5.04.2010

Mrs. Utah

A couple of weeks ago I was asked by my great friend Brigham if I would be an Emcee for the upcoming Mrs. Utah pageant. I don't dabble in the pageant circuit much, I think I've only been to one when my cousin (then the reigning Miss Utah) passed on her crown. But hey, a reason to get glammed up? I accepted.

This might surprise you, but I don't own an evening gown (right? I mean, who doesn't own an evening gown!). I looked for a few days trying to find something that was cool and formal and modest...apparently those 3 things to not exist in one dress. Well, in a dress that I can afford, anyway. Taking a tip from my brilliant Amelia, I decided to rent a 1930's dress from the Hale Theater. PS - that is not me, that's the picture from the theater's website, just so you can get a better look at the dress...because I'm nice like that.

It was a total smash!
The genius that is Mindi made a big flower for me to wear in my hair (you must check out her wares!). I loved that dress, I am seriously considering having 2 or 3 made in it's likeness. Then I will actually own an evening gown!

The hilarious Matt Mattson teamed up with me and we had an absolute ball, I could not have done the show without him! We did lots of shmoozing and smirking, it was fun. And hey! Maybe they'll ask us back - I'll surely have my own dress by then.

12 comments:

Karmel Larson said...

That was a tremendously awesome flower! And you were quite lovely too! Thanks for doing the show!

Muzikal Mama said...

If only I could have seen you live & in person! I'm sure you were amazing, and absolutely ravishing in that dress! So YOU!

Shaunee said...

I love the dress! What a great idea. I'm sure that was a fun thing to do. Way to go!

kateastrophe said...

UM, I might need that dress in three colors as well! You looked AMAZING and I'm sure you were hilarious as per usual.

Bringing Lady Back said...

You are stinkin' hot. I wish I could have seen the two of you emcee together. I bet you were a riot. Love you!

Sara said...

You looked spectacular! So glad it went well!

Randi Patch said...

You are sooo hot! I love that dress on you! You seriously photograph so well Jules, I am totally jealous! I am just happy I can claim you as my hot sister in law! :)

Pedersen Family said...

You look fabulous! I bet you were great!

Angie said...

You look beautiful! How cool that you got to do this. I am sure you were awesome!

Anonymous said...

Hey there! I haven't checked-in for awhile! You look amazing in this dress...love the color and cut...just love it! Hope you had fun...and hope all is going well...have a great day!

Megan said...

Hey, thanks so much for featuring my prints (Logophilia) on your sidebar. I'm flattered that you like them!

Best,

Megan

Natalie & Chase Gustman said...

Jewels you look fab in the dress!LOVE IT! Wish i could have been there!