I am the Kat that Walks By Itself

Your outfits and hairstyles all sound stunning;
Thanks! Most of the tops were in the "wear on special occasions, too pretty to wear" category, and, hey, it was a special occasion, wasn't it? 8-)

those magnetic beads must be the ones we bought at the market here
Actually, not. I did consider whether I would bring that one, but the blue-green dominant colour wouldn't really go with the black-white-grey colour-scheme I had going. Instead I brought another set I had, two identical strands of clear crystal beads interspersed with magnetic beads, not just because they went better with my outfits, but because I thought I could do more with two identical strands than a single strand.

(now defunct, woe).
Oh noes!

but take the opportunity to wear my flowing black velvet cloak, that versatile hand-made shawl-thing I bought with you, and other more flamboyant clothes I have.

Cloaks are good. (grin)

I'm so glad you were well enough to go and that you enjoyed it.
8-)
I was still haunted by a persistant cough, and I didn't end up going to any of the evening things, but yes, you're right.