Monaco's Royal Wedding

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Royal Wedding of</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">South African Olympic swimmer, Charlene Wittstock got her fairytale ending, in a lavish wedding to Monaco's Prince Albert. The small French principality hosted two wedding ceremonies for the royal couple, costing an estimated $65 million. There was a live televised civil ceremony on Friday and a religious one held today at the Princes Palace. South African flags lined the streets, in support of the beautiful blonde bride. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYULXcKh7re1FIypbvjIz5sA7bbL6qgUITCMSJJyz0I8NBZ9ZqGrPAEB6GgkGK-GmVLkQoZ0W35OK640uv3ney9MRX1Hqi4oR1tK0V7rSj-rLAi365q3S3ifhrFh8gmTPHhBuUjeX3Vyc/s1600/monaco+wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYULXcKh7re1FIypbvjIz5sA7bbL6qgUITCMSJJyz0I8NBZ9ZqGrPAEB6GgkGK-GmVLkQoZ0W35OK640uv3ney9MRX1Hqi4oR1tK0V7rSj-rLAi365q3S3ifhrFh8gmTPHhBuUjeX3Vyc/s640/monaco+wedding.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Princess Charlene wore an elegant off-the-shoulder gown made by Italian designer, Giorgio Armani. Although the gown may seem simple, it sparkled with 40 000 Swarovski crystals, 30 000 gold stones, 2000 pearl drops and platinum coated thread. The intricate beadwork formed a floral design along the front of the dress, with a sweeping train that followed. It was made of 88 yards of creamy white silk. I liked Charlene's hair, which was pulled back in a low bun and embellished with a diamond head piece and long veil. She looked poised and graceful.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-FaOJSrQygGf11GMYxc9FvZerTGc1R5mYEgWgrjxjQmxV2pqfoOuphI_GWiXrihSV-KR-oHGtV1ehoTErF8xrHlUWH7WDayEK8awE_jf98zUpicHfobvoup1pe0c_-tlLbpzZK4M2uU/s1600/monaco+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-FaOJSrQygGf11GMYxc9FvZerTGc1R5mYEgWgrjxjQmxV2pqfoOuphI_GWiXrihSV-KR-oHGtV1ehoTErF8xrHlUWH7WDayEK8awE_jf98zUpicHfobvoup1pe0c_-tlLbpzZK4M2uU/s640/monaco+2.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The bridal couple changed for a 450-guest dinner after the ceremony. Charlene wore a sheer white beaded dress, with floaty tiered skirt, also by Armani Privé.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span>

Monaco's Royal Wedding

The Royal Wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock South African Olympic swimmer, Charlene Wittstock got her fairytale ending, in a l...

Read more »

Looks of the Week

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Best & Worst of the Week's Fashion<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week was filled with pretty prints, worn by stylish brunette stars. There were also a few curious looks that I had to question...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">My Top Picks</span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT9Uxf3nPNDF-p97p0xpwZP_OgMRRbm3SvWv4HuHrynzjZCWXOGqKEVS-EHoWKLDrJutWxovV9jnpszkmVa3RXs2qpYcpxw_Rj5w4Ac9tC7vw-GsoKoO31qE8XgvJIgPadakWPkvRhtc/s1600/lotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT9Uxf3nPNDF-p97p0xpwZP_OgMRRbm3SvWv4HuHrynzjZCWXOGqKEVS-EHoWKLDrJutWxovV9jnpszkmVa3RXs2qpYcpxw_Rj5w4Ac9tC7vw-GsoKoO31qE8XgvJIgPadakWPkvRhtc/s640/lotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Alexis Bledel</i></span></b> attended a Cirque du Soleil event in New York, wearing a floaty Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent dress. The soft pink maxi dress has a sparse floral print and is also a convertible skirt. Alexis wore it with a tan belt, metallic sandals and a large clutch. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">J</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">enna Dewan</span></i></b> wears a floral print jumpsuit with such class. I adore her look, which she accessorized with a skinny brown belt, tan wedges by Diane von Furstenberg and a nude Valentino bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Rose Bryne</b></span></i><b> </b>was in New York for the 'Damages' season 4 premiere. The TV actress looked lovely in a floral and lace Valentino dress. The colours are so uniquely matched. She wears shiny silver heels by Gio Diev.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Leighton Meester</span></b></i> sports a new fringe in New York; I like it on her. The 'Monte Carlo' actress was snapped wearing a fully ruched printed dress by Carven. Her strappy sandals are by Alexandre Birman, with a stone grey bag by Yves Saint Laurent.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla Belle</span></b></i> was spotted in Beverly Hills in a floral freehand dress by Madewell. She perfectly accessorized with a brown belt, tan ankle boots and a Mulberry crossbody bag.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Way Out There</span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRWvsKCSbpzpLhVjfLtJFX0ywXFEv1V2pFdGG9w0BpzYXKVXgzBozkzmNfRXwAlfB1o6tIFyGacBIaRs3mNjib57xZmK9UDVIwzmAPc-ldAdT_hp2Nj7gJtdAPmsHQY23VqlktxZSA-Y/s1600/lotw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRWvsKCSbpzpLhVjfLtJFX0ywXFEv1V2pFdGG9w0BpzYXKVXgzBozkzmNfRXwAlfB1o6tIFyGacBIaRs3mNjib57xZmK9UDVIwzmAPc-ldAdT_hp2Nj7gJtdAPmsHQY23VqlktxZSA-Y/s640/lotw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mary J Blige</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span></b>seems to be confined by her nude bandage dress which has too many cut-outs. The high collar looks like a neck brace. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Beyonce</span></b></i> performed on 'Good Morning America' in a shredded canary yellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">dress</span> thing. Did a cat get to it before she did?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Paloma Faith</span></b></i> attended Beyonce's (of all people) album launch in London. These two singers seem to have the same taste - short and strange. The nest on the head was not a good addition either.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Paris Hilton</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">: </span></b>Is she a fairy bird mother with the pink tutu and feathered tail? This outfit is just ridiculous, no one should have to wear it <i>by choice</i>. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks of the Week

The Best & Worst of the Week's Fashion This week was filled with pretty prints, worn by stylish brunette stars. There were also a fe...

Read more »

Alexander McQueen Resort 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;">What a grand collection from Sarah Burton of <i>Alexander McQueen</i>. For the label's Resort 2012 range, she effortlessly fuses neutral colours with a safari/military theme and immaculate tailoring. I adore the exotic embroidery that's tampered with the strong, clean lines.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EGrhTQVfXws1A6te1R3BstcJKqW0LontWR7OsXd9nZJpYpldqBJW4II3GfOEFPHQG4A1OlnaXKSY929fgRxXtiYjEExz5LkWf8RcUMQOHACw_ftGPEgYF8higtcDEckWWFj5dcC5Qzo/s1600/alexander+mcqueen+resort+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EGrhTQVfXws1A6te1R3BstcJKqW0LontWR7OsXd9nZJpYpldqBJW4II3GfOEFPHQG4A1OlnaXKSY929fgRxXtiYjEExz5LkWf8RcUMQOHACw_ftGPEgYF8higtcDEckWWFj5dcC5Qzo/s640/alexander+mcqueen+resort+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The utilitarian lines were augmented by a glossy shade of khaki and a dash of animal print. Sheer white lace dresses brought out the romantic side of the collection. Trench coats featured embellished pockets and epaulettes. Waistlines were accentuated by wide buckled belts.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLR-PW-El0WzHoEAyF7RaKpz9Gz8tgJPZmSrU_KE0xP1aXtUdVV6NYHdoFJnmaw3Ml4tDw9Inws6M4OUMA8UTY2LIgafh5Re3-Kl0I5GN118H4QE3ahw4QvMmlGADiQZ2J0Q3Ac4k2K4/s1600/alexander+mcqueen+resort+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLR-PW-El0WzHoEAyF7RaKpz9Gz8tgJPZmSrU_KE0xP1aXtUdVV6NYHdoFJnmaw3Ml4tDw9Inws6M4OUMA8UTY2LIgafh5Re3-Kl0I5GN118H4QE3ahw4QvMmlGADiQZ2J0Q3Ac4k2K4/s640/alexander+mcqueen+resort+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shapes were Edwardian influenced with tail coats, corsets, fitted waists, peplums & high collars. In the middle is a black jacket & skirt with exaggerated hip, gilded in ornate embroidery. Outfits were accessorized with different sized clutch bags & ankle strap sandals.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFf4fo-PU1IPtnmG_Zaibw3MWWZKX_gCfIFKnYb5DkhHxhJnYvb7Y3R8iN2-pHS9jakXPzmwHuxW2Yt9Iwu5SnsQMzW1QPPgwf3UY2lMDDS6xARvXrxUeVJRsesv1wcN5X8TUbBS1jSEY/s1600/alexander+mcqueen+resort+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFf4fo-PU1IPtnmG_Zaibw3MWWZKX_gCfIFKnYb5DkhHxhJnYvb7Y3R8iN2-pHS9jakXPzmwHuxW2Yt9Iwu5SnsQMzW1QPPgwf3UY2lMDDS6xARvXrxUeVJRsesv1wcN5X8TUbBS1jSEY/s640/alexander+mcqueen+resort+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Corset gowns intricately adorned with gold embroidery and full skirts smothered in tufts of tulle. Overall, this is an exquisite collection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Alexander McQueen Resort 2012

What a grand collection from Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen . For the label's Resort 2012 range, she effortlessly fuses neutral colou...

Read more »