To stripe or not to stripe?

I have this hate-love relationship with stripes. I have some sweaters with the famous breton stripe (that's white and blue stripes - you've just learned something from a fashionblog you're welcome btw) but I'm very hesitant to wear them in any other colour, I just feel like coloured stripes look weird on me. Since I'm rather short I wouldn't wear stripes as a bottom - because I've always heard it makes you shorter + adds a few kilos (and that's not what we want, do we) and I'm really not a fan of vertical stripes (I've been told this has the opposite effect) because somehow that always makes me think of a prisoner outfit (sad, but true). BUT since the sale has started almost everywhere and I have a little more than a week left with exams (after that I'll be FREE TO SHOP TILL I DROP) I'm thinking about going on a hunt for the perfect striped top. And I forbid myself to buy the blue/white variant. 

but on the other hand..... If you look at this perfect outfit of Rosie you maybe understand I feel totally fine with wearing just white and blue stripes? Well ok, the stripes on her top are black but you get my point, right? 

Little selection from netaporter (click to shop) 

 JONATHAN SAUNDERS

Bibbi holographic striped crepe top

SPLENDID

Striped jersey top

ACNE

Caryl striped jersey tank

 MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS

Printed washed-silk top

Or why not this one? - I would be SO much out of my comfort zone..

MARC JACOBS

Striped sequin-embellished jersey top

And of course, you get more pictures :) 

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xoxo

Beautiful Margherita

Margherita Missoni never dissapoints on the style department. The italian missoni heiress is always stunning in the most crazy patterned/printed gowns. Her style is definitely a love it or hate it (and when hate it, hate it very much) but I'm definately on the LOVING IT side!! Miss Missoni is also pregnant with her first child, so I cannot wait for the Missoni themed baptise pictures (and you will see them here of course :D). Best dressed socialite of Europe? CHECK and CHECK

Now bring out your inner boho chic and let's take a look at some of her fabulousness!!


weddingdress by Giambattista Valli. I want a Missoni-themed picknick at my wedding too... :) (though I wouldn't want to eat on the floor on my weddingday...)

okaayyyy and she definately looks like Frankenstein's bride in this picture (WHAT HAPPENED MARGHERITA, DID YOU JUST REALISE YOU MADE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIFE?!!!) but take a deep breath and scroll down for her normal face. Trust me. 

Swedish Royal Wedding II

Today Princess Madeleine of Sweden married her prince, the American banker Chris O'Neill. And altough I really should be studying I couldn't resist sharing the pictures with you :)

Princess Madelein actually was engaged to Jonas Bergström a couple of years ago, but the dude was stupid enough to cheat on her. A PRINCESS now I think he regrets its BIG TIME. I actually think he's way cuter than her now husband, go see for yourself here. But anyway, she fled to the US and fell in love with Chris and the rest is history. Or so their fairytale.

And now: pictures!

I DID IT!!!! I married a princess!!! 

I'm sure many of you are thinking these exact words when seeing this picutre. 

BUT! 

Chris O'Neill certainly didn't have to marry Madeleine to live wealthy and not doing anything for the rest of his life. First of all he is a very succesful businessman in NY. He was offered a Swedish title but politely declined as it would mean he would have to obtain the Swedish nationality and it would also mean he wouldn't be allowed to work anymore. I actually think that's really admirable of the guy! I would never refuse if I was offered a title :p 

Madeline wore a Valentino dress with a long train - really princess worthy. And of course some bling (she is that kind of princess, but it suits her well). 

 

They are really cute together, right? And I noticed he didn't seem to have stress at all (well at least in the pictures, I didn't look on tv, I was too busy watching Serena kick Maria Sharapova's ass :D), unlike so many other princesses/princes on their wedding day (remember Charlène or Stéphanie of Luxembourg, they just looked all the time like they wanted to run away). But maybe because she is second in line and there is less protocol and 'important people' attending they were more relaxed, who will tell? He couldn't stop kissing her AND. THEY. ARE. SO. CUTE

Princess Estelle, the daughter of Victoria and Daniel is following the ceremony on her little throne. Well that's a Queen in the making if you ask me! Daniel looks so relaxed, the opposite of on his own wedding day. I guess one becomes used to being a prince and being in these fancy ceremonies all the time?

Haakon and Mette-Marit of Norway (who wore a flattering gown for once, remember this dress from the coronation of Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands?)

Marie-Chantal of Greece, who has an IMPECCABLE style. I really should do a post about her because she is by far the best dressed princess of Europe (it's a tie with Charlotte Casiraghi). Tell me you know someone who looks more gracious than she does?! 

 Mary of Denmark

Mother and brother of the Bride (Allright Sylvia, enough with the botox and facelifts!!!!!!!! - Or maybe go see another doctor) 

 Victoria wore Elie Saab I think, and looked absolutely gorgeous 

 Marie and Joachim of Danemark. 

 Charlène of Monaco. NOW WHERE IS ALBERTOO? And while it is her belly that is supposed to be growing (they've been married two years, they should have two kids by now - or so say the people from Monaco) only her lips are inflating... 

 Newest princess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. I love the idea of this gown, but somehow (to me) te colour is somewhat off with her skintone... Do you agree? 

And of course... TADAAAAAAAAAA probably the next royal bride in Sweden, this is Sofia Hellqvist, long time girlfriend of Carl-Philip. She is already practicing since she decided to wear a white gown (isn't that NOT DONE on weddings? Or was she just giving her inner Pippa Middleton a shoutout?) 

The evening before there was a dinner, here some pictures of my favourite (and thus the best) outfits

Madeleine wore this gorgeous dress by Elie Saab - really the European Royalty's favourite the lately

King and Queen. Though he is surrounded with cheating scandals they still manage to smile, applause. And I kind of like this outfit - if you're a queen and 65 years old that is. Well done, Sylvia. 

 Marie Chantal in a dashing (I think) Dior gown. I'm really going to do a post about her soon, she more than deserves it. Minus: her shoes are way too big! Maybe these were the last Louboutin's in here size? But they are stunning nevertheless. 

Stéphanie of Luxembourg. Again, a great gown but there is something off about the colour... It's just too sad for a wedding, don't you agree? 

Tatiana and Nikolas of Greece. I really should do a post about her too, another Greek princess with great style. 

Victoria in Jenny Packham

All my congratulations to the newlyweds, and I'm sure they are going on an amazing honeymoon somewhere very tropical :)

And you can expect more royalty very soon! Marie-Chantal

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