On the subject of dressing a 9-10 yo girl, yes to Mini Boden. I also like the girl's dresses at H&M, and those are very affordable. I don't think it will be hard to find something appropriate for that age range.
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Burrell - Dec 09, 2013 8:38:32 am PST #6995 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
beekaytee - Dec 09, 2013 8:56:42 am PST #6996 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
flea and Burrell, your suggestions are right on the money. I found a few options through Mini Boden (which I'd never heard of) and H&M.
O earned this trip to NYC by eliminating a less-than desirable habit so it's definitely a celebration in many ways...AND...she gets to travel sans parents, with her big brother to a sophisticated (we hope) party.
She has a capacity for accessorizing like I have never had, so I am voting for this one or this one.
Connie Neil - Dec 09, 2013 9:25:51 am PST #6997 of 30002
brillig
God, "calm down" is probably the least helpful thing someone can say in a crisis. A young male friend of ours is having young adult angst about the world and his place in it, and was having a rant in a public place, and I asked him to lower his voice because we were in public and nearby people were looking antsy. He did lower his voice, and a bit later he thanked me for asking him to do something specific and appropriate instead of just a blanket "calm down" like his mother does.
Connie Neil - Dec 09, 2013 9:32:43 am PST #6998 of 30002
brillig
Hubby handed me a form for life insurance through AARP the other day. Normally we just throw those out, but . . .
What is the difference between whole life and term life? Is term life essentially a bet that you'll need it before the term is up, and if not the insurance company goes Cha-ching! and invites you to play again?
Burrell - Dec 09, 2013 9:41:41 am PST #6999 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
bonny, she's not here, but if she were Franny would vote for the velvet one both out of a preference for velvet and a dislike of tulle and other itchy fabrics.
Trudy Booth - Dec 09, 2013 9:48:53 am PST #7000 of 30002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
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2. I just came across what might be the king of all Tough Last Names to Have in Jr. High: Butswinkas
beekaytee - Dec 09, 2013 9:59:59 am PST #7001 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
I really like the velvet one as well, Burrell. I support Franny's preference. I like that it can be dressed up or down and, I figure, O is going to spend a LOT of time dancing. The stretchy velvet will be so much more comfy.
Plus, I was not kidding about O's ability to accessorize. She can throw 7 different things together and make an amazing 'look'.
I'm definitely voting for that one.
Connie Neil - Dec 09, 2013 10:03:12 am PST #7002 of 30002
brillig
Butswinkas
Definitely a reason to choose a cloistered lifestyle.
Trudy Booth - Dec 09, 2013 10:20:27 am PST #7003 of 30002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Unless he's some sort of cool guy or killer athlete I suppose.
I've always suspected Dick Butkiss became a football player out of pure survival instinct.
Atropa - Dec 09, 2013 10:41:05 am PST #7004 of 30002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I vote velvet dress.