Royal && Regal

So Prince Harry, has yet to ask me to attend the royal wedding with him.  He is playing hard to get, but that does not stop my imagination from escaping me.

I can see it now, Marchesa cocktail dress adorned with matching fascinator and white gloves, wishful thinking maybe, but here are just some of the royal accessories and looks that are royal inspired and regal for any real woman. 

Think simplistic! Simple sheaths in gem or bright tones, with a fitted blazer is the quickest way to look royally polished.  Although they maybe princesses, Duchesses or what have you they keep jewelry simple and classic with pearl and diamond studs, pendants, etc. Where the fun comes in is with both fascinators and hats, go wild here, the louder the hat the better. When it comes to accessories a matching clutch and shoes are a must.  Now I myself am NOT a very matchy matchy person, but when it comes to royal attire let me tell you those women like to match the hell out of an outfit.  Catherine herself is usually found in head to toe one color. Remember have fun and remember you can be regal like to royals anytime you choose!

The lovely couple as guests at another royal wedding

Don't they just look smashing!

For the FEMININE royal wedding guest

red fascinator 

velvet blazer

gloves 

Black Halo Dress

For the BOLD royal wedding guest

Dress

Black Louboutins

Duchess Beatrice w/feather fascinator

find one like her here!

Pearl ring

For the CLASSIC royal wedding guest

ASOS blazer

Herve Leger Dress

Rosette Clutch

Nude Fascinator

For the FLIRTY royal wedding guest

Kate Spade Dress

Smythe White Blazer

Marc Jacobs Pink Clutch

Purple Organza Fascinator

Some other great fascinator moments are below:

Finally I just want to predict the designer of Ms. Middleton's wedding gown. I believe with the combination of the passing of the great English designer Alexander McQueen, and the innovative success of the McQueen house, it is the clear choice as the dress maker. Sarah Burton is a genius gown designer (as seen below) and she, is undoubtedly, fit for the job. 

Well, we shall see...

Since it looks like I will NOT be attending, I will be viewing the wedding like all the other commoners of the world on tv bright and early! But I will not be without royal attire. This is my wedding day outfit!

Get yours here!

Sheer Genius

As I wander around the archives of my most favorite website (Style.com) and refresh myself on Spring RTW 2011 I always look for trends I would love to duplicate.  Now most looks of designers like John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, and Valentino are simply unattainable for a poor college sap like myself, however I can take away the essence that their looks achieve.  Now Sheer is here.  It's EVERYWHERE from Pre-fall 2011 to every single runway of Spring RTW 2011 has a sheer element to it, and it makes so much sense considering the versatile fabric is honestly the superhero of all fabrics, IT CAN DO ANYTHING! What is better then an article of clothing that has chameleon like qualities && can transform from one look to another so flawlessly.  NOTHING. Sheer elements can be Feminine when paired with lace, Sexy with an exposed bra or leopard sheer print or charming with a sheer polka dot.  It can be in a neon pink for Spring or sultry slate gray for Winter.  It's a SHEER thing that Sheer is here, and not going anywhere.  Let's hit the pics... Honestly there is a lot, just couldn't help myself.

{ H2T amaze! Blumarine }

{ Gorge Lily Lattice Dress in Wine $58 @ Shopnastygal.com }
Mark my words, this WILL be mine!

{ Top 10 dress of all time. If only I had the money, DARN YOU MARCHESA }

{ Adam Sequin Embellished Silk Top $695 }
chump change

{ Louis Vuitton SP RTW 11 }

{ Okay you caught me, this is from the Dior archives and yes I HAVE already posted this picture, but can you even deny it? answer: NO! }

{ I GASPED IN DELIGHT when I saw this dress.  Others did the exact opposite}
Sorry i'm not sorry Emilio De La Morena dress 

{ Kate Spade lovely navy polka dot sheer heels $298 }
I would wear these to my Sunday high tea at the Ritz in a heartbeat!

{ Nude sheer to me is the greatest of all, it is so delicate and sexy all at the same time }
You outdid yourself Chloe

{ She actually got something right?! Herve Leger dress I die over, Megan Fox is another story }

{ So editorial }

{ Pair a blush pink sheer ankle length dress with a fur throw for a boho look }

{ Not quite ready to jump into sheer, baby steps my friend.  Try something like this lacey purple sheer sock }

{ Dior Electric Purple Sheer ruffle frock...amazing to the tenth degree }

{ Elie Saab SP RTW 11 }
NBD just my Tuesday afternoon frock.

Wedgies

In the midst of a fabulous girls night we were discussing go to looks or signature pieces.  Jenni has her bangs, Evy with her little skirts && of course Rach in head to toe purple.  As for me, it was a unanimous decision that my signitch look involved some bitchin' kicks.  My latest fascination is with some [wedgies].  And THESE are on another level... 

   

{ Giuseppe Zanotti }
Two of my favorite things, navy && 6 inch wedges

{ Juicy Couture }
Love da shoelaces

{ Jeffrey Campbell } 

{ Kate Spade }
Just bought these!

{ Jeffrey Campbell makes some mean wedgies } 

{ Guiseppe Zanotti }
HOLY LEOPARD!

{ MAJOR logo-edge for all you label whores, aka myself } 

{ D&G }

{ fashiontoast.com } 

{ MY FAVEST! Joe Jeans wedges } 

{ As if her jewelry wasn't enough to put me in fashion coma }
House of Harlow 

{ Marc Jacobs nude wedgies }
You could wear these every GD day!

{ L.A.M.B...I truly love lamb, from one Gwen to another } 

{ Oh Albert! How i love thee! LANVIN }

Muffy, Yuppie and All Things Stuffy

I like to consider myself a bit of a prep, well I am an equestrian, a sorority girl, and crazy for anything monogrammed so maybe I am a bona fide Prepster.  But it most definitely has reached quite a new level. I sometimes think I am most definitely in the wrong place, because I love all things East Coast. The style of houses, the sports (lacrosse, polo, crew) and ultimately I love the timeless, conservative style.  Classic sheath silhouettes, bright pink and green, collegiate plaids, David Yurman, UHH MAJOR! Not to mention I love preppy, fun decor of Jonathan Adler and Ralph Lauren.  TIME to relocate so I can reach my TRUE PREP potential. 

{ LOVE me some MILLY } 

{ Southern Proper } 

{ Preppy Rock Crew }

{ The perfect, prim & proper nightstand }

{ classic prep footwear Jack Rogers }

{ Kate Spade, Polka dot dress in honor of my father } 

{ My prep inspo Emersonmade.com }

{ Cable Knit pillow, perfect preppy touch to a comfy couch } 

{ ALAS! I can die now that their are Vineyard Vines sillybandz }

{ marthastewart.com } 

{ Gotta love the simplicity, ease and prep that is J.crew }

{ I sense a trend...more Milly } 

{ I truly am a preppy equestrian down to my core } 

{ Kep jewels }

{ Wait?! More Milly } 

{ Love me some Lilly P. } 

{ You guessed it...MILLY } 

{ Major ruffle Tory Burch polo that i will be wearing the first nice day to golf this spring }

{ This screams Vanderbilt Beach } 

{ monograms, monograms, monograms } 

{ I WILL COPY THIS TO A TEE }

{ my FAVE new royal prep }