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It is also now known, that Kate wore handmade Alexander McQueen Shoes, her tiara is from Cartier, and her earrings are designed by Robinson Pelman.

Her dress has a train, slightly over 2 meters in length, covered with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons, fastened with Rouleau loops.  Hand cut English lace and French Chantilly lace was used throughout the bodice and skirt and was also used for the underskirt trim.  Note again that the dress is narrowed at the waist, and actually padded at the hips, a throwback to corsetry and a trademark of McQueen's designs.

First Look: The Royal Wedding

Here is our first look at Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Dress.  As many had suspected, the gown was designed by Sarah Burton, for Alexander McQueen.

The gown is made of ivory silk gazar, with a sweetheart neckline design, with a stunning lace overlay.  The lace overlay was handmade by the Royal School of Needlework. The waist is slightly cinches and goes down into a beautiful, flowing train.

Her veil was fastened by a pearl and diamond tiara.

I think this is a perfect look for Kate.  Its a simple and classic design, but extremely beautiful and elegant, much as herself.

I think Princess Diana and Alexander McQueen are both looking on approvingly, on this beautiful day!

Trendspot: Summer/Fall 2011

Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the summer and fall seasons of this year?  There is only one word to think of when searching out your new wardrobe additions...opulence.  As we begin to come out of our countries economic depression, look for fashion desigers collections to follow the mood of the country.  We are sick of being jobless, broke and unhappy and we want to feel good about ourselves and were getting more and more comfortable opening our pocket books.  This season, look for big, bold patterns from head to toe, plenty of texture, lots of beading and sequins, and the return of gold and bejeweled accessories.  There is not much understated about this up and coming season....check out these looks for inspiration...

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011
Really fantastic celestial patter in the first look.  The second look, if you look closely, is actually a musical print.  Nice!  The third look shimmers with opulence as they sequined a men's inspired tuxedo jacket.

Chanel Spring 2011

Chanel chose to go to the floral side of things in these first two looks.  Still prominent, loud prints, they show the somewhat softer side of this trend.  In the third look, notice how the floral print is discretely carried over into the gentlemen's jacket, paired with largely overstated gold chains.  Genius!

Miu Miu Fall 2011

Miu Miu's Fall collection was a bit more subdued than some of the other designers, but as we see in this piece, the opulence wasn't all lost.  With a gold sequined, aerial print, this mid length dress is not to be ignored.  They paired it with a fur shrug, another hot item for the fall season.

Balenciaga Fall 2011

This collection was full of prints and texture.  Check out this prime example as the top half is full of texture, and the bottom half of the ensemble is a bold print.

Now get out and go shopping!  We have got to get this economy back into shape and what better way than a little retail therapy!!  Happy Shopping!!

**Photographs courtesy of elle.com

Summertime!

     With summertime approaching I know we are all SO excited that the cold weather is gone and its getting time for some fun in the sun!!  But for many of us, fun in the sun also involved mucho humidity, and mucho humidity equals terrible hair.

     As the air gets more and more humid, almost everyone's hair gets frizzier and unrulier.  For years and years this has been a dreaded time of year for many people and their hair.  But I am here to tell you to dread this no more!!

      Enter the Juvexin Keratin treatment from GKHair! 

GKHair Home

     This is the most advanced and customizable Hair Taming System on the market.  Redepositing natural keratin back in your hair, this treatment solves your frizzy, unruly hair woes.  The GKHair Juvexin system comes in 3 different formulas so it can be completely customized to give you the exact result you are looking for, and with GKHair's dedication to the latest in technology, this treatment has no harsh chemicals added so you can rest easy about your fabulous hair!

     

Nightmare of a Hairdresser...

I had a client ask me a question the other day...a valid one for people who are not hairdressers...but one I would like to address so that you may know the answer to my client's question.

My client wanted to know that if in the interest of saving money and working within a budget if I thought it was a bad idea to color her hair at home with box color?  My answer...of course it is!!

I see multiple client every week come into the salon, who have tried to color their hair and home and now they are in the salon having to have it fixed.  And I'm just here to tell you, a color correction is going to run you  a LOT more money than you would have paid to get your color done in the first place.

Now EC, you might say to me, I have a friend that colors their hair at home and it always looks good.  Okay I will say, I'm sure their color looks...acceptable at best.  Chances are its going to be a dull, flat looking color with no dimension...and the worst part, its probably damaged more from the at home color than from a professional color service.

Each time you come to the salon and sit in my chair, I customize a color formula specifically for you, your hair and the results you want.  There are many many things involved in the formulation of hair color, and last time I checked...a box couldn't customize its color just for you and your hair.

Its kind of like this...box colors are made kind of like...Once Size Fits All Haircolor...now I guarantee that none of you go out and purchase Once Size Fits All Shirts, Pants and Shoes...so why would you want that kind of hair color??

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Golden Globes 2011

If you didn't watch the Golden Globes last night you missed a great show!  This was a really exciting year for all the nominees and they didn't let us down on the Red Carpet!  A few trends seemd to pop out as staples for 2011...here's my take on those...

First green...green...green!!  Emerald green seems to be one of the HOTTEST colors this year!!

Angelina looks stunning in this emerald green full length gown.

Catherine Zeta Jones also looks stunning in a deeper version of emerald green...

Another hot color for 2011 is pink...this is very exciting for 2 reasons...1) Pink is such a beautiful feminine color and looks great on anyone and 2) Its my favorite color!!!

Miss Glee herself looks stunning in this pink 'de la Renta number

Another trend on the red carpet last night, was a throw back to the 80's...paired with long, flowey locks to give and edge of femininity and modernism.  

Ann Hathaway nails it in this stunning number.  Her stylist, Rachel Zoe always hits the nail on the head!

Again Angelina's 80's inspired cut and long tresses shows her leading edge fashion...

Thats my report...have a great day!

Sorrow...

sorry I haven't posted much...its been crazy around here with all the Holiday festivities!  Look forward to some exciting new content in 2011!!  Happy New Year!!  :-)