I have a few news items to take care of first today. The book/workshop/blog tour is continuing for Spud & Chloë at the Farm. I was interviewed on the Splendid Sticks blog and she is hosting a giveaway for the book.
I also was lucky enough to chat with Kathy Elkins on the Ready, Set, Knit! podcast. We talked all things Spud & Chloë. The podcast is available on itunes or I love this podcast and listen to every episode.
On Saturday, May 14th, 2011 (thats in two weeks!) I am teaching a toy making workshop at Stitchers Crossing in Madison, Wisconsin from 1-3pm. T
The always fashionable David Beckham nearly suffered an embarrassing royal faux pas during William and Kate’s wedding yesterday.
Take a look at the the before and after. Any clue as to what his slip-up could have been?
When Becks arrived at Westminster Abbey Friday morning, he was proudly displaying his Order of the British Empire medal, which he received for his services to British football back in 2003.
Unfortunately, while his intentions were good, his etiquette was a bit rusty.
You see, David was wearing his medal on his right lapel, when in fact, he should have affixed the honor to his left in keeping with proper procedure.
In any event, someone managed to alert him to the error and Becks quickly made the adjustment.
It doesn’t take Dolce or Gabbana to see that Princess Diana and Kate Middleton—though persistently compared—are polar opposites when it comes to their fashion.
Both Brit throne types rocked featured trends, from little black dresses to feathered hats to plaid, but they added unique dabs of their own princess personalities.
Di was a piranha in and out of her designer duds—by palace standards, at least. But Kate’s look is much more…
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There was so much serenity in the scene, in the attire and the aura it created. The entire range of gowns, kaftans, drape dresses, corsets and skirts in shades of violet that followed had the same sobering quality. Off-shoulder cutwork, hand embroidery, shift dresses, appliqué were among the highpoint of the collection. We particularly liked the drape silk net top teamed with textured sheath skirt model Michelle wore. With ‘The Earth’, Paras & Shalini attempted to “explore the myriad territories, mountain ranges, river beds, islands with their infinite panorama”. Read more…
The show that opened with an enthralling dance sequence, offered a wide variety on the colour palette – from black to shades of brown teamed with flamboyant hues like yellow, green and pink, to the subdued beige with a vintage feel.
“This collection is very much wearable, and it’s for all seasons. The colour palette will appeal to everyone and the outfits are both Indian and Western for buyers across borders. You see a lot of elegant creations, tribal-inspired work, and also Indian elements like saris and lehengas,” said Bhartia talking about her range.
The creations comprised fabrics like silk, net, chiffon and cotton. T Read more…
No, not that dress, people—no one’s going to see Kate Middleton‘s closely guarded wedding gown until next Friday, duh.
We’re talking possible honeymoon dresses.
Yesterday, Kate was spotted shopping on King’s Road in London’s trendy Chelsea neighborhood in a casual black wrap dress and brown leather bag, looking relaxed and fabulous.
So what did the bride-to-be buy?
Kate scored three adorable printed dresses and a white peasant top—all very reasonably priced from $72 to $105—from the London retailer Warehouse.
The store , “Take a look at the pieces Kate Middleton snapped up at Warehouse.”
And manager Vanessa gushed on the brand’s website, “It was really great to meet her, she was really down to earth and lovely and she loved what she bought.”
Ahhh!
The breezy pieces look perfect for a warm-weather honeymoon, no? We co