A Dress for a Date

I have a very important breakfast date this morning. I am on my way to have breakfast with President George W. Bush at the White House.

I'm freaking out.

Freaking out.

I will also be taking a tour of the White House.

I'm freaking out.

Freaking out.

This is a dress I sewed last week before my presidential invitation. It has contrasting dark brown thread; I added a pocket with a buttonhole and vintage button, and sewed a little brown flower with a vintage button center.

I'm freaking out.

Can you tell?

Comments

Louise said…
Cute dress! I'm sure it will go just fine-- have fun.
6:51 AM EDT
Karyn said…
Well, I'm freaking out over that BEAUTIFUL dress!!! Lera, that flower is the perfect touch!!!

Have fun, I can't wait to hear about your morning!
6:51 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
wonderful dress. LOVE your shoes.

unbelievable! have fun! and please do tell!
7:36 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
Gosh, how exciting! I can't wait to hear how it went.

Great dress and lovely details on it too.
7:37 AM EDT
Katie Jean said…
oh my, how exciting!!

I love the dress too. Very nice!
8:35 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
this is the most beautiful dress you have ever made! and the shoes..... i just love the whole outfit! Kyle actually suggested a pocket to put your keys in! can't wait to hear abou it.
8:53 AM EDT
Jo-Anne said…
Really??? George W.????
How exciting! Don't worry....it will be very fun (and not to mention so interesting!)
The dress is adorable and the shoes match wonderfully. Wait until the president hears that you SEWED your dress. He will be most impressed!
Have fun!
8:56 AM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
What fun! I can't wait to hear the breakfast stories. Maybe if you leaned in and gave the president a smooch, your picture would be taken, and your dress would get World Wide Press! I love your dress with the flower and button details. Have Fun !
9:17 AM EDT
Future Envy of the PTA said…
Ok, I'm loooving your dress.... and even more, where did you get those awesome shoes! I looooooooove them!
9:33 AM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
are you kidding???

I can't wait to hear the details!
9:40 AM EDT
Blondie said…
How exciting! I can't wait to hear more!

Love the dress- great details!
9:54 AM EDT
Tonya said…
Are you serious?!!! I guess you are, oh my gosh, I would be nervous too.

Don't worry, the new dress is fabulous!
10:33 AM EDT
Mary Sarah said…
Great dress!!! I was reading and waiting for you to say you were kidding. Have fun and let us know all about it!
11:33 AM EDT
misschris said…
Wow, wow, wow. Really? I'd be freaking out, too! Darling dress, Lera. And those shoes! Are they a bronze color?? C-ute.

I hope Laura is there.... Can you imagine? Wait, you don't have to. You're going! Ack!

Can't wait to hear how it went...
11:47 AM EDT
jessica said…
wow - do share details please! I'm loving the outfit - i want your shoes!
12:04 PM EDT
nikko said…
Really? With THE George Bush? Are you going to give us any details???

The dress and pendant are super cute, but I really LOVE the shoes!
3:19 PM EDT
hooli said…
Now I'm dying to know why you are going? To what do you owe this honor?
Girl! I know you will be re-pre-sentin' in that dress. So, go, have fun and come back and blog all about it so we can have all the presidential details.
3:21 PM EDT
Lori B said…
I love it. It looks wonderful.
3:23 PM EDT
Unknown said…
WOW! What a dress! I love it! I'm not a GW fan, but I am a huge fan of yours. :D Anyway, I wouldn't turn down the opportunity to dine with the man though. It will be very interesting, I'm sure.
5:25 PM EDT
Me and Him said…
The flower is adorable.

Can't wait to hear about breakfast.
11:58 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Beautiful dress and shoes. I love the cute details too.

Have a wonderful time and tour.
6:22 AM EDT
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