"Reach Out" with the Psychiatry Foundation

Thursday, May 27th

As patron of the Psychiatry Foundation, the Crown Princess visited one of their projects called Reach Out and attended teaching for a school class about mental health and well-being. It took place at the Ruds Vedby school, Ruds Vedby.

* Royalista.com 1

* Billedbladet.dk 1

* Princessesblog76.blogspot.com

Since 2005 the Crown Princess has been patron of the Psychiatry Foundation and yesterday she visited Ruds Vedby school to hear more about the foundation's project Reach Out. The project is all about informing and learning teachers to strengthen pupils mental health from 5th to 9th grade. The pupils parents are also a part of the process. Arriving to Ruds Vedby school she was welcomed by hundreds of thrilled children, who all would like a handshake and glimpse of the Crown Princess. To a journalist she expressed how excited the Mary Foundation is about the project and how it's created to help the pupils in the right direction. When she attended the school lesson, as part of the project, she was sitting among the pupils and as the children she showed great interest in learning more about metal health and its issues. The Crown Princess took plenty of time chatting with as many as possible during her visit at the school in Ruds Vedby. 

In Ruds Vedby she was dressed beautifully in a white peplum blouse featuring a Peter Pan collar. Think we have seen it before, but I can't figure out when or where? Nevertheless, it is still unidentified. The reused capri trousers is from Hugo Boss seen several times before at different occasions for instance last year, on August 26th she visited the Mothers Help, here. Talking about her trousers, it is worth mentioning that the Spanish Queen Letizia has been seen in the same model, here. I suggest that her jacket could be Prada with idea from Reines & Princesses. With a little more help and a good memory, I can tell that the jacket is in fact from Prada and has been before, like in 2014 when she attended the Children's Relay, here. I have been so confused about wedges. Since she wore them for the first time years ago I have been looking everywhere to find them. When I finally found the a navy blue model from L.K. Bennett I convinced myself about their identity. Trying to get a better picture of her shoes, I realized that she was also wearing her square aquamarine blue earrings from Marianne Dulong. They go years back but still looks magnificent.

Jacket: Prada

Trousers: Hugo Boss Capri Pants
Earrings: Marianne Dulong
Shoes: L.K. Bennett Navy Blue Suede Wedge Shoes

Meeting with "Brothers for Life" & "Dialogue Against Violence"

Wednesday, May 26th

Unofficially, Crown Princess Mary attended a meeting with the South African association Brothers for Life and the Danish association Dialogue Against Violence, as the patron of the Mary Foundation. 

* Dialogmodvold.dk

More than once during the past couple of years have I expressed my thoughts about the Crown Princess and her importance for work like Brothers for Life and Dialogue Against Violence do. Personally and as chairwoman of the Mary Foundation the Crown Princess is able to make a difference for violated women and children. Working with Brothers for Life, she reach another group than she is use to: men. They do need as much help as women and children does. Not always the same kind of help, but they have related problems which has become focus for Brothers for Life. As Crown Princess of Denmark, she has chosen to help those who need it. I am still impressed by the work that she does. Just think about everything she and her partners have achieved so far? I truly hope the Crown Princess and the two associations will be able to work together in the future and create more good results. 

At the meeting Mary was dressed in a bright blue peplum, seen on a few times before, but never identified. For some time I have had Hugo Boss in mind or maybe even Prada. She matched the peplum with black trousers and what I believe is a new necklace with no clue where it's from.

Birthday party in Dragør

Saturday, May 23rd

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended the birthday party of Søren Hedegaard. He celebrated his 60th years birthday at Dragør.

* Frederiketmary.centerblog.net

Not much has been published from their attendance of Søren Hedegaard's 60th birthday party in Dragør because it was a private event. Still, a few pictures have appeared. Søren Hedegaard is friend of the couple as well as the Crown Princess's hair- and makeup dresser since her arrival to Denmark in 2003. Seems like the Crown Prince couple were in a great mood when they were on their way to attend the birthday. 

Mary was super chic in her black outfit at the birthday. I am so thrilled we got a glimpse of her because her outfit was just magnificent. Gabriele is the one who told me about the identity of Mary's new black blouse which is from Prada (SS2015). She matched the blouse with skinny black trousers and metallic pumps. To me they look golden, but it is hard to tell because of the light. Metallic accessories, especially shoes, are really fashionable right now. You find them everywhere on the national and international catwalk. Love how Mary turned a simple black outfit into a polished and classy evening outfit with a pair of metallic heels. I think she was also wearing some kind of golden necklace and matching clutch. Even outside the official spotlight, Mary is dressed to perfection. Even her husband was beautifully dressed in a classy suit with a white button-down skirt and chic sunglasses. This is how to wear a classic suit the casual way. 

Blouse: Prada High-neck Blouse in Black with White Stitching

The Crown Princess Mary obsession #5

Sarah's favourite family photo from Verbiér 2015.

Once again it is time to get to know one of you. As previously, I am thrilled to share this post with you because they are so important to me. You -my readers, have become a big part of my life and I'm having so much fun getting to know you better. You should know that I am very grateful for the opportunity to share your stories. This time I have the honor to present Sarah to all of you. Think I have been in touch with Sarah for a few years and it is a pleasure. 

Actually Sarah didn't knew anything about the Danish royal family and only followed Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. She saw the style of our Crown Princess and fell in love with it (just like all of us did). Since Sarah realized how amazing Mary's style was, she started categorize it. each and every year. Now, make her fell welcome.

So Sarah, what made you initially to follow Crown Princess Mary?

"In 2011 I started following Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and came across a blog called 'Kate and Mary' which features both ladies." Next Sarah tells that she only knew very little about the Royal family from Denmark: "I didn't know anything about the Danish Royal Family (in fact I didn't even know there was one!) but I liked what I saw of Mary's style and started follow both of them." This sentence made me smile. In fact we have one of the oldest monarchies in the world with a hundreds year old history. To you who have interest in history, Denmark have a pretty exciting one even though we are a small country. I just mention it if any of you have an interest. 

Sarah's favourite evening dress worn at the BAMBI Award

Could you tell more about your addiction/obsession? How did it all start?

"I soon discovered that Mary had married Frederik in 2004 and that there were more than 7 years of her outfits to look at! I think we all know the felling when we find a new blog or if you are completely new in the royal-blog-world; there are so much to look at and in the beginning it seems overwhelming! She goes on like this: "It was very interesting to see how her style developed and I started to keep pictures of her outfits (I have them in a Word-document, one for each year) and information on the designers of the clothes, accessories etc." Having seen this document, I can tell the rest of you that I rarely get to see anything as well-organized as what Sarah has shared with me. I am truly impressed by her dedication. 

This beautiful hairstyle is absolute loved by Sarah!

Please, tell us why this collection of pictures and information about Crown Princess Mary clothes and accessories have became such an addiction (or inspiration?) to you?

"I really love Mary's style! She's not afraid to experiment with colours and pattern (I don't like clothes with a log of plain colours) and reuses many of her outfits in different and interesting ways. I think she almost always looks appropriate for the occasion she's dressing for and can look good in anything from jeans to a fabulous evening gown."

" She's always well-groomed and accessorizes so well - I love her jewellery and shoes as much as her clothes! There is always something to look forward to when she has en engagement.  

A funny question: does you loved ones think you're a little crazy with all the royal stuff?

Quickly and short she answers: "My loved ones don't really know the extant of my obsession but they would probably think I'm crazy if they did!"

Here you have Sarah's favourite party dress from when Frederik turned 40 years old in 2008

Sarah, I have one last question left to ask you. Do you have any plans for what you will do next with your obsession? 

" I shall just continue with my obsession as it is. I would never be able to afford any of the clothes she wears - and probably wouldn't be able to get them where I live - but I do get inspiration for my own outfits from what Mary wears and think she's a fantastic example of how to dress as you get older without looking too young or too old!" Something I completely understand. The Crown Princess really knows how to dress appropriate in every stage of life. From normal woman to princess, then from princess to Crown Princess and last but not least, from being a mother and at the same time being the Crown Princess of Denmark. 

I hope you enjoyed reading Sarah's post as much as I did working with it. Thank you very much Sarah for sharing your story with the rest of us. It has been a pleasure getting to know you better.