WOW! Thank you all for taking the time to post your pictures. They are all wonderful.
I've come to the conclusion that Prs. Mabel just makes me laugh. If it's not for her bows, it's her ghastly way of dressing. For awhile there, she seemed to have turned it down a notch or 2 and dare I say, she was actually looking very well groomed and put together. But that was short lived and now she just makes me laugh. I'm glad she thought enough of herself to think that she looked good when she looked in the mirror. If it was me, I would be embarrassed to wear these clothes out to a special event.
As for Prs. Mary, I think she played it pretty safe. She looked lovely as usual, but it almost seemed as if it was an effort to put things together for a special occassion.
As for Prs. Mathield, boy was I shocked by this creation. It definatley does not seem her style. She was thinking way out of the box with this. I was actually a bit disappointed with her. Go figure why. I guess maybe I expected more of her.
Prs. Victoria, looked pretty, but nothing more.
Prs. Madeline, I liked her pink dress. I thought it was age appropriate. A tad bit short maybe, but still nice. Her blue dress is lovely. One of my favorites of the night, but I just wish she would do something different with her hair. Something like what Pr. Maxima did, who y the way, never wins votes from me in regards to her dresses, her colors, or her hair. But on this trip, and given her advanced stage of pregnancy, she was one of the best. And Pr. Laurentein...She was the biggest suprise of all for me. I did not think she had it in her too look so very polished and put together (though she does does seem to have an aversion to wear strapless bras) she was a shining star for this event.
thanks again everyone for your posts and your pictures!!