I had to smile when I read that Kate Middleton was seen at the British high-street beauty store Boots, last week. It was before attending a charity gala dinner at Kensington palace; the one where she wore the gorgeous sparkly pale pink sequined gown by Jenny Packam. It turns out our Kate was buying Nivea… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Princess Catherine
Hat’s Off To Princess Beatrice!
Princess Beatrice’s fascinating fascinator has completely grabbed the attention of the world! This is quite a feat considering the massive attention placed on Prince William and Princess Catherine’s royal wedding. A lone hat seems to be the shining star of the whole occasion, well, at least of the supporting cast. It has even eclipsed Pippa… Read more »
Vintage 50s Knitting Pattern: Knit a Fringed Shawl!
While going through my vintage knitting patterns, looking for a shawl pattern similar to the green frilled shrug Kate Middleton wore grocery shopping, I ran across this beauty. I guess I could say that it’s a 1950s version of Kate’s shawl. I love how the model is depicted wearing this over her bathing suit at… Read more »
Can We Bring Back a Little Mystery…Please?
Well it looks as though William and Kate have jetted off for their delayed honeymoon. What surprised and pleased me is that I didn’t see any pictures of them waving as they disembarked on their romantic journey. No one knows for sure, as of yet, where they are going either. And I, for one, love… Read more »
Vintage 60s Kate Bolero Knitting Pattern
I found another fab vintage knitting pattern for a bolero jacket similar to Kate Middleton’s! This one is from the 60s and calls for sequin trim – ooh la la. 🙂 I do find the most amazing things in my stash o’ stuff. I’ll be posting more vintage sweater and shawl knitting patterns in… Read more »
Princess Kate: A Most Practical Royal Fashionista
It’s been just over a week since the lovely royal wedding of Kate and William. I thoroughly enjoyed the wedding; thought it was sheer perfection, not over the top with that fairy tale imagination that makes me want to barf. You see, I think that Kate is secretly a practical fashionista. But I think that… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!