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The Queen of Style
I was asked to speak on my local Radio station,BBC Radio WM, yesterday, about our Queen. In particular, I was asked to speak about her style, her designers and her clothes. Because, although she may not be the name you immediately think of when discussing stylish royals, the Queen is undoubtedly one very stylish lady, perfectly able to set trends, and one whose 1950s wardrobe was full of the most beautiful outfits that continue to inspire today. The first really iconic dress worn by our Queen was the wedding dress she wore to her 1947 wedding to Prince Philip. Designed by Norman Hartnell, this was a stunning blend of wedding…
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Kate and Diana – A tale of two dresses.
This month sees the auctioning off of two very different black dresses. The first dress could be said to have seen the start of a Royal love story, the 2nd a perfect replica of a dress that signified the end of one. Both of the dresses showed the beauty of the women wearing them to its best advantage, and now both sit side by side in Kerry Taylor Auction House as they wait to go to new owners. It may seem strange to some that fate can sometimes be hinged on something so flimsy as a dress. Kate Middleton and Prince William were friends, but it was apparently the site…
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Victoria Beckham at New York Fashion week
Sometimes it’s hard to believe she was ever Posh Spice. Victoria Beckham is now a long way away from her Spice Girl incarnation, and with her latest collection unveiled at New York fashion week, and huge waiting lists for her bags, she has finally been accepted as a talented designer who is here to stay. Here new collection has received praise from fashionistas and critics alike. The 29 piece collection marked a departure from the form-fitting dresses of the previous ranges, with of soft fabrics and looser fitting dresses in a range of lengths. Many of the dresses had a streamlined effect, and the overall impression left was of…
