The late Duke of Edinburgh is believed to have not been too fond of the duchess as he reminded her of another American royal who had came before her.
The Duchess of Sussex was unable to fulfil her ambitions within the Royal Family . Now, she seems to be struggling to achieve them outside it as well.
Coral bead jewelry set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse - coral earrings, necklace, ring, and bracelets made from Swarovski cora...
The Duchess of Sussex shared a hug with stars of the Boston Red Sox as she and Prince Harry met the team ahead of their historic match with the New York Yankees in London.
A scandalous arrangement between a London rogue and an American duchess leads to lavish stakes—perfect for fans of Bridgerton! Despite her illustrious title, Camille, Duchess of Hereford, remains what she has always been—a pariah. Though her title means she’s technically accepted by London Society, the rebellious widow with her burgeoning interest in the suffrage movement and her American ways isn’t exactly high on every hostess’s guest list. But Camille starts to wonder if being an outcast is not without its perks when the tantalizing answer to her secret fear appears in the shape of Jacob Thorne, the illegitimate son of an earl and co-owner of London’s infamous Montague Club. Jacob is used to making deals with his club members—he’s just not accustomed to them being beautiful women. Nor have the terms ever been so sweetly seductive as Camille’s shocking proposition. To finally buy his own club and gain the crucial backing of investors, Camille offers Jacob the respectability of a fake engagement with a duchess. In return, the tempting widow has one condition: she wants Jacob to show her if it’s possible for her to experience pleasure in bed. The lure of such a bargain proves too delicious to resist, drawing the enterprising rogue and the wallflower duchess into a scandalous game and an even more dangerous gamble of the heart. | Author: Harper St. George | Publisher: Berkley | Publication Date: May 23, 2023 | Number of Pages: 336 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 0593440986 | ISBN-13: 9780593440988
Our Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot pre-order sale is in full-swing! We have been working on developing and perfecting these styles for months, and we're so pleased to see such a positive reception to these lovely Edwardian shoes. Hand-colored postcard featuring tango/foxtrot shoes Tango and Foxtrot are especially
New documents break down specific stories the duchess says were false
Greetings, friends! We are back today with another foray into how art history and fashion history converge. Recently, on our Instagram account, we shared a cheeky little post featuring the painting Hearing: The Five Senses by Henri Guillaume Schlesinger. This example of genre painting is
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This one is lighted with artificial lights from 2 directions - shot on a black backdrop, a persian rug, and with a cool chair. This is a good shot to show off a whole costume. I'm going to write a tutorial on how to take smashing
We created our blog with a purposeful mission: American Duchess Blog is a costume blog designed to educate and entertain those interested in learning more about the fashions of the 18th century and other periods of dress. We believe in the free-flow of information, and strive
You're going to think I'm all-over-the-place right now, and you would be right. Projects here, projects there, moving house, moving business, omg! It's been stressy, for sure, but this is also the typical lead up to Costume College...SEW ALL THE THINGS! This year I feel extra
"This most flagrant act of discrimination in the whole history of our dynasty."
The Gilded Age, which began in the years after the Civil War, was characterized by wealthy railroad tycoons, steel barons, and sugar kings who quite literally had more money than they knew what to do with. However, there was a catch: they weren’t royalty, and that just wouldn’t do. The…
Braining hard on the Isabella Mactavish Fraser wedding gown - Edinburgh, Scotland, June 2019 Abby and I are back from our whirlwind trip to Scotland, and I've had a nice little run through the photos. At risk of repetition (Black Tulip and Atelier Nostalgia have both
I'm back to square one with what to wear to Maggie's wedding in October. (Nevermind my own wedding, I've got that one figured out, haha) My ORANGE! sari dress just...no, so now I'm bimbling around back where I'm more comfortable - the 1790s. Is it totally
I have a house full of people here for The Wedding, so forgive me for being quite absent. It's all a bit mad here! So in honor of the Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge #21, and my light green wedding gown, here are some gorgeous 18th century
The Athenaeum - Lettice Mary Banks (William Hoare - ) English 1746 It's getting down to the wire on Costume College preparations. Most of my major projects are a few steps from wearable (gown needs a hem; jacket needs sleeves set), but we costumers know that
Get ready ladies. This is the post you've all been waiting for! A step-by-step guide to creating 18th c. monster hair from a long synthetic wig.So by now you've got your wig and you're itching to destroy its pre-set prettiness and fluff it
Hi All! For this week's episode, Abby & Lauren sit down and chat about the newest Exclusive offering from American Duchess - The Louis (Pre-Order open until May 19th! $295) Our Louis Exclusives come in a dark red and deep blue velveteen with silver embroidery. Here's what we
Welcome back to Costume Analytics. This week we'll be looking at a beautiful example of a 1795 transitional garment known as a
Sorry, Ivanka—there’s only one American princess, and she’s on the other side of the pond.
Greetings, friends! We are back today with another foray into how art history and fashion history converge. Recently, on our Instagram account, we shared a cheeky little post featuring the painting Hearing: The Five Senses by Henri Guillaume Schlesinger. This example of genre painting is
Meghan Markle is giving her friends a little taste of what to expect from her new brand American Riviera Orchard.
Anyone who has ventured down the Renaissance Rabbit Hole has at some point run into The Shoe Problem™. What the heck did the Tudors, Elizabethans, and Stuarts wear upon their feet? And where can you get shoes like that? One of the surviving examples of late
Lately I've been working on a waistcoat to go under my Snowshill riding habit. I really love the look of this menswear inspired style, but before jumping in, I needed to take a closer look at the evolution of the waistcoat throughout the 18th century. Lancret,
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 Day 6 at the Merkur Spiel-Arena on 15 September 2023 in Dusseldorf, Germany
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Another adventure in sewing knits - I'm hooked, now! I've got my wooly nylon thread, my ballpoint needles, and a goodly dose of foolhardiness. Sorting through my vintage sweaters board on Pinterest, I fell in love with this 1890s knit beauty: The Met - sweater - 1895 I
Costume College is fast approaching, and while I think I've burnt out on trying to get everything done, I *did* fully finish the 1790s Chintz gown. When I started this blog several years ago, my focus was on 1790s, but despite starting there, I have not
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent Nov. 11 — Remembrance Day in the U.K. and Commonwealth nations, and Veteran’s Day in the U.S. — by visiting with
MEGHAN Markle has failed to find a CEO for her lifestyle brand despite weeks of searching, say sources. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, has spent the last five weeks interviewing for the position at Ame…
She's stepping up after King Charles and Princess Kate's cancer diagnoses.
The American actor and filmmaker, 53, helped the Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocate to the US, offering them his $18 million Beverly Hills home to use as their personal residence.
PRINCE Harry appears to have picked up an American twang and tried to be a “rock star” at the Global Citizens Live, according to a body language expert. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took turns w…
Situémonos. Abril 1912, nos preparamos para bajar a cenar, con nuestras mejores galas, en el Gran Buque (iríamos en primera clase y por supuesto no se hundiría). Seguiríamos la moda de París y lle…
There’s a hairy wart on her cheek. Her nostrils flare like a chimpanzee’s and there’s something simian, too, about the distance between her nose and her mouth. Her forehead is crudely domed. Her ears stick out. However charitably we may try to observe her, it cannot be denied that the Ugly Duchess is unlovely. The question is: why? Painted in around 1513 in Antwerp, Quentin Massys’ portrait of an old woman has been a showstopper since at least 1869, when John Tenniel used her as the model for
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Edwardian made Easier Even if you don’t think pouter pigeon dresses flatter your figure, you can flatter your budget by using a few tricks to save on your Edwardian costumes. The 100th annive…
I wanted to do a chapter on the Tudors because all of my life I have lived near to Hampton Court Palace. I used to drive past it every day on my way to school. The Tudors are fascinating and I especially love the way Hans Holbein captures them in his work. The Tudors have also inspired contemporary designers such as Josie Beckett and KTZ. The Ambassadors (1533) Arguably Holbein's most famous painting. This image is riddled with hidden symbols and illusions. Both of which I find fascinating and influential on the songs I write with Alpines. Portraits Here are some more paintings of the Tudors by Holbein. Henry VIII Mary Tudor Catherine Howard Lord of Morette Miniatures Holbein focused on painting miniatures during the last decade of his life. They were small portraits which worn as a kind of jewel or brooch. Jewellery Hans Holbein also designed jewellery and these sketches display his interest in using precious gemstones and ornate gold patterns (also known as polychrome enamel) . Tudor influence on contemporary fashion Josie Beckett A/W 2010 Collection Krizia KTZ
The Duchess is seen cooking in a stunning rustic kitchen, while a woman's hands are seen arranging pink and white flowers.
William attended the event for the Diana Legacy Awards at the Science Museum in London, while his brother made an appearance virtually from Montecito.
The Duchess of Sussex is launching her new lifestyle and cooking brand from her new home of Montecito
