trend : empire waist

A new silhouette is coming for next fall, and it's moving upward.  Looks like the natural waistline is slowly changing - to the empire.

 Philosphy and Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall

 Proenza Schouler and Herve Leger by Max Azria Pre-Fall

Boo.  I'm not a huge fan of this waistline, but that's okay.  Maybe I will branch out and embrace it regardless.

royal wedding : best dressed

 Besides the bride, of course, Samantha Cameron's dress (and accessories) really took the stage.  Her pleated silk-crepe Burberry Prorsum dress ($850 at Net-a-Porter) was striking against her coral and orange accessories and nude shoes.

Aren't those colors just wonderful?  Good job!

But I can't talk about the best dressed without including Kate and Pippa.

I adore this look almost as much as the wedding gown, due to the belt and fur.  AND HER WAIST.

The sapphire ring, lined with diamonds, reminds me of the Titanic necklace.  In the best of ways!

Closer view of Pippa's dress (how interesting she chose white) - looking like teeny covered button loops adorning the garment edges.

She is just too cute.  

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