Sunny Skies are Coming Your Way

As I begin the final 2 week countdown for the Royal Wedding, my eyes turn to heaven as I wonder will it be a wet and wild weekend.  My research has directed me to Piers Corbyn, an imminent British meteorologist who says that the sun will be shining and the wedding weather is going to be "good to perfect." 

Standing on the Sidelines - Pearls and Pumps

With less than 25 days to go and no Royal Wedding invite in the mail I am becoming more resigned to the fact that I might be watching from the sidewalk along with close to 1 million or so new friends.   This brings up a serious Fashion Question:  What to Wear?

From all reports, London weather is questionable for the nuptials so it must be all-weather and I don't think a new Burberry coat is in the travel budget.  Pants would definitely be out and I can't recall wearing pantyhose since my own wedding day 28 years ago.  It's still early in the season to be showing my winter white legs and tanning may cause cancer so this is really becoming a major issue.  And let's not forget the headgear which is probably one of the most important elements - what is it rains and my feathers drip!  Shoes - oh no!  Another dilemna - my idea of a high heel is elevated Crocs! Now I am beginning to understand why the Queen has not been awarded any Best Dressed Awards.  Hmmm...wonder what size shoe she wears?

Probably one of the best things about being there is no one will really know unless I am plucked from the crowd to join the luncheon at Buck House.  At which point, pearls and pumps will have a go of it!

The Royals are a close-KNIT family

Just when you thought you had seen it all there is more.  Yes, you can knit the Royal Wedding party, complete with the Queen's corgis and the Archbishop as well.  And the pearls are purls; click here to see the video (and if you don't trust me you can always visit http://www.amazon.com/)

 Knit the Royal Wedding

I have never mastered the knitting needles but it does look quite fun.  The book is written by Fiona Goble so it must be another British masterpiece.  And it is even available in the Kindle edition from Amazon.  Once again, an amazing feat to capture the wedding that will have us all in stitches before it is over!

Saturday Night Knight was Not Nice

Sir Elton John may need to re-think his Royal Invite after his rousing and rowdy take on the Royal Family this past weekend on Saturday Night Live.  His spoof on the Queen and Prince Philip was no-holds barred and included some rather "common" language.  One has to wonder whether his skit was designed for shock value or whether it accurately reflected his take on the royalty.

With such honored ties to the realm, Sir Elton certainly did not look like the same man that opened the 2007 Concert for Diana hosted by the Princes.  And, if the Palace decides to revoke the invite I am still waiting in the wings like a Candle Blowing in the Wind. 

Lego My Wedding

The Royal Wedding was unveiled at Legoland in the United Kingdom today.  Kate looks pretty in plastic but Prince William's medals don't quite take the shine.  The vista is complete with Buckingham Palace and royalty sporting some feathery fascinators.  One display goes so far as to feature the much-anticipated royal kiss.  And, what British media event would be complete without Elton John not to mention a very preggo Lego Victoria Beckham (minus the heels!).  And people say that the Brits don't have a sense of humor.  Mini me matrimony at its best!  Let's hope it doesn't rain on their parade.

Kate Can Have Her Cake and Eat it Too!

Just like Marie Antoinette, the new royalty can have her cake and eat it too.  Today Baskins- Robbins announced the Royal Wedding ice cream cake.  Covered in 30 white and blue roses (I wonder if they know Kate's color scheme) this chocolate mousse ice cream cake is sure to tickle some taste buds.

According to the Windsor Knot (http://windsorknot.today.com/_news/2011/03/29/6369371-baskin-robbins-reveals-royal-wedding-ice-cream-cake) the flowers were inspired by the Cotswold gardens (blue roses - really?)  and will sell for $14.99. 

So, after you finish off you Royal Dunkin Donuts have a slice of cake and a cuppa tea! 

ROYAL MADNESS AND A MAGICAL MARCH

When my boys asked me why in the world would I want to fly across the ocean and join a throng of thousands (or millions) just to get a chance to be a part of the Royal Wedding I tried to equate it to something they could understand; I said, it's like Dad going to the NCAA regional tournament each year.  It's something to see and a be a part of - it is history in the making.  They didn't get it at that time but being part of something much larger than yourself is truly coming alive for all of us in Richmond Virginia as our hometown college and my alma mater, Virginia Commonwealth University is on the road to the Final Four.

The closest thing to royalty in the United States right now is a basketball coach by the name of Shaka Smart.   Shaka is just 33 years old and is in his first major coaching position.  An intelligent and strategic coach, he is inspiring these Ram players to live the dream.  Having made it through a grueling 5 tournament games (a new record in NCAA) to reach the Final Four, the Rams are now poised to truly shine in the moment.
 
And just like Kate Middleton, he and the team are living the stuff that fairy tales are made of today.  VCU has advanced to the Final Four of NCAA basketball.  This from a team who lost 11 home games and was the butt of many jokes just 2 weeks ago when they were selected for the tournament.

Magic does happen every day and we should all grab a piece of it wherever we can!