She's the Californian who splits her life between Los Angeles and London - and Gwen Stefani looked just as at home in the south of France as she relaxed on holiday today.

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She'd accessorised the pale pink frock, which was covered in peach and blue blooms, with vertiginous cream peep toe heels as she disembarked at the five star Hô strapless prom dresses 2011 ;tel du Cap Eden Roc.

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Crest of a wave: Gwen Stefani managed to tear herself away from Roman Abramovich's superyacht Luna for lunch at the Eden Roc hotel in Antibes in the south of France today

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Land lubber: The star carried her killer heels in her hand until she was safely off the yacht so she didn't damage the deck 

However, she'd been careful not to put them on before she left the yacht so as not to damage the deck - after all, the boat is worth £115million.  

Her famously blonde hair was plaited up and she was wearing trendy white framed sunglasses for her date with friends on dry land.

The star and her rocker husband Gavin Rossdale mother of bride outfits mother of bride outfits, 45, are guests on Chelsea boss Roman Abramovich's superyacht Luna with their sons, Kingston, who's five next week, and two-year-old Zuma.

It's a wonder she even wanted to leave the vessel, which the couple have been on for the past three days having arrived on Thursday.

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All at sea: Gwen grins as she arrives on shore ready to see her friends for lunch

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Earlier in the day, Gwen had been seen relaxing in a striped bandeau bikini top and long floaty patterned skirt as she pointed out places of interest back on the shore.

It's been an idyllic past few days for the Don't Speak singer and her family.

She and her husband have been lounging around and sunbathing with Gavin trying a spot of diving - with both of them showing off their enviable physiques.

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Wish you were here: The mother-of-two caught up with a friend on the phone as she lounged on the £115million yacht 

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Ahoy there! Gwen points out something back on dry land as she shows off her bikini body in a bandeau top and flowing skirt

Moored just off Antibes near Cannes, and not far from Abramovich's home, the ocean-going mansion has two helipads, bullet-proof windows, each bedroom has it's own cinemas sized TV and there's an onboard covered swimming pool.

Any whim of Gwen's could also be catered for by any number of the crew of 40, who include butlers and chefs specialising in macrobiotic food.

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Looking grreat: The 41-year-old pop star was wearing a brightly coloured leopard print bikini and a long black and white striped skirt

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But it seems Gwen fancied a spell on dryland and appeared to catch up with some friends at the hotel in the resort of Anitbes, which is between Cannes, where the Film Festival is currently taking place, and Nice.

Abramovich was ranked number 15 in Forbes 2008 rich list and has a current estimated worth of $11.2billion.

Meanwhile, strapless long prom dresses uk Gwen has just been named as a new face for L'Oreal Paris and the couple have recently been unveiled as one of the world's Top 20 hottest couples by website Zimbio.

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Before flying to France, the couple had been staying at the London home in Primrose Hill.

They've been in the capital since last weekend and have also been out and about with their celebrity friends, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin.

The Rossdales even got their kids together for some play dates and Gwen and Gwyneth enjoyed a girls' night out together and dined at a Japanese restaurant together on Tuesday night.

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If you are paying for your own wedding because your parents footed the bill last time, you might want to consider having a casual beach wedding for your encore performance, Actually, when I say beach wedding, I'm also including venues like the park, a nearby lake, your mom's backyard, or the grounds of a hip Gothic castle, For most weddings, especially if you live in a warm-weather area, like Southern California or Florida, why be stuck inside when outside is where it's at,

Beach Wedding in the Sand

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If your wedding or reception is actually on the sand, as opposed to a hard surface overlooking the beach, you will probably end up wearing glorified flip-flops or chucking your shoes altogether and going barefoot, You should look at casual wedding dresses that are simple, maternity wedding gown maternity wedding gown chic, and elegant, A Cinderella ball gown or a dress made of stiff, starched fabric may not look right with bare feet.

So, you will probably want to go for a shorter dress or a long maxi gown that's simple and flowing, Trains are okay if you are on a hard surface, like a terrace or a grass lawn, but you might want to avoid long trains in the sand (depending on whether the sand is hard packed or soft and blowing) cheap prom dresses online cheap prom dresses online, Actually short black cocktail dresses under 100 , a beach wedding is a perfect occasion to wear a tea-length dress or a mini dress, although long sultry dresses are my favorites, Minis are good if you are remarrying while you are in your early-to-mid twenties...or you still look like you are, Tea length is great if the dress looks balanced on your body's proportions.

Chill Out

Keep in mind that your wedding doesn't have to be picture perfect, You've been through a lot with your divorce and you are probably living on less money than when you were married, Don't stress out, Remember that this is supposed to be a time of fun and joy.

And, evening dresses evening dresses no one expects your "big day" to be perfect, except you, If you take a calm, casual attitude towards your shindig, everyone will pick up on your groovy vibe, As long as you have a backup plan in case of rain or hurricane, and you have plenty of champagne or cheap vino on hand, everyone will be happy, happy, happy.

Wind and Rain

You, of course, do need to have some sort of backup venue, such as the basement of your church or a suite at a nearby hotel, Anything can happen when it comes to weather, And, you can pack a lot of people into a suite, It will be cozy but jammin'.

If your beach wedding is in Hawaii, you will definitely need to be prepared, because almost every spot in Hawaii gets at least a few sprinkles every day satin bridesmaid dress , And, only Lono, the ancient tiki god, can foresee how long those sprinkles will last, so expect an ever-changing sky in the islands, (Remember that it's still warm in Hawaii during showers.) If you are in Southern California (where I've also lived), there is less chance of rain, but some beaches have big winds at sunset, This varies by time of year.

However, beach weddings are fabulous and worth the extra contingency planning, But, make sure that:

• Your hair is casually styled, Even an updo can be messy chic with tendrils hanging down.
• Your hat or veil is secured.
• You have a shawl or bolero nearby for cool winds.
• You have a good sense of humor.

Hawaiian Wedding Gowns

There is a traditional, old-fashioned Hawaiian wedding gown called Holoku, This style was adopted when the missionaries came to Hawaii in the 1820s, I know a beautiful woman who wore this at a Kahala Beach wedding and she was stunning, but this style must fit perfectly, The Holoku is best on slim shapes or curvy, hourglass figures, and you might need a tailor.

Here are some updated Holoku styles that are more fun and easier to wear:

• Maile Lei Strapless Wedding Dress
• Classic Hawaiian Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress

You do not have to be getting married in Hawaii to wear any of these flattering Holoku styles, They will look at home on any tropical or semi-tropical beach, in any backyard, or even in Italy or Spain, Most Hawaiian clothing looks corny on the mainland, but these classic styles are good anywhere.

Hippie and Indie Casual White Dresses

One thing about outdoor weddings is that you get to call your own shots, The Kahala Beach wedding that I mentioned earlier was a very traditional Hawaiian wedding with cute local dudes playing ukuleles and singing things like The Hawaiian Wedding Song, On the other extreme, I have seen beach weddings where people arrived in cut-off jean shorts, and the nuptials were about as formal as a backyard barbeque, (Be sure to give proper hints to your guests or they won't know what to wear.)

If you are an individualistic casual girl, red bridesmaids dresses see these wedding dresses:

• Simple Halter Wedding Dress
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• Short Slip Dress
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One thing I would like to mention is that if you wear a gauzy dress that's not made specifically for a bride, check to see that it's not see-through fabric, because you might be between the guests and the rising or setting sun, At the very least, you should have a kick-butt body if the sheerness factor is high.

Some people do have fairly formal beach weddings, but I would never attempt to pull one of these off without a highly-recommended wedding specialist who knows the area, And, hey, it’s your wedding, You can do whatever you want satin bridesmaid dresses , If you want to wear a white bikini top and a white sarong or you want a dress with a 6-foot train, there is always a way to make it happen.

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