Regal Royalty

 

Time to discuss modern royalty. All I have to say is: WOW!

Kate (the Duchess of Cambridge) and Wills' wedding was a real life fairytale.

Kate wore a gorgeous gown by Sarah Burton, creative Director of British luxury brand Alexander McQueen. I found it very appropriate and appreciated that Kate paid homage to England by wearing a British designer's creation. I have to say however that the dress was soooooooo not McQueen style. Nothing about it said McQueen to me.

I love how Kate mixed old and new and represented a modern twist on the old royal look. The neckline was elegant. She looked very modest but in a glamorous way.

A nice length train (8 feet, 8 inches), not even comparable to Diana's though and a barely there veil.

I loved how Kate wore earrings given to her by her parents, the Middletons (something new) and something borrowed; the sparkly tiara (the Cartier Halo) was from 1936 and was loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth II. 

My boos are for Kate's itsy bitsy bouquet. The flowers looked wilted and were lacking any decadence. I also wasn't a big fan of her hairstyle, the demi-chignon and loose curls were just okay for me. I was expecting something a bit more elaborate and special.

I was totally expecting Kate to wear this type of dress, which is not a bad thing. She looked beautiful and  very elegant. Everything royalty should be. 

And they lived happily ever after...

For those of you who didn't wake up at the crack of dawn (the early wake-up was so worth it), check out some highlights of the Royal Wedding.