The Cancer Society Award 2014

February, 4th
Photo @Agnés Colbert






























 Crown Princess Mary presented the Cancer Society's Award 2014 (Kræftens Bekæmpelses Hæderspris) in Skuespilhuset, Copenhagen, on occasion of World Cancer Day.

* Bt.dk

Even though Denmark is a small country, we have a big heart and try to attend as many international projects as possible. The way we celebrate the international World Cancer Day is with the Cancer Society's Award. To honor a special person or organization that have done something extraordinary in the work with cancer patients. More than once Mary has expressed how hard she thinks it is to see children get cancer. Something she pointed out again at her appearance in Skuespilhuset to present this years recipient. At the arrival she was given a beautiful bouquet of flowers by the most adorable lille girl, 5-year old Anna, in a pink tulle dress. A true little princess. So sweet. As usual Mary took all the time she needed to get the little girl comfortable in her presence. I reality Mary is still the same ordinary Australian girl and does nothing to be more special than everybody else. A thing, I think people around her feel. With a smile all over her face she shook hands with all she met during the trip from the hall to her seat at the front raw. Before she on her own entered the stage, a short film was shown with pictures of patients with cancer which had a huge impact on Mary. I'm sure it was a great honor for Mary, for the second time, to present the recipient of the Cancer Society Award 2014. The award was given to the childcare institution Børnehuset Siv in Farum which is the only institution in Denmark who takes care of children with a weakened immune systems due to cancer and other severe diseases. It was the proud Daily manager Susssi Olsen who as represent received the the award. It is the mother of flower-grild Anna, who was diagnosed with cancer in the age of 2, who had set Børnehuset Siv to receive this years Cancer Society Award. 

Photo @Agnés Colbert
Photo @Agnés Colbert
With a dreamy look in her eyes and the most magnificent floral dress, Mary won my heart instantly with this outfit! Personally, I am a huge lover of the 50s printed dressed with large tulle skirt and colourful patterns, red nail polish and feminine jewelleries. Which of course is one of the reasons why I adore the look from the presentation. At her last public appearance on occasion of the schools 200 years anniversary, she wore her black Prada coat, the exact same one as yesterday. Nothing new about that but the dress... wauw. All the credit to who found it goes to Kilimia, because this time I was not able to identify it. The stunning black and red floral dress is from Oscar De La Renta! A remarkable dress that shows the beauty of a woman's body. Just like the wonderful dress, she wore brand new black patent pumps which I strongly believe is from Gianvito Rossi because of the v-shaped toe. I haven't found the exactly same model but take a look at the link below and let me know what you think. Or maybe you've been able to find them? To match the rest of the 50s outfit, she wore a pair of beautiful Marianne Dulong pearl earrings. They look stunning all by itself. And then we are around her head, take a notice of her curly hair! Almost no hairstyle would be better than this. It's an easy updo to make but still it looks so glamorous especially with the simply eye makeup and red lipgloss. With red nails, her golden Shamballa Jewels bracelet and the stylish Carlend Copenhagen clutch this might be my favourite outfit of them all in 2014. (Though the year has just begun) Let me know what you think about her amazing 1950s outfit.

And of course I want to thanks Agnés Colbert for letting me share her wonderful photos!

Coat: Prada
Dress: Oscar de la Renta Floral-Print Silk and Cotton-Blend Dress $950
Earrings: Marianne Dulong Lotus
Clutch: Carlend Copenhagen Vanessa Croco Envelope Clutch DKK 9,000
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels  Royal Bracelet w. Argyle Pink Diamond Pavé

 Possible identifications
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Denim Patent Pumps SGD$910.00  
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From 1814-2014: 200 Years of Anniversary

February, 3rd
Photo @Agnés Colbert
As patron, Crown Princess Mary participated in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the introduction of compulsory education for Danish children.

What are we celebrating?
Back in 1814 King Frederik VI signed the low about compulsory education, at that time called "almueskolen" in Danish, also know as the primary school. The society changed and it was about time that the school was a part of any child's everyday life. Today, 200 years after, the foundation of compulsory education remains the same.

* Princesdanoisacopenhague.centerblog.net

As patron and Crown Princess Mary attended the opening of the a 200 year anniversary because this year, 2014, it's exactly 200 years ago that the compulsory education was introduced in Denmark during the time when Frederik VI was king in 1814. The opening took place in Lærerstandens Brandforskinrings premises in Copenhagen. With a white bouquet of flowers Mary was warmly welcomed when she arrived earlier this morning to participate in the celebration. I think it was a great pleasure for her to be able to attend the opening. Before she entered the stage and gave her speech, the choir from Utterslev school marked the opening with one of the songs which have always been sung previously in schools across the country. A song written by Harlad Bergstedts in 1921. Many of the participants probably clearly remember the song from their own childhood. In her speech Mary pointed out how important the school is to us and how our life will develop in the future. It's here we create our first friendships and create dreams about our own future. We get tools that are fundamental for us as a human and learn how to read, write and how to count. We learn to develop ourselves in the time we go to school. She also pointed out we are good to communicate and work together which is important to maintain. Both royal speakers and politicians were all introduced with some fact about their own school which I believe was much fun for all of them. During a celebration like this, three concepts were also involved in the conversation -past, present and future. How is it possible to develop the school system we have today by learning from the past to make it a even better school system in the future? With this question the 200 year anniversary was begun. 

Photos @Agnés Colbert

Like past, present and future, it is the third time we see her in this dress and the significant blouse. Every time we see it, I think it get better and better. At first I have to admit I did not fancy the white turtleneck featuring black sleeve ends despite I love turtleneck blouses. But I have come to like it pretty much. Looks really cool with the kind of shirt dress and knee-length boots, which by the way is from Prada, a ID kindly shared with me by Kate. I have a pair of boots that are very similar to these and though they are not from Prada and had a low price compared to Mary's, I adore them. I love to wear them and try to as often as possible. The boots are just great because you can wear them day as night. The shape of the dress suit her really well, especially with the black leather belt. As the blouse it's assumed that the dress is from the French brand BCBG Max Azria (Fall 2011). But with no proof I'm only able to confirm the identity of her bicolor blouse. I think she looks very comfortable wearing this outfit. When she arrived to Lærerstandens Brandforskinrings premises in Copenhagen by one of the royal families crown cars, she was warmly dressed wearing a black Prada coat. She accessorized her outfit with a grey clutch from the Danish brand Quidam. It was found at Quidam by one of the best readers I have, Pernille! So all the classic scandinavian colours in one outfit: black, white and grey. Stylish and edgy, not at all boring. Mary rocked wearing a pair of new Ole Lynggaard earrings featuring a moonstone pendant in the most amazing dusty blue colour! The team of designers and goldsmiths at Ole Lynggard Copenhagen is truly admired by me. Their creativity and craftsmanship are incredible. I love love love their designs and why to use the nature as inspiration. Two of her diamond rings are from the same designer as the earrings. I'm pretty sure she was also wearing the golden Shamballa Jewels bracelet featuring the pink argyle diamond ball which comes from another bracelet made for her years earlier. A really nice outfit I hope we will see one day again. 

Coat: Prada
Blouse: BCBG Max Azria Bicolor Turtleneck 
Earrings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Lotus Drop Earrings w. White Moonstone SGD$4,150
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels  Royal Bracelet w. Argyle Pink Diamond Pavé
Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands
Clutch: Quidam Grey Calfskin Clutch
Boots: Prada
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Danmarks Indsamling 2014: When a Mother is Missing

February, 1st

 Every year Danmarks Radio (DR) make a fundraising to support some of the most poor countries in the world. The raised money goes to all kind of projects who all try to give people a better life outside the borders of Denmark. Each year the money are donated to different projects and this year the money from the fundraising were donated to help children who have to live without their mothers.  Which is why the show was given the name When a Mother is Missing. Many children in the developing world are forced to live in extreme poverty in very poor conditions. Many of these children also need to live without their mothers which can have fatal consequences for them as many of them still are too small to live without their mother. Regardless of age we will always need our mother. It is a huge loss for these children, who sometimes have no parents left. They are on their own and way too small to take care of themselves. No one is there to care for them. Worldwide we have many organizations who work to give these children a better life, give them a home and a family. Of course it's not the easiest thing in the world to replace a child's mother or father. Still it's important to give them a safer childhood with the opportunity to feel loved. In situations like this Frederik and Mary always show their support. Through Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary's Foundation they donated DKK 150,000. In total DKK 87,414,404 million (!) were raised to support When a Mother is Missing. That is truly amazing! Well done Denmark. I know your support is important and will be appreciated.

Journalist Anne Bendix Schrøder and photographer Peter Thorsøe from STV Productions followed Mary to Myanmar on her three day visit from January 10-12th, to make a special interview with the Crown Princess. In the two minutes interview Mary point out how important this is to her and why a mothers life is so essential for a child to survive.

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* Kongehuset.dk
* Billedbladet.dk
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A New Headqurater for Royal Copenhagen

January, 15th
Photo @Agnés Colbert






























Crown Princess Mary attended the inauguration of Royal Copenhagen's new headquarter in Glostrup, Copenhagen. At the visit Crown Princess Mary also presented the H. H. Bruun Grant. 

Royal Copenhagen
The story of Royal Copenhagen goes all the way back to 1780 where they opened their first store in Copenhagen. The company is world famous for their hand painted porcelain which features all sorts of flowers and plants. Now they have stores and flagship stores all over the world from Denmark to Japan. Royal Copenhagen was acquired by Fiskars in 2013. Read more about Royal Copenhagen here. 


Today was her first public appearance since she returned from Myanmar on January 12th after a three days visit where she was accompanied by Minister of Development Rasmus Helvig Petersen. The visit to Myanmar was planned to focus on girls and women's right to health and reproductive rights in developing countries as Myanmar. Now she is back in Denmark again and ready to attend some of her "usual" duties such as her day in Glostrup. Along with more than 200 visitors Mary attended, as the guest of honor, the grand opening of Royal Copenhagen's new offices and competence center outside Copenhagen in Glostrup. Shortly after she arrived, she was given a guided tour around in the new facilities to see for herself the casting shop, the design studio and of course the painting studio. Royal Copenhagen is world famous for their hand painted porcelain especially the Flora Danica dinnerware. Take you change and read more here about the world-famous porcelain with the incredible flowers paintings! You can choose between more than 3,000 different motives and get whatever you wish on your tea cup or dinner plates. What I know of Frederik and Mary were given a complete Flora Danica dinnerware at their wedding in 2004 featuring their official initials. The couple does also own Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted Mega with the characteristic blue flowers designed in 2000 by Karen Kjældgård-Larsen. In 2007 photographer Steen Brogaard took this photo of the Crown Prince couple a breakfast, in addition to an interview in the newspaper Berlingske Tidende, where you see the Blue Fluted Mega dinnerware on the table. This is by the way one of my favourite photo series every published of the couple. I think Prince Christian and lille Princess Isabella are so cute. We also get a sneak peak what's going on behind closed doors, which we did way more in the old days than we do know. About that time when these photos were taken we also had the documentary Kongehuset Indefra. Now we rarely get new official photos of them. Maybe we will in the future. Back to the opening. Mary was truly impressed by the craftsmanship that was going on in the painting studio.

During her visit, Mary also presented the H.H. Bruun Grant which was given to three artists, each of whom who have had and unforgettable impact on Royal Copenhagen. These three artists are Allan Otte, Louise Campbell (who created the Elements dinnerware) and Cathrine Raben Davidsen. All three were given DKK 125,000 and a handwritten document by Akira Oishi, artistic painter of Royal Copenhagen. 

Photo @Agnés Colbert

Surprised was the first word that crossed my mind when I saw some of the first published pictures from her day in Glostrup, attending the opening of Royal Copenhagen's new headquarter and of course handing over the H.H. Bruun Grant to the three skilled artists. I think it was the colour combo that surprised me the most, after all I actually like this match. Still, it's a little odd combination of colours. I think we need to begin with the new lace blouse. First of all I'm not even sure what that colour is called -purple, beige, pink? I'm not sure if we have seen it before, somehow I believe we have. But I do not recall when. Maybe she has a similar one. I kinda like that's going on around the neck; a high collar and some significant pleat-work. This you especially notice at the first photo where you all see the beautiful grey coat she wore at the arrival. That I simply love! Her coat perfectly matched her new suede grey pumps which has been identified as Rupert Sanderson by Kate and the expensive but stunning Quidam clutch. I have been looking for quite some time to identify this clutch but it was my dear friend Pernille who will have the honor of finding this one. The clutch is not new, it was seen the day she attended a Christmas service with Frederik in December. You'll have a better look at the clutch as well as her Shamballa Jewels bracelet on the photo below taken by Agnés Colbert.  Marianne Dulong is the designer of her Rose Quartz earrings which also have been worn before. They were a perfect match to the lace blouse and bracelet of course. I'm pretty sure these are the earrings worn on the day Frederik and Mary presented their twins to the rest of the world. A beautiful craftsmanship! Now we only have the dark blue pencil skirt left. Believe it or not, this skirt is so old, worn for the first time around 2006 on a visit in St. Petersburg. It's actually a part of a suit. After all I think her outfit work very well with the different materials and colours. 

Photo @Agnés Colbert
Clutch: Quidam Grey Calfskin Clutch
Earrings: Marianne Dulong Delphis
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels  Royal Bracelet w. Argyle Pink Diamond Pavé
Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands
Shoes: Rupert Sanderson Green Closed-toe Slip-ons
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