Fashion Friday: Pippa Middleton Shines At The Sugarplum Ball

While she's technically not real royalty, Pippa Middleton showed the world that you don't have to be married to a real life Prince to rock a gown like a Princess!

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister dazzled onlookers in a risqué, black intricately embroidered floor length gown this week at the Sugarplum Ball at One Mayfair in London. Topped off with a sparkly cropped jacket to keep warm and a simple black clutch, Pippa commanded all eyes in the room!

The look was completed with an elegant up-do, and drop gem earrings, as the 30-year old added her perfectly handsome 35-year old stockbroker boyfriend, Nico Jackson as the finishing touch.

The Middleton's are usually notorious for their conservative side in the fashion department, however Pippa's inhibitions flew out the window with this daring (and see-through) option!

What do you think of Pippa's unusually daring fashion choice?

 

 

 

The Royal Couple Release First, Intimate Family Portraits

 

The most talked about couple, and new parents Prince William and Dutchess of Cambridge, Katherine Middleton, have released a series of sweet family photos to the world. The photos feature the duo's new bundle of joy, little baby George. New mom Kate looked effortlessly beautiful in the casual, and humble photos. Baby George is nestled in the her arms fast asleep, alongside proud father Prince Will. Also making a cameo in the photos is royal pup Lupo, and a Middleton family pet, Tilly. 

An aide at the Palace has told the media that, "William and Catherine wanted to release photos that are more natural and personable, something more intimate." In true spirit of their relationship!

The modest Princess sported a cheap and chic fuschia maternity dress from Seraphine, retailing for a cool $79. Prince George recycled the same shawl blanket that he left the hospital in a day after his birth made by G H Hurt and Son Limited.

Prince William recently sat down with CNN to detail life his new role as a father, and gushing  about his wife Kate, who he claims is "doing a fantastic job," as a new Mom. He also revealed that, "For me, Catherine, and now little George are my priorities. I think the last few weeks for me have been just a very different emotional experience. . . Something I never thought I would feel myself . . .a lot of things affect me differently now."

Who knew the Prince was such a sensitivity chap! We love it!

Check out photos from the adorable photo shoot below:

A Prince Is Born!

Congratulations are in order, as the royal baby has arrived!  At approximately 4:24 PM (local time) on July 22, Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. The Duchess gave birth naturally with Prince William by her side the entire time.

The news, which was made public on the royal easel outside of Buckingham Palace, had waiting onlookers and fans in tears and cheers of joy upon the announcement. The Palace has yet to release an official name of the little Prince, but he is stated to be the third in line for the throne now (bumping poor Prince Harry to a stale fourth place!)

Parents and baby are said to be doing very well, and should be leaving the hospital sometime this week. The proud and humble new parents released this official, joint statement today:

"We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received. We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone - staff, patients and visitors - for their understanding during this time."

All eyes have been glued to St. Mary's hospital as fans hoped to catch the first glimpse of the new baby and parents. Quite the celebration had erupted merely moments after the news went public worldwide. New baby will be honored by a royal gunfire salute, and the fountains at Trafalgar Square were dyed blue, the BT Tower, a London landmark, flashed the words "It's a boy!", and of course, the #royalbaby is still trending on Twitter.

We can't wait to see the wee, baby Prince, who's said to be "absolutely beautiful" by Catherine's mother, Carole Middleton.

Do you think the new Prince will resemble his Mother or Father?