Princess Kate Middleton | Biography



Catherine Elizabeth "KateMiddleton (born 9 January 1982) is the fiancĂ©e of Prince William of Wales. Since their relationship began, Middleton has received widespread media attention and there was much speculation that they would eventually marry. On 16 November 2010, the office of the Prince of Wales at Clarence House announced their engagement. On 23 November, it was announced the wedding will take place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey, with the day declared a bank holiday in the UK.
Middleton grew up in Berkshire and, after attending Marlborough College, went to the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William, also studying there, in 2001. They started a relationship, followed by media attention, triggering complaints by Middleton that the media were harassing her. In April 2007, the press reported that William and Middleton had split up. They continued to be friends, and later in 2007 they reunited. Since then, Middleton has attended many high-profile royal events. She has been admired for her fashion sense and has been placed on numerous "best dressed" lists.








Vintage Value Venture - Make Mine Mid-Century

The heat is on...
well almost with Summer just around the corner
and for summer nights in Beverly Hills you want to be outdoors
preferably sipping cocktails in your poolside cabana
amid the Mid-Century decor at the Mosiac Hotel
and since orange is the color of the season,
you might as well go all out in this vintage orange cocktail dress

How amazing is the back of this dress
I remember my mother wearing low backed dresses like this waaay back in the day

Naturally a vintage handbag is in order


and keep it comfortable, leave the heels at home
and choose summer sandals instead
these from Kate Spade even have Mod-ish ball thingys...very 1960s

Vintage Mid-Century jewelry?
well but of course...
the big bold coral ring from 1960's Beverly Hills master jeweler to the Stars, William Ruser

and some fab carved coral and diamond earrings


Don't you wish that Summer was here already?

Vintage Value Venture - Make Mine Mid-Century

The heat is on...
well almost with Summer just around the corner
and for summer nights in Beverly Hills you want to be outdoors
preferably sipping cocktails in your poolside cabana
amid the Mid-Century decor at the Mosiac Hotel
and since orange is the color of the season,
you might as well go all out in this vintage orange cocktail dress

How amazing is the back of this dress
I remember my mother wearing low backed dresses like this waaay back in the day

Naturally a vintage handbag is in order


and keep it comfortable, leave the heels at home
and choose summer sandals instead
these from Kate Spade even have Mod-ish ball thingys...very 1960s

Vintage Mid-Century jewelry?
well but of course...
the big bold coral ring from 1960's Beverly Hills master jeweler to the Stars, William Ruser

and some fab carved coral and diamond earrings


Don't you wish that Summer was here already?

Increased Thickness


Quick hair update via photo... It's a camera phone pic so the quality isn't that great but I noticed that my hair seems to be thicker. I've been using JBCO on the back area to help it grow in better and it looks like it's working.

Celebrity Favorite Beauty Products

Hollywood stars are able to afford the most luxurious treatments, but some of them still opt for medical cosmetics based on natural, organic ingredients, which is exclusive only for the rich. See what are favorite cosmetic products in Hollywood.



Jennifer Aniston and Uma Thurman for years are true to Dr.Hauschhka preparations, which are produced from plants in clean fields. Jennifer often said that she nourishes her face only with rose cream from this brand, while Uma daily cleans her face with cleansing milk from Dr. Hauschhka
View more details: Dr. Hauschka By Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream.


Popular actress Kim Catral known for her role in "Sex and the City," says that face without wrinkles is the key to getting many roles. She nourishes her face with Dr. Nicolas Perricone products. From the entire collection of products, she emphasizes the "Face Firming Activator", which slows aging. Also, she is delighted because this compound tone, enhances facial skin and reduces pores and dilated capillaries. View more details: Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator.


Liv Tyler in her's "must have" list of products, without which she cannot live, emphasizes "Darphin Aromatic Renewing Balm", which regenerates the skin and gives it a fantastic light and velvety complexion, characteristic for this actress. View more details: Darphin By Darphin.


Kate Winslet regularly uses, "Dr. Sebagha Supreme Maintenance Serum, an ultra popular and effective serum with high concentration of antioxidants.


Jennifer Lopez was among the first who tried "SKINMEDIC TNS Recovery Complex" based on growth factors, which in a natural way encourages regeneration of skin structure. What J-Lo loves in this preparation is that it moisturizes her face, and it gets a rosy, youthful look. View more details: Skin Medica TNS Recovery Complex

Simple Pages in a Flash for a Multi Scrap Page Event


Today I want to share the idea of using simple layouts to help you deal with a multi-page scrapping event.  As part of my 50th birthday celebration last year we went to the Aiken Spring Steeplechase on my actual birthday.  After the Steeplechase we had friends over for a party picnic/party with games.  It was a wonderful birthday!  But scrapping the day took many pages.  I had the elements of the Steeplechase as well as outdoor and inside photos from the evening.   I had previously scrapped four pages of of the evening party, but I had not yet attempted to scrap the Steeplechase.


I began by dividing the photos and memorabilia into categories:  Intro, family and friends, carriage parade, and Steeplechasing.  I combined the memorabilia with two photobooth looking photo strips and a photo of a single horse and rider.  I used two coordinating pieces of black and white print cardstock, white cardstock matting, and a white pen for doodling and created the first two pages. 

Above, I had saved an extra copy of the invitations we sent to family and friends to join us at the Steeplechase, matted it on white cardstock, and combined with the photo strips to create an intro page.

Page two includes my admission badge from the event, the actual event program, a single rider photo, and bit of ribbon and a cardstock sticker.  Easy peasy yet nice looking.  The print cardstock was a great touch.


Pages three and four contain five of my favorite photos from the many taken during the carriage parade.  HINT:  Do not feel like you MUST use every photo.  You can select photos to represent the event/location (I chose my favorite of the Grand Canyon too, and did not scrap all 70+ photos).  The largest of the photos is a 5x7, three are 4x6's, and the smaller photo is 2.5x6 inches.


I chose a simple black cardstock background and cut a single sheet of traditional equestrian looking plaid paper in half to decorate the page.  I chose a pale yellow color from the plaid and matted the five photos on yellow.  I added chipboard brackets and a chipboard sticker, along with layered flowers.  Again, simple and easy - let the focus be on the photos.



Pages five and six were the easiest.  I had enlarges some of my photos to show details of the event.  I had four photos - an 8x10, a 5x7, a 10x4, and a 4x6.    I matted the photos on white and light blue cardstock.  The 8x10 and a title fill the first page - with a "take the jump" sticker. 


Page six is a bit crowded, but I did not want to spread the "Chasing" photos over another two pages... So I squeezed it all in.  I have very few embellishments, again, because the photos are the focal point.  I felt that too many embellies distracted from the photos.


Pages seven and eight are the final two Steeplechase pages - family and friends.  And while I added a little detail to these pages, again they were quite simple.  The pages were created with a speckled navy blue cardstock base, a sheet of blue and green print cut in half, and a blue and white print.  I picked up on the green in the print to use as base matting. 


The letters were cut from the M.S. Seasonal Art cartridge.  And the final embellishments were the layered flowers, in blues and whites. 


And that is how you make eight quick pages of the same event using a limited number of photos to represent the overall event.  I broke the event down into phases - and scrapped two simple pages for each of the four phases. 

Tomorrow I will be announcing the winner of the Custom Crops gift voucher - Not an April fool's joke!!!

How To Wear A Maxi Dress

Maxi dresses can easily be combined in so many different ways and that is why we love them. Daily cotton or evening viscose and silk dresses always follow us. Many A-list celebrities couldn't resist the long hippie dresses.


Urban style - long dress with a pilot sunglasses, jeans jacket, (too) big bag and flat sandals.


Romantic style - long dress with thin, finely-knitted sweaters, a bright scarf and flat slippers.


Glamor style - Long dress with platform shoes, leather jackets and a lot of chains around her neck.


Marine style - long beach dress, which is worn over a bathing suit (preferably with a bracelet and ring), and flip flops.


We bring you some of our favorite dress from ASOS so you just have choose your style and try these great dresses.

High Fashioned Shoes For Lovely Brides


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The average bride-to-be tries on about dozen dresses before she finds the right one. But that's nothing compared to the number of shoes she slips into and out of before her big day. Why is the right bridal footwear so hard to find? For one thing, the shoes must match the dress, the venue, the season and more. In this article, we will review a few basic tips that will hopefully help you avoid heel blisters and find the perfect pair a little sooner.

When to Buy?

Contrary to popular belief, shoes need not be purchased on the same day as the dress. In fact, it is probably a good idea to choose the dress first and then set aside an afternoon to focus on the shoes. When you do go shoe shopping, make sure that you bring a swatch from your gown to assure the best color match. As a general rule, it is always a good idea to have your shoes with you when you have the first fitting. This will cut down on the alteration costs and ensure that your dress will be ready on time. The first fitting typically takes place about a month before the day.

Fabric

It is important to note that none of these tips are etched in stone. There are no rules when it comes to the day. After all, it is your day. But according to the experts, the fabric and texture of your shoes should match as closely as possible with the fabric and texture of your dress. Which means that if you are wearing a satin gown, your shoes should contain a similar type of satin that will complement it.

Color

For brides-to-be who do not use the same fabric on their shoes as in their gowns, obtaining a perfect color match can be a chore. There are literally hundreds of different shades of white and most of them are slightly off white. One easy way to assure a match is to purchase a dye-able shoe. The bridal boutique or salon can then send them out and have the shoes professionally dyed to match the color of your dress.

Style

If every bride-to-be could simply choose a shoe they loved, this process would be a whole lot easier. But when it comes to style, there are a several factors you should consider. First and most importantly is the venue. If the ceremony is to be held outdoors, certain shoes simply will not work. For example, you can't wear high heels to a beach. You'd sink! The four most popular styles that can accommodate most venues are sandals, pumps, sling backs and flats.

Comfort

To begin with, we strongly suggest that you choose a heel height that you have worn in the past and that you are comfortable with. You have a thousand important things to worry about without adding walking to the list. As a general rule, you should select a pair that is comfortable enough to wear for the entire day. Remember, most dresses are hemmed to floor length, which means that if you remove them, your dress will be dragging on the floor. [via]

Slingback Eco Trash Platform

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Beyonce was spotted in Christian Louboutin Eco Trash platform slingbacks while out in NYC. These heels are available online at the official Christian Louboutin boutique. Julianne Hough has also been spotted in the Eco Trash. Check out the new fall 2011 Winter Trash by Christian Louboutin featured on The Louboutin Blog. [via]

Sergio Rossi Spring 2011 Shoes Collection

Chichi Gold Pumps Shoe


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Creative director, Francesco Russo designed ultra feminine battle-like shoes & accessories – perhaps to help fight the boys off when wearing such attractive heels? Many designs feature hammered brass, leather ankle cuffs, and multiple straps. Make sure to check out the videos featured on Sergio Rossi‘s web site displaying the spring accessories. Celebrities are already in love with this collection. Katy Perry, Jessica Szohr and Vanessa Hudgens have all been spotted in the spring heels. My favorite designs are the Clonia, Antiope & Cleta.