Congratulations to Kate and William, may they live happily ever after! For those that watched the royal wedding, it was in true tradition that the attending ladies bring forth nothing but the best (and quite outrageous) head wear, including a very odd bow-inspired hat worn by Princess Beatrice Ferguson which I don't believe to be a real crowd pleaser. Below are the best and worst of the Royal Wedding hats...
The Ferguson Sisters, Eugenie and Beatrice (daughters of the infamous Sarah Fergie) show their true colors in pale pink and and bold cerulean. While Eugenie's hat is femininely fun in true traditional fashion, Beatrice's eccentric mess of loop-de-loops just falls flat.
Victoria Beckham keeps it real in an understated chic navy shift (which conveniently conceals her baby bump) with a matching elegant satin head piece, just enough to make the proper fashion statement without going overboard. Pictured with husband David Beckham, the power couple played their cards right - after all, its Kate's turn to shine in the limelight!
Mirium Gonzalez Durantez strikes it rich with Latino flair. Opposing the orthodox wedding day pastels, Durantez goes for a more dramatic silver, black polka-dotted ensemble with a deep red bloom atop her head, very flamenco inspired. Her look goes against the the traditional royal wedding approach, but in a way that ups the wow-factor without the negative attention - ole!
Princess Marie Chantal of Greece shines in suptle blue hues with charming floral lace accents. The rose bouquet's placement on the piece is superb and the hat itself is lovely. Like Kate Middleton, Chantal was not born into royalty but her sophisticated beauty truly gives her the aura of a real princess (and Greek goddess at that!)
On the other hand, some of the royal wedding guest' hats made fashionistas want to say: "off with her head!" Take for example the Duchess of Kent's royal pain of a hat - a flurry of over done lace and baby pink embellishments. Rosettes and haphazard wire swirls contribute to the poor craftsmanship and design while the rest of her look does not flatter the woman's figure and the color choice looks to be chosen not by a distinguished royal of her years, but by one of the adorable toddler flower girls.
British socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson makes a statement in an electric blue ensemble of both wows and woes. She took a risk with such a bright color choice (which I personally enjoy and think compliments her skin tone nicely) and while the embellished satin stilettos are fabulous the dress itself reminds me of a Waver advertising "air dancer" (hmmm...?) The hat looks life a fat gondola and although the large rose in the center is a pretty touch, I don't think the almond shape of her headpiece was the best choice, especially from a British It-girl like herself.
