On the Valentine evening I had a pleasure to visit Denham Golf Club to join Ray Lewis and his team on their performance. It was a great evening with delicious 3-course meal and good music and dance. I was impressed by the interior there and enjoyed every minute of the show. The main ball room was decorated with heart balloons and red roses around.
For that special evening I choose beautiful burgundy lace dress from my favourite Ted Baker accompaniment by Lulu Guinness Lip frame red bag and black patent Miu Miu wedges.
Ted Baker Mahima Sequin Floral Full Skirt Dress in dark red colour .
I am usually wearing size 4 from Ted Baker regarding dresses and this time the dress as well fit me perfectly like custom made piece.
Perfect deep colour and exclusive material and design for Valentine's day and any very special occasion.
Be fashion icon and add lip bag from Lulu Guinness. A new take on the classic Perspex lips clutch bag, the Metal Frame Lips Clutch comes complete with hardware in an antique gold finish for a premium look. This is the perfect addition to any little black dress, and can be carried as clutch or used with the detachable cross body snake chain.
To match the evening and mood I have added a special fragrance to feel glamorous and lux enough.
Premium selection of fragrances for men and women by Marc Jacobs, available in gift sets, is the ideal present. The range of designer perfumes and body products includes luxury eau de toilette and body lotion for him and her, all in Marc Jacobs' trademark uniquely designed bottles. Launching his first fragrance line in 2006, the New York born designer has developed an extensive range, from the floral, fresh Daisy Dream to the sultry new Decadence scent. From his debut collection in 1984, Marc Jacobs has been at the forefront of fashion, building a global brand that is synonymous with new, fresh ideas and forward-thinking vision.
"Dot is a lush juicy floral - happy and vivacious.
The top captivates with a delectable blend of red berries, succulent dragon fruit, and sweet honeysuckle. The lush floral heart of the fragrance blooms with addictive jasmine mingled with energising notes of coconut water and orange blossom. The scent rounds out with a feminine dry down of creamy vanilla, driftwood, and sensual musks."
Top notes: Red Berries, Dragon fruit, HoneysuckleHeart notes: Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom Base notes Vanilla, Driftwood, Musk Launch date 2012.
On the Ball it was also exhibition from the Japanese Doll festival
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り Hina-matsuri), also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is a special day in Japan. Hinamatsuri is celebrated each year on March 3. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of ornamental dolls (雛人形 hina-ningyō) representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.
Families generally start to display the dolls in February and take them down immediately after the festival. Superstition says that leaving the dolls past March 4 will result in a late marriage for the daughter. The custom of displaying dolls began during the Heian period. Formerly, people believed the dolls possessed the power to contain bad spirits.
Hinamatsuri traces its origins to an ancient Japanese custom called hina-nagashi (雛流し?, lit. "doll floating"), in which straw hina dolls are set afloat on a boat and sent down a river to the sea, supposedly taking troubles or bad spirits with them. The Shimogamo Shrine (part of the Kamo Shrine complex in Kyoto) celebrates the Nagashibina by floating these dolls between the Takano and Kamo Rivers to pray for the safety of children. People have stopped doing this now because of fishermen catching the dolls in their nets. They now send them out to sea, and when the spectators are gone they take the boats out of the water and bring them back to the temple and burn them.
The Drifters are a long-lasting American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed to serve as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953.
Ray Lewis former lead singer of The Drifters which joined the team from 1980-1988.
Afterwards he started his solo carrier.
Ray found he simply had the passion to sing whenever and wherever he found himself.
He settled in the UK – enjoyed taking time to start slowly with his solo career.
Alongside his solo shows – touring extensively around the world …. He then formed a group called ‘STILL DRIFTING featuring RAY LEWIS’ in which he performs with 3 other talented vocalists and pays tribute to the hits he enjoyed with the Treadwell’s Drifters. The group pay homage to those still with us and those whom have passed away.
Ray enjoys world-wide fame thanks to his own unique voice and professional and charismatic aura.
Besides his role in the group, he is still concentrating on a solo career and has performed to sell out theatres and audiences in venues around the world, having been associated with great names like Carole King, Whitney Houston, Lionel Ritchie, Paul McCartney and Diana Ross. Without doubt, he is one of the world’s greatest entertainers and enjoys a large following.
2009 saw Ray finally step out and make the decision to record a solo album – it has taken 4 years, there have been tears and laughter, joy and some misery but after much work ‘DID YOU EVER’ was released on March 4th 2013 – a new era for Ray has followed with rave reviews following a huge round of press & media publicising the album.
This energetic and vibrant vocalist is second to none …he is now embracing a new generation and just as excited now as when he began all those years ago.
I am usually wearing size 4 from Ted Baker regarding dresses and this time the dress as well fit me perfectly like custom made piece.
- Sequin and embroidered mesh overlay
- Round neckline
- Capped sleeves
- Structured bodice lining
- Tulle lined skirt
- Zip fastening to back
- Button keyhole closure
- Slim fit - cut closely to the body
Perfect deep colour and exclusive material and design for Valentine's day and any very special occasion.
Be fashion icon and add lip bag from Lulu Guinness. A new take on the classic Perspex lips clutch bag, the Metal Frame Lips Clutch comes complete with hardware in an antique gold finish for a premium look. This is the perfect addition to any little black dress, and can be carried as clutch or used with the detachable cross body snake chain.
"Dot is a lush juicy floral - happy and vivacious.
The top captivates with a delectable blend of red berries, succulent dragon fruit, and sweet honeysuckle. The lush floral heart of the fragrance blooms with addictive jasmine mingled with energising notes of coconut water and orange blossom. The scent rounds out with a feminine dry down of creamy vanilla, driftwood, and sensual musks."
Top notes: Red Berries, Dragon fruit, HoneysuckleHeart notes: Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom Base notes Vanilla, Driftwood, Musk Launch date 2012.
On the Ball it was also exhibition from the Japanese Doll festival
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り Hina-matsuri), also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is a special day in Japan. Hinamatsuri is celebrated each year on March 3. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of ornamental dolls (雛人形 hina-ningyō) representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.
Families generally start to display the dolls in February and take them down immediately after the festival. Superstition says that leaving the dolls past March 4 will result in a late marriage for the daughter. The custom of displaying dolls began during the Heian period. Formerly, people believed the dolls possessed the power to contain bad spirits.
Hinamatsuri traces its origins to an ancient Japanese custom called hina-nagashi (雛流し?, lit. "doll floating"), in which straw hina dolls are set afloat on a boat and sent down a river to the sea, supposedly taking troubles or bad spirits with them. The Shimogamo Shrine (part of the Kamo Shrine complex in Kyoto) celebrates the Nagashibina by floating these dolls between the Takano and Kamo Rivers to pray for the safety of children. People have stopped doing this now because of fishermen catching the dolls in their nets. They now send them out to sea, and when the spectators are gone they take the boats out of the water and bring them back to the temple and burn them.
The Drifters are a long-lasting American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed to serve as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953.
Ray Lewis former lead singer of The Drifters which joined the team from 1980-1988.
Afterwards he started his solo carrier.
Ray found he simply had the passion to sing whenever and wherever he found himself.
He settled in the UK – enjoyed taking time to start slowly with his solo career.
Alongside his solo shows – touring extensively around the world …. He then formed a group called ‘STILL DRIFTING featuring RAY LEWIS’ in which he performs with 3 other talented vocalists and pays tribute to the hits he enjoyed with the Treadwell’s Drifters. The group pay homage to those still with us and those whom have passed away.
Ray enjoys world-wide fame thanks to his own unique voice and professional and charismatic aura.
Besides his role in the group, he is still concentrating on a solo career and has performed to sell out theatres and audiences in venues around the world, having been associated with great names like Carole King, Whitney Houston, Lionel Ritchie, Paul McCartney and Diana Ross. Without doubt, he is one of the world’s greatest entertainers and enjoys a large following.
2009 saw Ray finally step out and make the decision to record a solo album – it has taken 4 years, there have been tears and laughter, joy and some misery but after much work ‘DID YOU EVER’ was released on March 4th 2013 – a new era for Ray has followed with rave reviews following a huge round of press & media publicising the album.
This energetic and vibrant vocalist is second to none …he is now embracing a new generation and just as excited now as when he began all those years ago.
