2003
la Contessa de San Sebastian
  It's a moonlit night in glorious  
Spain, and the gala ball is about
to begin....
Like a modern-day Cinderella,
the Contessa silently slips into
the ball and manages to turn the
heads of the other guests!
The Contessa is based on a
stunning design by Cristobal
Balenciaga -one of the most
highly revered couturiers....
The gown is a glorious iridescent
cerise silk sheath with an
attatched train.   Floating over
the bodice of the gown is a cerise
chiffon, intricately hand
embroidered in gold thread,
crystals, and frosted glass beads.   
 The embroidery cascades along  
the hem of the train, catching the
light as the gown sways whilst
she dances               with the
crowned heads of            
Europe!