Hello Darlings,
What girl wouldn’t want to re-live her prom, now that she is older and wiser!
My prom in the summer of 2006 was a dream come true but given the chance to do it again, I avoided the drama and a hefty price tag. Whether you’re in high-school and getting ready for prom, in university and going to semi-formal, or you’re all grown up and attending a gala. Despite the different walks in life, every girl shares the same desire to feel beautiful for that special occasion.
Last month, I re-lived summer 2006 experience. Despite having a perfect dress for PROM Circus at Royal Ontario Museum, I was in a desperate last-minute search for that “Cinderella” slipper. Finding a dress is half the problem, finding a heel to go with it is the other half. Every girl knows that a shoe can make or break an outfit.
In my mind, nothing was as appropriate as a classic Betsey Johnson dress, the theme was prom after-all. Luckily, my mother surprised me with a pretty yet simple Betsey Johnson dress in February. The shoes were a bit more difficult as I wanted a pair in silver, to complement my silver Marc Jacobs clutch. The search wasn’t easy but I did find the most perfect shoe from Kate Spade.
I AM WEARING:
Betsey Johnson Inkpot Silk Babydoll Dress
Kate Spade Leena Satin Pumps
Swarovski Aline Earrings
Marc by Marc Jacobs Heart Printed Clutch
Hair by Exit Salon
On the day of PROM, I spent two hours with wonder - Jan of Exit Salon. I was determined to try something different that was as far from my daily waves as possible. On special occasions, it is nice to try something different and surprise those who love you. My dearest was definitely surprised when he saw my loose side bun that Jan so perfectly executed. I absolutely loved the look!
In the majestic setting on the roaring twenties circus, E and I danced the night away. I must note, he looked handsome in his tuxedo and a bow-tie 
I look forward to yet another wonderful PROM night next year!
With Love…
Marta
Images Courtesy: AJ Messier Photography
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I’m loving the shoes! Tres coquette
Thank you Eleni
I always wished I could re-live my prom…with a totally different outfit!
You do look so stunning here. The black dress is so elegant looking and the sparkly heels add such a great touch.
Thank you Sherin.
I think that I would definitely want to change a thing or two from my original prom… in particular, less make-up
Wow, Kate Spade to the rescue again!
Those heels are soo beautiful and go so beautifully with your dress.
I adore your dress, it’s perfect for the twenties theme and it looks absolutely fabulous on you!
I enjoyed my prom, but it wasn’t quite the magical event I was hoping for. It was held in a place that looked like a hunting lodge and it was tackily decorated. Yuck. I adored my dress, it was black with a handkerchief hem that fell to mid-calf and had a mandarin collar. The shoes were black as well and sparkly and I loved them too. I didn’t do too much with my hair or a lot of makeup, my parents didn’t have the money, but I’m not too big on makeup anyways. I went home early, as I was fighting off a cold on top of it all!
One of my big brothers’ wedding was more like a prom for me when I was sixteen! The bride was paying for the makeup and the hair for her bridesmaids and I looked so beautiful! I danced, talked and laughed and had so much fun with my family and the bride’s family! My dress was from a different wedding in the bride’s family and was pale blue which brought out my blue-grey eyes so well. It was a little small, but it was still pretty comfortable despite that. It was a great night for me!
Dear Julie,
I am so glad to hear that you had a second chance at having the “princess-moment”
I am sure that it was a joyful day and even more so because you had a chance to enjoy yourself. I cannot wait to attend my first wedding, I find the tradition to be so beautiful.
I must admit that I have a number of regrets about my prom but regardless, it is such a special memory.
Thank you for the kind words. As for the shoes, they were a rare find on a great discount as well.