National Day 2008 - Monaco

[Avicenna]

Originally Posted by mizzy2006

Charlotte totally looks like a model who lost in a castle.... she's geourgous

If only the skirt was longer http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9320/11xx6.jpg

This is an official occasion, not party-time ...

[cath85]

Originally Posted by rosana

Thanks everyone for the pictures. They are all very elegant, but everyone in black is too much. They should talk over about the outfits some time before.

And i don´t understand why Caroline didn´t match the bag with the shoes, any fashion expert here?

you don't necessarily need to match the shoes and the purse... I personaly think that a red purse would have been too much. to me it was actually a smart choice to match that head piece with the shoes rather than the purse. matching purse and shoes is a classic. this has something more original, if you know what I mean

[RADKER18]

Gallery From Corbis

[oxygen]

Originally Posted by rosana

Thanks everyone for the pictures. They are all very elegant, but everyone in black is too much. They should talk over about the outfits some time before.

And i don´t understand why Caroline didn´t match the bag with the shoes, any fashion expert here?

Matching bag & shoes is an outdated fashion stance.

Originally Posted by rosana

Charlotte: Very nice outfit and shoes, but again, why all the black!?
I did not care for her little-girl headband at all; she is a 22
year old woman, not a 13 year old girl.

22 year olds can't wear headbands anymore? Charlotte is still a young woman and the headband brings a sense of youth to her outfit which would have seemed possibly too mature without it.

[iceflower]

Originally Posted by Tilla

Is it allowed to say, that I feel so disappointed ???
If it is not allowed, then please cancel this post.

Of course it is allowed, but an explanation about your reasons for
being disappointed would be quite helpful Criticism is always
welcome as long as it's fair and reasonable

Thanks to all who filled the thread with those many great pics and
links, among the last gallery from corbis, I've found some of my
favourite pics - Stephanie and Pierre sharing a funny moment:

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

[oxygen]

Looks like Charlotte wasn't the only one to inherit the movie star look.

Source

[cath85]

Originally Posted by oxygen

22 year olds can't wear headbands anymore? Charlotte is still a young woman and the headband brings a sense of youth to her outfit which would have seemed possibly too mature without it.

I agree. they are actually quite trendy these days. it's not a trend you see on everyone (not everyone can pull it off too), but it's been stated as a trend in fashion magazines

[oxygen]

^ I took a little offense to the comment, because I'm a young adult who likes to wear headbands one in a while! Also, you're right, headbands are right on trend and Charlotte seems to mix trends with classics.

[Glistening Seas]

In seeing the pics of charlotte with alexandra she looks a lot like charlotte.
when in the pics together it's very beautifully striking to see. Someone said the child seemed unhappy and dad.
But, in looking at the other pics you can see it was not the case at all.
As we all, know it's difficult to get children of any age to stand still for any length of time. So Alexandra is truly an exceptionally well behaved child to say the least. It could have been anything from the need to take a break, or hunger, the need for a nap or drink that could have caused the momentary unhappy looks. Which incidentally, is not unusual at all,considering she's been very happily bouncing around all day with family!

Isn't there usually an outing at one of the homes??? well, perhaps we will get pics later?

[tdarlene]

Charlotte Casiraghi, Ernst August of Hanover, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Elisabeth Ann de Massy, Andrea Casiraghi and Pierre Casiraghi attend the Opera Gala evening as part of Monaco's National Day celebrations on November 19, 2008, in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

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[iceflower]

Nice to see all three Casiraghis at the opera tonight

Here's an article about today's celebrations from hola.com.

DÍA NACIONAL DE MÓNACO EN NEGRO Y ROJO
( National Day in Monaco in black and red)

hola gallery

[rosana]

I just came here to post that Iceflower!!! there´s a beautiful pic of Stephanie and his brother there. I just saw on getty Charlotte was on the gala, i think it´s the second time she attends. The dress looks nice.

[RADKER18]

MONTE CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Princess Caroline of Hanover, Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the Opera Gala evening as part of Monaco's National Day celebrations on November 19, 2008, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

*1* *2* *3*

[iceflower]

Originally Posted by rosana

I just came here to post that Iceflower!!!

Next time, you'll be first!

Here's another gallery with 15 pics from German bunte.de :

Same procedure as every year

[Hanna Regina]

Why do the Monaco royals never wear tiaras at an event like this? I mean, with the men in uniforms and white ties, I would have loved to see Pss Caroline in one of her tiaras. She uses them so rarely, and especially Pss Charlotte's pearl tiara is so beautiful!

[Glistening Seas]

Pic number 2 is my fav those flowers Caroline has are breath takingly beautiful aren't they? The golden lighting on Pa and Caroline adds a beauty to the photo that's different from the others. Although, the outfits are fab here too!!! where was stephanie??

[kbear]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Next time, you'll be first!

Here's another gallery with 15 pics from German bunte.de :

Same procedure as every year

Thanks iceflower the family look to be enjoying themselves. Love the one of Steph holding onto Albert

[iceflower]

You are most welcome, kbear and I also liked those special
pics of Steph and Albert a lot

Glistening Seas, Stephanie rarely attends the opera event, it
was once said that she did not like the opera in general ,
last year she actually did attend, but she did so as Caroline
and Prince Ernst August had to attend another event in Paris
that same evening.

[shappica]

Andrea is looking best than he did in a last few years. But Pierre is the handsome one, just dashing!!!
Charlotte looks gorgeous too, outfit is event appropriate but she adds coolness with short skirt and great shoes, love it!!!
Too bad Alexandra takes after other side of the family...
Caroline looks good too, minus the hat...

I'm not sure if I like Charlotte's outfit at the Gala though, I'm waiting for the better view.

[CasiraghiTrio]

Stephanie looks very nice. The pic on iHola! where she holds Albert's arm and leans on him is so sweet. Charlotte is so sophisticated in these pictures. I cannot agree about Alexandra, shappica. For some time now, I see a strong resemblance in her face to Caroline at the same age. She is a cute girl. She won't be like Charlotte but she's still cute.