Style blog: Royal Fever

Michiko Hylands

By Michiko Hylands & Clifton Piper TVNZ Stylist

Published: 2:22PM Thursday March 31, 2011 Source: ONE News

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The upcoming royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton has happily bought back a resurgence of all things British and with it comes a re-ignited love-affair with the English royalty.

After a long slumber, the British Monarchy is suddenly back in vogue again and with it comes a new breed of ardent fans. These young royalists are obsessed with all the glamour and the privileges that go hand in hand with being a young royal.

Not since the wedding of Princess Di to Prince Charles back in the early 80s has there been so much interest in the British royals.

While you never want to be naive in this crazy, turbulent world, it's still really important always retain some form of your childhood innocence. It's nice to still believe in fairytales and we are all looking forward to seeing a modern-day fairy tale wedding unfold in front of our eyes on the 29th April.

While green with envy, young girls all over the world simply adore and aspire to be just like Kate. Also, the fact that Kate is but a mere "commoner" makes it seem all the more obtainable!

Previously, young girls aspired to be a "wag" such as the queen of the "wags" Victoria Beckham a.k.a Posh Spice. Now it's all about wanting to be a Princess! We'd choose a handsome, wealthy Prince over a smelly footballer any day!

Certainly the lady-like look is huge in fashion at the moment with designers offering looks that take us back to the salad days of yesteryear.

Also, TV shows such as Mad Men and its emphasis on the strong feminine silhouette has certainly been felt.

It's actually nice to finally see ladies behaving like ladies again, being polite, not swearing and having manners! Etiquette, poise, tact and personal deportment are vital if you are keen on becoming a proper princess!

Speaking of princesses, many princesses-in training were to be seen at The Langham Hotel's launch of Tea Royale that featured Natalie Chan's exclusive Royal Collection of Couture Millinery.

Natalie's select group of VIP female guests were presented with her new collection of couture millinery designs exclusive to The Langham's Tea Royale to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince William to Middleton.

To capture the elegance of the British Monarchy, Natalie Chan's Royal Collection incorporates enchanting structures and unique textures fit for a royal occasion.

The collection features headpieces, fascinators and hats in tones of romantic ivory, gold, blush and creams with subtle details of jewels; bona fide feathers; veils; and oversized flowers and bows.

Natalie's gorgeous designs will be on display in the Winery Room at The Langham Hotel in Auckland for the month of April.

Be inspired at www.nataliechan.co.nz

Everyone deserves to feel special and you certainly do so when you are being served a delicious high Tea Royale at the Langham Hotel.

Tea Royale will be served at the Langham all April and it consists of a mouth-watering selection of savouries, sandwiches, cakes and pastries all washed down with delicious champagne, coffee and naturally lashings of hot tea (English Breakfast mind!)

Not only will it excite your taste-buds but it also looks impeccably beautiful too! God Save the Queen!

Check out the menu at www.langhamhotels.co.nz

It's always great to see that fairy tales do indeed come true if you wish for them enough!

See you all next week!

xoxo Style Blog

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