The Royal William and Kate Wedding

Sarah Burton from British Fashion Empire, Alexander McQueen designed The gown

Kate, following in the fashion footsteps of a laced Grace

Maid of Honor, Sister Pippa

Mother of the Bride

Grandmother of the Groom

Chelsy Davy

Lady Frederick

Miriam González Durántez

Princess Victoria of Sweden

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice

Sally Becrow

Queen Sofia & Letizia

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

Victoria Beckham

Joss Stone

Modest dresses, bright colors, brillian millinery, and gloves?  I believe my own royal inspired soiree is in order. 

But first, whose dress did you like best?

Wedding Decades

Before the lusty month of May descends upon us, shouldn't we consider some nuptials?  Below is a century of vintage inspired matrimonial styles to cut and paste into your pink puffy fantasy cloud.

 

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Are wedding bells  ringing in your approaching future?   Contact me for details on booking a live or virtual wedding consultation.  I'll help you fashion the perfect expression of your union from veil to train.

What's your wedding decade preference?  And what decade were you married in?

Easter Postmortem

How was your holiday?  Did it involve hats and gloves?   

Babies Everywhere Winner

Miss Finley

We let Mister Bagley choose the winner today.  He reasoned, "this candidate is about the right size and her styling has a certain swagger."

Congrats Mama loves Papa

Basement Sale

Debbie's having a basement sale!

Here is who will be there:

Mimi from Yasmin Photography

Amy from Folding Chair Designs

Mindy from Laurel Lane Designs

Abbie from Goodie Jar

Kathryn and Marily from I {heart} Mesa

Elyse and Ceri from Ellie and Fern

And Debbie who has a lot of great goodies. Quite a bit of inexpensive vintage clothing. 

I want to be there, how about you?

Dress Empress: Can I Wear a Maxi Dress?

Dear Empress,
 

I am dying to try the Maxi Dress trend, but am hesitant. I am 5'4" with an hourglass figure, not heavy but quite curvy. Can I pull this off? which style would suit me best?

Missus Melissa
(Recipes)

length

Make sure your diurnal gown is cut to the appropriate height.  Most maxis are designed to skim the ankles.  Therefore, if the hem trails your terrain, add some espadrilles or hem it.  Conversely if it's shin grazing, replace it on its hanger home.

prints 

Patterns need to be in proportionate to your posture.  A delicate ditsy print on a full figured amazon appears puerile.  While an electric, over sized print on a pocket person may lead others to assume a dress devouring disaster.   

shape

Upper Figures

Dorothy Perkins Blue Ikat Print Dress
A v-neck cuts into the volume of a full bust while thick straps ensure coverage of a supportive lady egg nest.  Paneled volume billows from below the ribcage, balancing the lower half, while elongating the leggers.

Middle Figures

Shop Ruche Twilight Grace Maxi Dress
Draping from an empire waistline hides any areas of insecurity while a solid monochromatic color maximizes the length of the figure.

Linear Figures

ModCloth Good To Be Tier Dress
Layers of volume add flirtatious dimension ensuring straight silhouettes are neither boxy nor waifish.

Hourglass Figure

Debenhams White Striped Rope Maxi Dress
If you don't want the eye to measure it don't stripe it. But if you intend to dramatize a differentiation, stripes are strategic.  As an hourglass you can amplify your narrows by drawing lines and cinching belts around them. 

Lower Figures

Warehouse Shield Print Maxi Dress
Clean minimal pleats create a tidy space for the hips without adding unnecessary volume, while a high halter neckline maximizes the upper half.

Don't let children go naked this Easter.  Enter the Babies Everywhere Giveaway. Do it for the babies.

Babies Everywhere Giveaway

Easter approaches.  If L'Enfant is without dressings, never fear, a Giveaway is on hand. 

Le Details
The crushingly cute Lia Molly Schooner Dress for your lil darling.

• By Lia Molly
• 100% Cotton
• 12-18 Months(fits large)
• Machine Wash Warm, Dry Flat
• Retail Value $88.00

To win, show me that said dress would be put to good use.  Assure me that it would be properly accessorized and appreciated.  In other words sample me your infant styling portfolio.

In the meantime, I hope you too are feeling great:

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While fashion rules are made to be broken, the breaking of contest rules will only result in disqualification Firstly, Adhere the adjacent button to your blog.  Or tweet, blog, or facebook about the contest. Secondly, Click on the "Click here to enter" link below. Thirdly, In the "Link it to:" section, leave a link to a post which features your well styled wee Miss or Mister. (note-the whole post doesn't need to be about the ensemble, it just needs to include it) Fourthly, In the "Caption or Title:" section, elaborate concisely on your baby ensemble inspiration. (ie-saturday park frock) Fifthly, wait for the winner of the Babies Everywhere Giveaway to be announced Friday, April 22nd.

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Boy Frocks and Blessings

So this weekend brought Baby Boyfriend's blessing. And perhaps you predicted a taut fashion discussion.  Follow the  conversation transcript below:

Reachel Presents Option Uno: Smocking & Bonnet

Andrew Reviews Option Uno: Cross-dressing Cross Stitcher

Reachel Presents Option Dos: Loops & Buttons

Andrew Reviews Option Dos: Leprechaun with a Wedgie
(it was a touch short in length)

Reachel Presents Option Tres: Bowtie & Suspenders

Andrew Reviews Option Tres: Baking & Bowling Codger

THE COMPROMISING RESULTS

The Wee Governer wore Mister Bagley's choice to church - option three -minus- the cap

For the open house, Baby Boyfriend donned Mother's choice - option two +plus+ the bonnet

Thanks to Debsfreckles for outfitting me and my wee one from her vintage house.  Check her pretties out for yourself now!

What was your favorite ensemble?

Tomorrow, I have another something special to share with you!