johns journal

The Chaplain Corps Ball was a pretty unforgettable night. From the location to the speech to the dinner. Hoping we get invited next year! And my gown was a last minute find on amazon of all places! Not bad, right?!

This year the ball was a bit of a debacle. The hour and a half traffic we sat in on the way there coupled with frequent trips to our hotel room to nurse my baby made it tricky! No worries though we still enjoyed time with each other and have one more ball to attend!  And the rent the runway dress fi…

The balls are coming up quick and I've finally made my dress selections! So excited. I'm going with flowy and elegant for one ball and sassy and short for the other, guess my picks!

My sleeved dress adoration all started with the peach gown on the left, total love. There's something so timeless and classy about dresses with sleeves. The royal wedding is the perfect case in point.



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And yes that is the Pippa dress on the right, for sale over here.

Guess what? We are invited to two military balls this year, the chaplain corps and Marine corps ball! Since I've been to my fair share of balls and have quite a collection of gowns at this point, I'm looking towards possibly thrift store for special finds!This gown would be a dream, love th…

Since I'm on the petite side, going with a short dress for the ball is a viable option! Check out these gems, all from rent the runway. If your not a member, here's your invitation!

The Marine Corps ball is right around the corner, yikes!  But no fear inspirations await as I take you along my mission for an affordable styling dress! I posted last year's dress and pictures here! Here's a few that caught my eye this time around! White seems to be all the rage lately, never…