Royal indeed

Sarah Berthelot, Lady of the Year, and Melanie Martin, Woman of the Year, show off their roaring looks at the Queen's Gala.

Saturday night was the Queen's Gala to benefit Faith House, of which FACE was a sponsor, and I have to ask could there be a better cause?

Don't answer that. I know in Lafayette there truly are numerous very worthy causes, which explains the crazy long list of causes that the Woman of the Year – Melanie Martin – and Lady of the Year – Sarah Berthelot – are involved in across Acadiana.

Saturday night's event included a silent auction. (Why, oh why, didn't I bid on that splendid Marilyn Monroe painting?) And some fabulous flapper attire in line with this year's 1920's theme.

Sarah's dress, which was converted from a not-so-roaring-20's-frock, to something straight from a speak easy included a matching hat with feathers. I am firm believer that it's hard to go wrong with feathers.

Melanie donned a 20's inspired ensemble as well, the highlight of which (in my opinion) was a vintage hat.

A worthwhile cause + costumes = a fabulous time.