5 Evening Wear Essentials
June 28, 2009 by Diana · Leave a Comment
About fifteen years ago on a Thursday afternoon around 4:30, my husband called me at work to say that he had just been handed box seat tickets to a touring performance of “Mame,” starring Juliet Prowse. Would I be interested in going? The tickets were for 7:30 that night.
When the curtain rose three hours later, [...]
Great Evening Attire Options
June 11, 2009 by Diana · Leave a Comment
What should you wear for evening events?
While we’ve become much less formal in recent years, it’s still fun to get dressed up sometimes. Whether you’re going to a gala or barbecue with friends, a fancy wedding or date night with your husband, “live in the moment” and draw more fun from these special times by [...]
The Black Tie Test
August 30, 2007 by Diana · Leave a Comment
The first black tie charity function I ever went to was both glamorous and educational. It gave me a glimpse at an incredible lifestyle – and taught me some hard life lessons that I remember well to this day.
Here’s the story:
About 15 years ago when I was living in Houston, the nonprofit organization I was [...]





