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Diamond Jubilee Concert: The Fashion Highlights...Kylie, Cheryl Cole, Grace Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey!!

Diamond Jubilee Music, Fireworks and Fashion...

Golden Queen: Queen Elizabeth II waves during the Diamond Jubilee Concert, London

London continued it's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations with a star-studded concert on Monday night in front of Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II smiled as she took her place.

The 86-year-old sovereign, wearing a black cape with gold buttons,
drew a huge cheer as she arrived for the second half of the concert.

She was escorted into the royal box by her son and heir Prince
Charles. Sadly, her husband and Prince Consort, the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip was earlier taken to hospital as a
precautionary measure with a bladder infection so she was there without him.

Later she would come on stage--along with all the concert's stars as well as her son, Prince Charles. There, one could see the fabulous gold sequined scoop-neck dress with elaborate embellishment which was hiding beneath that black cape. And correct me if I'm wrong but the Queen is wearing gold colored gloves. I thought the Queen only wore White or Black Gloves? Is this a landmark glove moment?!...or maybe just something she does on the most special of occasions.

Robbie Williams Diamond Jubilee Concert, London

The concert, in warm evening sunshine, kicked off with fireworks and
an energetic performance from Robbie Williams that got the crowds
rocking. After a pyrotechnics opening and music from a military
band, resplendent in their scarlet tunics and bearskin hats, Williams
jumped out from behind to join them for a high-octane rendition of his
song "Let Me Entertain You" (as seen from above photo). The concert was being
watched by more than 10,000 lucky ticket holders in temporary stands,
and tens of thousands more on The Mall. The ceremonial route to the palace was a sea of Union Jack flags, with people enjoying the one-of-a-kind Diamond Jubilee Concert on giant screens.

Members of the royal family were in the stands naturally, including
Prince William, his wife Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge and brother Prince Harry. Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice (yes, she of THAT Hat!) were right next to them enjoying the concert as well. Prince William and Prince Harry were more relaxed with open collared shirts.

Now, let's get to some of the Concert's Fashionable Highlights:

Hula Hoop Diva: Jamaican-born Music and Fashion ICON, Grace Jones,
performed "Slave to the Rhythm" in a red-and-black laminated strapless bodysuit and overskirt--and kept a
hula hoop going throughout. PS: she's SIXTY FOUR YEARS OLD!!! Her ensemble was very Thierry Mugler old-school.

Biker Chic Kylie: Australian singer Kylie Minogue took the stage and did a mini-medley of a couple of her hits. She wore all black in her fitted motorcycle jacket and shorts--all with gold-and-silver crystal accents. Love the hat as well. She's very "Gay Biker Bar" in that ensemble! And look at those silver -clad Gladiator Gals. Kylie really is a Gay Man's Fashion Wet Dream (or at least mine!).

Later on she changed into a stunning ivory silk jersey Grecian Goddess gown with an asymmetrical neckline and high side-slit a la Angelina Jolie. She is soooo "Miss USA Pageant" contestant in this...and in a GOOD WAY!!!!

Now Onto a Hall of Fame Diva:

Drama Queen: Welsh songstress Dame Shirley Bassey sang "Diamond Are Forever" (of course!) and well, she looked DIVINE in an ivory gown with chiffon capelet sleeves that flowed in the London wind and made for dramatic effect as she belted out one of her iconic songs. She looked AMAZING and the gown was a Lesson on How To Dress In Front of THOUSANDS of people!!! Go on Miss Shirley Bassey!

Mermaid Cheryl: For the Diamond Jubilee Concert, British singer Cheryl Cole wore a design from Eva (or Ewa) Minge Spring 2012 Haute Couture--Eva Minge is a Polish fashion designer who has shown in Paris Fashion week and this must have been a nice PR coup for her and her pr team. The gown was a strapless black Mermaid-shaped number with ombre-dyed bottom full-skirted section. Very dramatic and very right for such an event.

Tutankhamen Meets Buckingham: London-born singer Jessie J. rocked the Diamond Jubilee Concert wearing UK-based designers Falguni and Shane Peacock. They are originally from India and have dressed many a celebrity--such as Lady Gaga, Fergie and Britney Spears, to name a few (they have MAJAH PR money darlings!). The dress Jessie J. wore was from their Spring 2012 collection, It featured royal blue feathers, intricate "Tutankhamen"-inspired embellishment over a black see-through base. It was a very Stage-appropriate look especially if you want to get noticed beyond the tenth row of concert goers.

Even with all these Fashion Queens, the REAL Fashion Queen was the one and only Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in her gold silk lame and Swarovski crystal ensemble. Kisses, and God Save The Queen...

Click Below to Watch Dame Shirley Bassey's Performance of "Diamonds Are Forever" Diamond Jubilee Concert:

FIDM MUSEUM....."Fashion Philanthropy" Exhibition, from The Linda & Steven Plochocki Collection

Golden Dress: A Boue Soeurs Paris France Silk Tulle and Silk Satin "Presentation Dress"--The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Even though the 11th Annual Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition closed earlier this month, if you are a FASHION COUTURE ENTHUSIAST, you still have plenty of time to swing by the FIDM Museum in Downtown Los Angeles to enjoy the beautiful "Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection".

The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

The Exhibition showcases collected, purchased and donated items--both garments and accessories--from the Plochocki's collection, and explores Linda's fascination with all things floral and embroidered. In addition to 19th and 20th century pieces, the show also highlights contemporary designs by Prada, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, and Raf Simons for Christian Dior. FIDM Museum Creative Director Peter Lam's hand-crafted paper flowers adorn the walls and accentuate the blush and grey color scheme.

Linda and Steven Plochocki (Center), with Barbara Bundy (Far left) FIDM Museum Director and Vice President of Education and Tonian Hohberg, President of FIDM--Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection at FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Here are some photos of the GLORIOUS COUTURE on display:

Couture Garden: Historical Ladies Garments from the Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection--on display at "Fashion Philanthropy Exhibition: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

(Left to right): Evening Dress c. 1837-40 evening dress of silk brocade and a 1908 "Afternoon Gown" of gray silk satin and silk chiffon trimmed with embroidered silk flowers from "Liberty and Company" LTD London...

The front bodice of the 1908 "Afternoon Gown" simulates a jacket as seen in the close-up above--"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Chic Debutante: A 1928 presentation dress worn by Miss Sallie Bell Gaston at the Dallas Country Club. Made by Boué Souers in Paris. The dress is of silk tulle, silk satin, lamé, metallic floss and silk ribbon embroidery--"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Glam Winter Coat: Charles Worth c. 1885 silk velvet brocade coat, trimmed in sable--"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Pouffed & Cinched: A jacket-bodice c. 1898 by Jaques Doucet. Iridescent silk taffeta, silk chiffon, silk satin ribbon, silk lace, and silk chenille (notice how TEENY-TINY the wearer must have been back in that era)---"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Asiana Fab: Andrienne Landau velvet & fur coat, c. 2000--"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Raining Flowers: Raf Simons for Dior Spring/Summer 2016 coat/parka--"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Alta Moda: 1965 Valentino Garavani silk crepe coat with glass beads, rhinestones, metallic and silk thread and synthetic raffia--"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Nuptials Couture: Wedding Gown c. 1878 by Emile Pingat made of silk faille, netting, chiffon, floss, satin, cotton and lace. Orange blossoms made of colored wax detail the gown. The dress is 139 YEARS OLD and in PERFECT CONDITION; better than some of my NIKOLAKI gowns that are worn on the red carpet after one night's event!--"Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection" Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los Angeles

Here are the DETAILS of the fabulous exhibition:

WHAT: Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection

WHEN: Runs through December 22, 2017

WHERE: FIDM Museum & Galleries

919 South Grand Avenue, Ground Floor

Los Angeles California 90015

Entrance on Grand Hope Park side

COST: FREE!

LFW, Day 3

I have said it many times, London truly is one of my favourite cities in the world ! There is just something about this big city that makes me want to be more, want to experience more, want to try out more and get out of my comfort zone. Plus, it seems like when I travel there, my own sense of Fashion expends and momentarily evolves into something completely different than what I usually go for. In London, I am daring ;)

For Day 3 at London Fashion Week, I wore this superb matching icy blue leather bustier and moto jacket from Lovers + Friends, which have both been favourites of the Fashion crowd this past season; Negin Mirsalehi played match-matchy with their skirt suit twinset while Kristina Bazan went for a music fest-inspired look, pairing it with a maxi skirt and wedges ! These are just two pieces that are so simple yet, so on trend and very easy to style up and accessorize. Lovers + Friends is one of my go-to Fashion destination in L.A. and I couldn't be happier that I get to browse their newest additions every season through Wilshire Fashions, back in Montreal.

I wore my Lovers + Friends pieces with this Forever 21 beige number I got from their online Winter sale event last year. In fact, I couldn't even believe there was still a pair of the palazzo pants left in my size, given their insane popularity and price at the time ;) So, to reward myself for being so lucky(!), I also got the same pair in white ! Fun story, traveling via underground roads in London can be quite the expensive little trip, especially compared to the fares we are used to pay in Montreal and New York, not to mention with the exchange rate that makes U.K. so unaffordable for us Americans. And, since Fashion Week basically requires you to be everywhere at once (or at least, get from one place to another as fast as you can!), I had to find a way to move around fast without breaking the bank. So I thought I'd dress down the look with my K Swiss 'Lozan III' all white sneakers, in order to 1) go faster when walking shorter distance (as much as I love my sky-high's, there's no way I'm running the next marathon in them!), and 2) hopping on and off the tube in both, style and comfort.

This sky blue crossbody bag also came in just in time to complete this look, thanks to the amazing the of My Clique, with whom I got to spent an awesome London Fashion Week !

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