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Galavanting at the Gala

10/21/13 | Georgetown, New York City, Sephora

I have been talking about it for weeks and often when I hype something up it falls short of my expectations but the Homecoming in New York Gala on Friday night was a blast and was even better than I thought it would be!  I went to the gala last year and I was really excited that it was hosted at the same venue, Gotham Hall (see the second photo). The doors opened at seven and it was an evening fill of open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing. I was a few minutes late because I got my makeup done by the lovely Emily at the 34th Street Sephora but I made up for lost time!

The tag line for the event, “Georgetown alumni of all ages are invited to gather for this special night and celebrate the Hoya spirit and our Georgetown community beyond the Hilltop” was so true!  The attire was cocktail and dressing up with a bunch of my friends was a blast:

Oh, and then there was a photo booth.  It was pretty fantastic: 
The party didn’t stop at 11pm when the gala ended – half of the gala’s 300 attendees moved from the classy establishment to an Irish Pub three blocks away. 

It was a really fun evening, thanks girls!

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Comments

  1. Janna says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:43 am

    This seriously looks like a blast, the place was gorgeous, and I LOVED your dress!

  2. Janna says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:43 am

    This seriously looks like a blast, the place was gorgeous, and I LOVED your dress!

  3. Helene says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    looks like such a blast- and you looked gorgeous of course!

  4. Rachel says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    So pretty! I love looking at everyone’s fancy dresses

  5. Rachel says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    So pretty! I love looking at everyone’s fancy dresses

  6. Georgina says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    So FUN and all of you ladies look fantastic!!!

    xo Georgina

  7. Georgina says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    So FUN and all of you ladies look fantastic!!!

    xo Georgina

  8. Monica Harmony says

    October 21, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    great pictures!

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  9. Monica Harmony says

    October 21, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    great pictures!

    Monica Harmony’s Blog

  10. La Maman Heureuse says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    You look gorgeous! Love how you teamed your silver dress with red shoes, great idea for the holidays! Happy Monday!

  11. La Maman Heureuse says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    You look gorgeous! Love how you teamed your silver dress with red shoes, great idea for the holidays! Happy Monday!

  12. Laiza Rentería says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Nice dress!!!
    xx
    L.
    http://www.lalouuula.com

  13. Laiza Rentería says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Nice dress!!!
    xx
    L.
    http://www.lalouuula.com

  14. Angela Keeley-White says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Looks like so much fun! I love your silver dress!

    xo,
    Angela

  15. Angela Keeley-White says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Looks like so much fun! I love your silver dress!

    xo,
    Angela

  16. Sharon says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:10 am

    That silver dress is stunning on you! Looks like such a fun event!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  17. Sharon says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:10 am

    That silver dress is stunning on you! Looks like such a fun event!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  18. Always Maylee says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Looks like it was an amazing event. And you look gorgeous in that dress!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  19. Always Maylee says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Looks like it was an amazing event. And you look gorgeous in that dress!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  20. Stephanie Samuel says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Love the dress you picked!

  21. Stephanie says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Love the dress you picked!

  22. Ashley says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:40 am

    This venue is gorgeous!!! You looked so pretty..

    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  23. Ashley says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:40 am

    This venue is gorgeous!!! You looked so pretty..

    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  24. Karly Kim says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I need more details about this 🙂

  25. Karly Kim says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I need more details about this 🙂

  26. Alyssa says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:34 am

    What an amazing venue–and you looked gorgeous! I bet you had the best time!

  27. Alyssa says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:34 am

    What an amazing venue–and you looked gorgeous! I bet you had the best time!

  28. Cari says

    October 21, 2013 at 7:27 am

    you looked fabulous!!!

    That place is gorgeous!! sounds like a blast

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