Monday, November 17, 2014

Solange Knowles’ Wedding: The story of a bike, a jumpsuit, and a cape!

http://www.people.com/article/solange-knowles-marries-alan-ferguson


Now usually I don’t do this, this is definitely not a celebrity gossip site. But you have to give credit when credit is due.

So I was surfing the internet when I came across the headline that Solange Knowles just got married. I decided to follow the link because who doesn’t love love and weddings? I more than likely always click on links to wedding photos or celebrations. I also like to get ideas about my big day. The wedding of Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson, congratulations to the couple on their nuptials, gave me plenty of ideas.

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/solange-and-alan-ferguson-arrive-on-bikes-to-their-wedding/
First off, I love the quirkiness and playfulness of the ceremony. The fact they arrived riding white vintage bikes, and took party  pictures in an aging, borderline dilapidated, building with everyone wearing white, gave the photos in instant classic vibe. The wedding seemed very vintage and chic. Two things that I am all for. It also says to brides and grooms, “this is your special day, do it your way.” It was understated and absolutely wonderful. I am not going to be a traditional bride and it is nice to know that I am in good company.

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/image-by-rog-walker-6/

So let’s start by saying I love cream, I love gold, I love the combination of cream/white and gold, I love jumpsuits, and I LOVE capes! I was thinking about writing a piece on fall summer trends and I landed on capes. Capes are so wonderful! I tend to lean towards pieces that were popular in a time now past. Capes have that vintage feeling, but they are also very dramatic, luxurious, and regal. Let me just say this again, I LOVE CAPES! I can just imagine myself in New York City with knee-high boots, a thick beautiful cape, a muff for my hands or elbow length leather gloves. So classy, and so classic. So chic!

 http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-trends/449489-fall-fashion-trend-2014-capes/#/slide/15

Back to Solange’s particular ensemble. Everything is right about her outfit. It kind of feels like a throwback to the seventies, but the cream color, the material, and the plunging neckline, not to mention the cape of course, gives it a wonderful playfulness while remaining classy and gorgeous. And of course, nods to her red lip and afro, two of my staple looks.

P.S. She didn’t only wear a cape with her cream jumpsuit!

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/image-by-rog-walker-5/
Brava!

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/image-by-rog-walker-4/

What are your thoughts on fashion found at Solange Knowles' Wedding? Do you love it? What are your thoughts on capes in general? 

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