Thursday, November 20, 2014

Lit-Up Ball

Last year the Arlington Library did a benefit that was Gatsby themed. This year it was James Bond: To Russia With Love 1950s themed.

I decided to go all vintage. I found a black 50s gown on Etsy that fit perfectly, a 50s hat from Madge's Hatbox, a 50s purse, a giant 50s necklace (the first one I found broke in the mail on its way to me so this was actually the second one I ordered and was even more perfect). I bought some 50s shoes, but they were too small so I sent them back and just wore my Edwardian American Duchess shoes. I bought seamed stockings on Amazon, but they were apparently made of spider silk or something and got two runs as I was putting them on. So I complained and got my money back on those. Oh, and then I decided I needed faux fur so for $4.99 on ebay I found a 50s velvet short cloak with faux fur.

I tried to do a sort of French twist with my hair - it was mostly covered by the hat.

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Lotta pins:
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Our drive to Arlington:
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Here's our group dinner at the Heavy Seas Alehouse
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Doug got the Rainbow Trout:
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I got this crazy hamburger that was amazing. And that I got two meals out of! IMG_9374

At the ball...

It was nice that Jacob and Edward were there again:
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Gloria:
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Jessica:
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Kristin:
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They did, of course, have martini's at the event.
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There was some weird art on the balcony - this large McDonalds clown. So we had to take a selfie with it...
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Gloria's photos (http://inthelongrun.wordpress.com/):
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6 comments:

  1. I love it! Mmmmvintage.

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  2. What a fun time! Everyone looks great!

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  3. Looks like an amazing event. And you have great taste in hats. :)

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    1. It was! And thanks - I loved the hat! (Sorry, this comment got stuck in moderation for some reason!)

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