I dont think I could have been more excited about the wedding than if my own sister had been marrying Will. The dress, the first kiss, the long weekend, the party at Shoreditch House. There were many phone calls with my girlfriends on the discussion of what to wear to our party but I knew that in tribute to Kate's love of controversial head piece, I was going to wear a fascinator.
Fascinators: a bit like marmite. Admittedly some wearers give this headpiece a bad name (sorry Eugenie) but there are some amazing contemporary hat designers changing that; Piers Atkinson is a great example, who has produced head pieces for Rihanna, Gaga and Dello Russo. Pointless maybe, but since when does fashion have to have a point? I almost love the decadence of the lack of function. It makes it more fun, and that is what fashion is all about!
I wanted to wear something bespoke, that would look romantic but compliment the modernity of my bump-friendly diaphanous, bright pink acne dress I was wearing. I don't have Philip Treacy on speed dial but I have the next best thing; The Thrifty Stitcher herself, Claire-Louse Hardie. A very talented costumer, who has worked on the best theatre productions the west end has to offer, there isn't anything this girl doesn't know about sewing. So I booked a private session with Claire-Louise to make my own fascinator. Her studio is like a working version of VV Rouleaux, with ribbons, fabrics, flowers, sparkles and electro swing on the ipod, Claire-Lousie is on hand to inspire and encourage you and give you a little helping hand when the glue gun gets messy. I couldn't have had more fun.
And the result? Well see for your self above. Let me know your thoughts...are you a Fascin-hater?
So who were the Style Queens of the day
The Bride: PERFECT. Enough said.
Victoria Beckham: loved the very next season pony tail and super chic french navy. Nice arm candy too.
The Queen: Wearing this seasons super bright yellow, she showed us how to do colour blocking with aplomb
Pippa Middleton: Probably the sexiest bridesmaid around but with that figure and the help of Sarah Burton for McQueen, she looked amazing.
Got a Wedding to go to? Take inspiration from the Royal Wedding's most stylish guests
Go for salmon pink like Queen Rania of Jordan
Be fashion forward like Sam Cam in Burberry
Go Sleek and modern like Carole Middleton
Do be afraid of brights like Tara P-T
N.B Dont wear white, unless you are the bride or part of the bridal party.
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