December 24th, 2011 at 9:17 am by
Mary
She may be The Duchess of Cambridge but this week, she's also Queen of the Red Carpet. Wearing a stunning strapless, fish-tailed, black velvet Alexander McQueen, the same designer of her wedding gown, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge joined her dashing husband Prince William at the A Night of Heroes awards ceremony, which honored the extraordinary service men and women of the British military, at the Imperial War Museum in London, UK on December 19. Kate accessorized her gown with a diamond and ruby star-burst necklace and matching earrings, with Prada pumps and clutch. However, her most precious accessory of the evening was her beloved Prince William who also donned his finest black-tie attire. The delicately ruffled sweetheart neckline is very flattering on Kate, and I especially love seeing her wear her hair down which frames her beautiful face. Diana would have been proud. Kate, keep that flame burning!
From dirty Harry does Vegas to handsome Harry honors Heroes. Cutting a dashing figure in his finest black-tie apparel and looking every part the prince, Harry was also in the house at the A Night of Heroes awards ceremony in London, UK on December 19. Don't you think he looks like a young James Bond making his way through Monte Carlo Casino? (Think about it, Harry.) Just a few weeks earlier, the 27-year-old thrill-seeking royal rented a Harley-Davidson Softail Classic (top right) in November on his day off from his eight-week helicopter training course in Imperial Valley, Arizona and decided to ride to Las Vegas (with his security team in the distance). Back home in London, Harry owns a Ducati 848. But this isn't all about motorbikes. This is about a young – girls take note, available – Prince who looks as good cruising the Nevada desert on a Harley in blue jeans as he does wearing a tux. And for that reason, Harry earns not one, but two spots in this week's fashionista line-up. And Harry dear if you're reading this, please take no offense to any metaphors. (After all … what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.) Just sayin'.
Also attending the A Night of Heroes awards ceremony in London, UK on December 19 were British singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality, Alesha Dixon, 33 and British actress, Catherine Tyldesley, 28. Alesha leaves them breathless in this stunning strapless, mermaid style blush gown with just a slight train. The artistry of the gown is captured in a rich texture of organza sculpted into a three-dimensional rose-like floral and abstract design arrangement scattered throughout the dress. Completing her look, Alesha wears her hair in soft waves swept over to the side to create an overall glam look, not to mention, a glimpse of her jeweled drop-style earrings. Catherine also makes a breathtaking impact as she opted for a chic and sophisticated look in an alluring one-shoulder midnight blue gown and looked every bit a Grecian goddess with her hair swept up into a refined chignon showing off her sun-kissed shoulders and drop-style earrings. Two very captivating looks on one very unforgettable evening.
They don`t call her the Queen for nothing. Queen Latifah, 41, ruled the VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul event at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City this past week, and heated up the December night when she wore a slim custom royal blue crepe George Chakra Fall 2011 gown with a one-shoulder, crystal embellished neckline, which probably had every paparazzi on their knees crying, "We are not worthy!" For all you Queen Latifah fans, the Queen will be starring in the upcoming musical film, Joyful Noise, which is scheduled to hit theatres on January 13, 2012. The film is about two strong-minded women who are forced to cooperate when budget cuts threaten to shut down a small town choir, and my guess is that Queen Latifah is one of those two strong-minded women. By the way, did you know that Queen Latifah works out with a trainer and kick boxes? That`s right … don`t mess with royalty.
This almost wraps up my first year of fashion commentating here at ineedmyfix.com. I thank you all for your viewership and comments. It`s been, at the very least, a pleasure and I look forward to next year.
Next week, I will be presenting my top picks for 2011 and I can assure you it won`t be easy. Until then, I wish all of you the happiest of the holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa.
Thank you and peace and love to all of you!
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