneath layer. I didn't find a gray dress, slip, or nightgown at my local thrifts, so I just went with the white, but I think the gray would have been much better.  All in all though, it was a fun costume, easy to make (no sew-Woo! Hoo!), and got lots of compliments at the party.  Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween with your loved ones.  We have one of the greatest neighborhoods for trick or treating, so it is really like a big street party with friends and neighbors and one of the "not to be missed" events of the year.

Until next time,

9 comments:

  1. Hi Judy- I was just blog popping along and discovered you. I love that you realize WHAT life is worth-I read your journey with your son. I, too, appreciate every moment of life and try to make each day my best. I love your Gray Lady dress...and everybody needs a nerd, or two, in their life! Hugs- I am your newest follower-Diana

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  2. Oh you two look so cute. A nerd and a gray lady, perfect pair.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. Nerd! That's how my daughter described her now husband to me. Both are very cute.♥♫

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  4. oh how awesome! you both look magnifique! what fun! TFS! :)

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  5. Lovin Your Gray Lady Dress & Mr FL looks Sweet.... Hope you had a Fabulous time~
    Happy Halloween

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  6. Love the costumes! Looks like you had fun! Happy Halloween!...hugs...Debbie

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  7. Awesome job on your Gray Lady outfit and your date is cute too! :D

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  8. That is a beautiful costume! Spooky yet pretty at the same time, those are the best.

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  9. You both look so great! I do remember seeing that in Martha;s .....great job!

    x
    Carole

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