Who Needs a Fairy Godmother…

… when you have Dillard’s, Monet, Sam and Libby, a set of Swarovski Crossed Pistols, and a handsome Sergeant Major to escort you to the Graduation Ball?

The dress, not a meringue in sight:

The bracelet and earrings (sparkly marcasite):

Did you think I was kidding when I mentioned pistols?

A black lace shawl, though none was needed since the temperature was in the TRIPLE DIGITS yesterday:

My new, most comfortable shoes by Sam and Libby:

Me and my dear husband, who graduates Thursday from the Sergeants’ Major Academy!