A Royal Affair.

 

If you’ve talked to me in the last week you would know how OBSESSED I am with the Royal Wedding. Borderline ridiculous. I read every article, watched E! news clips, and speculated over the dress with every other person in the world. And yes, I stayed up until 5 am to watch Kate Middleton and Prince William tie the knot. It was more than worth it. Not only was the wedding spectacular, beautiful, and romantic; but a piece of history witnessed only once. And well, no one does a wedding like British Royalty.
Kate Middleton is possibly one of the luckiest girls in the world. Not only is she absolutely beautiful, but she just married a prince, and became the Dutchess of Cambridge. She oozes elegance and grace and looked nothing less than a queen this past friday as she left Westminster Abbey with William on her arm…. but of course, you all know this already.

After months of speculation, the best kept secret in the world was Kate’s choice of dress for her wedding. Many British fashion houses were thought to be designing the gown but in the end Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (as believed) created a masterpiece fit for a queen. The dress was designed based on Kate’s signature style of low necked, fitted silhouette with a full skirt and lace sleeves.

Complying with Westminster Abby dress code, guests wore their very best. Women came in beautiful hats and colorful dresses, and men wore perfectly tailored morning coats. Some notable guests included David and Victoria Beckham, royals from Spain, Greece, and the Netherlands, Sir Elton John, and of course the Queen, herself.
Kate’s family completed the look perfectly. Her mother, Carole, wore a beautiful blue suit by Catherine Walker. Sister, Pippa, wore a figure-flattering gown by Sarah Burton as the Maid of Honor.
My favorite outfit from the wedding (apart from the bride) was her sister Pippa in that gorgeous, body hugging dress. She looked HOT! Totally my kind of dress! Upon seeing it, I thought it was a little weird to be wearing white next to the bride! But apparently, it’s English custom that the bridal party wear all white. The sleek silhouette showed that Kate wasn’t the only beautiful Middleton.

Beautiful outfits aside, I would like to talk about the hats! The British love their hats… actually, they ROCK their hats! Philip Treacy, the renowned hat designer was the milliner for the big day. Victoria Beckham wore a classicly chic pillbox-styled hat to match her self-designed dress. Treacy, unfortunately, made a few fashion mishaps for Friday. Princess Beatrice wore an over the top, spider-like hat, along with sister Eugenie. Tara Palmer Tomkinson wore a slightly outrageous ensemble by Deborah Milner. In my opinion, she looked like comic book villain, rather than a wedding-attendee.
The Royal Wedding was not only a moment in history, but a moment in fashion history as well. Full of character, color, and classic British elegance; creating inspiration for fashionistas around the world.

 

9 Hardest Times Of Your Life

1. Being questioned when you yourself do not understand.

2. Pretending to be innocent of what you know about.

3. Trying to forget something you never will.

4. Admitting you were wrong after being so insistent that you were right.

5. Debating with yourself.

6. Accepting the fact that some things are not meant to be.

7. Trying to understand when you just can’t.

8. Realizing that you’ve been tricked after you’ve given your whole heart.

9. Parting and letting go of someone you’ve loved.

The 30 Most Satisfying Simple Pleasures Life Has To Offer

1. Sleeping In on a Rainy Day – As the rain beats lightly against the window, you nestle your head deeper into your pillow. The sound is soothing and your bed feels like a sanctuary. There is no place you would rather be.
2. Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had – You reach into your pocket and find a $20 bill from the last time you wore these jeans. You aren’t rich, but you are richer than you were a second earlier.
3. Making Brief Eye Contact with Someone of the Opposite Sex – You pass her on the street or in the subway. She glances up at you momentarily, making direct eye contact in a way that seems to communicate a subtle curiosity. For a split second it makes you think… and then it’s gone.
4. Skinny Dipping – There is something mysteriously liberating about being naked in a body of water. You are naked, but it feels natural, a sense of unrefined freedom.
5. Receiving a Real Letter or Package via Snail Mail – E-mail has become the primary source of written communication. Most snail mail these days is junk mail. When you check the mail and find a real letter or package from someone you know, excitement overtakes you as you tear into this rare gift.
6. Making the Yellow Light - It’s one of the most common simple pleasures, the act of beating the pack. As you blaze through the yellow light you glance in your rearview to see all the cars behind you stopping at the red light. Yes! You made it!
7. Telling a Funny or Interesting, True Story - One of the most enticing roles you lead in life is that of the storyteller. You love to share stories, especially those that will captivate your audience with deep curiosity and humor. There are few things more satisfying than telling a true story that others enjoy listening to.
8. Seeing a Friend Stumble Over Himself – As you walk across the street with your friend, he fails to accurately address the curb on the other side. He trips and stumbles around momentarily before regaining his footing, then swiftly attempts to play it off like nothing happened. This can be a hilarious sight if the moment is right.
9. Hearing the Right Song at the Right Moment - It doesn’t matter what the setting is, hearing the right song for that moment is one of those simple pleasures in life that instantly lifts your spirits. You could be driving home from work, hanging out at a bar with friends, or jogging. When the right song rattles your ear drums the entire meaning of life seems crystal clear.
10. The First Sip of a Beverage When You’re Thirsty – You just finished mowing the lawn or taking a long jog. The only thing on your mind is an ice-cold glass of water. When you are really, really thirsty, that first sip of any liquid beverage is sheer bliss.
11. Catching a Glimpse of Bare Skin on the Opposite Sex – For guys, it’s when the waitress bends over a little too far. For girls it’s seeing that buff guy in a Speedo. Either way, when you see a bit more skin than you were expecting on the opposite sex, you can’t help but to smirk on the inside.
12. Saying the Same Thing Simultaneously – There is a moment of silence. Then all of the sudden you and your friend blurt out the same exact set of words simultaneously. This rare occurrence is something to smile about.
13. The Pull-Through Parking Spot – You pull into a parking spot and are delighted to see the availability of the parking spot immediately in front of you. You pull through to the spot in front so that when you return to the car you can drive forward out of the parking spot. Why? Because driving backwards is a pain in the butt.
14. Realizing You Have More Time to Sleep – Something abruptly awakens you and you think it’s time to get up. Then you squint over at your alarm clock and realize you still have 2 more hours to sleep. A warm euphoric feeling shoots though your body as you glide gracefully back to your dreams.
15. People Watching – Sitting there on your bench you can see people in every direction. Tall people, small people, thin and plump. Blond, brunette, and redhead alike. Each of them has a different stride and a unique expression. As you drift from body to body you are mesmerized by what you see.
16. Putting On Clothes Straight from the Dryer – As soon as the dryer buzzes, you pull out your clothes and put them on. They feel soothingly warm on your skin and emit a fresh-scented aroma into the air. A sentiment of ease comes over you as you head out to conquer the day.
17. A Familiar Smell – You just pulled into your parent’s driveway and opened the car door. You haven’t been home in a long while. You smell familiarity in the air, the scent of a large pine tree in the neighbor’s yard. As you head through the front door, more familiar smells consume your senses. Gosh, it feels good to be home…
18. The Feeling You Get When Your Idea Works – You have been struggling to resolve a complex problem all day and you just can’t seem to get it right. Filled with frustration, you decide to exercise one last idea before calling it a night. You’ve had many ideas before that failed miserably… but this time it works.
19. Fresh, Clean Bed Sheets – You yank at the corner of the bedspread to create just enough space to slide your body under the freshly cleaned sheets. The sheets feel cool to the touch. Everything seems so clean, like nobody has ever slept in this bed before.
20. A Beautiful View – As the car veers around the side of the mountain you gaze out the passenger window. It’s a clear, sunny day and you can see the entire valley below filled with wild flowers and bright green vegetation. The scenery reminds you of something you once saw in National Geographic. But here it is live, right before your eyes.
21. Reminiscing About Old Times with Your Closest Friends – Pink Floyd once said “the memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime”. There is no simple pleasure more satisfying than recounting the greatest moments of your life with your closest friends who lived these moments alongside you.
22. Receiving an Unexpected Compliment – It’s been an average day. Nothing really great has happened, but nothing terrible occurred either. This monotonous day has put you in a dreary mood. Unexpectedly, an older, attractive lady taps you on the shoulder, calls you “handsome” and says she loves your shirt. The day just got a whole lot better.
23. Having a Good Laugh – Laughter is the greatest cure of all. Life is extraordinary in the moments when you are laughing so hard you can barely breathe. These moments of deep laughter are divine in the sense that they cleanse your mood and set your mind on a positive track.
24. The Feeling After a Healthy Workout - It’s a giddy feeling of self accomplishment; the one true activity that actually makes you feel better and look better simultaneously. When you walk out the front door of the gym you are on top of the world.
25. The Celebration in the Instant Something Makes Sense – Even now that it has explained to you for the third time, you just don’t understand how it works. Everyone else seems to understand but you. Then out of the blue the dots connect in your mind. You finally get it, and it feels great!
26. Relaxing Outdoors on a Sunny Day – As you relax sprawled out in a lawn chair, the sun warms your skin and a light breeze keeps the temperature comfortable. Birds are chirping merrily in the trees behind you. You are at complete peace with the environment.
27. Holding Hands with Someone You Love – Every time she grabs your hand you are overcome with an awareness of how much she means to you. Holding hands is sensual and physically intimate, yet subtle. There are few people you allow to hold your hand, so when it happens you can be sure that the moment is special.
28. Playing in the Water – Water marvels people of all ages. From jumping in puddles as a child, to doing cannon balls in the pool as an adolescent, to enjoying a cocktail in the Jacuzzi as an adult… water is enjoyable.
29. Making Someone Smile – You notice that your colleague has been under a great deal of stress with meeting a deadline, so you take it upon yourself to complete one of her indirect responsibilities for her. As soon as she realizes what you did, she comes into your office with a big smile on her face. “Thank you”, she says. You just hit two birds with one stone, because making her smile just made your day.
30. Finishing What You Started – You just finished up a big project you’ve been working on for the last few months, or maybe you just finished your first marathon… Either way, you finalized what you set out to accomplish. The feeling of self accomplishment you get when you finish what you started is by far one of the most rewarding simple pleasures life has to offer

Summer Finn & Tom Hansen at the park

T: Why'd you dance with me?

S: Coz I wanted to.

T: You just do what you want don't you? You never wanted to be someone's gf and now you're somebody's wife.

S: Surprised me too.

T: I don't think I'll ever understand that. I mean it doesn't make sense.

S: It just happened.

T: Right that's what I don't understand. What just happened?

S: I just woke up one day and I knew.

T: Knew what?

S: What I was never sure of with you.

The Latest T-Shirt Trends

Fashion has already undergone numerous transformations but in spite of the changes that occur, men and women's tshirts remained to be the basic piece of garment that can be found easily in any wardrobe and what made them standout even more are the changes that were done to make sure that shirts will not be left behind by the changing trends.
Shirts are so versatile that it never goes out of fashion. Listed below are some of the trends that show how shirts have transformed all throughout the years.
Shirts with various sleeve lengths
You will never be disappointed if you are looking for a shirt that comes in different sleeve lengths. Shirts may come without a sleeve and it can even come in 3/4, full length or short sleeves. Definitely whatever sleeves you want, you will find a shirt that suits you.

Collars that come in different shapes and styles
Tshirts used to come with crew neck but now, it will not be difficult to find a shirt with various types of collars. Polo-shirts have dominated the scene for the past years but there are also other forms that will surely interest you including turtlenecks, V-necklines and a lot more!
Shirts that define your form
Noticeably men and women have taken greater effort to enhance their body, and shirt manufacturers know that the right designs of shirts will please people even more. Men and women's tank tops have emerged to show off the form of the individuals who worked really hard to be in the best shape. Body hugging shirts are also preferred by a lot of people because it can be paired with different apparel while preserving the most stylish look.
Various changes have already taken place in terms of shirt designs and for sure, as the years go by you always find a reason to fill your wardrobe with simple, comfortable and stylish shirts. Stay on the lookout for the latest trends in men and women's tees and for sure by making the right choice, you will never lack the satisfaction that you want out of ordinary wear.