At Frost we almost cried at this amazing video of 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin dancing with joy when she met the Obamas at The White House. Her happiness at a black President being in the White House is so touching and says a lot about how far we have come. The First Lady is graceful and tells McLaurin, ‘I want to be like you when I grow up’. The White House shared the touching video of McLaurin fulfilling her dream of visiting the White House and meeting President Obama for Black History Month. She said she was ‘so happy’ to have lived to see a black president of the United States.
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KATE MIDDLETON’S SHOLA DRESS SET TO SPARK BIDDING WAR AT STAR-STUDDED FASHION FUNDRAISER
‘Trust in Fashion’ event offers fashionistas first chance to get their hands on the ‘high street’ dress that sparked a fashion frenzy
Within hours of the Duchess of Cambridge stepping out in the chic Shola taupe creation to meet the Obamas at Buckingham Palace the dress flew off the rails at Reiss stores across the UK with fashion fans crashing the online store as they clamoured to get hold of the latest ‘must have’ item.
The Reiss website was seemingly down for a few hours as shoppers surged to purchase the stylish number which retails at £175 and remains ‘Out of Stock’ due to extraordinary customer demand.
The clothing retailer has confirmed it will be back in stock, but is likely to take five to six weeks before it arrives…a lifetime in the world of fashion! Even then, the dress will be sold on a first come first served basis. However, those desperate to get their hands on one sooner can stake their claim at a fashion fundraiser in a few weeks.
Reiss, who has recently enjoyed a surge in sales thanks to the Princess’ penchant for the high-street brand, has donated two of Kate’s signature dresses to an exclusive charity auction, raising money for the much-loved children’s charity Rainbow Trust whose carers help families of children battling a life threatening or terminal illness.
Both the Shola dress and the white ‘Nannette’ dress – as worn in her official engagement photos – will be auctioned as a joint lot at a VIP fashion show, Trust in Fashion, to be co-hosted by fashion icon Sadie Frost on Wednesday 29th June at London’s stunning One Mayfair.
Celebrities, top models and the cream of the fashion industry are set to turn out in force for the event, which has been created by leading names from the world of fashion to celebrate Rainbow Trust’s 25th Anniversary.
The two day extravaganza in association with Marie Claire & Storm includes a VIP evening on June 29th – featuring an exclusive my-wardrobe.com catwalk show and auction – and followed by a sample sale on June 30th crammed full of top brands at amazing prices and attended by Storm’s top model scouts searching for the next new face.
Speaking about the event, mother-of-four Sadie Frost said: “I am incredibly excited to be involved with this event and raising money for such a worthwhile cause.
“It has to be every parent’s worst nightmare to find out their child is seriously ill and it is something most of us can’t even begin to imagine, which must make fundraising for such causes really difficult, as many people just want to push it away.
“Given the resource Rainbow could help so many more and I am pleased to be part of an event aimed at raising funds for this charity which hopes one day all families in need will have access to a Rainbow carer.”
The highlight of the VIP launch event will be a my-wardrobe.com catwalk show produced by Lesley Goring, with looks styled by Marie Claire Fashion Editors Holly Welch and Lucia Debrieux. Featuring models from the world famous Storm, the exclusive evening will be co-hosted by Sadie Frost and Marie Claire Editor in Chief, and Rainbow Trust Patron, Trish Halpin.
The catwalk show will be followed by an exclusive auction of fashion pieces from some of the world’s leading fashion houses, including a ‘Kate Moss for Longchamp’ handbag signed by Kate Moss herself, a Modalu ‘Pippa’ bag, named in honour Kate’s sister who always carries one, together with couture dresses, bags, shoes and jewellery from the likes of Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Alberta Ferretti, Temperley London, Jenny Packham, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney, Katherine Elizabeth Millinery, Marni, Mulberry, Mary Katrantzou, Stefanel and Erdem.
The two day event will raise vital funds for the charity which provides a lifeline to families facing the unimaginable ordeal of caring for a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. Rainbow Trust’s family support workers join families in their own homes to provide consistent, practical and emotional support during, what many Rainbow families describe as, their darkest hours. Rainbow carers are contactable 24 hours a day for families in crisis from diagnosis, through treatment and even after bereavement.
You can buy tickets for the event at www.trustinfashion.org. For all the latest updates on what has been donated follow us @TrustInFashion on Twitter.
Why are we entangled with the idea of a fairytale romance?
eHarmony.co.uk’s relationship scientist Dr Gian Gonzaga says romance is a wonderful thing, but perhaps it’s time to forget fairytales and take destiny into our own hands.
Even the most cynical and ‘grown-up’ among us love a fairytale. Whether it’s Disney’s Tangled or Cinderella and her glass slipper, who hasn’t at some time dreamt of being whisked away on a white horse to a life of never-ending romance with an impossibly handsome prince or princess?
Dr Gian Gonzaga, world leading relationship scientist and Senior Research Director for eHarmony.co.uk believes a little imagination is healthy but finding the right partner also needs a dose of reality. He says: “Anyone who believes that finding or keeping a great relationship is a matter of luck or chance may be disappointed. Relationships can absolutely be filled with fairytale romance, but amazingly, a lot of people expect their Prince Charming to magically appear on their doorstep and rescue them. The reality is that taking a positive and active approach to finding love is the best way to find your own happy ending.”
Dr Gonzaga, author of new book ‘Dating the second time around, Finding love that lasts’, says people can fall into the trap of waiting for a new relationship to find them or believe that finding a compatible partner is outside of their control or ability. In his book, Dr Gonzaga touches on four tips that those of us who are looking for a fairytale romance should bear in mind.
Find your own version of the Handsome Prince
You may have a vision of the handsome prince or princess you want to meet, what they do for a living, where they live, and how old they are—but it’s time to put away the tired old checklist you’ve created over the years and approach finding a life-long partner with fresh eyes. Of course you have to feel chemistry with your partner, but perfection comes in all guises. It’s worth keeping in mind what’s going to make you happy not just now but in twenty years’ time. (Tip – it’s probably not a washboard stomach).
Control your own destiny
To find a relationship and make it work, you need to take control over the process by searching for the right type of partner, and acting to ensure the quality of this relationship. Lots of people expect Prince Charming to appear from nowhere, and they think that whether it works out or not will be down to fate or the cosmos or astrological compatibility rather than anything they might do or not do. Those who believe they can control whether a relationship works or not will ultimately be happier. Psychologists call this “locus of control.” Some people have an external locus of control, which means they don’t think they have the power to change things.
Others have an internal locus of control, which means that they believe they can change their situation with some effort. Those who have an internal locus of control more often try to make things better rather than passively accepting their fate, and that alone makes a big difference.
Don’t hurry love
We’ve all grown up on Hollywood’s romantic movies with speedy courtships and happy endings and it’s easy to think that real-life romance should happen quickly and easily.
As the old saying goes, only fools rush in. Too much too soon can scare a very suitable partner or cause problems in the longer term. Allow time for authentic feelings to develop before you say ‘I love you’, and consider that everyone has his or her own emotional clock.
Inject some romance into daily life
When you’re in a relationship with your own Prince Charming it’s important to keep the fires burning, even years down the line when romance can sometimes take a backseat. But how do you keep that exciting ‘butterflies’ feeling? The simple answer is by making time for your partner and making them feel special.
The Obama’s famously have their ‘date night’ but how about setting up a monthly ‘romantic surprise’ – put aside say £50 to take each other out for a romantic dinner or to a concert. And don’t forget to praise your partner’s achievements and compliment them as often as you can, in a genuine way. The couples that look out for each other stay happy together. You can have your ‘happy ever after’ but like Cinderella you’ll have to put some work in.
To read more about how to find realistic and lasting love read Dr Gian Gonzaga’s new book – Dating the second time around, Finding love that lasts. (Octopus, £6.99), available from all good bookshops.