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April 25, 2011
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On Saturday night I attended a long anticipated Rotary Club Ball.

My Dad is President of his club this year and therefore this was an event where family were required to turn up and show support, plus use it as an excuse to spend lots of money on dresses.

Which I certainly did. I treated myself to a M’Lady dress from Able Grable in dark green satin. I felt a little sick about spending that much money on a dress, but it was custom made to my measurements, fit like a dream and made me feel like a Princess, so was worth every single tiny penny.

❤ Fascinator - Abilu Creations ❤ Jewellery & Belt - Can't remember! ❤
❤ Dress - Able Grable ❤ Bag - Vintage ❤
❤ Shoes - LK Bennett via eBay ❤

I teamed it with 30s style waves and a peacock feather hair comb from Abilu Creations, deco style jewellery, a vintage plisse handbag, fishnets and black satin LK Bennett shoes constituted the rest of the outfit.

I went for a dark shimmery green eyeshadow, instead of my normal black eyeliner as well, and I was really pleased with how my waves came out. They’re not actually finger waves, more a cheats version and are actually really easy to acheive. I’ll do a tutorial if I ever find the time!

The evening was a great success and dinner was delicious, even though someone can’t spell mousse.

My Able Grable got itself many compliments, as well as an excuse to swish around and generally act like a Princess. The venue was Oakwood House, near Maidstone in Kent. It’s a popular wedding venue and I can see why as it provides a wonderful backdrop for photographs, even if the staff at breakfast were a little rubbish. No, sorry, a LOT rubbish (no I won’t clear that table, there’s still some clean places set over there. You’ll have to fit in where you can)

So of course, the women in my family took the opportunity handed to them and pranced around posing…..

I hope you all had a fabulous 4 day weekend over Easter, and only 3 days back at work, woo hoo!

 

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  1. Perdita says:
    April 26, 2011 at 8:42 am

    That’s one AMAZING dress. LOVE IT. The colour is superb and you can tell straight away it’s a ‘cut above’ the rest (sorry, appalling pun). Honestly, I can’t stop raving about it- amazing dress.

    I especially like the way it looks dainty whilst covering the shoulders. I don’t like ‘open top frocks’ but find it hard to find anything so light, swooshy and indeed sexy with little sleeves on the high street. You have tempted me sorely to save up for my own made-to-measure!

    It looks like you had a wonderful time at the ball, too. 🙂

  2. Emma at Daily Clothes Fix says:
    April 26, 2011 at 9:45 am

    You look simply stunning. I love the colour on you and the cut is wonderful. The peacock hair accessory looks lovely too. Can’t believe they served mouse – doesn’t say much for the state of the kitchens. 😉

  3. Fi Phillilps says:
    April 26, 2011 at 11:30 am

    The three of you look lovely. I’m sure your father was very honoured to have you all at his side.

  4. Miss Peelpants says:
    April 26, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Wow!! I’ve always loved that colour and that’s a beautiful dress, beautiful hair and beautiful make-up – you look fabulous! x

  5. Mim says:
    April 26, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    You look so gorgeous! The colour suits you perfectly.

  6. Franca says:
    April 26, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    that dress is STUNNING! such a good colour and you can tell it fits you perfectly!

  7. Louise says:
    April 26, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Gorgeous dress, well worth every penny. You look stunningly glamorous.

  8. Hannah says:
    April 26, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I love the dress! It’s quite similar to my Keira Knightley ‘Atonement’ inspired prom dress actually aha!

  9. LandGirl1980 says:
    April 26, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    Absolutely STUNNING!!!

  10. Rhiann says:
    April 26, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I love the dress, you look gorgeous in green! And please, please, please do a hair tutorial, it’s stunning. Please?! Thankyou 🙂

  11. [email protected] says:
    April 26, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    stunning and fabulous

  12. Lottie says:
    April 27, 2011 at 2:29 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! I am so in love with both the colour of your dress and your hair colour. Hair looks fantastic in that style too. Looks like you had fun x

  13. Missy says:
    April 27, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    You look stunning, and your hair looks amazing, any tips on how to achieve it? Hope you enjoyed yourself and hope you didn’t shout too much at the breakfast staff ( I would have!) xxx

  14. Lady Cherry says:
    April 28, 2011 at 5:38 am

    It is a beautiful dress, such a lovely colour too. And your hair looks fab so yes please to a tutorial!

    Chocolate mouse hehehe!

  15. For Those About To Shop says:
    April 28, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Having a dress custom made is absolutely worth every penny– there’s nothing like it and it shows in how well that dress fits. It looks like a dream. Stunning! Looks like you had a lot of fun, too. I love events like these. (That is a very unfortunate misprint on the menu :P)

  16. Andi B. Goode says:
    May 2, 2011 at 3:32 am

    Oh my! You look absolutely stunning. Completely, utterly gorgeous. Now I want an Able Grable gown more than ever!
    -Andi x

  17. Fiona - Straight Talking Mama says:
    May 4, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Truly stunning, love the colour, style & everything!!

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