Saturday, April 30, 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011

Kate: A McQueen evening dress

Looking beautiful again (but how thin?!)...


Royal wedding: Travelling in style

In a Rolls Royce...


And a horse-drawn carriage...


Then leaving Buckingham Palace in a convertible Aston Martin.


Volante DB6 MKII in Seychelles blue

The royal kiss(es)!

Congratulations!



Here comes the bride (in McQueen)!





Wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.

Earrings are diamond-set stylised oak leaves with a pear shaed diamond set drop and a pavé set diamond acorn suspended in the centre.

Tiara by Cartier.

Shoes are by McQueen.

Bouquet designed by Shane Connolly. The flowers’ meanings in the bouquet are:
Lily-of-the-valley: Return of happiness
Sweet William: Gallantry
Hyacinth: Constancy of love
Ivy: Fidelity; marriage; wedded love; friendship; affection
Myrtle: The emblem of marriage; love.
Nails: Blended colours including Bourjois "Rose Lounge" and Essie's #423 "Allure."

Hair by James Pryce and Richard Ward of London's Richard Ward.

A glimpse: The Beckhams

Here they are, arriving at Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding. David looking very handsome and a pregnant Victoria looking smart with a simple ponytail and interesting hat by Philip Treacy. 



William and Kate: The royal wedding details

It's just been announced that
"Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge." (source)





The schedule: 

8.15 - 9.45am The main congregation arrive at the Westminster Abbey
From 9.50am Governors-General, Prime Ministers, Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive
10.10am Prince William and Prince Harry leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.15am.
10.20am Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Westminster Abbey
10.20am James (Kate’s brother) and Carole Middleton (Kate’s mother) leave London’s Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.27
10.25am Selected members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.30am
10.35am Senior members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey, including: Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence
10.38am The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey
10.40am The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey
10.48am The Bridesmaids and Pages leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey
10.51am Kate Middleton, accompanied by her father, leaves the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey
11.00am The service begins
12.15pm The carriage procession of Prince William and Kate Middleton, with a Captain’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by The Queen’s Procession leaves Westminster Abbey for Buckingham Palace
12.30pm The Bride’s Carriage Procession arrives at Buckingham Palace
12.40pm Members of the Royal Family and Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Buckingham Palace
From 12.40pm Other guests for the Reception arrive at Buckingham Palace
1.25pm The Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton and together their Families, appear on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace
1.30pm Fly Past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Source: Marie Claire UK

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Challenge 53: Use Die or Punch

Hello stamping friends!!

The winner of the free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp for the color challenge is:
Congratulations, Nikki Byrne!

And the winner of the free Digital stamp for using a WnW stamp on her entry is:
Here is her lovely card using Buddy's Balloon...
Ladies, please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your contact information and stamp choices.

This week's challenge hosted by Tracy is:
Use a die or Punch

The prize is a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp.
However, if you use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your card, you will be entered into a separate drawing for a free WnW Digital Stamp!! Two chances to win!

Now here are the awesome DT cards for your inspiration...

Now it's your turn!!



Kate Middleton at The Goring Hotel

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Justin Bieber arrives in Australia complaining of bad back

Justin Bieber arrives in Australia complaining of bad backApril 26, 2011A grumpy-looking Justin Bieber arrived in rain-lashed Brisbane, Australia, holding his bad back just a few hours before his first show Down Under. Justin, wearing a black T-shirt and black baseball cap, arrived in Brisbane on a private jet just three hours before his concert, after experiencing 'some crazy plane trouble'

Justin Bieber arrives in Australia complaining of bad back

Justin Bieber arrives in Australia complaining of bad backApril 26, 2011A grumpy-looking Justin Bieber arrived in rain-lashed Brisbane, Australia, holding his bad back just a few hours before his first show Down Under. Justin, wearing a black T-shirt and black baseball cap, arrived in Brisbane on a private jet just three hours before his concert, after experiencing 'some crazy plane trouble'

Justin Bieber impressed by Britain's Got Talent contestant

Justin Bieber impressed by Britain's Got Talent contestantApril 19, 2011Singer Justin Bieber has admitted he was impressed by Britain's Got Talent contestant Michael Collings. The 17-year-old watched Collings perform on YouTube along with a million other people and Bieber recently compared him to Susan Boyle, who found fame after auditioning for the 2009 series of the show. According to UK

Justin Bieber impressed by Britain's Got Talent contestant

Justin Bieber impressed by Britain's Got Talent contestantApril 19, 2011Singer Justin Bieber has admitted he was impressed by Britain's Got Talent contestant Michael Collings. The 17-year-old watched Collings perform on YouTube along with a million other people and Bieber recently compared him to Susan Boyle, who found fame after auditioning for the 2009 series of the show. According to UK

Julia Saner || Sunday Times Style






Elite Girls & Damon Baker || Backstage
















Last week we went behind the scenes on a shoot with Elite favourite Damon Baker and of course a posse of our beautiful girls. Damon is well known for creating shoots that little bit different and going that extra mile to realise his vision, so we can't say we were shocked when he unveiled his latest concept.  Nyasha, Therese, Maddie, Jessica and Tasha emerged from hair & make-up like distressed damsels escaping from a raging fire...exactly the look Mr Baker wanted to achieve. The styling was industrial to say the least and suited the mood perfectly, keep your eyes peeled for the final edit of the shoot, Elite has had an exclusive peek and we think you'll all be very excited to see it!