Princess Charlene's Fashion and Style Part 9: July 2013 - October 2013

[XeniaCasaraghi]

Good gracious not the shoulders again. At least up on a necklace

[burnt]

The fitting is ok but it makes her boobs look big on profile..dull colour without any accessories.Yawn.Also,I always laugh at the natural beauty description hehe.

[Roslyn]

The dress is lovely, but the colour is all wrong. I'd love to see Charlene in something vibrantly coloured, not in skin tones.

[carlota]

Originally Posted by dbarn67

That's Natalia Vodianova who sponsored the ball. Natalia is a supermodel who was married to a British aristocrat until recently.

natalia is now married to the heir of the LVMH empire, isn't she? i didn't know she was previously married.

what i don't understand is why natalia gets to stand on the stairs higher than HSH the princess of monaco. who organised the photoopp? someone should have mentioned this when they were posing.

the ladies look fantastic. i love that colour on natalia and charlene's body is perfect for this sort of dress.

[burnt]

Originally Posted by carlota

natalia is now married to the heir of the LVMH empire, isn't she? i didn't know she was previously married.

what i don't understand is why natalia gets to stand on the stairs higher than HSH the princess of monaco. who organised the photoopp? someone should have mentioned this when they were posing.

the ladies look fantastic. i love that colour on natalia and charlene's body is perfect for this sort of dress.

Maybe because this is Natalia's charity and she is the organizer of the event.Albert and Charlene just provided the venue..or she did'nt want to tower over Albert lol

[Baroness of Books]

The Ocean tiara worn as a necklace would have looked beautiful with the dress and certainly given it a needed pop of color and spark. Oh, well, the jewel drought continues.....

[AdmirerUS]

Originally Posted by dbarn67

Princess Charlene looking fabulous in a strapless peach lace dress at the Love Ball...

What is it with this family that they seem unable to look at a camera and smile?

Charlene is stunning in this dress. I'd give my eyeteeth to look that good while looking all washed out .

I went back and looked at her wedding photos. If a gal is going to bling it up, it will probably be on that one day. Given Charlene's restraint, I've decided she is just NOT a jewelry gal. She does not and may not ever share our magpie proclivities. I've made my peace with it.

[Zonk]

Its a nice dress but I agree it would have looked better is she had worn a vibrant color and some jewelry.

[Duchessmary]

Yet another fade-into-the-background outfit.

[AdmirerUS]

In the photo, Karl L is also a bit above Princess Charlene. She is a very good sport.
Princess Charlene leads Monaco's royal family at the Love Ball in Monte Carlo - Photo 1 | Celebrity news in hellomagazine.com

[Queen Christina]

It's a beautiful dress, and she is a beautiful lady. I just wish she'd do her hair, wear some makeup, and put on some jewelry. Oh well. At least it's not beige.

[udyusa]

I think this is one of Charlene's best looks in a long time. Beautifully fitted, elegant, regal. The gown is Atelier Versace.

[bertie5252003]

Agree the gown is very lovely needs some sort of earring at least and am not crazy about the hair.

[AdmirerUS]

Originally Posted by udyusa

I think this is one of Charlene's best looks in a long time. Beautifully fitted, elegant, regal. The gown is Atelier Versace.

No wonder Karl looked to be sucking lemons on that stair... (and doesn't this smiley look a bit like him?)

[XeniaCasaraghi]

The red dress is indeed beautiful especially the bottom that flows out. Charlene's dress is nice but I just can't believe she wore a dress that blended to much with her skin. I usually don't demand royal ladies wear jewelry, but Charlene definitely needs a necklace. Her hair is nice.

[Frelinghighness]

The dress is stunning and fits like a dream. I love the intricate bead work and the little train. The lack of jewelry , ocean tiara as necklace or large dangling earrings or both.. ruin the look.

[HRHHermione]

The dress is fantastic and lovely but I really hope she gets over her aversion to accessories.

[Baroness of Books]

I think it's a deep-seated aversion and we have to resign ourselves to a jewel-free princess. I wonder if she got frightened by a diamond necklace as a child and can't bear the sight of jewels as a result.....

[casualfan]

Originally Posted by Valerie Rose

It is a very pretty gown, but not the best colour for HSH. I wonder, do folk here think she is a "Summer" or "Winter" in the simple 1980's 'seasonal colours' concept? I'm inclining to think she is a Winter, myself. Seems that the cool deep colours or icy pastels suit her best, and the beige isn't quite right...

By that definition, she should look great in this gown seeing as tho it is a very pale blush or pink.

Originally Posted by LadyFinn

If Charlene would be some kind of celebrity, this would be a good look. But she is the Princess of Monaco, and I miss the dignity and poise in her. And the colour of this outfit isn't the best possible for her, and gives also the impression of a nightgown. Natalia Vodianova looked gorgeous.

I think she looks incredibly poised and chic. I'm telling you, this look is so good I am going I defend her up and down.

[COUNTESS]

She looked terrific. Stunning. A bit of jewelry, but other than that she is far more impressive than the Natalia person. Far prettier, far more elegant.