♫ Masquerade! Paper faces on parade
Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you ♫
So I scratched one item off my bucket list last Saturday – attend a masquerade ball! It just goes to show that some dreams do come true, if you work for it. And work for it I did, because I’ve been pushing for this theme for our office yearend D&D (dinner & dance) since last year!
All those gorgeous Victorian clothes we’re wearing in the picture above was rented from a place called Masquerade, which Jemma found online. S$50 already includes a dress, mask and choker. I didn’t wear the choker that came with my costume and chose to wear one I already own.
I was super giddy to be wearing the gown which I had to ask them to alter because it wouldn’t fit me, haha! But while it looks gorgeous, I have to say I pity the ladies of the olden days because it’s so heavy, with all the layers of petticoats underneath, and it was so hot! My legs sweat a ton, it was like wearing a freaking sauna!
We had our hair done at Jean Yip. I had no idea what I wanted, really, just that it definitely had to be curly. Next thing you know, the hairdresser had made this elaborate hairdo for me!
I did my own makeup. I am so amazed at how long-lasting Mac Russian Red lipstick is! I didn’t retouch for the entire night and it stayed put! Same thing for my foundation, I didn’t need powder nor film strips at all during the night thanks to this combo = Mac prep & prime + Bourjois healthy foundation + Urban Decay setting spray.
The location was St Regis hotel, one of the most luxurious ones in Singapore. We’re so lucky we managed to snag them! Since there are 350 guests, it’s usually a pain to find a venue for us. Look at how gorgeous the place is!
For entertainment, we were serenaded by this acoustic couple. The guy is not only a singer, but a magician as well, and in between sets, he performed some tricks such as swallowing a very long balloon and making it “snow” with paper confetti.
Of course we had food as well. It was a delicious sit-down dinner. I loved all the food, they were all so tasty except for the dessert, which was disappointing, but only probably because I prefer chocolate-flavored dessert. However some people complained afterwards that there wasn’t enough and they got hungry afterwards.
The menu was:
* Tian of tomato-avocado with crab meat, tomato marmalade, Jicama trout roe, mixed cress salad (not pictured)
* Wild morel mushroom velote, cepes dust (it looks like chocolate soup, no?)
* Roasted cajun chicken roulade, sauteed asparagus, chive potato mousseline
* Pistachio-ginger cheesecake, orange jelly, honey-figs ice cream
We also had a photo booth, but there were so many people in line that I got to have only one picture with my friends. I didn’t really have time to queue because I had some duties as a social committee member.
At one point I even had to get up on stage and announce something and tried to crack a joke about how I knew they really wanted to vote me for best dressed, but unfortunately social committee members were not eligible.
Later on as I walked around collecting the ballots, a couple of people said they wanted to vote for me, including our biggest boss. Haha! In the end, it was my friend Dred and her boss Sri who won. They are the ones in orange on the first pic.
There was also a raffle draw, and none of us friends won anything. Hmph.
When the program was done, we danced for a bit on the dance floor before heading home. We didn’t want to go to the after-party anymore because as I said in previous blog – signs of aging.
I’ll end this post with a bunch of pictures. Sorry, I couldn’t decide on just one! There are actually more but this will have to do!
My pick up line for the night: “Hi, I’m from the past! You look like you’re in my future. ;)”
This chandelier reminds me of The Phantom of the Opera even more!
Jemma with the gorgeous grand piano
Photo op with my team mates. Guess who’s overdressed for the occassion?
The hotel had so many Christmas trees, and I wanted to pose with all of them!
Then we rushed home at midnight and our gowns turned back into rags. And I didn’t even get a prince out of it. Oh well! It was still a dream come true anyway! 😄
P.S. Yearend parties from previous years:
- 2010 – Casino Royale @ Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre
- 2011 – Hollywood Night @ Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre
- 2012 – Gangnam Style @ W Hotel
Oh my gosh Dee your outfit is incredible!!!!! I. Love. It. And you've sold me on Mac lipstick and finding some setting spray. It looks like you all had an awesome time :-).
a masquerade ball? that's amazing! I've always wanted to find one to go to. you look amazing! hope it was as fun as it looks :)<br /><br />xoxo, Amy @ <a href="http://bit.ly/IOISss" rel="nofollow">Interpret As You May</a>
I remember us both talking about masquerade balls earlier this summer. i'm very jealous. 🙂 Your hair looks absolutely fabulous! Beautiful!!! xx
How wonderfully fun and dreamy!
So jealous right now! I would love to go to a masquerade ball! Your dress and hair look amazing 🙂
WOW! You all look fabulous. I've always wanted to go to a masked ball in Venice. Maybe I should get you on the job Dee as it looks like you pulled of a splendiferous party there! Your hair looks beautiful 🙂 Juliette x
you look so adorable 😀 just like a princess 😉
You look stunning! What a fun evening you had.
How awesome!! I LOVE the pic of you in front if the tree – great colors! Very pretty lady!! 🙂
Wow, everything about that evening looks wonderful. Your dress, your hair, the food, the venue – all amazing! You must've had so much fun 🙂
Your hair! Your hair is everything!!!
this looks like such fun!!! yay for chocolate soup!! hahaha
Glad I'm not the only one with that dream! Maybe someday you will get to go too! Yes it was really fun. 🙂
Thanks Kate!!! Go go go find Mac and setting spray! But make sure the Mac you choose is in matte finish, or the exact same shade I used. Other Macs are not as long lasting.
I'm still amazed that I finally got to go on a masquerade ball! You will too! Thanks, love my hair too!
Thank you!
Maybe you'll get to go to one someday! Thank you!
Aww thanks! That masked ball in Venice sounds like a good idea! I wanna go too! Let's go together!
Aww thanks! I feel happy to be Royal for one night. Teehee.
Thanks girl!
That is my favorite pic too! Thank you!
Yes I did! Thank you so much!
Hahaha love the comment! Thanks!
Yes it was!! LOL, I actually thought it tasted like chocolate soup at first but I think my eyes just tricked my taste buds.
That venue is stunning, as is your hair and make up! You look great Dee!
Aww thank you! xx
a masquerade ball? that's amazing! I've always wanted to find one to go to. you look amazing! hope it was as fun as it looks :)<br /><br />xoxo, Amy @ <a href="http://bit.ly/IOISss" rel="nofollow">Interpret As You May</a>
Aww thanks! I feel happy to be Royal for one night. Teehee.
Thank you!
Aww thanks! That masked ball in Venice sounds like a good idea! I wanna go too! Let's go together!
That is my favorite pic too! Thank you!
Thanks Kate!!! Go go go find Mac and setting spray! But make sure the Mac you choose is in matte finish, or the exact same shade I used. Other Macs are not as long lasting.
Maybe you'll get to go to one someday! Thank you!
Thanks girl!
Glad I'm not the only one with that dream! Maybe someday you will get to go too! Yes it was really fun. 🙂
Oh my gosh Dee your outfit is incredible!!!!! I. Love. It. And you've sold me on Mac lipstick and finding some setting spray. It looks like you all had an awesome time :-).
Wow, everything about that evening looks wonderful. Your dress, your hair, the food, the venue – all amazing! You must've had so much fun 🙂
you look so adorable 😀 just like a princess 😉
How wonderfully fun and dreamy!
How awesome!! I LOVE the pic of you in front if the tree – great colors! Very pretty lady!! 🙂
So jealous right now! I would love to go to a masquerade ball! Your dress and hair look amazing 🙂
WOW! You all look fabulous. I've always wanted to go to a masked ball in Venice. Maybe I should get you on the job Dee as it looks like you pulled of a splendiferous party there! Your hair looks beautiful 🙂 Juliette x
I remember us both talking about masquerade balls earlier this summer. i'm very jealous. 🙂 Your hair looks absolutely fabulous! Beautiful!!! xx
You look stunning! What a fun evening you had.
Your hair! Your hair is everything!!!
I'm still amazed that I finally got to go on a masquerade ball! You will too! Thanks, love my hair too!
this looks like such fun!!! yay for chocolate soup!! hahaha
Yes it was!! LOL, I actually thought it tasted like chocolate soup at first but I think my eyes just tricked my taste buds.
That venue is stunning, as is your hair and make up! You look great Dee!
Hahaha love the comment! Thanks!
Aww thank you! xx
Yes I did! Thank you so much!