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Dressing Up for the Gala

10/22/12 | Georgetown, Grey's Anatomy, New York City

I have always loved playing dress up, from teetering around in my mother’s heels and pearls at the age of three to pretending I was a princess parading through the house in the prom dresses at my grandmother’s house. Wearing beautiful outfits not fit for everyday occasions has always been one of my favorite things and I was afraid once I grew up that I would have to stop this but my favorite television shows, Grey’s Anatomy, had a very interesting perspective on this in a 2006 episode:


“After careful consideration, and many sleepful nights, here is what I have decided, there is no such thing as a grownup. We move on, we move out, we move away from our families and form our own. We get taller. We get older, but for the most part we’re still a bunch of kids running around the playground … 

We grow bigger, but we never actually grow up. I’ve heard it’s possible to, but i’ve just never met anyone who actually has. Without our parents to defy we’ll break the rules we set for ourselves.”

I have to agree with her, while sometimes it is challenging there are many perks of being a “real person” and one of my favorite is getting dressed up for events.  A few weeks ago my university hosted their annual homecoming on campus but this past weekend the New York City chapter of our alumni cub rented out Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan for a gala.  This venue used to be the headquarters of the Greenwich Savings Bank and now, as a catering venue, it has been  voted one of the Top 10 wedding destinations in NYC – it was absolutely stunning!

I rarely, if ever, pass up a chance to wear a gown and I had an amazing evening in a metallic gold dress that I found at the same Soho boutique as my peplum dress, while my roommate stunned in BCBG’s Agata V-Back Gown.


 
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  1. goodbadandfab says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Amazing! Keep up the fabulous work!

    http://www.goodbadandfab.com
    the personal style and fashion musings of a LA fashion lawyer living life in the fab lane!

  2. ChicStreetChoc Eriel says

    October 25, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    FASHION!!!!
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  3. Donna Iveh says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    It looks like a very good night! thumbs up!

    If you want to follow each other, just let me know!

    donnaiveh.blogspot.com

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  4. Giovanna says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Looks like a beautiful night! Love your dress girl!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

  5. Elma says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Wow, amazing dress! You look so pretty! 🙂 x

  6. Citrus - Refreshing Fashion says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:28 am

    girl u are gorgeous in this dress!!! stunning! love it! so glad u stopped by my blog! following you now 🙂

    Meghan
    citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com

  7. Chris Ed says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Hi Kelly, you look amazing, I love your dress! Just followed you on gfc and bloglovin/22, I will be happy if you follow back,
    kisses chris

    • Chris Ed says

      October 23, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Thank you:)

  8. Susie says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:33 am

    So gorgeous – looks like such an elegant party, and your dress was stunning!

    Sea and Swank

  9. Heather says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:30 am

    Gorgeous pictures – looks like an amazing event and your dress is stunning!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

  10. Annie says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:04 am

    Such great photos – love that dress!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  11. JANICE G says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:51 am

    glamours~!

    the STYLE Fringe BLOG
    http://the-stylefringe.blogspot.com

  12. bonnie_blog says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Amazing photos, my dear~! Fantastic look!

    xxx

    Tatiana

    http://www.bonnie23blog.blogspot.com/

    ♥ GIVEAWAY on my blog!!! / Dress Love ♥

    http://www.bonnie23blog.blogspot.com/2012/10/giveaway-dress-love.html

  13. Chrissie says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:08 am

    Hey Kelly – thanks for your lovley comment on my blog!
    Now I watch yours and I follow you on GFC 😉

    Many Greets from the EDELFABRIK
    Chrissie

  14. Jessica says

    October 23, 2012 at 5:23 am

    You look amazing dear, beautiful dress!

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  15. Mia M. says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:45 am

    wow, such a stunning place, you are right, it is amazing! And I love your gala outfit 🙂

    Bisous,
    Mia

    HEYLILAHEY

  16. Beauty Follower says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:42 am

    Wow… wonderful!

    Follow you back via GF 🙂

  17. Sofia says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:36 am

    gorgeous!
    s

  18. SHOP STYLE CONQUER says

    October 23, 2012 at 3:57 am

    looks like an amazing event, wow i just love your dress!

    x

    ♥ Ellen
    SHOPSTYLECONQUER.COM

  19. Lian says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 am

    WOW! this dress is gorgeoussss! you look so beautiful..
    there was anything special this weekend for me.
    have a nice day! ♥♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  20. Josephine says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:27 am

    Beautiful gowns, and that venue looks stunning! I hope you had a fabulous time 🙂

    <3 Josephine
    http://www.champagnestar.com

  21. Pê Verona says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:08 am

    woooooooow that is a nice dress! so beautiful :]]]]
    this weekend was kind week, nothing to do just study 🙁
    great week for u

    xoxo!

    Blog da Pê

  22. Rebecca says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Love your metallic gold dress! You look beautiful!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

  23. Emily Marie {Isnt That Charming} says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:12 am

    What an adorable dress!
    Isn’t That Charming.

  24. CoastWithMe says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Hi Kellly! I love your sequin dress! I just found your blog and am your newest follower:)! Check out my blog if you’d like:)!

    Rita @ http://www.CoastWithMe.com

  25. Bhushavali - Indian Fashion n Travel Blogger! says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    The location is fabulous and you look so so beautiful.
    I’ve always loved metallic and sequinned stuff and your maxi gown is awesome!
    With the bold red lips and black nails, you carry off the dress so well! 🙂
    Thanks for visiting my blog Kelly! Do drop by often! 🙂
    If you like my blog do follow too! 🙂
    FASHION PANACHE BLOG

  26. Fashion-isha says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    You look amazing..you do dress up really well!
    xo
    Sharon

  27. Marse Fariñas says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Hi I;m a new follower. 🙂 Love your blog. Hope you could check out mine too. 🙂

    http://itsmemarsefarinas.blogspot.com

    xx
    Marse

  28. Sara says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    These photos are fantastic and you look SO gorgeous! lovely dress!

    http://sarassweetstyle.blogspot.com/

  29. Olivia Moone says

    October 22, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    So pretty in that dress! What a great event!

    oliviamoone.blogspot.com

  30. Yui pink ™ says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    I loved your blog =)
    and I’m following
    follow back?
    xx

    http://kawaiimorango.blogspot.com/

  31. Coco Bolinho says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Hello beauty!
    Thank you for visiting my blog and for your lovely comment!
    Now I’m following you via GFC!
    thank you!
    http://styleglaze.blogspot.com

  32. nancy @ adore to adorn says

    October 22, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    This looks so amazing! Love the dress!
    xo,
    nancy

  33. Anna says

    October 22, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    you guys look amazing!
    I’m new, in fact this is my first day and would love you to visit my blog and if you like it please feel free to follow me via GFC and bloglovin 🙂
    http://annscircus.blogspot.com.es/
    xoxo.

  34. Lisa - respect the shoes says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    You both look so chic!

  35. when BABI speaks says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    you both look fabulous! love the sparkles! nice blog dear, definitely following!

    Babi

  36. s says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    i love the dress! sooo gorg! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

  37. deadlyinlove says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    thank you for following me, Im your nr19 on blogloivn:)) Thank you so much <3

  38. L y A says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    So lovely dress !!!
    Thanks for comment on my blog. I now follow you !!
    Kisses
    lore
    http://www.plikipliki.blogspot.com

  39. Molly McIsaac says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    You look GORGEOUS.

    http://thegeekypeacock.blogspot.com

  40. Joana Vilaça says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    OMG, I wanna live in NY 🙂 You look so beautiful, I love, love that dress! Amazing blog dear, I’m a new follower <3 If you’ve time I invite you to visit mine! *

    xx,
    thefashiondreamcatcher.blogspot.pt

  41. Nina Normalo says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    You’re right: dressing up is sooo much fun! 🙂
    You look absolut stunning ♥

    x, Nina
    style-tagebuch.blogspot.com

  42. Carmen says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Seems like you had a great time!
    xx
    http://www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

  43. Valeria says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Love your Blog & now start following both on GFC and BLOGLOVIN (#19), hope you’ll do the same and follow back!!! xoxo

    http://www.rockandfrock.com

  44. Velvet Dreams says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Hi dear, thank you for your lovely comment. 🙂

    Don’t worry, soon I will open an international giveaway.

    P.S. Amazing blog and pics, I like your dress. 🙂

    Following you!

    http://www.eleganceofluxury.blogspot.com

  45. Rosa C. says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    WOOOW!!! 🙂

  46. Victoria says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    The dress is so beautiful. You look stunning in it!

    – Victoria
    http://www.VICKITAS.com

  47. Jenny says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Wow, sounds like a fabulous event, and you look STUNNING! I love that metallic gown! I completely agree with that quote. I’m 32 and just this past weekend was thinking that I don’t feel like a grown up yet. 🙂

    xo Jenny
    http://www.crazystylelove.com

  48. Amy Shaughnessy says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    That dress is completely stunning. Gorgeous venue too. I totally agree on being a ‘kid.’ I’m 32 and feel like a kid sometimes. (Okay, ALL the time.)

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  49. Marsa says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    absolutely beautiful!

    happyleeliving.blogspot.com

  50. deadlyinlove says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Oo, so fancy!

    Maybe you want to follow eatch other on bloglovin? let me know- it means alot:)

  51. Eleonora Manzi says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Beautiful dress!
    I’m following you 🙂

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  52. Jenee C. says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I do love a good ball, you look amazing that dress is just perfect for the occasion.

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

  53. Marella says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:57 am

    You look amazing dear!
    Gorgeous blog! Following you on Bloglovin, hope you’ll follow me back!<3

    Bloglovin
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  54. Qué Acierto! says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:47 am

    You look really lovely and chic. I adore this kind of outfits.

  55. Sheila says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Gorgeous dress! 🙂

    xo – Sheila
    http://www.sheislovelyblog.com

  56. Style Journey says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:33 am

    How fun to be able to get all dressed up! You and your friend both look gorgeous in your gowns. I wish I had fun places to get all dressed up like that. Heather

  57. Десислава Валентинова says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting :))

    Desislava
    http://truedreamcatcher.blogspot.com/

  58. Lita says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Amazing dress!!!
    xx
    quiestinquiestout

  59. mochaccinoland says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:53 am

    wow! the location is so grand & amazing!!

    xoxo
    mochaccinoland.blogspot.com

  60. Fabulous Petite says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:47 am

    You look very lovely Kelly. Thank you for visiting my blog and for the sweet thoughts.

    xo
    Sam
    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com

  61. Lalaine says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:26 am

    nice gown. love gold!

    lalainephotos.blogspot.com

  62. Vale ♥ says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Thank you for your nice comment and for following, I am following back on google friend connect =) Kisses

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  63. Stacy says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:12 am

    beautiful dress!
    xoxo
    Stacy

    http://tastyrumors.blogspot.com/

  64. Amara says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Great choice, the dress is amazing!!! =D
    -Amara-

    http://knowyoucanfly.blogspot.com/2012/10/sundays-outfit.html

  65. Glorieta says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I LOVE DRESS, KISSES

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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