Update: I may have found THE dress. I had seen this one in the magazines and thought it was pretty, but wasn't too into the pink beading. I found it in the salon in 'pearl' (ivory) with really light silver and clear beading and it was so beautiful! And it had everything I wanted, lots of sparkle, a strapless neckline that isn't straight but a bit rounded, sparkley stuff on the back, a beaded hemline etc etc. And I really like the layered stuff on the front. AND it's really lightweight and comfy, AND it's cheap!!!!! So, now I need mom to see me in the one above and this one and help me decide!

This one is SO much prettier in person!!!!!