Kate Middleton & The Royal Baby

Kate Middleton & The Royal Baby

Last night I went to bed with the comforting knowledge that Kate Middleton was (finally) in labor. I woke up to texts and Tweets telling me the baby arrived and SHE WAS A GIRL. Oh, my heart. I am so excited, I can't bear it. Now, I don't know exactly why I am so emotionally invested in everything Kate Middleton and her family does, but I am. I have been invested in them for awhile and it will never stop. I am fascinated by Royal life and I just love them all so much. 10 hours after giving birth (Kate's superhuman, that I'm sure of), Duchess Kate and Prince William left the hospital. I'm unconcerned with Prince William's outfit, mostly because I saw it when he came back to pick up Prince George - they were matching and it was real freaking cute. So I guess I'm half interested in him. But Kate! She looks gorgeous. Look at that blowout, people! She's stunning. Absolutely stunning and this Jenny Packham dress is perfect. I'm glad she didn't pick pink and I'm glad this has more design to it than just polka dots like the dress she wore with Prince George. Oh, my heart is so full. All hail Kate and Princess Erin! Hey, I can dream. They haven't announced the name quite yet. Fingers crossed for Diana as a middle name. I'll definitely keep you posted either way. I AM SO EXCITED.

 Ugh, she is so cute! I want to snuggle her.

So chic and put together. She gave birth mere hours ago and she looks ready for an event. Here I am still in my PJs in bed with my kitten, Olivia trying to attack my fingers as I type. So I guess we're not all that different....

Just one more. I adore them.

(via Daily Mail)

Royal Fashion Minute: Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge attend ARK Gala Dinner

Royal Fashion Minute: Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge attend ARK Gala Dinner

Steppin' Out...

Perfect Couple: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, 10th Annual ARK Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace

Last night, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge--Prince William and "Kate"--attended the 10th Annual ARK/Absolute Return For Kids Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace in London. Of course, what was on everyone's minds--at least we the Fashion Watchers--was what the newly-titled Duchess of Cambridge would be wearing. Well, kids, she did not disappoint.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wearing Jenny Packham to the 10th Annual ARK Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace

She wore a rose-colored silk tulle and Swarovski-crystal beaded high-neck gown with fluttery sleeve details, by British Designer Jenny Packham. Packham, in case you didn't know, is a graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art. Her designs are favored by many Red Carpet actresses (Sandra Bullock for example) and is a constant presence at the top Awards Shows.

The gown--which retails for 3,147 Euro (about $6300) is currently SOLD OUT in the UK (of course). Her side-bow detailed pumps were by LK Bennett (see close-up above of the shoe--and the rolled-up hem of her beaded gown).

Also in attendance were Elizabeth Hurley, who wore a light gray one-shoulder side-gathered gown by Italian Designer Roberto Cavalli. She looked AMAZING! The gown with that side-slit, hair and those platforms did look a bit "Miss Universe Evening Gown Competition" but well, as you guys know: I LOVE THAT!!

Prince Pavlos of Greece with his wife Princess Marie-Chantal Miller: Wearing what clearly was the color of the night.

English model Laura Bailey wore Valentino Spring 2011. You may remember her from way back in the day when she first became famous as actor Richard Gere's girlfriend.

British model Saffron Aldridge wore a beautiful "Mermaid"-shaped lemon-yellow gown with drop-shoulder sleeves. Interesting Family Side Note: Her half-sister is Victoria's Secret Model Lily Aldridge (who is married to Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill), and her half-brother is Miles Aldridge who is a fashion photographer married to Kristen McMenamy.

Wackiest Outfit Award goes to:
British actress Katrine Boorman, wearing this bright yellow get-up and flower-detailed hat. One word: Mess. Is she going to spend a week in Positano in this bright yellow cotton sun-dress? Or is she going to a Garden Party in West Hollywood? I don't think she even knows. And I haven't even begun on those shoes! Oh Katrine....

Worst Dressed Award goes to:
Sophie Dahl: When you are going to an event that you know Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge will be attending, don't you think you need to step it up a teeny-weeny bit? Would you like to greet William and Kate in this ensemble? Here's the answer: NOPE! Poor Sophie, she looks like a shop girl at my local H&M who is just about DONE with her 10-hour work day!!!

The Always Picture Perfect Award goes to:
Tom Ford: Seriously. Just look at him! That deep-purple velvet jacket of his (Tom Ford I assume?) is scissor-SHARP! The cummerbund (it's officially BACK!!!), the pants, the patent leather shoes and that perfect bow tie! Jesus, does this man EVER get it wrong?? I doubt it.