The Ball was so much fun! We arrived at 7pm with some friends and were escorted in to the building where the tables were all set up and the band was getting ready. The first act of the night was a brass band and they were fantastic! They played tunes from spy movies as that was the theme of the ball. It was fun to see everyone all dressed up, and the masks made it hard to recognise friends which was quite amusing.
I think everyone had a really enjoyable time, and I attribute this mostly to the company in my case as I am not too fond of the modern interpretation of a “Ball”, call me old fashioned if you like but I tend to imagine 
candlelit ballrooms, a string quartet and a great deal of waltzing at the very least (though of course I expect none of this these days). It was a good night out all the same.
Highlights of the night for me were; Mirai, Vanessa and Clara’s outfits 
dancing with my Prince, keeping my mask on to the very end of the night, having photos taken by the excellent photographer, trying to do the dance from the ball scene in Marie Antoinette with three lovely ladies, the amazing brass band, the lunar decorations and the great atmosphere. A few let downs for me were the food, the Dj (we left when he came on) and that the volume of the music prevented much conversation.
I am looking forward to seeing the professional photos which should be available in a couple of days, in the mean time here is a picture Mirai took of me before the ball. I wore my BABY Pocket Monogram JSK, tiara, gold opera gloves, BABY sceptre, ivory stockings and arabesques. 
My mask was hand made in france and gilt with gold leaf to match the outfit.
October 8th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Wow, you really don’t look like “you” with that mask on… I’m looking forward to seeing the other photos! ^^
October 8th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
You look absolutely gorgeous in your outfit! I love your mask. I have the same problem with balls. I would love to be able to go to an old fashioned ball one day.
October 8th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
Gorgeous.
Sounded like so much fun. ^^
October 8th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Agreed, you look beautiful and secretive =)
unlike the usual cuter photos.
October 8th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
You definitely don’t look like you!! But you look gorgeous..!! The dress is so beautiful.., you look lovely in it!!
I wish I could go to a Ball, old fashioned or not.., I don’t mind.., I’d love to have nights like this..♥
October 9th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Princess you look amazing! I can’t wait to see the other photos :D Your life is soo amazing!! Your living my wildest dreams…
October 9th, 2007 at 6:16 am
aww, I wish in u.s. tennessee, they would have something so decadent and fun! The only thing remotley lolita to go to is called the veranda market and tara’s tea… something… haha. veranda market has all this antique stuff and I’ve only been able to peek inside there as we’re driving by and they’re beautiful artwork and little victorian chairs and tables. I should hope to visit these places, one day along with downtown mainstreet. sorry, I’m rambling on about my own life now… ^_^
October 10th, 2007 at 8:20 am
wow! you look so lovely! your mask is amazing and i LOVE your dress! i’ve always wanted it but it would be a bit of a squeeze in the bust area ^ - ^;; i can’t wait to see the professional photos! i want to see Mirai’s outfit too :p
October 10th, 2007 at 9:40 am
From the top of Your tiara to the tip of Your toes, You really are the epitomy of the Perfect Princess.
October 18th, 2007 at 2:08 am
WOW! You look gorgeous! I love that JSK. What year is it from? It’s nothing like what BABY currently has. I love your coordinate! I wish I could see the professional pics…
November 10th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
its been such a long time since ive last visited the princess portal, but right now i feel the need to say that you look simply awesome in that dress with your golden gloves, sceptre and mask- its so mysterious yet look like a little, shy rococo-princess.