The Black Tie Ball

There is something about winter that just reminds me of black tie events. Dressing up in your most beautiful gown and risking it out in the freezing air to go to a grand event at the most amazing venue. Why do they all seem to happen in the winter? Probably because we are feeling festive and charitable! Whatever it is, the invites come flooding in and I need to find evening dresses to wear and lots of them! Men have it a little easier, generally a black dinner suit, crisp white shirt, waist-coat...