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