So after taking the dress to the craft store to match colors (I was worried about matching the red) and discussing appropriate size/amounts of bling with her coach (dd is skating pre-preliminary this year, so no need for huge amounts of bling, just to make it special for competition), I ordered several gross of Crystal AB, Light Rose, and Indian Pink SS16 and SS20. The v-neck is already lined with very big crystal stones (either SS34 or SS40) so I'll fill that in with the Indian Pink, do the Light Rose on the bodice and sleeves, and small Crystal ABs on the skirt. I plan on using E6000 bc I'm terrified of burning too and coach says it's good b/c it stretches.
This is definitely part of dd's birthday gift. Soooo much time!