From spring runways to “Sex and the City,” flowers have been popping up in jewelry, shoes, bags, belts, fragrance, cosmetics, and, of course, clothes.

Just ask ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, who was recently snapped sporting a multi-colored floral print shirt as he strolled down a sunny street in London. Shades, jeans and a jacket over his shoulder completed the casual look.

To read more, visit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1022544/Loved-Paul-McCartney-goes-psychedelic-era-flower-power-shirt.html.

That said, McCartney's blooms are no match for the outrageous flower hats seen in advance of the Royal Ascot races in Berkshire, England: http://gouk.about.com/od/whatsoninma1/ig/Ladies--Day-Hats--Royal-Ascot/Flower-hats.htm.
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Meanwhile, longtime flower fan Prince Charles reportedly has a full-time staffer dedicated to creating beautiful bouquets. According to the Daily Mail: Sarah Champier-Lowe has been the prince’s florist for 10 years. Although her salary is secret, insiders estimate it in the range of 30,000 pounds/year.

Her favorite blooms: roses, tulips, delphinium, lavender, and monk’s hood, many of which are plucked from royal gardens.

For the full story, visit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1021662/Charless-30-000-time-flower-girl.html.  

Flower Fact of the Day: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was also a flower lover. Her favorite blossom: Camellia.
 

Comments

Mike

I guess it takes the kind of guy who could write "Yesterday" and "Let It Be" to know how much flowers are in fashion.


Lynn

great blog! i love that i can get flower tips and crazy stories all in one place.


Cindy Ulrich

In between times when I cannot always have fresh flowers grow outside in AZ, I actually planted glass flowers!


Ann Dickinson

I love this story about Paul McCartney. Thank you for posting that.


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