Welcome to another session of Fashion Friday. We have a bit to get through today. Some really stunning pieces were shown off this week.
On Wednesday Queen Letizia stepped out in this for a conference on rare diseases. This is such a classic, red and black. This classic has worked for the Spanish Queen and she looks fantastic. The outfit is casual and very appropriate for a conference, the coat gives it a business like quality. Love it!!!
On Thursday Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore this outfit to visit 'Action of Addiction.' Honestly, I'm not a fan of the coat. It doesn't look bad, but I think it's just an ugly coat. Luckily underneath was the beautiful dress you see above. It's such a beautiful colour, and the pleats make it look really cute. The dress isn't flashy, it's perfect for when you want the attention to be on the charity you're visiting. The necklace is beautiful and I love how it sits with the dress. The addition of the black shows and hand bag just add a touch of something different. Kate looks great!!!
Thursday we also saw the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremonies in Norway and Sweden. Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore this to Norway's Award Ceremony. Norway's Nobel Award Ceremony is a lot less formal than, that of Sweden. You'll see why when we get to Sweden. I think Mette-Marit is gorgeous, really pretty. I'm not a fan of this outfit. The colours are right, but the dress looks like a sack. The little belt doesn't really do anything. The headband is cute but I wish she wouldn't wear her hair in a ponytail (she often does), as it makes her look like a school girl. Her purse and shows are cute. Sorry Mette-Marit, not a fan.
To the same event Queen Sonja of Norway wore this. I think this outfit is just so cute! First of all, I think the colour is just stunning. The hat is adorable and I think the scarf gives the outfit a real flare. I love the subtle difference in colour of the scarf as well, and that it has a pattern which makes the outfit more interesting. The little golden brooch is sweet and the matching earrings and ring work well. You can't see it, but her shoes are just a pair of black heels which works with this outfit. Queen Sonja has both thumbs up for me, she's got the right amount of formal with casual, and her outfit is age appropriate.
Thursday we also saw Queen Letizia of Spain wear this to an awards ceremony in Spain. If any of you have been into your local shops lately you'll notice these pants-top combos are back in fashion. I remember wearing them when I was about ten or eleven (that was fifteen years ago), and now everyone's wearing them. Queen Letizia looks great! The outfit is perfectly suite to the occasion. She's gone with simple black so the attention isn't on her, but on those involved in the ceremony. The pattern at the top of the dress allows for some colour with the dress. Luckily the Queen of Spain is quite tanned so the holes really work and do make a beautiful addition to the outfit. Her updo is formal and suits the outfit.
As I mentioned above, Sweden also held a Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony. As you can clearly see, there's is a lot more formal than Norway's. Honestly, I like this better. It's just so majestic! I'm not going to discuss the tiaras here (I'll do a Tiara Time as soon as I'm done here) but I will of course discuss the outfits.
Queen Silvia of Sweden wore this red outfit. From what I can see it looks like a top and skirt. The Queen of Sweden looks amazing in red, and she's got just the right amount of lipstick to match. I'm a big fan of the skirt. I just love the rich colour and the fabric looks amazing. I'm not such a fan of the top. I don't think the two reds work together. I love the little gold purse, it's adorable and sparkly and suits the smartness of the event.
As you can clearly see, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is pregnant (congrats!!!). She's due in March, and so she's at the end of her second trimester. I can't imagine having to go to an event like this and having to look beautiful when she's probably feeling anything but! I think she looks great though! Colour is beautiful and the dress is stunning, I love how it just flows. Her hair looks amazing, and I think an updo is great for this occasion. The only thing I would change is, I think for a princess as well as a formal event, I believe she's showing a bit to much cleavage for. That's just my personal opinion though, and as she's pregnant it's possible she can't really help it too much. All in all, beautiful dress though!
Princess Madeleine of Sweden wore this cute dress. I think this is just beautiful. I think the silver is a really nice colour. The outfit itself is just gorgeous. It's fitting to Madeleine's figure, yet it's just so tasteful. Her makeup has a bit of a metallic shine to it, which suits the silver colour of the dress. She's also gone with an updo and as with her sister, it suits. Beautiful, Madeleine.
Finally we have Princess Sofia, the wife of Prince Carl Philip. Like her sister-in-law she's also pregnant (Mazel Tov!!!) and is due just a month after (in April). I love how Sofia has her hair, it's just so shiny and is sitting beautifully. Sadly I'm not a fan of the dress, at least not all of it. I don't like the shoulder section, everything below that is fine. The shoulders remind me of little flies or something, it's just not my taste (you may feel differently). The rest of the dress is beautiful. I'm not a big fan of black, unless the outfit is really something special. I think black is just too overdone, but that aside the dress is nice. The floral pattern on the skirt adds a bit of something to the dress and the section around the chest is really pretty.
So what's my pick of the week. It's really, really hard. There were some really beautiful outfits this week. However my favourite outfit for this week is....
This outfit worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. I know it's not as fancy as Princess Madeleine, but Kate looks really pretty in it. What I love is, that it's an outfit that almost anybody can emulate. It was a tough decision this week. It was a toss up between Princess Madeleine, Queen Letizia and the Duchess of Cambridge. I was also closely considering Crown Princess Victoria and Queen Sonja. Kate won fair and square though, she really does look amazing in this simple outfit. Well done Duchess!!!
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