A fairytale in chiffon . . .

Hey bridesmaids … the time has come to stop dropping subtle hints in the form of magazine cut outs, to the bride to be about the trendy, “could possibly wear again” dresses you would prefer her to buy. There is no longer a need to quote lines from the movie 27 dresses, and tonight you can dream of things other than the flames of your torch devouring yards of sequins and velveteen. That’s right ladies the Gods have finally answered your prayers in the form of the Lela Rose collection. I promise that in this line, you won’t find any frilly frocks with matching parasols that even have Little Bo Peep running for the hills. Instead you’ll get beautiful flowing chiffon and stunning silk taffeta, subtle feminine details, and a dress that is sure to make both you and the bride happy.

And while Lela Rose has many pieces to choose from, I would like to pay special attention to three that really stick out. I see these beautiful dresses every day I come into the shop and I feel like they would make a great addition to any of the spring and summer weddings coming up. Picture a Midsummer’s Night Dream meets New York’s Upper East side. Cocktail length Crinkle Chiffon with shirring at the natural waist, makes for a clean, crisp look while the hand worked rosettes at the neckline give this dress a romantic twist, sure to inspire a fairytale ending to the day of all days. And yes ladies you can wear this dress again! The length, fit and unique details make this the perfect cocktail piece. I would definitely sport this out on a dinner date or a night with the girls. This can also be perfect for a summer picnic by dressing it down with a cute pair of ballet flats, but that’s a whole other blog!

Now if you’re worried about options, there’s no need. All three dresses come in the same material with a natural waistline and matching belt, with the option of three different necklines - scoop, square or halter. Not to mention the plethora of color options to choose from. All I have to say is Mint is the new black!

So brides before you start tracing patterns on your bathroom curtains (unless you’re a creative soul who loves a challenge!), remember there’s another affordable and trendy solution that’s sure to get you an extra toast!

Huge Sample Sale at Boutique Blowout

Miss Ruby will be participating in the Boutique Blowout at Shorewood High School on Feb. 21 with a huge sample sale. We'll have a ton of dresses marked down 50-75%! The dresses are great for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, weddings, cocktail parties, prom and more!

Please note - Cash preferred. Not all vendors will be accepting credit cards.

Directions - Enter the Shorewood High School parking lot from Oakland Ave just south of Capitol Drive. The entrance to the Youth Center is in the southwest corner of the parking lot.

Simple Appointment Etiquette

This blog is dedicated to those who show up an hour early for their appointment, not at all, or drop in without one. Miss Ruby is open by appointment for many reasons. However, we mainly want the allotted time with your group to be spent uninterrupted so we can cater to your needs and answer all of your questions.

At Miss Ruby we offer something very special…you are not only scheduled in for an appointment so our staff can devote their time to you but we are reserving the boutique exclusively for you and/or your group. We want your experience to be unlike it is at any other boutique, where you have all of the dress options at your fingertips and a staff person available at all times to answer your many questions; all hopefully uninterrupted by another group.

So basically that is why we kindly ask for appointments to be made. We do this to serve you better. So as you can see, when you arrive early or late for your appointment you will most likely be affecting another group’s experience. And the ultimate no no, if you don’t show up at all you’ll have taken the appointment of someone else that was turned away due to a full schedule.

In the world of busy schedules (yes, everyone is busy) it is crucial to show up to your scheduled appointment. Of course we do understand that things happen and sometimes changes have to be made. We are extremely flexible; however we do expect that you practice common courtesy to Miss Ruby, as well as our customers, by calling to make a change to your appointment time or to cancel if necessary.

Remember, by practicing this simple appointment etiquette with Miss Ruby (and other vendors) you are helping make your experience, as well as all the other customers out there, better.