The ball
Mar 21, 2010
Thankfully, my boss let me off of work an hour early, which gave me just enough time to throw on my dress and paint my toes and do my makeup while Maria did my hair. The look was perfect- it was exactly what I was going for.
A million thank yous to Maria for her hair expertise. Somehow, she managed to interpret my vague description and made my hair look amazing....for free!
She also snapped these photos quickly before I left:
Dress- FCUK, shoes- Monsoon, feather hairpiece- Primark, earrings- gift from parents
Thibault was the perfect gentleman- he showed up at my door dressed in a tux and holding flowers. Because Maria did not let me leave the house with a coat, Thibault let me wear his and I'm sure I looked ridiculous. The Tube ride was slightly uncomfortable, because people kept looking at us...you don't often see people dressed in black tie taking public transportation.
I stole the above photo from one of Thibault's friends. I think it's pretty perfect.
The night was full of champagne, awards, music and yummy food. I really enjoyed hanging out with a bunch of Thibault's friends who I'd met at a previous lifesaving event. One of the girls yelled at the waiter because he stole one of our wine bottles and gave it to another table. It was pretty funny, but also ridiculously rude, especially when a boy at the other table triumphantly thumped the empty wine bottle back on our table.
The funniest moment of the evening was when Thibault pulled me aside, lifted up the bottom corner of his tux jacket and exclaimed:
"I think I put my belt on backwards."
He was referring to his cumber-bun (ok fine, CUMMERBUND, thanks mom), a word he only learned after I laughed at him and told him that yes, he had put his "belt" on backwards. In all fairness, it was the first time he'd worn a tux, so it was all very new to him. He only realized his mistake after seeing a different friend whose "belt" was worn correctly.
What a fun night :)
Comments
You look mahvehlous and I love your hair - very retro! And did you know it's "cummerbund" - I checked dictionary.com, thinking there was a "d" on the end but wanting to make sure, only to find there was only one "b" in the word. Live and learn. Anyway, the whole CUMMERBUND incident is quite charming.
I'll be sure to remember that the next time someone uses the word "bun" in scrabble and I want to add on my 7 letters and get the 50 point bonus!
Amazing look - your hair looks so fab, your friend did a GREAT job! And the cummerbund! hahaha I think JD would do the same thing as well :P
You look goooooorgeous! Love the dress!
You look so gorgeous! I love that hairpiece. And the two of you are so cute.
It's been really fun following your London adventures --- I am so jealous!
So cute! You look perfectly old-timey & lovely. That dress is divine & your man is adorable.
oh my gosh look how adorable you look!! I love it!!
You look gorgeous!! I love the dress and the hairpiece...so glad you had fun :)
how gorgeous are you?! I beyond love what you did with your hair
LOVE the dress and your overall look- very chic! After going to so many formals in college and renting tuxes, my parents bought him his own his sophomore year. They are so pricey to rent and his looks so much nicer than most.
Glad y'all had a good time, you make a cute couple. :)
lovely look! i especially like how the feathers bring out a youthful side to a sophisticated dress.
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You look amazing in that dress! And I love what you friend did with your hair - just perfect for the look!
And you two are so cute together :)
You were the belle of the ball! Very elegant ensemble ("shee-shee or what?" as Elvira said at the tiny tunes prom); make-up and hair, perfetto!
You looked amazing! Your hair is perfect.
This looks like so much fun! Also, you look amazing. Love the dress!
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