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Becks, Posh, Kate, & Pippa at Wimbledon

andrea — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:08:36 +0000

Yesterday was the men’s Wimbledon Championship match between Roger Federer and Andy Murray, where Federer took home the trophy. Many were in attendance, including David & Victoria Beckham, and Kate & Pippa Middleton. The Beckhams looked glamorous as always. Kate wore her previously seen Joseph dress, which she wore during her North American Tour with William last year. She also carried a Diane von Furstenberg Leopard Print Clutch and wore her LK Bennett Sledge pumps. It was a rare sight to see her wear sunglasses in public, but according to What Kate Wore, she wore Givenchy Obsedia glasses. Pippa wore a dress from Project D.

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Back on July 4th, William and Kate attended Wimbledon together. Kate re-wore one of my favorite outfits of hers by Alexander McQueen, which she wore in Canada back on July 4, 2011, as seen in my previous post. Here she is last week:

Kate in the sailor dress in Canada as seen in one of my previous posts:

cheers! andrea ♥

photos via Huffington Post & Washington Post

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Alexander McQueen, David Beckham, fashion, Kate Middleton, London, Pippa Middleton, Roger Federer, Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, Wimbledon

Happy 30th Birthday, Prince William!

andrea — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:24:14 +0000

Today is Prince William’s 30th Birthday! He is said to be celebrating with friends and family later in the day, and completing a search and rescue course in Gloucestershire beforehand. According to NBC, Prince William is also set to now have access at age 30 to his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana, worth approximately $15.5 million. I’m wishing him a very happy birthday! Cheers to William! To celebrate, I have compiled various photographs from throughout Will’s life thus far:

cheers! andrea ♥

photos via Vogue UK and Daily Mail

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London Tagged: British, Duke of Cambridge, fashion, Kate Middleton, Prince Charles, Prince William, Princess Diana, Wales

A Royal Week in Review

andrea — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:32:59 +0000

The royal family had a busy past week, including the Queen’s visit to Nottingham, Trooping the Colour, an event for Will & Kate, and Garter Day.

Diamond Jubilee Tour:

On Thursday, June 14th, the Queen, Prince William, and Kate visited Nottingham, England as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee tour. Kate recycled her M-Missoni coat she wore to Fortnum and Mason with Camilla and the Queen back on March 1st. She also re-wore her Rachel Trevor-Morgan hat along with the LK Bennett “Art” Court shoe.

Trooping the Colour:

On Saturday, June 16th, the Queen had her official birthday celebration in London, known as Trooping the Colour. Her actual birthday is April 21st, but it has long been the tradition to celebrate her birthday publicly on a day in the summer, when the weather is more likely to be warm and sunny. Therefore, it is held on a Saturday in June. The queen wore a canary yellow outfit by her go-to designer, Angela Kelly. She also wore that outfit for Will and Kate’s wedding on April 29, 2011. Kate wore an Erdem dress and hat by Jane Corbett.

ARK Charity Event & Polo Match:

On Sunday, June 17th, Kate visited children for outdoor activities as part of the ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) Charity. She wore a vest by Really Wild Clothing Company, along with a Burberry shirt and Le Chameau Vierzonord wellies. Thank you to What Kate Wore for the identifications and images.

Later that day, Kate joined Will and their dog Lupo at the Beaufort Polo Club where both William and Harry played.

Garter Day:

Monday, June 18th, was Garter Day. The Order of the Garter service was held at Windsor Castle. This day was founded by King Edward III in 1384. The Order is the country’s oldest Order of Chivalry. The Queen alone decides who receives the honor. Kate wore an Alexander McQueen coat that she also wore to Trooping the Colour last year. Her hat was by Jane Corbett. Sophie, Countess of Wessex is also a fashionable royal. She wore a Bruce Oldfield suit and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Countess of Wessex, Duchess of Cambridge, and Duchess of Cornwall

cheers! andrea ♥

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Countess of Wessex, fashion, Jane Corbett, Kate Middleton, LK Bennett, London, Prince Harry, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II, Trooping the Colour

Diamond Jubilee: Royal Carriage Procession & Balcony Appearance

andrea — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:31:25 +0000

Following the Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving this morning at St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Queen and her family took part in a carriage procession back to Buckingham Palace. When they arrived, they stepped out onto the balcony to wave to the crowds outside who were celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Here are some photos from the procession and balcony appearance, as well as a message from the Queen about her Jubilee festivities.

Royal Air Force Red Arrows fly-over

Balcony appearance:

Message from our President Obama of the United States to the Queen:

Video message from Her Majesty:

Jubilee highlights from today:

Cheers to Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee!

andrea ♥

photos via Telegraph

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Alexander McQueen, Buckingham Palace, Diamond Jubilee, fashion, Kate Middleton, London, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II, red arrows, UK

Kate Was Lovely in Lace & the Queen Dazzled in Mint at the Diamond Jubilee Service

andrea — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:13:30 +0000

This morning in London, a Thanksgiving service was held in the Queen’s honor at St Paul’s Cathedral. Both her and Kate in particular looked exquisite.

Kate wore an Alexander McQueen, nude lace dress, along with a hat by royal milliner Jane Taylor and her LK Bennett heels:

Kate in an Alexander McQueen dress and Jane Taylor hat

Hat by Jane Taylor

Her Majesty wore an outfit by Angela Kelly, whom she also wore during the river pageant this past weekend:

The royal family leaving the service:

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice also looked lovely:

Princess Beatrice

Princess Eugenie

Here is the schedule for today’s Diamond Jubilee events following the service earlier this morning:

Cheers to the Queen on this final day of Diamond Jubilee celebrations!

andrea ♥

photos via Daily Mail

Filed under: Fashion, Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Alexander McQueen, Diamond Jubilee, fashion, Jane Taylor, jubilee celebrations, Kate Middleton, London, Queen, style, Will and Kate

Diamond Jubilee Concert

andrea — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:46:41 +0000

It is 3:30 PM in California, and the Diamond Jubilee Concert concluded in London just an hour ago. I watched along live here in CA via BBC One. A glorious stage was set up in front of Buckingham Palace, with acts performing on the stage itself, on the balcony of the palace, and even on the roof! Performers included Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Jessie J., Will.I.Am, Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, and closed with Sir Paul McCartney.

All of the Royal family was in attendance, with one exception, the Queen’s husband Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Sadly, he was hospitalized today before the concert due to a bladder infection, and will have to stay for observation for a few days. Aside from that, the family appeared to be enjoying themselves. Especially the young royals, such as William, Kate, Harry, Beatrice, and Eugenie.

Kate looked lovely in a Whistles, ‘Bella’ floral print dress:

Below are images from the concert, many of which I took a screenshot of while I watched BBC One coverage:

Diamond Jubilee Concert Stage

The Queen looked lovely in her cape:

Eugenie & Beatrice

Beautiful images were projected onto Buckingham Palace throughout the concert:

Buckingham Palace

Love the bow!

I adored the lining on Sir Paul McCartney’s jacket!

The Queen came onto the stage with her son, Prince Charles, whom gave a wonderful speech in her honor. One of my favorite moments was when he started out his speech by saying “Your Majesty, Mummy,” and the crowded replied with cheering and an “awww.” My reaction exactly!!

The Queen removed her cape, and came on stage looking lovely in gold, giving the crowd some beaming smiles:

The Queen lit the final beacon to honor her Diamond Jubilee. Beacons have also been lit across Britain and around the world:

The Queen picking up the diamond to light the beacon.

Here is the lit beacon, with a view of all the people along the mall in front of Buckingham Palace:

Finale fireworks over Buckingham Palace:

The concert will air here in America tomorrow, June 5th on ABC at 9pm.

Cheers to the Queen! andrea ♥

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Diamond Jubilee, fashion, Jubilee Concert, Kate Middleton, London, Paul McCartney, Prince Harry, Prince William, Queen, UK

Kate Was Royal in Red: Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

andrea — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:35:40 +0000

Today, in London, a river pageant for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee took place along the River Thames. Although it was a day for the Queen, many eyes were anxiously awaiting the fashions to be worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine. Kate wore a gorgeous, red Alexander McQueen dress and clutch, paired with a hat by Sylvia Fletcher, whom is a royal milliner for James Lock & Co. She also wore her trusty LK Bennett Sledge Pumps.

Kate in Alexander McQueen

William wore his Royal Air Force (RAF) Flight Lieutenant No 1 dress uniform, and Harry wore his No 1 Ceremonial dress of the Blues and Royals and Army Air Corps light blue beret:

Kate wearing Alexander McQueen

Kate was also carrying a scarf made of Strathearn tartan as a nod to her Scottish title the Countess of Strathearn:

Kate wearing a hat by Sylvia Fletcher

On Kate’s dress, she wore a maritime-themed brooch that featured two silver dolphins. It was a gift from the Royal Navy Submarine Service of which William is Commodore in Chief:

The Queen wore an outfit designed for her by Angela Kelly and her team at Buckingham Palace. It was made of white bouclé and embellished with silk ribbon and Swarovski crystals:

The Queens outfit designed by Angela Kelly

I’ve always wondered what she keeps in her purse! Love that she always carries one!

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on the Britannia launch to reach the royal barge:

The royal family on the royal barge, The Spirit of Chartwell, on which the Queen and family took an hour and a half long voyage:

Members of the Middleton family were also a part of the pageant:

Pippa and brother James. Pippa wore an Orla Kiely jacket:

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice were also in attendance:

Prince Edward with daughter, Princess Eugenie

Princess Beatrice

They also made a surprise visit to crowds at a Jubilee lunch at one of the oldest churches in Fulham, West London. Princess Eugenie wore a Roland Mouret dress and Moschino cardigan:

Princess Eugenie

Princess Beatrice wore a dress by Suzannah:

Princess Beatrice

They both wore head pieces by Stephen Jones:

Here are some views of the river pageant along the River Thames:

Love this decorated vessel going down the river:

Finale shot of the river pageant:

Video of the river pageant:

Cheers to all the pomp and pageantry that I love so much about the UK and their royals!

andrea ♥

photos via Daily Mail UK

Filed under: Fashion, Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Alexander McQueen, Diamond Jubilee, England, fashion, Kate Middleton, London, Pippa Middleton, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II, UK

Diamond Jubilee Weekend: Epsom Derby Day 1

andrea — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:31:26 +0000

This weekend, the main celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee are taking place in the UK. The 2012 Investec Derby, held at the Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, England, is the first event of the Diamond Jubilee central weekend celebrations. Yesterday was known as “Ladies’ Day.” Today’s event is called the Investec Derby Day. The Queen is set to attend this event, as part of her Jubilee weekend. Here was the Queen at last year’s 2011 derby:

The Queen looked lovely in pink last year, but I’m betting on the Queen wearing blue or yellow to the event today! We shall see!

Kate looked lovely at last year’s derby in a Reiss dress:

Wearing a white coat by Joseph and dress by Reiss

At the races, dress code is very important. For yesterday’s Ladies Day, the dress code was spelled out as follows, according to the Investec Derby website:

Gentlemen must wear a jacket, collar and tie

Ladies are asked to wear a fascinator or hat

Jeans, shorts, denim or trainers are not acceptable

Children should be dressed smartly

The dress code for today’s races are much more formal, likely due to the Queen’s presence:

Either black or grey morning dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume is obligatory for gentlemen on Investec Derby Day

Ladies must wear formal day dress, or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or substantial fascinator

Children should be dressed smartly

During the races, model and writer Laura Bailey is the official “Face of the Festival,” and she was responsible for presenting the prize to the Best Dressed Lady. Women were told to “Look out for one of the ‘spotters’ or enter at the What Best to Wear point opposite the Entrance Pavilion.” First prize for the contest was a limited edition Horseshoe Necklace’s created by designer Theo Fennell:

Laura Bailey wore a stunning hat by esteemed milliner, Philip Treacy:

Aside from Laura’s lovely frock and hat at the derby yesterday, other ladies also sported some unique dresses, hats, fascinators, and accessories:

Being that it’s currently 2 am in California, I will update later today with the fashions of today’s race! Including the result of what the Queen wears!

cheers! andrea ♥

photos via Huffington Post & The Montreal Gazette

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Diamond Jubilee, Epsom Derby, Fascinator, fashion, Kate Middleton, Laura Bailey, Philip Treacy, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II, style

Kate’s First Royal Garden Party

andrea — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:18:14 +0000

Today, in London, the Duchess of Cambridge attended the Queen’s Garden Party for tea and cakes, along with 8,000 guests, including Kate’s wedding dress designer, Sarah Burton. Kate wore the same pink Emilia Wickstead dress she wore two weeks ago at Windsor Castle, for a lunch with royals from around the world to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. It’s so refreshing that Kate treats clothing like most “commoners” do, recycling clothing and making new outfits with the help of accessories. She did just that when she paired her Emilia Wickstead dress with a hat by Jane Corbett and her go-to L.K. Bennett nude heels.

The Queen looked lovely in purple at her Garden Party:

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Garden Party 2012

As a side note, it’s amazing for me to think that just 2 years ago, I was standing in this very same garden behind Buckingham Palace!

cheers! andrea ♥

photos via CBS News

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London Tagged: Buckingham Palace, Diamond Jubilee, Duchess of Cambridge, Emilia Wickstead, fashion, Kate Middleton, London, Queen, Royal Family, style

Kate is Pretty in Pink

andrea — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:36:42 +0000

Kate was truly pretty in pink today at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee lunch, held at Windsor Castle. Kate wore a dress with a pleated skirt by Emilia Wickstead, said to cost around $2,000. She looked stunning as always! And Will looked simply dapper!

cheers! andrea ❤

Filed under: Kate Middleton, London, What They Wore Tagged: Diamond Jubilee, Duchess, fashion, Kate, London, Queen