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VikingPrincess
Beginner December 2011

Just back from dress trying on - WOOO-HOOO!!! - ***Updated***

VikingPrincess, 24 August, 2010 at 13:06 Posted on Planning 0 41
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Unfortunately no flash as I was strictly not allowed to take a pic of myself in it unless / until I ordered the dress.

BUT:

You may remember about 3 months ago I went to try same dress - Ronald Joyce Chelsea - and the sample in the shop was a size 14 which we could neither pull past my boobs nor past my hips no matter which way we tried to get into it! Now, after losing some weight, we were able to at least step into it and pull it past my hips and see what it looked like ON me rather than held tightly against me! Of course we couldn't do buttons up or even get the back end to end (GRRRR for my 40DDs!!!) but at least I had it ON and it looked beautiful, it's definitely IT!I was really impressed because the lady in the shop said sizes go out of the window when it comes to bridal as they tend to be on the small side so it was encouraging that this time we were able to squeeze me into a 14 sample which is more like a 12 really!

Oh here we go, seeing as I am so giddy, here're some flashes of it on the model though:






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Latest activity by VikingPrincess, 11 September, 2010 at 20:05
  • *JLS*
    Beginner July 2012
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    Yay, glad you manged to get to see it on Smiley smile It is a lovely dress jx

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  • Little Madam
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    Aw well done you on the weight loss!

    Glad the dress made you happy - it's very pretty!

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  • Shnarfy1
    Beginner November 2010
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    Congrats on the weight loss! The dress is beautiful

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  • fluffymalone
    Beginner May 2011
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    Gorgeous dress Viking.

    Now get it ordered so we can see you in it!! ?

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Awww I wish, fluffy! But my Mum is giving me the money for the dress and she hasn't quite finished saving for it, bless her - she lives in Romania and salaries / pensions are quite pitiful over there and she's been tutoring a friend's daughter for her exams (Mum's a retired French and Romanian Literature teacher) so she could make up the money for my dress quicker - aww bless her, my eyes are welling up for my beloved Mum! And also I daren't order it until I lose another stone or so!

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    Its gorgeous !

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    LOL Claire - Janelle / Janelle Royale was on my initial shortlist of 10 dresses after my initial hours and hours of trawling the internet for dress ideas!

    Aww so glad you guys like it - I was having doubts as many girl friends have not been very enthusiastic (I think they all prefer lace and tulle, or big dresses, but i am only 5ft1in so I don't look good in either!)!

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  • fluffymalone
    Beginner May 2011
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    VikingPrincess wrote the following post at Tue, Aug ****:32:

    Awww I wish, fluffy! But my Mum is giving me the money for the dress and she hasn't quite finished saving for it, bless her - she lives in Romania and salaries / pensions are quite pitiful over there and she's been tutoring a friend's daughter for her exams (Mum's a retired French and Romanian Literature teacher) so she could make up the money for my dress quicker - aww bless her, my eyes are welling up for my beloved Mum! And also I daren't order it until I lose another stone or so!

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    Bless you and your mum!! You've got me going now!!
    There is nothing like a mother/daughter love is there!!
    Will make it all the more special when you do get your dress hon xxx
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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thank you - now I need to keep going! but the sight of the dress on me today will feed my determination for weeks now!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Awww I wish, fluffy! But my Mum is giving me the money for the dress and she hasn't quite finished saving for it, bless her - she lives in Romania and salaries / pensions are quite pitiful over there and she's been tutoring a friend's daughter for her exams (Mum's a retired French and Romanian Literature teacher) so she could make up the money for my dress quicker - aww bless her, my eyes are welling up for my beloved Mum! And also I daren't order it until I lose another stone or so!



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  • atlonglast
    Beginner November 2010
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    Its beautiful. I love the back detail. x

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  • F
    Beginner April 2012
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    Oh wow i love this dress absolutly gorge Smiley smile x

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  • BoroKate
    Beginner September 2010
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    It's a very pretty dress, lovely detailing on the top. Are you having the little jacket too?

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thanks everyone!

    The other one, the "backup" - as they keep threatening discontinuing the dress as it's from 2009 Collection, is another RJ dress from the 2010 Collection, called Layla:





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  • The Little Jewellery Box
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    I love your dress so much! It's beautiful. I'm so glad you're pleased with it.

    Also, may I say that your mum looks fantastic, super glam!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Hi BoroKate! yes, the little bolero comes with the dress included in the price but I will not be wearing it as I have a fur-trimmed satin cape I am wearing. As I am not wearing a veil, my Oh will "lift" the hood and everyone will see the tiara.



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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thanks, Mum would be blushing!!!

    yes, I am walking on air today after trying that dress on! Even at my current size it made me look very hourglass-y!

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  • Mel B
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    Oooh VP that is one bootiful dress! Did you try any on in the shop in Farsley?

    Congrats on losing weight and btw.....your mum is a stunning lady!!

    x

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  • tinks269
    Beginner February 2011
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    Ah V Princess the dress looks stunning and well done for loosing the weight to at least try it on. Bless your mum, I have a great one as well and cant belive what she is willing to do to make sure that i have a lovely day. Your backup dress looks pretty damn good as well. cant wait to see a flash of you in your dress!!! eeek

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  • MrsS29
    Beginner May 2015
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    What a beautiful dress. My friend is getting married in this dress next month!

    The material of it is gorgeous!

    Ps so is your mum, i hope i look like her at 62 too!!

    xx

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thank you - mum would be embarrassed tho to hear that!

    No, this was in Leeds. I have an appointment with Diane at Farsley Brides tomorrow at 2 pm, as my OH has an interview at 2:30 at a photography firm nearby!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thanks on all counts, tinks!

    can't wait to see me in it either! I am going to try the "back-up" on at another shop on Friday!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    OMG! Really? I don't know anyone else even looking at this dress, so great to hear someone else likes it! Does she have any pics of her in it that she'd let you flash (or even privately email if she doesn't want it on Internet?)?? I'd love to see a "real bide" in it!

    My mum is mad now that i flashed her LOL!

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  • fluffymalone
    Beginner May 2011
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    Wow VP it seems like we are both blessed with very glam and wonderful mums

    You mum looks amazing!!!

    My mum got her MOTB outfit the other day and told her Im worried that she will outshine me (only joking im very proud of her)❤️

    Permission to flash my mum too???


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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Permission granted and WOW! Indeed, we should have our mums team up - the blonde and the brunette LOL!!! Killer team!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Update - today - I have been to yet another shop - recommended by our very own MEL B here - and tried on some lovely dresses! the ladies were brilliant there and so friendly! Another dress was very nice, similar to the dress I flashed here in first post - this was called Chanel, also from Ronald Joyce, and has just gone to no 3 on my top... Friday I am trying on Layla from RJ too!

    Huge N&P to a fellow hitcher who recommended me the shop I went to today!

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    I absolutely love Layla can't wait to see if you prefer that when you try it on.

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  • Sherrie H
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    What a fabulous dress! I love the detailing on it. I think the jacket looks beautiful with it.

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  • Inspire Me Designs
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    Oh.. VP. It looks amazing. I have only seen a small pic that you sent me but those photos are just fab. I really cant wait ti see you in it and the idea of the cape with the tiara is so very "Narnia".

    Loving your theme hun. I just cant wait to see your pics!

    Nat

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thanks - that's my fear, that I will also love it when i try it on and then I couldn't decide between the two! However, yesterday at the shop they had a similar one to Chelsea, called Chanel (see below) and I tried that on as well and it looked REALLY slimming and elegant so that's now a 3rd fave. I really now think i have to decide between these 3.

    CHANEL - Ronald Joyce - 2009 Collection:





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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Believe me, nor can I!!!

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  • VikingPrincess
    Beginner December 2011
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    Quick update - not going anywhere now! Was supposed to be at Gowns UK in Morley at 2 pm today but as I was heading for the door, coat on, handbag in hand, I realised I must have lost my bus pass on my way home yesterday so I can't go for the appointment. I have no money on me at all (I am on hols at the moment, at home). I have rung up Metro and been told I'll have to go to their offices in Leeds, with a new photograph and £5 fee for replacement! Grrrr!

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