A Royal Wedding Group Portrait
No, I did not mean THE Queen, although one has to notice the lovely shade of butter yellow she choose, and admire her hat which is quite elegant (contrary to past habits).
To also comment on this picture, I love what the mother of the ride wore, but I hate the Duchess of Cornwall's hat.
But back to the day's Star: Catherine "Kate" Middleton.
Catherine "Kate" Middleton
No one can deny how lovely she looked in this Alexander McQueen creation. It's not really my style, what with the long sleeves and all that lace, but I can understand the need for sobriety and the difficulty in finding a dress that will please everyone.
My first thought as I watched her get out of the car was "This looks like Grace Kelly's wedding dress!"
Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, April 1956
Oh, and just a quick note in case my Sweetheart is reading, I love Kate's sapphire engagement ring. Just saying.
Diana / Kate's engagement ringEveryone of course noticed the sister of the bride and her Maid of honour, Philippa "Pippa" Middleton, looking sexy in Alexander McQueen.
Philippa "Pippa" MiddletonOne guest's dress also caught my eye: the one worn by Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco.
Princess Lalla Salma of MoroccoI have read critiques concerning this outfit because her dress had a train, but I love it all the same. It looks somewhat like a caftan, but it is extremely elegant.
What any British Royal event really is about, fashion wise anyways, it the hats.
The daughters of Earl SpencerIt seams to be a part of the dress code to have some crazy looking, gravity defying 'thing' on your head.
Princess Anne I had a dress in these colours as a child... in the early 90's! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I am not loving this outfit.
Sophie Winkleman, Actress and wife of Lord Frederick WindsorThis hat I love. It is asymmetrical, yet sober. Can anyone explain to me how it stays in place?
Miriam Clegg, wife of deputy prime minister Nick Clegg
I am not quite sure about the turban hat, but I do love the humongous red flower fascinator!
Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium
TURQUOISE! (You knew we would eventually get there.)
Zara Phillips and Mike TindallAnother gravity defying hat.
Chelsea Davy
Prince Harry's girlfriend wore a lovely suit, albeit perhaps too tight, and it is nice to see another type of headwear and the wedding.
Victoria Beckham a.k.a. Posh SpiceI realize my favourite Ex-Spice Girl is pregnant, but did she have to wear a tent? One the one side, I find it too similar to one of my night gowns, but on the other, I think it may be growing on me. Lovely draping effect, longer in the back, definitely perfect to hide the midriff. The colour and hat are truly nice, but again, pardon my ignorance, but I do wonder how this hat holds in place.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Okay, she looks straight out of a Star Trek episode.
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice
We have slowly culminated to the craziest of the hats: Princess Eugenie's, and especially Princess Beatrice's. Some people have said that Princess Beatrice's hat looked like an octopus. One thing is for sure, it has made the news. From what I read, both had very little say in their hats. Designer Philip Treacy just knows them enough to know what they like (which can be a scary though).
Ultimately, the crazier the look, the more I love it! And now I feel like wearing silly hats and fascinators too.
Duke and Duchess of CambridgeI wish the newlyweds a happy long and truly happy life together.
Princess Beatrice's choice of hat has become a bit of a phenomenon. She will definately be remembered for it. :)
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