On Saturday night I went to the Hark Society’s 4th Annual Emerald Tie Gala and had a wonderful evening dancing the night away. I attended the fundraiser last year, which you can see here, and this year the event was even better. Up until an hour before I was stuck on what to wear, torn between two beautiful gowns, but decided to go with the royal blue one and I am quite pleased with my decision. The dress had so much going on that I chose these dainty earrings I purchased in Vienna, my silver David Yurman bracelet, and black pumps as my only accessories for this floor length stunner.
One friend joked that this event, the annual Emerald Tie Gala, is like adult prom only it is not a joke – it really is. I spent the day leisurely getting ready for the black tie soirée first working out then showering, doing my makeup, getting a hair cut and blow out, and then having the wonderful people at Sephora apply my fake eyelashes before heading downtown. Before arriving at the actual gala I stopped at a friend’s apartment for a few appetizers and a pre-party glass of champagne. And of course it was all on Snapchat.
After an hour we jumped into Uber’s and headed to the event space, Capitale, an old converted bank, on the Lower East Side. We wanted to be there right when it started as while the five hour event featured an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a band and a great DJ when you arrive promptly there is no line for photographs or for the photo booth. After dozens of shots it was five hours of fun, from 10pm to 3am.
I loved getting the chance to dress up and spend the evening both with close friends and with many Georgetown alumni I had not seen for a few years, some even since we graduated!
Happy Friday and happy Oscar weekend!

LindaLibraLoca says
It looks like you really had a great time, and the dress you went for is lovely.
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Kate Flint says
You look gorgeous, I love that colour on you! X
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Jessica says
you look so gorgeous in your dress!
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Jessica says
you looks so lovely in your dress!
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Caitlin says
Absolutely gorgeous dress! That color is fantastic on you! Glad you had a good time!
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Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
That dress is just gorgeous on you. I love the color and the skirt!
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Kate @ Green Fashionista says
Love going to galas! Your dress was absolutely gorgeous, such a beautiful color <3
Emily Billing says
You look stunning! What a fun night it must have been 🙂 I love how you’ve paired the sparkly earrings with the dress, it really ties it all together so well!
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Uzo O says
I love your ear rings and your dress is so gorgeous, looks like it was a fun event. Have a great week.
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Jacqueline says
LOVE your dress and the earrings! <3 You and your friends all look so gorgeous! 🙂 Sounds like a great evening! xx
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Paola Lauretano says
Stunning dress, cool event!!!
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Julieanne says
you look so pretty!! looks like you had a good time!! 🙂 xx
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Mimi Santa Cruz says
Fantastic look. Love it.
Alecz says
What a beautiful event! And your dress is a stunner. That colour is amazing!
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KayElle says
You look beautiful! The color looks great on you!!
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gemma says
Oh wow such a gorgeous dress. You look so pretty. Gemma x
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Quinn says
Such a beautiful formal dress! That color blue is stunning on you xx
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