Brittish (wo)Man. A Salute 2 the Roots..

So as im flipping through my newscast on my sidekick3 and thinking about Brittish Man,(typical) i run across an article on my dearly beloved Princess Diana, and then it hits me. Why just use American first lady's? Im takin this whole series international! So number 2 on the list of Fabulous Firsts, is the late great, Princess Di! (let me just point out that me and princess diana share the same birthday. im honored!)

Diana Frances Spencer, July 1, 1961– August 31, 1997)
Princess of Wales, wife to Prince Charles

Princess Diana is unarguably one of the most well dressed royalty of all time.
One thing i love about her, is that just like me, she was dress girl, and what makes it so much better, is that wore her dresses better than anyone around her. How many people could honestly hold a candle to this woman?

This is one of my favorite looks of hers, making her appear more of a celebrity than European Royalty. The goddess dress detail at the waist gives Diana texture and draws attentions not to her waist, but the billowyness for the bottom of this gown, giving her the appearance of one floating or gliding, than simply walking.

I love the look Princess Di is giving in this photograph, mysterious and seductive, but very girl next door as well. The print of her jacket might very 90s but honestly, for that time period, Diana was one of the best dressed, and probably still would be to this day. Although you cant see what she has on the bottom, i can only imagine a matching pencil skirt to the jacket, nude stockings, and a black pump. Remember ladies, simplicity is key.

Dont make the mistake and assume that because Diana was royalty, her closet was bland and full of muted tones and conservative ball gowns and skirt suits. You would be wrong. So, so wrong. This dress, while carrying somewhat of a lowcut, is still classy the way Diana manages to show just the right amount of skin. The gown itself fits, and is not snug, notice the difference. Her choice of jewelry is also what makes Diana wear the dress, not the other way around. There's no excess bracelets, gaudy diamond necklaces, and no huge hoop earrings. Because she wears no neck jewelry, all the attention of the eye is drawn to an elongated neckline, showing grace and style, and the simple earrings provide the right amount of glamour for what ever the occasion may be. gotta love it.

Every woman has to have essentials in her closet. Some type of suit is one. Whether it be black, navy, cream, or gray, a pants suit, skirt suit, or even a dress suit is wise to own, who knows when you might have to jam ;) Diana pulls off a simple cream skirt suit, in professional fashion. The suit is of course bespoke, and perfect for her body shape, and how could you miss those pumps? Classy, professional, yet still giving the whole business tire a fun spin. (fyi, the shoes are Chanel..hmm...fierce)

Hey look, Mother Teresa! Couture and Conscious.

i love it.

i love this picture, it reminds me of the simplicity of what beauty is. the human being in a natural state, smiling care-free, and simply enjoying life for what it is, no matter where things turn to.

oh yeah, i love this dress too...i think it's the buttons in the front detail of the diagonal fabric, it's very Galliano for the time.

The Essential Clutch Purse.

Perfect for special occasions.

i repeat, PERFECT for special occasions.

Ladies..i love my hobo bags but honestly, you cant take them everywhere!!

One other note, Diana knows that a high neckline doesnt require jewelry, im tired of seeing halter tops and necklaces!

Once again..the perfect amount of skin.

Watch and learn girls. Watch and learn.

In all honesty, what is there not to love about THE premiere first lady of 90s fashion. She was a global icon of what every little girl wanted to be, white, black, asian, hispanic. Every little girl looked up to and wanted to be like Princess Diana.

In closing is my favorite picture of the late princess. One of Diana at her finest, doing what no one can deny is one of the easiest ways to express human emotion. Dancing. With John Travolta no less. Diana is one of my fashion icons simply for her well-roundedness. She was not only a princess and fashionista, but a mother, and a daughter. One known for her world activism and charm. Cosmopolitan and all, Diana was still nothing more than a woman. Which is exactly what i am, and something i am glad to be.

Stay Gold.

britt. TISH man.