to the happy couple

Despite being beyond bored of the hype surrounding the royal wedding it was pretty much compulsory to switch on for a glimpse of Kate floating up the aisle in what was sure to be a monumental, historical dress, which of course it was. Who isn’t thrilled for Sarah Burton, McQueen and the amazing job they did designing such a unique and elegant dress? The dress was satin and Chantilly lace from England and France and had the McQueen tradition of a narrowed waist and padded hips fastened with 50 gazar and organza buttons with a Grace Kelly feel to the whole creation. The embroiderers (who were completely unaware of who had designed the dress) changed their needles every three hours to keep them sharp and clean as well as washing their hands every 30 minutes to keep the thread and lace in pristine condition. Naturally a perk to marrying into the royal family is sharing with the queen – her Cartier halo tiara from 1963 of course.

ps. Pippa Middleton is hot news! 

be safe boys and girls xo'

kate.

Putting aside severe health warnings and bad role models: Kate Moss’s first catwalk since 2004 was everything it should have been. Drawing on a cigarette to close the Louis Vuitton show in Paris in lace up boots, black hot pants and a jacket with extreme fur arms – despite what the critics say I loved it. The fall/winter Louis Vuitton show had everything from wide belts, sheer dresses, fur, round collars to lots of textured mid length skirts adorned by sleek elegant models not to mention an array of delicious arm candy. Marc Jacobs describes the idea behind his ultra sexy fashion show:

“It was supposed to be a hotel, it’s actually my experience at Claridge’s. I love when I see these exquisite creatures get out of the elevator, and some of them would be maids, hookers, mistresses, wives, criminals . . . I’ve been in plenty of hotels in plenty of countries at this point, and it’s very interesting to see who leaves at what time of day, and what they’re wearing the day after.”

If you’re going to do anything worthwhile today, make it 15 minutes of Kate Moss/Louis Vuitton magic on youtube.

Have a nice day

happy mothers day

We're hardly the most traditional family around so mothers day has turned into more of a girls day for my mum and I seeing as my two older brothers have bailed - never to mind. The chocolates have already been cracked open and we're going to spend the afternoon cooking broccoli and stilton soup followed by a delicious homemade lemon and poppy seed loaf from my mum's new hummingbird bakery recipe book courtesy of me. Probably a slightly self indulgent gift on my behalf but I absolutely adore the hummingbird bakery and their amazing cupcakes! My mum enjoys making a mean pudding anyway..

happy mothers day

xo