I think that it's eyeliner karma that led me to this weekend's Honor Ball to benefit Scottsdale Healthcare. It was an invitation from The Good Doctor that allowed me to experience my first black-tie affair since prom. And at this event, there was an open bar and better food. Also a lot less crying in the bathroom (that I could see) and a lot more schmoozing.
The evening was a great one though because I got to wear my newest love... a vintage Ceil Chapman dress circa 1950. It was a mad-dash to get ready for this event in three days and I had at least two melt-downs in the Scottsdale Fashion Mall due to shopping fatigue. However, I could have stayed at the vintage dress store for hours and I loved how the staff and the customers gave me their opinions on whichever dressing I was trying on (i.e. "Too tight... too short... Not enough 'pop'... Perfect"). As soon as I tried it on, I had a feeling that this was the dress I would go home with because I loved it and was convinced by the staff that it loved me.
Only the bartender complimented my dress at the event and I quickly bored her with my new found Ceil Chapman trivia. TGD and I also noted the hypocrisy of my distaste for current brand names, but pride in announcing my 1950 brand name. Ah well... who cares... I love the dress.
Thanks to Nicole for making my fine, stick-straight hair into something curly and fun! And thanks to TGD for enabling such a fun weekend!
The evening was a great one though because I got to wear my newest love... a vintage Ceil Chapman dress circa 1950. It was a mad-dash to get ready for this event in three days and I had at least two melt-downs in the Scottsdale Fashion Mall due to shopping fatigue. However, I could have stayed at the vintage dress store for hours and I loved how the staff and the customers gave me their opinions on whichever dressing I was trying on (i.e. "Too tight... too short... Not enough 'pop'... Perfect"). As soon as I tried it on, I had a feeling that this was the dress I would go home with because I loved it and was convinced by the staff that it loved me.
Only the bartender complimented my dress at the event and I quickly bored her with my new found Ceil Chapman trivia. TGD and I also noted the hypocrisy of my distaste for current brand names, but pride in announcing my 1950 brand name. Ah well... who cares... I love the dress.
Thanks to Nicole for making my fine, stick-straight hair into something curly and fun! And thanks to TGD for enabling such a fun weekend!
Comments
KJ
You did awesome! Following your heart paid off beautifully!You look Awesome!
Love,
Karen H