Final Pageant Practice and a Little Pre-Pageant Fashion Shoot

This is Lili's 'theme outfit'. Every girl has to have a theme. Something that they like, something that they want to be when they grow up, etc. Since the only thing Lili wants to be when she grows up is a Disney Princess, I figured we'd stick with dance. Ballet, actually.

And here's Lili's dress. It has a crinoline built in, but I was able to find another crinoline at the thrift shop across from my house for $2.00, so we added that too. (a girl just CANNOT have too much pouf!)

And last but not least, THE SHOES! We found these little beauties at WalMart of all places. Lili loves, loves, loves them but isn't allowed to wear them till after the pageant.

So, there you go. The pageant is this Sat. evening at 5:30. But before that, we have the 'Judge's Tea' and the dress rehearsal to get through.

Busy week.

And, I must say, this whole pageant thing must've turned Lili into a lady. gasp. Yesterday's practice went very well. She even says "My name is Lili" instead of just "Lili" when asked. pretty impressive.

I just DO NOT know what to do with her hair. Wouldn't you just know that EVERY OTHER GIRL has long, flowing locks that will be primped and curled to the nth degree. And then there's Lili......I'm not sure whether I should put in a head band, one hairclip, two hairclips or some sort of 'tail'..........

any brilliant ideas?