Retro Chick Reviews – No 7 Poppy King History Lipstick
April 25, 2011Mini Holibobs…..
April 28, 2011On 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.
ā¤ Fascinator - Abilu Creations ā¤ Jewellery & Belt - Can't remember! ā¤ ā¤ Dress - Able Grable ā¤ Bag - Vintage ā¤ ā¤ Shoes - LK Bennett via eBay ā¤
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!
17 Comments
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. š
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. š
The three of you look lovely. I’m sure your father was very honoured to have you all at his side.
Wow!! I’ve always loved that colour and that’s a beautiful dress, beautiful hair and beautiful make-up – you look fabulous! x
You look so gorgeous! The colour suits you perfectly.
that dress is STUNNING! such a good colour and you can tell it fits you perfectly!
Gorgeous dress, well worth every penny. You look stunningly glamorous.
I love the dress! It’s quite similar to my Keira Knightley ‘Atonement’ inspired prom dress actually aha!
Absolutely STUNNING!!!
I love the dress, you look gorgeous in green! And please, please, please do a hair tutorial, it’s stunning. Please?! Thankyou š
stunning and fabulous
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
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
It is a beautiful dress, such a lovely colour too. And your hair looks fab so yes please to a tutorial!
Chocolate mouse hehehe!
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)
Oh my! You look absolutely stunning. Completely, utterly gorgeous. Now I want an Able Grable gown more than ever!
-Andi x
Truly stunning, love the colour, style & everything!!