A Princess in McQueen

photos coutesy of Vogue, gettyimages, fashionista

Until eleven o'clock last night, I was the Royal Wedding Grinch.  That's when Sarah--my sister--came in my room, hopped on my bed, and turned on BBC.  The conversation (no, lecture) persuaded me to watch the countdown, at least until I got sleepy.

... and yes, I stayed up to watch the ceremony.

The moment when Catherine was escorted out of the car, I thought what millions were thinking: hurry up! who is the dress by?! I was ecstatic that Catherine (Kate) chose Sarah Burton, the creative director of Alexander McQueen, to design her dress.  McQueen for a future Queen. Everything from the delicate veil, elegant laced sleeves, and the decadent silhouette, was fitted to perfection. She looked stunning & so poised. The whimsical ceremony was followed by their carriage riding past a cheerful crowd, and a memorable kiss on the balcony.

xo Maria

Pretty Woman*

via fashiongonerogue

Leighton Meester channeling Pretty Woman (1990).

Bambi on Oyster

courtesy of fashiongonerogue

Bambi Northwood-Blyth for Oyster #92 by Bec Parsons

style crush

courtesy of vogue

Vogue's Director of Special Events, Sylvana Ward Durrett,  is wearing a few of my most covetted items -- Valentino studded clutch (since the day I spotted them on the runway photos) ,  Hermès cuff, & Cartier Love bracelet -- to compliment her very clean and chic style. The fact that the cuff and Love bracelet pairing is tasteful, makes me want those accessories even more now.

*insert typical blogger-tears*

xo Maria

easter bunny ears

Hope you all have a splendid weekend*

xo Maria

Grace Coddington, 70 yrs. young

photo courtesy of Vogue

I was much inspired while reading the editor's letter, "Full of Grace" from the April issue of Vogue.  It was refreshing to see the red-haired Creative Director be recognized for her 20 years with Vogue (wow!), along with the inspiration Grace Coddington provides for us loyal readers.  Needless to say, her vision and creativy behind styling and coordinating a shoot is evident with every issue.  The editor notes, "Reading the magazine took her somewhere else, and she still believes an image should give you a feeling, a story, an emotion, and a sense of time and place.  She loves a garden, a fairy tale, a hat".  For those very reasons, this magazine is the ideal fashion capsule, as it transports me to a place where it's okay to wear heels on a sandy beach.   

special shoes

first photo courtesy of elle x the coveteur, second is unknown

The fact is, sometimes it's really hard to walk in a single woman's shoes.  That's why we need really special ones now & then to make the walk a little more fun.

- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex & the City

"this spring, fruit is the new meat & potatoes"

courtesy of nytimes

Hailey Clauson, photographed by Walter Pfeiffer

Moschino Cheap and Chic blouse, Stella McCartney skirt, Rodarte barrette, Tom ford glasses and shoe (on left foot) Miu Miu shoe (on right foot)

Coachella Chic

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A few of my favorite Coachella looks. I give Best-Dressed to Harley Viera-Newton; 

loving her Celine bag. (third photo)

don't be a drag

courtesy of harpersbazaar

photography by Terry Richardson

"You can quote me on this: People love you when they think you won't be around for very long, and people hate you when they can't get rid of you. But I'm not going anywhere."

- Lady Gaga, Harper's Bazaar May 2010

Look Ma, no hands!

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Dree Hemingway

I love Dree's simple, effortless look.

Blackberry Peak: Unveiled Bridal*

read my blog post on Unveiled, on Yerevan Magazine 

comments/"likes" on that page would be super appreciated xo :)