Truth be told, Mini-me is a bit of a party-pooper these days. This was the second year in a row that she outright refused to dress up for Halloween. This came as a great disappointment to her mother (moi), who LOVES to come up with pretty costumes each year. I suppose it was inevitable, but nonetheless, a bit disappointing. It would actually have been completely devastating if not for the fact that I still have my Mini-mini-me - through whom I can continue to live out all my tulle-festooned fantasies. Ballerinas, brides, and princesses - we've done them all over the years. This year Mini-mini decided that she would like to dress up as Audrey Hepburn. I had contemplated making a costume for her and then I found a gorgeous vintage prom dress on Etsy.
It was a stunning shade of Tiffany Blue, tea length, and sized in something like a double zero. It was perfect...and with a few alterations, fit her beautifully!
We accessorized with some large Tiffany Blue pearls and some sparkly earrings...
Then we piled her long hair high up on her head and, as a finishing touch, added a rhinestone tiara.
I am so happy that Mini-mini-me loved her costume and that I had one more year to indulge in frothy layers of tulle. It all goes by way too quickly, but I remain hopeful that Mini-me will once again someday rediscover her inner princess.
XO
Jessica
That is a wonderful idea... Maybe ill do that next year for me... Hugs
Posted by: tabitha | November 01, 2012 at 08:09 PM
That is fantastic! How elegant! And fun! Hopefully, I could get my daughter dress up like her next year!
Posted by: Laura Reed | November 02, 2012 at 12:23 AM
What a beautiful costume!!! I wish I could have worn it! And such a creative idea! xoxo Rachel
Posted by: Rachel | November 02, 2012 at 08:29 AM
How fun to dress all girly! I was just thinking the other day that mine were all sports figures and putting blood red makeup on to create a massive wound on the face. Ahhh.... the differences between boys and girls!!
Posted by: kadee | November 03, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Oh how sweet!! What a precious little costume! And the Tiffany blue is fantastic. How old are your girls? I'm sure Mini-me will come around eventually. Lemme guess...she's a teenager? :)
Posted by: Rena | November 04, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Hi Jessica,
I know I have already commented on this post already, but I have been wondering something for quite a well. Would you mind telling me where you get all of your wonderful French (and sometimes Italian, I think)items, like your French candles and Leone candies. I live in St. Louis and am having a very difficult time finding such wonderful things. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for your help!
Posted by: Laura Reed | November 05, 2012 at 12:11 AM
That is such a cute costume! I hope I'll have a daughter and get to dress her up like Audrey Hepburn one day!
Posted by: PlanningPretty | November 13, 2012 at 01:12 AM
Well Jessica, it looked lovely, I'm sure mini-me did too. Would have loved to see a pic of the whole outfit. Great posts on your Blog, Thanks.
Posted by: LeeannG | December 29, 2012 at 07:48 AM