Thursday, October 25, 2012

my dress for the Willow Manor Ball



My wardrobe consultant just informed me that my dress has been delivered! A slight alteration was needed in the bust line to fit me perfectly.  It's Tatyana's stunning ruby-red satin ball gown, period circa 1836, worn by Liv Tyler in  the Martha Fiennes film, Onegin.

In case you might not have heard, the cyber event of the year, the fifth annual Willow Manor Ball, is this Sunday, October 28.  The manor doors will open at 12:01 a.m., because the ball miraculously lasts a full 24 hours.  A link will be provided for you to sign in, and have others visit your blog, to see your lovely attire, and meet your date.  Come one! Come all!
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23 comments:

  1. JBinford-BellThu Oct 25, 09:18:00 AM

    Lovely gown and the color is so rich.

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  2. HelenThu Oct 25, 10:01:00 AM

    Perfect color for you, Dahling! I've been confabbing with my designer for weeks .. so exhausting you know! But the hullabaloo does get me to NYC which I SOOOOO adore! Toodle-Loo!

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  3. 21 WitsThu Oct 25, 11:18:00 AM

    You shall look amazing!

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  4. Cro MagnonThu Oct 25, 11:49:00 AM

    Scrumptious!!! I've now heard from Eleanor of Aquitaine; all is arranged. Just wait till you see HER frock!

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  5. LolamouseThu Oct 25, 03:33:00 PM

    Fabulous gown, Tess! I'm still deciding between two. This date business is getting annoying-jealous husband, dusting the dirt off the deceased, etc, etc. I may just bring my poodle. He's much better company than most anyway!

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  6. CatalystThu Oct 25, 05:21:00 PM

    Sarah Palin is your wardrobe consultant? Good grief.

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    1. Tess KincaidThu Oct 25, 05:53:00 PM

      She's in dire need of work these days...

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    2. The Blog of BeeThu Oct 25, 07:23:00 PM

      Deevine! The colour is stunning. Just look at those sleeves.

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  7. Rob-bearFri Oct 26, 03:17:00 AM

    Bear regrets that he will not be able to attend this year's festivities. He has another engagement. Such a pity.

    Your gown does look smashing! Better than anything this Bear could find.

    Blessings and Bear hugs.

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    1. HelenFri Oct 26, 10:20:00 PM

      Dear Bear ...
      I had been saving a dance for you!
      Kindest regards,
      Woonie

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  8. JayneFri Oct 26, 06:42:00 AM

    The Willow Manor Ball?! This Sunday?! Larks! I shall have to scurry around and find my dress. I do have a 1930s number, all green lace with a chic belt, that might be suitable. But I am thinking something more magical, maybe... Hopefully will see you there! :-)

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  9. sukipoetFri Oct 26, 08:03:00 AM

    have a grand time. i cant make it this year but will be thinking of you all. hugs, suki

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  10. FireLightSat Oct 27, 04:33:00 PM

    One of he pitfalls of retirement....procrastination! Visit my blog and you will be shocked to see ... but I am working on it, Dahling!

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  11. http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.comSat Oct 27, 05:06:00 PM

    Looking forward to seeing that dress in person!

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  12. JJ Roa RodriguezSat Oct 27, 07:47:00 PM

    Wow!... You are well prepared... Was so busy for the last couple of months esp the last two weeks but I will make sure to be dressed for tomorrow... Looking forward!..

    JJRod'z

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  13. YoliSat Oct 27, 09:37:00 PM

    I make sure never to miss the social event of the season.

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