Mario Testino

Posted on November 19, 2012 by soanthro

From Kate Moss to Kate Middleton, this fashion photographer has captured quite the array of celebrities. His two exhibits, Mario Testino: British Royal Portraits and Mario Testino: In Your Face, are currently gracing the gallery walls of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, and frankly, I can’t figure out what took me so long to get there. You all know I love a good royal family portrait, and the provocative In Your Face was nothing short of amazing. Emma Watson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Gisele? Come on now, it was almost too good to be true.

Kayla attended last month’s premiere and rubbed elbows with quite a few faces you may recognize, including Anna Wintour, Giselle, and a certain Mr. Testino himself. Check out the interview for a glimpse of this glamour before you make your way to the exhibit…

Video courtesy of Dirty Water TV

The British Royal Portraits will be on display until June 16, 2013, but the fashion photography will be there only until February 3rd. If you’re close enough, run– don’t walk– to the MFA. And as if you need extra motivation, it’s free Wednesday nights after 4 pm :)

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A Royal Halloween

Posted on October 19, 2012 by soanthro

I’m tempted to not even share this with you all, as it may or may not be my actual Halloween costume, but I’m too excited to not– in honor of today’s costume-prep Friday’s Fancies. Still in need of an easy idea? Meet the Duchess of Cambridge…

Pleated Shoulder Dress, Love 21, $28
Simulated Crystal Ring, LC Lauren Conrad, $12
York Pump, MICHAEL Michael Kors, $130

Play it up a touch more with a tiara or fancy hat. And if you’re looking for the real thing, the Issa Wrap Dress can be found here! As for the real ring? That one I can’t help you with. But I hear Harry’s single again…

A Royal Blue

Posted on July 25, 2012 by soanthro

Oh, I’m sorry, have we not discussed my love for all things related to Kate Middleton’s style lately? You’re in luck today then.

James Whatling / Splash News

Ever since the Duchess donned this sky blue Stella McCartney during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery last week, I’ve had the color on my mind. You can still find the actual dress here for a pretty penny, but below are a few more affordable options in this glowing hue…

(1) Tiered Vest Dress by Boutique, Topshop, $150
(2) Plenty by Tracy Reese Everyday Royalty Dress, ModCloth, $268
(3) Stretch Silk-Blend Dress, DKNY, $118 (sale!)
(4) Flocked Cobalt Dress, Anthropologie, $188
(5) Duck Print Skater Dress, ASOS, $36
(6) Maritime Dress in Skinny Stripe, J.Crew, $60 (sale!)

Are there any famous figure influencing your style lately? Colors you’ve been craving?

The Jubilee Queen

Posted on May 30, 2012 by soanthro

June 2nd marks 60 years on the throne for the Queen of England, Elizabeth II. Her Diamond Jubilee celebration will take place this Friday through Tuesday, known as The Central Weekend.

Personally I’m far too excited for an American to celebrate the occasion. Tea, scones, fancy hats, and some shopping at Jack Wills are sure to happen this weekend.

Also how excited are we to see what Kate wears??

Will you be keeping up with the Jubilee celebrations? No, just me? Fair.

Royal Anniversary

Posted on April 27, 2012 by soanthro

Someeebody has a very special first anniversary coming up! And it is far from being yours truly.

Source: Getty

I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I woke up at the ungodly hour of 4 am to watch Kate and Wills tie the knot [tea and scones in hand, mind you]. Since then, Kate Middleton has become my ultimate style icon [see here; here; here; here], so it seemed only appropriate that for today’s Date Night Friday’s Fancies I keep the duchess in mind.

I don’t know what Miss Catherine will be wearing for her anniversary soiree, but I can imagine it would be classic and proper, but with flirty details like lace and peplum, and romantic touches of pale pink…

Lace Peplum Dress by Rare, Topshop, $65
Linen-blend Cropped Jacket, Carven, $340
Return to Tiffany Mini Heart Tag Earrings, Tiffany & Co. $475
Hand in Hand Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $58
Pointed Patent Leather Court Shoe, Zara, $80

What do you think she’ll be donning?

Hollywood Glam

Posted on February 24, 2012 by soanthro

I don’t think I’m alone in admitting that half of the reason I watch awards shows is for the fashions. I’m so excited to see all of the gorgeous dresses that rock the red carpet this Sunday at the Academy Awards, and equally as excited to be linking up with long distance loving for an Oscar’s-themed Friday’s Fancies!

When my style icon Kate Middleton stopped in Hollywood as a part of her North American tour last summer, I couldn’t wait to see what she wore to the British Academy of Film and Television Arts celebration. Stepping out in a lavender Alexander McQueen, she exceeded any expectations I had. I knew at that moment, that if I ever had the chance to walk down that red carpet, I would choose to wear something pretty dang similar…

Silk Georgette Gown, Rachel Gilbert, $1,385
Rhinestone bracelet, BCBG, $48
Bountiful Bliss Clutch, BHLDN, $450
Multi-Teardrop Earrings, BCBG, $88
Champagner Sky Heels, Jimmy Choo, $740
Kate photo courtesy of Getty Images

Hey, a girl can dream right?

Copykate

Posted on September 9, 2011 by soanthro

If you haven’t already heard, Kate Middleton is one of my biggest style inspirations.

Credit-TLFAN

I remember seeing photos of her leaving Buckingham Palace the morning after the wedding in this simple but darling outfit, and I knew I could remake it.

So, ok, it took me a few months to get it together, but I finally did:

Blazer, H&M
Dress, H&M
Belt, Urban Outfitters
Wedges, Gap
Jewelry, Tiffany & Co.

How’d I do?

Happy weekend everyone! I’ll be [finally] moving into my new apartment Saturday and spending Sunday at Rendez-Vous New England!!

edit: AH I was featured in this outfit on A Petite Princess‘s Royal Runway. I live by her blog for all things Catherine Middleton :)

Kate’s Royal Lace

Posted on August 2, 2011 by soanthro

I legitimately still get butterflies in my stomach thinking about The Royal Wedding. Even from thousands of miles away and through the tube, it was such a magical event to watch. And Princess Kate is quickly becoming my style icon…!

As you’ve probably heard, The Duchess of Cambridge’s gown and accessories are now on display at Buckingham Palace through October 3. This exhibit is giving us a much closer look at the Alexander McQueen lace shoes from the wedding that were quite difficult to get a good glimpse of under the gown.

So far, it’s pretty clear to see from today’s Tuesday Shoesday look at Zappos that Kate has done it again. The next trend? Lace heels. No wedding needed.

: Badgley Mischka, $200

: Martinez Valero, $87 (sale!)

: Aldo, $62 (sale!)

: Nina, $65 (sale!)

: Stuart Weitzman, $255 (sale!)

: Stuart Weitzman, $375

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6

California Kate

Posted on July 13, 2011 by soanthro

Picking up where I left off last time, I have a couple of late addition Kate-in-Canada looks to add as well…

GF/Bauer-Griffin

Belle Shirt, Abercrombie & Fitch, $58

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Hussein Samir/Sipa

Sample 834, ModCloth, $75

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And now on to how to get this California Gurl’s look for less…!

Steve Granitz/WireImage

Attaché Dress, J Crew, $128 (sale!)

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Matt Baron/BEImages

Emerald Green Silk Wrap Dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $189 (sale!)

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Mirrorpix/Splash News Online

Artist's Rendering Dress, Anthropologie, $188

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Tim Rooke/REX/REX USA

Wreathen Blouse, Anthropologie, $78

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Mark Large/Pool/Getty

Evie Long Dress in Silk Chiffon, J Crew, $350

Goodness gracious I envy this girl…

Get Kate’s Canada Look!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by soanthro

So in case you aren’t quite as obsessed with the royal couple as I am, or you have just been avidly avoiding all media lately, Kate and Wills have begun their North American tour! Today they arrive in Los Angeles (of COURSE I just missed them), but for the last week they’ve been making stops all over Canada. Kate looked chic as always, and I’ve done my best to make her looks more accessible to you!