And I, Like A Firework, Explode.

voltee ♦ October 5, 2010 ♦ 2 Comments

Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Cherry Red, silk Designer: Julie Haus Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 4
This week I am going to try to surround myself in happy, smiley, perfect memories. And there is nothing like a shiny red bubble dress to raise one’s spirits!
This dress has to reign as one of my favorites. At least Top Twenty. As soon as I pulled this from the rack, it instantly brought a smile to my face. It has this perfectly flattering Ballerina neckline, and it poofs out in the most playful of ways. It is lined with the softest gold metallic fabric that is like a secret in my pocket when I wear it. Oh, and did I mention it also has pockets? Yup. I adore a fancy dress with pockets. It lets you have that ever so slightly slouchy and easy posture that says, ” I do this without even trying, and I couldn’t care less.” I love that.
Even with all these excellent reasons to love this, I’ve only worn it a single time.
My friend Andy, who was more Nate’s friend than mine at this point, since I’d only met him a few times, was having a football themed birthday party. Costumes were very strongly encouraged. So, what were our options? Cheerleader? Referee? Hot dog?
None of those ideas would cut the mustard, as it were. Real costume parties have been few and far between in my life, and I wanted to make this one good. Then Annie came up with a Fireworks theme. And yes, I do know that not many football games include a firework display. But the Superbowl at least always has some sort of pyrotechnics. At least I think it does…
Anyway, so we decided to be fireworks. We spent many hours planning our costumes, and even had hoped to include a short choreographed explosion dance piece. Sadly, we ran out of time for that part.
But the Firework costumes were awesome. As soon as the idea was born, I automatically knew I would be a Cherry Bomb. First of all, my nickname was Cherry, and second of all, I would have a reason to buy this glorious dress. Perfect! As a bonus, I also got to wear my Super Hero boots:
And Touchdown! A totally fun outfit. We made Nate into a Born In the USA firework, Annie was a crazy sort of Grand Finale firework, and Kevin was one of those big beautiful star-shaped fireworks. Here is a picture of us all, and I hope no one minds if I post this, but it’s just so fabulous:
The super excited Football Player in front is Andy. In case you couldn’t tell, he loved our costumes. We were awarded Ribbons of Excellence.
What memorable evening! It was a smashing good time. A few highlights were dancing with a mysterious masked Matador (which, I think, are even rarer at football games than fireworks) who I did not know then but one day would become a dear friend, an unforgettable performance of “Wind It Up,” and cupcakes. Many, many cupcakes. With much frosting.
Smiling.
Why haven’t I worn this dress since? I’m not sure. Maybe there’s a one great memory limit? Is it worth hanging on to if I love it but never wear it? Might there one day be an encore to the Firework show?

**Of course I am keeping this.  Also the boots.  Was there a doubt?