The Best and Worst Outfits for the Royal Wedding
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The Best and Worst Outfits for the Royal Wedding
Posted by Shazy on Monday, May 2, 2011
Evolution of the Royal Wedding Dress
Posted by Shazy on Saturday, April 30, 2011
Evolution of the Royal Wedding Dress
These Historic Gowns Weren't Just Fashion Statements
Royal Wedding Dress as Symbol
Until Friday morning, probably the biggest mystery surrounding the latest British royal wedding was who designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress.
But when the future Queen Elizabeth II (pictured) walked down the aisle in London's Westminster Abbey in 1947, her wedding dress was more than a fashion statement: It represented the hopes of a nation, according to royal wedding gown curator Joanna Marschner.
With food and clothing still being rationed in postwar Britain, royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell sought to convey a message of national renewal, instead of focusing on opulent materials. He did this in part by embroidering the gown with garlands of spring flowers.
"It is a dress with a message for that particular moment in time," said Marschner, of Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that acts as caretaker for five British royal buildings.
"I think you can say that about all the royal wedding dresses—they have become amazing documents that can say a lot about the year when they were worn."
Royal Wedding Dress as Symbol
Until Friday morning, probably the biggest mystery surrounding the latest British royal wedding was who designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress.
But when the future Queen Elizabeth II (pictured) walked down the aisle in London's Westminster Abbey in 1947, her wedding dress was more than a fashion statement: It represented the hopes of a nation, according to royal wedding gown curator Joanna Marschner.
With food and clothing still being rationed in postwar Britain, royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell sought to convey a message of national renewal, instead of focusing on opulent materials. He did this in part by embroidering the gown with garlands of spring flowers.
"It is a dress with a message for that particular moment in time," said Marschner, of Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that acts as caretaker for five British royal buildings.
"I think you can say that about all the royal wedding dresses—they have become amazing documents that can say a lot about the year when they were worn."
Kate and william wedding pictures
Posted by Shazy on Friday, April 29, 2011
Kate and william wedding pictures
* William tells Kate 'You look beautiful' as she arrives at the altar
* He jokes with Kate's father 'we're supposed to have just a small family affair'
* Two BILLION people watch couple tie the knot
* 5,000 royals enthusiasts camped out overnight at The Mall
* Prince struggles to get ring on Kate's finger
* One million well-wishers line the streets to catch a glimpse of the couple
* Prince William takes the title Duke of Cambridge and Kate becomes Duchess
After a kiss that thrilled the nation, Prince William drove full throttle into the nation's affections as he took his new wife on an unexpected drive to Clarence House.
They left their Buckingham Palace reception in Prince Charles's open-top Aston Martin with 'Just wed' on the number plate.
It was the fitting climax to what had already been a remarkable day - and it was the common touch his mother Diana would have been proud of.
As the crowds roared, the couple emerged in the 38-year-old classic car with a yellow RAF rescue helicopter flying overhead.
The vehicle had been given to Charles as a gift when he turned 21. The couple drove round the front of the Palace before returning to the private reception.
They emerged from the Palace two hours after stepping out on the balcony and marked their marriage with their first public kiss.
But the first public embrace of William and his bride Catherine was so fleeting that you would have missed it if you had blinked.
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall
Posted by Shazy on Friday, March 25, 2011
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall
CAMILLA Parker Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, has spoken publicly for the first time bout her relationship with Kate Middleton and revealed the family’s excitement as the royal wedding approaches.
Camilla — who has taken the 29-year-old to lunch and attended the ballet with her — has given Middleton the big thumbs up.
“Kate’s a lovely girl. We’re very lucky. I’m very much looking forward to it,” she said.
Camilla also spoke about the role her granddaughter, Eliza Lopes, 3, will play on the April 29 wedding day — as a bridesmaid.
“She’s only three, and it will be quite nerve-wracking for a little one. But she will enjoy it,” she said.
Source: Showbizspy
Royal Wedding Mobile Phone
Posted by Shazy on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Royal Wedding Mobile Phone
The front of the phone is decorated with a union flag, while the back is red and marked with a C and a W and the date of the wedding.
The special edition Alcatel One Touch handset also has wallpaper featuring a picture of Prince William and Kate Middleton and the ringtone plays Mendelssohn’s Wedding March.
The phone will cost £14.95 from The Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy on a pay as you go plan.
Mark Eastham, commercial director for The Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy, said: “We are delighted to offer this fun, limited edition Royal wedding-themed phone to our customers. It’s great to offer a product which really taps into the national spirit over the coming months and is still an affordable option for customers.”
How to knit your own Royal wedding line-up
Posted by Shazy on Saturday, March 12, 2011
How to knit your own Royal wedding line-up
Among the wealth of tea towels, printed plates and specially forged coins, this unusual souvenir kit has emerged, featuring knitting patterns for ten ‘characters’ from William and Kate’s nuptials.
These include the bride and groom, the Queen and Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. And, of course, the corgis.
Plus, with extra patterns provided for ‘guests’, patriotic needleworkers can knit themselves into the April 29 party.
The designs are in a £9.99 book by Fiona Goble – whose previous efforts include Knitivity, a make-your-own nativity handbook – but the wool to create the whole set will cost around £80.
Other ‘characters’ include Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince Harry and each takes around five hours to make – if you know what you’re doing.
All the characters’ uniforms have been carefully researched and they are perfectly in height proportion, but the author did have to take a gamble on the bride’s dress – as no one yet knows what Kate’s gown will look like.
Mrs Goble said the bride-to-be’s features were the most difficult to imitate.
‘Kate was the hardest for me to create because she is pretty,’ she said. ‘They’re not supposed to be caricatures. Some of the others have more obvious features.
‘Harry was the easiest – he has small eyes and a long face. And Rowan Williams because he has very distinctive wild hair and glasses.’
And although Mrs Goble acknowledges the wool is expensive, she says sourcing it in charity shops is half the fun.
‘If you have to scavenge for it, you get much more into the make-do-and-mend spirit of the project,’ she said.
Souvenir-makers launched into action immediately after the announcement of the engagement, mindful that memorabilia of the 1981 Royal nuptials remain highly sought by collectors.
Read More: Dailymail
The Cockerels Who Crow Ten Times A Minute
Posted by Shazy on Friday, March 11, 2011
The Cockerels Who Crow Ten Times A Minute
But not for the neighbours of Roy and Valerie Rylands.
Their complaints that the noise wakes them as early as 2.30am were placed before magistrates yesterday.
Neighbour Roger Morgan called in council noise abatement officials, who logged the farmyard five-piece crowing 112 times in 20 minutes and 74 times in a seven-minute period.
The Cockerels Who Crow Ten Times A Minute
Posted by Shazy
The Cockerels Who Crow Ten Times A Minute
But not for the neighbours of Roy and Valerie Rylands.
Their complaints that the noise wakes them as early as 2.30am were placed before magistrates yesterday.
Neighbour Roger Morgan called in council noise abatement officials, who logged the farmyard five-piece crowing 112 times in 20 minutes and 74 times in a seven-minute period.
The council officer ordered the Rylands to keep their birds quiet after agreeing that the crowing was intrusive, incessant and would disturb sleep.
But the Rylands, of Bwlch-y-ffridd, near Newtown, mid Wales, went to court to appeal against the ruling.
Jonathan Salmon, for Powys county council, told magistrates in Welshpool yesterday: ‘Its very easy to be flippant about it but that doesn’t do justice to any party in these proceedings.
‘The council receive a number of complaints each year about crowing cockerels. One might say they are the rural equivalent of the burglar alarm that keeps going off in the night.
‘The issue is whether noise amounting to a statutory nuisance has existed at these premises.’
Mr Rylands, 67, and his 69-year-old wife have 106 acres and keep 55 hens and five cockerels named Boris (after London mayor Boris Johnson), Barack Obama, Jet, Rusty and John.
Outside court, he said: ‘We are running a farm. We’ve had hens for years. If we don’t win this, we will be put out of business. The only way to stop them crowing is to eat them.’
Source: Dailymail
Celeb Wedding Anniversaries
Posted by Shazy on Sunday, February 27, 2011
Celeb Wedding Anniversaries
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| Celeb wedding anniversaries |
February of course is a month known for love. Find out which celebrities marked their nuptials in this month and see if they are still together or if cupid’s arrow misfired after the lavish weddings.
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| Jennifer Lopez & Ojani Noa |
Married Feb. 22, 1997
The marriage: Singer, actress and "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa married in a bilingual, Catholic ceremony.
The divorce: They divorced shortly after.
She is now married to singer Marc Anthony, and the two are parents to twins Max and Emme.
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| Nicolas Sarkozy & Carla Bruni |
Married Feb. 7, 2008
French president Nicolas Sarkozy and former model Carla Bruni. The ceremony was performed by the mayor.
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| Katharine McPhee & Nick Cokas |
Married Feb. 2, 2008
Singer and former "American Idol" contestant Katharine McPhee and producer Nick Cokas married just over two years ago. McPhee walked down the aisle to bagpipe music and serenaded Cokas during the reception to "She's Got a Way" by Billy Joel.
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| Salma Hayek & Francois-Henri Pinault |
Married Feb. 14, 2009
Actress and producer Salma Hayek and billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault. The couple had a small private wedding and are parents of daughter Valentina.
Pinault is the CEO of this luxury-brand company, which owns fashion houses Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent, among others.
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| Diana Ross & Arne Naess |
Married Feb. 1, 1986
The marriage: Iconic singer and actress Diana Ross and Norwegian billionaire shipping magnate Arne Naess had a fairy-tale wedding after a civil ceremony in October in New York City.
The divorce: They lasted many years.
His death: He died in a tragic accident.
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| Shannen Doherty & Richard Solomon |
Married Feb. 3, 2002
The marriage: Actress Shannen Doherty (best known for her roles in "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed") and Richard Solomon – best known for a sex tape with Paris Hilton – were briefly married.
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| Elizabeth Taylor & Michael Todd |
Married Feb. 15, 1957
The marriage: When iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor ("A Place in the Sun") wed Michael Todd, he was 24 years older than Liz, and she had been divorced from her previous husband – who was he? – for only three days. They had a daughter later that year. Less than a year into the marriage, Todd died in a tragic accident. Find out what happened.
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| Frank Sinatra & Nancy Barbato |
Married Feb. 4, 1939
The marriage: The legendary Frank Sinatra married his first wife, Nancy Barbato, when he was 19. They had Sinatra's first child in June of that year.
The divorce: After three children and Sinatra's extramarital affairs, the couple divorced. When? He went on to marry iconic actress Ava Gardner, with whom he'd had an affair during his marriage to Barbato.
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| Judi Dench & Michael Williams |
Married Feb. 17, 1971
Actress Judi Dench and actor Michael Williams married in Hampstead, England. They met while working at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Their wedding reception was held at a zoo. The couple were married until his death in 2001.
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| Sarah McLachlan & Ashwin Sood |
Married Feb. 7, 1997
The marriage: Singer Sarah McLachlan and Ashwin Sood. They exchanged their vows in a gazebo overlooking the ocean and now have two children.
The separation: They were married for an eternity by celebrity standards. In what year did the couple announced their separation?
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| Bob and Rita Marley |
Married Feb. 20, 1966
Iconic reggae singer Bob Marley wed and Rita Marley while she was pregnant with the couple's first of three children. Bob adopted two children Rita had prior to their marriage. The two remained married until the singer's death, despite constant infidelity on Bob's part that resulted in seven other children.
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| Cary Grant & Virginia Cherrill |
Married Feb. 21, 1934
The marriage: Legendary actor Cary Grant and actress Virginia Cherrill met at the premiere of "Blonde Venus."
The divorce: The marriage – Cherrill's second and Grant's first of five – lasted only a short time. She divorced him – following charges that Grant had hit her.
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| Queen Victoria of England & Prince Albert |
Married Feb. 10, 1840
The wedding of Queen Victoria of England and Prince Albert began with a procession and 21-gun salute. The royal couple were married until Albert's death from this illness in December 1861.
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| Ringo Starr & Maureen Cox |
Married Feb. 11, 1965
The marriage: Beatle Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox married when Cox was 18. They had three children.
The divorce: They lasted quite a while, despite extramarital affairs by both husband and wife.
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| William Shatner & Elizabeth Anderson Martin |
Married Feb. 13, 2001
Actor William Shatner and Elizabeth Anderson Martin have been married for a decade. Martin is Shatner's fourth wife.
Read More: MSN
Celeb Wedding Anniversaries
Posted by Shazy
Celeb Wedding Anniversaries
|
| Celeb wedding anniversaries |
February of course is a month known for love. Find out which celebrities marked their nuptials in this month and see if they are still together or if cupid’s arrow misfired after the lavish weddings.
|
| Jennifer Lopez & Ojani Noa |
Married Feb. 22, 1997
The marriage: Singer, actress and "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa married in a bilingual, Catholic ceremony.
The divorce: They divorced shortly after.
She is now married to singer Marc Anthony, and the two are parents to twins Max and Emme.
|
| Nicolas Sarkozy & Carla Bruni |
Married Feb. 7, 2008
French president Nicolas Sarkozy and former model Carla Bruni. The ceremony was performed by the mayor.
|
| Katharine McPhee & Nick Cokas |
Married Feb. 2, 2008
Singer and former "American Idol" contestant Katharine McPhee and producer Nick Cokas married just over two years ago. McPhee walked down the aisle to bagpipe music and serenaded Cokas during the reception to "She's Got a Way" by Billy Joel.
|
| Salma Hayek & Francois-Henri Pinault |
Married Feb. 14, 2009
Actress and producer Salma Hayek and billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault. The couple had a small private wedding and are parents of daughter Valentina.
Pinault is the CEO of this luxury-brand company, which owns fashion houses Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent, among others.
|
| Diana Ross & Arne Naess |
Married Feb. 1, 1986
The marriage: Iconic singer and actress Diana Ross and Norwegian billionaire shipping magnate Arne Naess had a fairy-tale wedding after a civil ceremony in October in New York City.
The divorce: They lasted many years.
His death: He died in a tragic accident.
|
| Shannen Doherty & Richard Solomon |
Married Feb. 3, 2002
The marriage: Actress Shannen Doherty (best known for her roles in "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed") and Richard Solomon – best known for a sex tape with Paris Hilton – were briefly married.
|
| Elizabeth Taylor & Michael Todd |
Married Feb. 15, 1957
The marriage: When iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor ("A Place in the Sun") wed Michael Todd, he was 24 years older than Liz, and she had been divorced from her previous husband – who was he? – for only three days. They had a daughter later that year. Less than a year into the marriage, Todd died in a tragic accident. Find out what happened.
|
| Frank Sinatra & Nancy Barbato |
Married Feb. 4, 1939
The marriage: The legendary Frank Sinatra married his first wife, Nancy Barbato, when he was 19. They had Sinatra's first child in June of that year.
The divorce: After three children and Sinatra's extramarital affairs, the couple divorced. When? He went on to marry iconic actress Ava Gardner, with whom he'd had an affair during his marriage to Barbato.
|
| Judi Dench & Michael Williams |
Married Feb. 17, 1971
Actress Judi Dench and actor Michael Williams married in Hampstead, England. They met while working at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Their wedding reception was held at a zoo. The couple were married until his death in 2001.
|
| Sarah McLachlan & Ashwin Sood |
Married Feb. 7, 1997
The marriage: Singer Sarah McLachlan and Ashwin Sood. They exchanged their vows in a gazebo overlooking the ocean and now have two children.
The separation: They were married for an eternity by celebrity standards. In what year did the couple announced their separation?
|
| Bob and Rita Marley |
Married Feb. 20, 1966
Iconic reggae singer Bob Marley wed and Rita Marley while she was pregnant with the couple's first of three children. Bob adopted two children Rita had prior to their marriage. The two remained married until the singer's death, despite constant infidelity on Bob's part that resulted in seven other children.
|
| Cary Grant & Virginia Cherrill |
Married Feb. 21, 1934
The marriage: Legendary actor Cary Grant and actress Virginia Cherrill met at the premiere of "Blonde Venus."
The divorce: The marriage – Cherrill's second and Grant's first of five – lasted only a short time. She divorced him – following charges that Grant had hit her.
|
| Queen Victoria of England & Prince Albert |
Married Feb. 10, 1840
The wedding of Queen Victoria of England and Prince Albert began with a procession and 21-gun salute. The royal couple were married until Albert's death from this illness in December 1861.
|
| Ringo Starr & Maureen Cox |
Married Feb. 11, 1965
The marriage: Beatle Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox married when Cox was 18. They had three children.
The divorce: They lasted quite a while, despite extramarital affairs by both husband and wife.
|
| William Shatner & Elizabeth Anderson Martin |
Married Feb. 13, 2001
Actor William Shatner and Elizabeth Anderson Martin have been married for a decade. Martin is Shatner's fourth wife.
Read More: MSN
Dress Code for the Royal Wedding
Posted by Shazy on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Dress Code for the Royal Wedding
A morning ceremony
Invitations for the royal wedding were mailed out last week, and loads more details about the impending nuptials are coming in, such as who will be attending the big event and what guests will be wearing! While rumors are swirling that wedding outfitter Bruce Oldfield will be designing Kate Middleton's gown, we now know for sure what attendees must wear to the Westminster Abbey wedding, as the dress code was printed on the invitations: "uniform, morning coat or lounge suit." Sounds stuffy and conventional, but this formal attire can actually be quite fun and even colorful. Check out some examples of each, plus info on the spectacular hats Middleton has requested!
Queen Elizabeth II in "morning dress"
Typical "morning dress" is clothing that fits somewhere between ultra-formal and business wear. It is traditionally worn until 6 p.m., and for women, it usually includes a hat and, often, gloves. Mini-dresses are forbidden in this dress code and if pants are worn they must be accompanied by a coat. The Queen is well-known for this look—especially her bright coats and matching hats—as exhibited here. Her hands are covered and her blouse matches the flower atop her head. Nice attention to detail!
Middleton's take on morning dress
Kate Middleton wore this a blue printed coat and hat to a wedding in 2009.
Colorful morning dress
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (previously Parker Bowles) wears a traditional dress and coat with matching hat and gloves
The first lady wore a lemongrass Isabel Toledo coat over a matching shift dress with green gloves to the inaugural events in 2009.
Morning coats
These are, by definition, single-breasted coats where the front is cut away, leaving “tails” in the back. They were originally designed to make it easier for the wearer to ride a horse.
Prince William wearing his morning coat to a wedding
What a handsome dude. We love Kate Middleton's outfit here as well, but it may be too casual for the occasion.
Morning coat and hat
Prince Charles has upped the ante on his formal attire with the addition of a top hat.
Lounge suit 
These suits typically consist of striped or checked pants, a waistcoat, and a formal shirt and tie. Oh, why hello, good sir!
The princes in lounge suits
Here Prince Harry (second from right) and his friends wear their lounge suits at a London wedding.
Uniforms
Prince Andrew is Commander in the Royal Navy and wore a naval uniform at his wedding to Sarah Ferguson. He will be attending Kate and Wills' wedding—and most likely wearing a uniform—but his ex-wife Fergie did not receive an invitation.
Hats!
Awesome milliner Philip Treacy has been enlisted by Middleton to make custom hats for some of the guests, and possibly her veil. This is one of his creations on the bride-to-be.
Read More: Yahoo