Flotilla Fashion

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Style Icon

The Flotilla ensemble was designed by an unknown name in the fashion world, Angela Kelly. The Queen favoured her designs when she was hired as part of the royal team of dressers and for one reason or another, Angela was singled out to become the first ever Personal Assistant to the Queen – some say it’s because of the close bond of friendship they share that always seems to put the Queen at ease. It’s an interesting story and possible fodder for a future book. The coat and matching hat, a signature style of the Queen, was in white bouclé with scattered confetti spots of gold, ivory and silver. Sparkling Swarovski crystals were delicately placed on both coat and wide swept brim hat; although the hand dyed feathers on the hat were the real crowning glory. This was my favorite of all Jubilee outfits. It took more than a year to make and the Queen at 86 looked sensational in it.

JUBILEE CONCERT HITS A FLAT NOTE WITH CHERYL!

For the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Concert, Andrew Lloyd Webber (West End Maestro) and Gary Barlow (Take That) co-created the song, ´Sing´ and dedicated it to Her Majesty in celebration of her 60 year reign. The Concert featured many well-known performing artists and the audience were treated to a magnificent electric light show that beamed pictures across the facade of Buckingham Palace. Gary Barlow sang a duet with Cheryl Cole who sadly, (according to media) was flat and out of tune. As distraught as she was with her royal performance, she was quickly reminded of her strong fan base when the new release of her song, ´Call my name´ shot to #1 in the UK. Soon followed several chat show interviews and performances of her latest hit. Late night tv host Graham Norton questioned Cheryl if she had kissed and made up with Simon Cowell, to which she replied, “I can´t say I´ve kissed Simon, but I´ll tell you one thing he can kiss …!” Take that Simon! Only 18 days after Cheryl was hired to be an X Factor Judge in Los Angeles, she was asked to leave. It may have been her look, her accent or maybe that she was unknown here, but America just didn’t want to get to know her. As any good businessman prepares for a fall out, Simon made sure

American pop singer Nicole Scherzinger was waiting in the wings to take her place. One year later and sure enough Nicole has been replaced by none other than Britney Spears!! Cheryl Cole wore a strapless Eva

Minge mermaid gown that I thought was a little too stiff and formal. I would rather have seen her in something more youthful and trendy rather than a gown that looks much better suited to an opera singer.