Claire's Homecoming 2013: The Breakdown

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On average, my blog posts reach about 15 people. I can almost guarantee I'll have 50 views every time I post a blog about one of Claire's formal events. What will I do when she graduates?!

This is Claire and her sweet friend, Mckenzie. They were 'dates' for Hayes' homecoming last weekend. Claire again went for vintage elegance with her ensemble. She was thrilled with the results, and the dress was comfortable yet classy. No unnecessary tugging and pulling, and ain't NOBODY got time for that at a dance!

You know we scored a deal with this dress! A BRAND NEW, WITH TAGS, Anne Taylor silk A-line sheath, the original tag listed the price at $198.00 We snapped it up, last July, for $5.99! The vintage brooch and earrings were a find at a quaint antique shop in the Hocking Hills, for $12.00. Claire already owned the pearl necklace, and the silver purse was a Goodwill find at $4.99.

When Claire had her interview at the Salon Schools, they gifted her a certificate for a free beauty service at one of their locations. Claire opted to get an updo. She had downloaded several pictures onto her phone, and the talented student who did her hair proved her expertise with the fabulous results! Beautiful tight curls, and even 'victory rolls!' I paid $37 for her to also get a mani-pedi, and she picked a deep, 'pin up girl' red for both hands and feet.

Speaking of feet, check out those heels! We didn't meaasure the height, but I can almost guarantee they are 4 inches tall! Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's, on sale for $22 (regularly $65!). She said they weren't as painful as some she's worn, but of course they got kicked off to dance!

Claire went as part of a large group, and she said it was the most fun she's ever had at a dance. One set of parents hosted a dinner beforehand at their home, and we donated homemade chocolate chip cookies. After the dance, another family had a bonfire, and they served the rest of the dinner, along with desserts and pop.

So, what was the grand total for the evening?

Dress, purse, jewelry and shoes came to $45. Along with the dance ticket of $10, the mani-pedi (plus tips for all 3 services)and a corsage for Mckenzie (I had the cookie fixings on hand), the total came to $111. If you remember past posts, where I listed averages prices of formal dresses, you know $100 barely covers the cost of the gown nowadays.

If, you shop new.

Essentially, Claire's dress WAS new. New with tags at thrift store prices is something you just can't beat :)