The Queen In Australia - Day 4

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh visit the Floriade Flower Festival on October 20, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a 10-day visit to Australia and will travel to Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne before heading to Perth for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

Every two years, Commonwealth leaders meet at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to discuss global and Commonwealth issues, and to agree on collective policies and initiatives.

The Royal couple will undertake two “away days” one to Brisbane on Monday 24th October, and one to Melbourne on Wednesday 26th October.

Today Her Majesty wore an electric blue dress with matching hat and gloves. Her Majesty has today excelled in her dress sense yet again. Before stylist Angela Kelly, (whose official title is  Personal Assistant, Adviser and Curator to Her Majesty the Queen Jewellery, Insignias and Wardrobe) came along Her Majesty frequented a light flowery sense of dress by thankfully Angela has set to work to dress Her Majesty in bold colours that enhance and as I might say suit Her Majesty immensely. 'Royal-Chic' has yet again been set in stone today. The only criticism I have is that could we possibly find Her Majesty a different pair of black leather shoes?

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Queen Elizabeth II arrives to inspect the guard at the Royal Military College Duntroon where she presented the new colours on October 22, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.

Queen Elizabeth II places her hand upon the Queens Colours at the Presentation of Colours at Duntroon Royal Military College.

Queen Elizabeth II inspects the guard at the Royal Military College Duntroon where she presented the new colours.

The Queens Guard present their hats at the Presentation of Colours to the Royal Military College, Duntroon.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal Military College Duntroon where the Queen presented new colours.

Queen Elizabeth II speaks with Arthur "Bushy" Pembroke and his Granddaughter Staff Cadet Harriet Pembroke at the Royal Military College Duntroon. Mr Pembroke, who earned the nickname Bushy when he grew a moustache during the war to cut down on shaving - earned the Gallantry honour when a Lieutenant platoon commander attached to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.

He led his men through six days and nights of fighting, capturing a piece of high ground and holding it for 48 hours against a fierce Chinese counter attack and heavy artillery and mortar fire.

                                         

Queen Elizabeth II has presented new colours to the Royal Military College in Duntroon during her official visit in Canberra. A report from national TV news from ABC news, 22 October 2011.

The Queen In Australia - Day 3

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh visit the Floriade Flower Festival on October 20, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a 10-day visit to Australia and will travel to Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne before heading to Perth for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

Every two years, Commonwealth leaders meet at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to discuss global and Commonwealth issues, and to agree on collective policies and initiatives.

The Royal couple will undertake two “away days” one to Brisbane on Monday 24th October, and one to Melbourne on Wednesday 26th October.

Today Her Majesty stuck with her pastel tones opting for a lilac double-breasted coat by Karl Rehse for Karl Ludwig Couture, along with a matching hat by  Philip Somerville with broad swirls and a three string pearl necklace that I am informed is to symbolise her third day in Australia, although Her Majesty is seen frequently wearing these pearls so believe as you wish. To enhance the ensemble Her Majesty is wearing her trademark gloves in white and a lovely brooch that has red, green and blue diamonds in a gold setting to show an arrangement of flowers, this is from the royal vault.


I would like to quote Paula Joye of The Age, Life and Style, a fashion and style columnist:
"Elizabeth II is often criticised for being far too conservative and stuck in a fashion rut from the 1950's but her detractors couldn't be more wrong. Instead she's been responsible for quietly and gently re-writing the rules of protocol dressing. Julia and Quentin were wearing 'Royal Chic' yesterday - an entire style genre created by Her Majesty."

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Queen Elizabeth II receives flowers on arrival at the Floriade Flower Festival.

Queen Elizabeth II walks with Floriade head gardener Andrew Forster through the Flower Festival.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh enjoy a cruise on a navy barge on Lake Burley Griffin.

The Queen enjoyed perfect weather in Canberra as she cruised down the lake to the annual flower show: a report from national TV news from Sky news, 20 October 2011.

Queen Elizabeth II and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard attend a Parliamentary Reception at Parliament House on October 21, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.

Queen Elizabeth II has addressed a formal reception at Parliament House, praising the "courage and resolution" shown during this year's natural disasters. A report from national TV news from ABC news, 20 October 2011.

Chanel Couture - Fall 2011

On the 5th of July, Chanel featured its Fall/Winter couture collection for 2011/12 at the Grand Palais in Paris. Most unusually the show stated at 10pm keeping with the starry night time theme printed on the invite pictured below.

Chanel's feature for fall was a magnificent success as usual, with keeping with the Gabrielle Chanel's original basic idea of the Chanel suit has been retained which has kept many loyal customers with the Chanel brand. 

My favouite designs have been pictured below with emphasis photograph numbers 4 and 5.

The Invitation

 The Interior of The Grand Palais, The stage was set with a stylized reproduction of the monument from the Place Vendome topped by a statute of Coco Chanel.

Advanced Style With Ari Seth Cohen

Ari Seth Cohen is the creator of the immensely popular blog Advance Style. Ari roams the streets of New York and Europa looking for the most stylish and and creative seniors.

I have selected a few of my favourite photographs from Advanced Style. The style and elegance of these ladies is so magnificent that I fully recommend that you start looking though the photographs on this post and check out Advanced Style.

A quote from Ari:

"Respect your elders and let these ladies and gents teach you a thing or two about living life to the fullest. Advanced Style offers proof from the wise and silver-haired set that personal style advances with age".

Advanced Style With Ari Seth Cohen

The Queen In Australia - Day 1

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive on October 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. 

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a 10-day visit to Australia and will travel to Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne before heading to Perth for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

Every two years, Commonwealth leaders meet at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to discuss global and Commonwealth issues, and to agree on collective policies and initiatives.

The Royal couple will undertake two “away days” one to Brisbane on Monday 24th October, and one to Melbourne on Wednesday 26th October.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will depart Australia on Saturday 29th October.

This is the Queen's 16th official visit to Australia.

I do like the colour of Her Majesty's dress, the light pastel tones of the blue suits her complexion completely and with the light lilac fascinator in her has it is an elegant choice.

Quentin Bryce is looking wonderful with her bold, hot pink two piece suit, these bold colours suite Quentin immensely but that hat is something else.

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Queen Elizabeth II greets the crowds on arrival at Canberra airport on October 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Fairbairn base. 

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are introduced to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (3rd L) and her partner Tim Matherson (L) by Australian Governor-General Quentin Bryce (2nd L) on their arrival at Fairbairn base.

Queen Elizabeth II walks with the Governor General of Australia, Quintin Bryce.

Queen Elizabeth II receives gifts from the crowd on arrival at Canberra airport.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were welcomed warmly on their 16th return to Australia in Canberra on 19 October 2011: a report from national TV news from Sky news, 20 October 2011.