A Royal Celebration Deserves a Royal Outfit

Now as it’s almost time to party, the time is upon us to treat ourselves to a suitable dress.  Fortunately you don’t have to take out a bank loan to hire a set of jewels for the weekend, you just have to have a little bit of imagination. Take inspiration from the dresses we found below:

The Britannia Union Jack Dress from Henry Hunt

The Britannia Union Jack Dress from Henry Hunt

This stunning Union Jack dress by Henry Hunt is a far cry from that worn by Ginger Spice many years ago. This piece oozes contemporary British style and when worn with a cheeky pair of red heels and a sparkly tiara you’re guaranteed to look good enough to join the royal family. Say hello to the Queen from us!

Jersey T-Shirt Dress With Pastel Union Jack Print from House of Holland

Jersey T-Shirt Dress With Pastel Union Jack Print from House of Holland

For an understated look this House Of Holland jersey t-shirt dress does the job nicely. Worn on its own or over a pair of leggings/skinny jeans this fantastic little number provides a casual, yet fashionable take on Great British style.

Red Carpet Capsule Collection from Vivienne Westwood

Red Carpet Capsule Collection from Vivienne Westwood

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration wouldn’t be complete without an iconic British designer creating a masterpiece. Please allow us to introduce you to Vivienne Westwood’s Red Carpet Capsule Collection which has been created with the royal celebration in mind. The dresses from her collection are simply breathtaking and incorporate red carpet glamour with a royal twist.

Jewel Tulle Prom Dress from Dress Up Topshop

Jewel Tulle Prom Dress from Dress Up Topshop

You needn’t worry if your purse doesn’t stretch all the way to couture. High-street shops currently have a fantastic range of evening wear perfect for any princess.

This cute little jewel tulle prom dress is adorable and features a cheeky open back. The pale yellow creation is heavily embellished with oodles of sparkles, making it a perfect fit for any special occasion. It would also look great worn clashed with green. Just a thought.

Gold Metallic Dress from H&M

Gold Metallic Dress from H&M

For the ultimate bargain, this gorgeous slinky gold dress is just £12.99. It would almost be rude not to buy it at this price. OK, so it may not be the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, but we’re sure she wouldn’t mind if you turned up rocking this glitzy outfit. You could dress this up with a pair of black strappy sandals or contrast the look with  wedge heel ankle boots.  Keep accessories to a minimum though… you don’t want to outshine Her Royal Highness now, do you?

◘ pinK fantaCy ◘ from Julia Sinikka

The people of Great Britain are getting very excited right now…not only is London hosting the Olympics this year but the Queen is also celebrating 60 years since she came to throne in 1952. There’s a buzz in the air, which is being felt by many classic British designers too – if there was ever a chance to really show us fashionistas what they are made of, it’s now. It’s Diamond Jubilee time and that means embracing the best of British.

Red, White and Blue…

Street party organised, bunting prepared, Pimms at the ready… so, what’s missing? A suitably-royal outfit of course. Waving a Union Jack flag is just so last Golden Jubilee – this celebration is all about standing out… and for that you will need a fabulous statement accessory (or two).

The Clutch

Limited Edition Jubilee Clutch Bag from Aspinal of London

How beautiful is this limited edition clutch bag? Inspired by Andy Warhol’s use of colour and image repetition and created by Aspinal of London, if you are going to buy a statement bag this year then this should be it. It shouts British and screams cool. We heart this bag… and we think the Queen would too.

The Scarf

Jubilee Scarf from Vivienne Westwood

When you think of classic British designers who first comes to mind? Vivienne Westwood? Oh, yes. A Diamond Jubilee celebration would not be complete without a Westwood piece and we just loved this unique take on the Union Jack, printed onto a pure silk scarf.

It sits on the right side of punk – its subtle style would add an edge to any outfit and you could wear it a number of ways. A neck-tie would look fabulous with a 40s style dress. Wear it on your head for a punk-meets-landgirl look or go for the aloof look and wrap it around your wrist. Whichever way one chooses to wear it, one will totally rock!

The Sparkles

Solitaire Pierced Earrings from Swarovski

This is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee not her Silver or Gold – she’s been there and done that. So, this means we should all make the effort to wear something sparkly. Diamonds preferably, and by the dozen where possible. That said, unfortunately, most of us don’t earn enough money to house our own collection of the Royal Jewels. But that’s OK – crystal is fine for us mere mortals. These elegant swarovski solitaire earrings are perfect for any special occasion and will add a dose of glamour to your outfit too.

The Contemporary Tiara

Crystal Crown Tiara Gold from Tatty Devine

OK, so you want to stand out and wear something traditional yet contemporary? Look no further. This fabulous Tatty Devine tiara features a cute little crown design, which will look amazing placed carefully over elegantly coiffured hair. Or, if that isn’t enough of a statement, you could go down the punk route. Spray your hair blue, mess it up until it’s suitably dishevelled and wear with bags of attitude. It’s a versatile piece… your call.

The point to remember is that this kind of celebration doesn’t happen very often and it gives us a great excuse to get a little glammed up and sparkly – so put on that tiara, throw your bag across your shoulder and get ready for a right royal knees up… in style.