A long time ago I bought a strapless, polkadotted dress - and wore it only once or twice.
Now it has straps (so I don't always feel like I need to hold it up), a little selfmade cherry brooch (detachable) and a cute free-motion embroidered birdie.
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Halloween was a breeze...My Chem Costume...Yes please.