{Fabulous Friday} : Royal Wedding Cake

The wedding Royal Wedding cake, designed by Fiona Cairns, was a multi-tiered traditional fruit cake. The cake, which was decorated with cream and white icing, had a strong British floral theme using elements of the Joseph Lambeth technique. 




Have a Fabulous Weekend! 
See you on Monday with more wedding galore!

Get Kate's Look: Lace Long-Sleeved Wedding Dresses

The Images of the Royal Wedding are all over the place, and everyone is talking about the stunning lace wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen that Kate wore for the big day. I really couldn’t think of a more appropriate dress for Kate!  How do you like it?


I remember when I shared this with you "Delicate-looking yet strong, and rich with history, lace is sort of like the bride herself. It covers while revealing, and can add a touch of centuries-gone-by grace to your wedding ensemble. A bride who wears lace pays tribute to a time-honored tradition." So true!


And just a few hours ago I was chatting with my Facebook friends about how I saw a few lace long-sleeved wedding dresses at NYC Bridal Market. Was it a big trend for 2012? I’m not sure. But I know one thing, after the Royal Wedding long-sleeved wedding dresses are going to be everywhere. If you want to get this look, here are a few great options.


Let's begin the lace parade with my favorite three dresses, all of them from Romona Keveza Spring 2012
 

 




The following gown is by designer extraordinaire, Oscar de la Renta. It belongs to his Spring 2012 Collection


Do you recognize this dress? I shared with you last week and I told you it remained me of my mother's wedding dress. It belongs to Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 Bridal Collection.

Let me wrap up the lace parade with a not-so-long-sleeved laced dress by the always-talented, Carolina Herrera.

Kate's photo via The Telegraph. Runway images via Weddings Unveiled

TRUMPING ASCOT

The Beckmans and their edgy chic

 Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne
It was like Ascot Gavotte in color as guests poured into Westminster Abbey this morning for the long awaited wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Oh La La! factor really kicked once the crowd swelled; Cecil Beaton's over the top sets and costumes for My Fair Lady come to mind yet this is all real.  When have we seen such a parade of head sculpture all in one place?  Phillip Treacy was the star hatter with others like Jane Taylor and Noel Stewart wowing us, every creation a 180 turn from the next. I have to admit, when it comes to hats the British have to be the most inventive. Do you perchance get the idea some of these dresses and coat ensembles were designed around the head wear? The UK has a rich history of costume and keeping aspects of it traditional. Their hats have evolved to the art form we saw today and I think they will continue to reinvent new trends.






 Miriam Gonzalez Durantez looking every inch as chic as an Irving Penn photo




 Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.  Stunning




 Who are these gorgeous guests?  The Earl of Spencer's daughters and cousins to Prince William . . .


The duke of York's daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie. 

Zara Phillips

 HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall (Camilla)

 Always chic and my fav fashion royal, Michael of Kent

Monacco's Prince Albert and his fiance Charlene Wittstock

TRUMPING ASCOT

The Beckmans and their edgy chic

 Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne
It was like Ascot Gavotte in color as guests poured into Westminster Abbey this morning for the long awaited wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Oh La La! factor really kicked once the crowd swelled; Cecil Beaton's over the top sets and costumes for My Fair Lady come to mind yet this is all real.  When have we seen such a parade of head sculpture all in one place?  Phillip Treacy was the star hatter with others like Jane Taylor and Noel Stewart wowing us, every creation a 180 turn from the next. I have to admit, when it comes to hats the British have to be the most inventive. Do you perchance get the idea some of these dresses and coat ensembles were designed around the head wear? The UK has a rich history of costume and keeping aspects of it traditional. Their hats have evolved to the art form we saw today and I think they will continue to reinvent new trends.



 Miriam Gonzalez Durantez looking every inch as chic as an Irving Penn photo



 Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.  Stunning



 Who are these gorgeous guests?  The Earl of Spencer's daughters and cousins to Prince William . . .


The duke of York's daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie. 

Zara Phillips

 HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall (Camilla)

 Always chic and my fav fashion royal, Michael of Kent

Monacco's Prince Albert and his fiance Charlene Wittstock

Princess Bride: A Royal Wedding Inspired Photoshoot

Happy Royal Wedding day! Any thoughts about the Royal Wedding? I’ll be honest, I was expecting more. But, it was still a fabulous event.
Keeping up with the Wedding of the Century, yesterday I shared with you wedding dresses inspired on princesses. Today, I bring you this entire photo shoot inspired on a Princess Bride. Very elegant, very classy, very timeless… just like Princess Catherine!

















Styled by: Distinct Occasions / Photographed by: Dave & Charlotte / Invites/Favors: Palettera / Cake: The Caketress / Florals: Pink Twig / Linens: Susan Murray International / Dress: Valencienne / Images via: WedLuxe

Gown Friday: Royal Wedding Dress!

In one of the most anticipated fashion events of the decade, Kate's unveiling of her royal wedding gown was nothing short of spectacular.  Designed by the fashion house of the late designer Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton created a stunning gown with delicate Chantilly lace sleeves and the white and ivory skirt designed to resemble an opening of a flower.

Reminiscent of the iconic Grace Kelly gown, I am completely in love with her choice.  Perfectly understated and simply elegant--just what a young royal should represent. What a magical event!  See you ladies next week!





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MC QUEEN FOR A DAY

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After months of waiting here's the look!  Traditional and understated all at once, The Duchess of Cambridge emerged from her limo looking every bit like Grace Kelly reborn--including her gown by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen.  Kate opted for an ivory and lace silk gown topped off with a tiara and shorter length waltz veil.  READ MORE,

Modern Fairy Tale Princess Wedding Dresses

William’s and Kate’s Royal Wedding has being called “A Modern Fairy Tale”. But, most brides I know are wary of fairy tales and princesses, at least traditional ones. Ever since Diana, the dream of wearing a tiara has been kind of tarnished.
But Kate Middleton might make being a princess cool again. Unlike Diana, who was plucked from her already privileged life, Miss Middleton, a commoner (who looks uncommonly good in a bikini), has not been passive. She has worked for her fairy tale, which makes it more of a fairy tale.
In case the Royal Wedding event encouraged you to be a princess for a day, I have the perfect bridal gowns for a Modern Fairy Tale Princess, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo. They have dresses for every kind of bride and every single gown has been inspired by each one of the legendary Disney Princesses.


Cinderella's gown radiates with sparkle as its inspiration is the fairy tale's enchanted glass slipper.

Aurora/Sleeping Beauty's gown is romantic with a dreamy, willowy skirt for this slumbering princess.


Snow White's dress (my favorite) is inspired by nature, beauty and grace like the Disney Princess character herself.


The treasures of the sea inspired Ariel's gown. The mermaid silhouette features re-embroidered lace, pearl beading, and sequin sparkles.
 
Jasmine's wedding dress conveys freedom and individuality and as a result her shimmering soft satin gown is exotic with a bejeweled neckline and low cut back.






Belle's wedding dress, with a draped waistline is inspired by the iconic ballroom dance scene from the film and focuses on making a grand entrance. The regal, one-shoulder taffeta gown for our newest princess, Tiana, reflects her independent spirit with an asymmetric bodice and ruched skirt.

 Sneak peek footage of the gowns can be seen in this behind the scenes video.