[h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage
So I chose to watch the TLC coverage, hoping to see good chunks of fashion in the crowd as well as the dress. And boy, was I wrong! I got up when they said their live coverage started, and everything was O. V. E. R. and in past tense. All I got to see was film clips, very scant at that, of people entering the church, the actual ceremony, and the too-abbreviated balcony kiss. Big whoop. I was hoping for realtime coverage, and got warmed-over pablum. For this I got up 2 hours early? Bleh. Which network _did_ have the blow-by-blow fashion coverage? Loved the dress, BTW. Elegant, perfect shape, lovely silhouette. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Based on the number of videos of the event that I've seen for pre-order ok, I admit I did buy one I think only people *in house* so to speak saw the actual event. If it was me I'd be using the monies from the official videos of the event to pay for it, but maybe I'm just cheap. Onaree On 4/29/11, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: So I chose to watch the TLC coverage, hoping to see good chunks of fashion in the crowd as well as the dress. And boy, was I wrong! I got up when they said their live coverage started, and everything was O. V. E. R. and in past tense. All I got to see was film clips, very scant at that, of people entering the church, the actual ceremony, and the too-abbreviated balcony kiss. Big whoop. I was hoping for realtime coverage, and got warmed-over pablum. For this I got up 2 hours early? Bleh. Which network _did_ have the blow-by-blow fashion coverage? Loved the dress, BTW. Elegant, perfect shape, lovely silhouette. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Proud List Mom of Irish_Crochet_Lovers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Irish_Crochet_Lovers/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I figured the BBC coverage would be the best, so I watched BBC America. (This was also what PBS stations carried.) They had a small panel of fashion people weigh in, along with other coverage. Got great views of a variety of guests arriving at the Abbey, hats and all! I watched from 5:00 (E D T) to 8:30, after the balcony appearance and the fly-over, which I have to admit, brought tears to my eyes. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Onaree Berard msber...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, Apr 29, 2011 9:46 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage Based on the number of videos of the event that I've seen for re-order ok, I admit I did buy one I think only people *in house* o to speak saw the actual event. If it was me I'd be using the monies from the official videos of the vent to pay for it, but maybe I'm just cheap. Onaree On 4/29/11, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: So I chose to watch the TLC coverage, hoping to see good chunks of fashion in the crowd as well as the dress. And boy, was I wrong! I got up when they said their live coverage started, and everything was O. V. E. R. and in past tense. All I got to see was film clips, very scant at that, of people entering the church, the actual ceremony, and the too-abbreviated balcony kiss. Big whoop. I was hoping for realtime coverage, and got warmed-over pablum. For this I got up 2 hours early? Bleh. Which network _did_ have the blow-by-blow fashion coverage? Loved the dress, BTW. Elegant, perfect shape, lovely silhouette. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume - roud List Mom of Irish_Crochet_Lovers ttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Irish_Crochet_Lovers/ __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Bbc america was on @ 3 on cable and itv.com had live feed in line from 4 of bbc stuff. -Original Message- Date: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:20:54 am To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com Subject: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage So I chose to watch the TLC coverage, hoping to see good chunks of fashion in the crowd as well as the dress. And boy, was I wrong! I got up when they said their live coverage started, and everything was O. V. E. R. and in past tense. All I got to see was film clips, very scant at that, of people entering the church, the actual ceremony, and the too-abbreviated balcony kiss. Big whoop. I was hoping for realtime coverage, and got warmed-over pablum. For this I got up 2 hours early? Bleh. Which network _did_ have the blow-by-blow fashion coverage? Loved the dress, BTW. Elegant, perfect shape, lovely silhouette. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Bbc did have the entire wedding ceremony and the whole procession -Original Message- Date: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:46:53 am To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com From: Onaree Berard msber...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage Based on the number of videos of the event that I've seen for pre-order ok, I admit I did buy one I think only people *in house* so to speak saw the actual event. If it was me I'd be using the monies from the official videos of the event to pay for it, but maybe I'm just cheap. Onaree On 4/29/11, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: So I chose to watch the TLC coverage, hoping to see good chunks of fashion in the crowd as well as the dress. And boy, was I wrong! I got up when they said their live coverage started, and everything was O. V. E. R. and in past tense. All I got to see was film clips, very scant at that, of people entering the church, the actual ceremony, and the too-abbreviated balcony kiss. Big whoop. I was hoping for realtime coverage, and got warmed-over pablum. For this I got up 2 hours early? Bleh. Which network _did_ have the blow-by-blow fashion coverage? Loved the dress, BTW. Elegant, perfect shape, lovely silhouette. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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CBS this morning. I had thought to go to BBC America, but I can't get it in High Def. Got up at 6AM... and Just saw Catherine getting out of the Car, everything from that point on was LIVE. I would have seen more but I couldn't get myself up at 5AM. SO, go to CNN (or BBC) And watch the whole thing. It's posted. Mari ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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CNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set the VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I believe CNN is repeating it tonight. As for Kate's dress...I have seen several of this style wedding dresses from the 1940s. I own one without the slit neckline. I have one or two original 1940s wedding photos with this style dress. Fashion repeating itself AGAIN. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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BBC America is repeating the coverage now, people are still wandering into the church.. I thought the dress was so retro, could have been worn by Queen Elizabeth herself. A style that has come and gone so many times--I made almost identical dresses for a couple of my brides about 15 or so years ago. Maybe this will help break the fad for strapless gowns which are too ubiquitous these days. I've been enjoying the increased coverage of royal wedding gowns of the past, it's nice to see some close up pictures of those. Katy On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 11:09 AM, penn...@costumegallery.com wrote: CNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set the VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I believe CNN is repeating it tonight. As for Kate's dress...I have seen several of this style wedding dresses from the 1940s. I own one without the slit neckline. I have one or two original 1940s wedding photos with this style dress. Fashion repeating itself AGAIN. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Seeing the gown exhibit and additional past coverage' I was struck with the similarity to the?Princess Rose gown, but with?a yoke and sleeves of lace.? Nice tie- in with the laces on the other royal wedding gowns.? The?simplicity of the design struck me as a choice she might have made Anyway as a common bride.?Class act. Kathleen -Original Message- From: penn...@costumegallery.com Sent 4/29/2011 11:09:53 AM To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverageCNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set the VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I believe CNN is repeating it tonight. As for Kate's dress...I have seen several of this style wedding dresses from the 1940s. I own one without the slit neckline. I have one or two original 1940s wedding photos with this style dress. Fashion repeating itself AGAIN. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I understand that Prince William arranged for the coverage to be on the royal family's own The Royal Channel on You-Tube, http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalChannel And here, (to add something costume-related), is the press release from the Royal School of Needlework: http://www.royal-needlework.org.uk/images/uploaded/Documents/Press_and_publicity/press+release+-+royal+wedding+dress+-+29+april+2011.pdf which explains how they made the Carrickmacross lace for Catherine's dress, veil and shoes. Enjoy! Linda Walton, (in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K., and smiling about the Royal Wedding coverage). ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Pacific Standard Time - no BBC America...camped on the couch, napped during Jay Leno Jimmy Fallon (completely slept through Jimmy) and woke up Fifteen minutes into the Live coverage on NBC and switched to ABC (I like the Good Morning America crew over the Today Show crew, Kathy Lee is annoying). Watched most of the guests arriving, saw lots of great outfits and some real klunkers. Other than a few technical glitches during the slow parts, the coverage was pretty good. The Gown was just beautiful. Peggy Viney ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Katy, I quite agree. Strapless is not very flattering for many people. That neckline was perfect: a deep enough plunge for modern, and the gorgeous lace top stand for classic. Now, if we could only get rid of the ubiquitous black-for-dressy trend of the last 30 years. Yecch. I'm SO tired of black ;) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Apr 29, 2011, at 8:20 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: Maybe this will help break the fad for strapless gowns which are too ubiquitous these days. I've been enjoying the increased coverage of royal wedding gowns of the past, it's nice to see some close up pictures of those. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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It's one of the things that's kept me from starting to make bridal gowns again--modern ones at least-- I can handle a couple of strapless ones ok, but not all strapless all the time. I much prefer historical recreations and restoring mother's and grandmother's gowns. I really want to see some close-ups of the wedding dresses lace. Katy On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 1:17 PM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: Katy, I quite agree. Strapless is not very flattering for many people. That neckline was perfect: a deep enough plunge for modern, and the gorgeous lace top stand for classic. Now, if we could only get rid of the ubiquitous black-for-dressy trend of the last 30 years. Yecch. I'm SO tired of black ;) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Apr 29, 2011, at 8:20 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: Maybe this will help break the fad for strapless gowns which are too ubiquitous these days. I've been enjoying the increased coverage of royal wedding gowns of the past, it's nice to see some close up pictures of those. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I started watching the beginning of the coverage live at 2 am myself. ;-) I hadn't realized there wouldn't be any commercials for bathroom breaks etc... which was both good and bad since they finally got onto the balcony at 7:26 am. LOL! I usually dashed out when they started talking to people in the crowd. I thought her dress was very Grace Kelly, myself. I *loved* Pippa's dress, with the draped neckline, it is just so '30s! Although, I could just scream since I'm in the process of making a silk velvet blouse with that neckline (and slightly longer sleeves) and a few different gowns and outfits for my BJDs with it as well, and now everyone will think I was copying her! Humpf!!! Anyway, if you wish to see who is wearing what BBCAmerica is the answer. There are some really cool hats (I thought the royal blue vertical seed pod thingy was neat), some truly frightful ones (TRH Princesses Beatrice Eugenie come to mind... I mean a blue fez with a ratty feather duster on top?!), a bunch of those annoying fascinators, and the scandalous fact that the British Prime Minister's wife arrived without a hat at all!!! (In case you don't know they are a must for ladies.) She had just pinned a small jewel to the side of her head. One of the things I found rather interesting, was one of the officiants, I can't remember which now (Bishop of London???) was wearing his new cloth of gold cope and boy was that thing bright and shiny! If you read an historical mention of it, you sure get an idea of what a gaudy textile it was, once you see this thing! Anyway, I don't want to give away too much for those who haven't seen it yet. I'm finally off to bed. G Cheers, Danielle At 10:20 AM 4/29/2011, you wrote: BBC America is repeating the coverage now, people are still wandering into the church.. I thought the dress was so retro, could have been worn by Queen Elizabeth herself. A style that has come and gone so many times--I made almost identical dresses for a couple of my brides about 15 or so years ago. Maybe this will help break the fad for strapless gowns which are too ubiquitous these days. I've been enjoying the increased coverage of royal wedding gowns of the past, it's nice to see some close up pictures of those. Katy On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 11:09 AM, penn...@costumegallery.com wrote: CNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set the VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I believe CNN is repeating it tonight. As for Kate's dress...I have seen several of this style wedding dresses from the 1940s. I own one without the slit neckline. I have one or two original 1940s wedding photos with this style dress. Fashion repeating itself AGAIN. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.comwww.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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So wierd they brought trees into Westminster! They werent there when I was in that church earlier this month. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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One of the things I found rather interesting, was one of the officiants, I can't remember which now (Bishop of London???) I think he was whatever the head of Westminster Abbey is called. That cope was given in commemoration of something or other recently. (BTW--I didn't know that the head of the Abbey--is he the dean?--reports directly to the queen, not the Archbishop of Canterbury--at least, all this was according to BBC. Well, she is the Defender of the Faith, after all.) Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Danielle Nunn-Weinberg gilshal...@comcast.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, Apr 29, 2011 1:36 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage I started watching the beginning of the coverage live at 2 am myself. ;-) I hadn't realized there wouldn't be any commercials for bathroom breaks etc... which was both good and bad since they finally got onto the balcony at 7:26 am. LOL! I usually dashed out when they started talking to people in the crowd. I thought her dress was very Grace Kelly, myself. I *loved* Pippa's dress, with the draped neckline, it is just so '30s! Although, I could just scream since I'm in the process of making a silk velvet blouse with that neckline (and slightly longer sleeves) and a few different gowns and outfits for my BJDs with it as well, and now everyone will think I was copying her! Humpf!!! Anyway, if you wish to see who is wearing what BBCAmerica is the answer. There are some really cool hats (I thought the royal blue vertical seed pod thingy was neat), some truly frightful ones (TRH Princesses Beatrice Eugenie come to mind... I mean a blue fez with a ratty feather duster on top?!), a bunch of those annoying fascinators, and the scandalous fact that the British Prime Minister's wife arrived without a hat at all!!! (In case you don't know they are a must for ladies.) She had just pinned a small jewel to the side of her head. One of the things I found rather interesting, was one of the officiants, I can't remember which now (Bishop of London???) was wearing his new cloth of gold cope and boy was that thing bright and shiny! If you read an historical mention of it, you sure get an idea of what a gaudy textile it was, once you see this thing! Anyway, I don't want to give away too much for those who haven't seen it yet. I'm finally off to bed. G Cheers, Danielle At 10:20 AM 4/29/2011, you wrote: BBC America is repeating the coverage now, people are still wandering into the church.. I thought the dress was so retro, could have been worn by Queen Elizabeth herself. A style that has come and gone so many times--I made almost identical dresses for a couple of my brides about 15 or so years ago. Maybe this will help break the fad for strapless gowns which are too ubiquitous these days. I've been enjoying the increased coverage of royal wedding gowns of the past, it's nice to see some close up pictures of those. Katy On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 11:09 AM, penn...@costumegallery.com wrote: CNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set the VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I believe CNN is repeating it tonight. As for Kate's dress...I have seen several of this style wedding dresses from the 1940s. I own one without the slit neckline. I have one or two original 1940s wedding photos with this style dress. Fashion repeating itself AGAIN. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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That was my wedding dress design over 25 years ago with the full neckline. But for my second wedding I cut all the lace off and made it ... yep ... a strapless. I still have all the parts. The new Duchess' gown was beautiful! I absolutely love what they did with her design and what the little ones were wearing. :) I too want to see the hats and gloves of the guests though. I cannot wait for a red carpet review just to be able to see them all. I will sit with a bowl of popcorn, the sound off, and enjoy. :) Franchesca : -Original Message- : From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume- : boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of penn...@costumegallery.com : Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:10 AM : To: 'Historical Costume' : Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage : : CNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought : our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set : the : VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I : believe CNN is repeating it tonight. : : As for Kate's dress...I have seen several of this style wedding dresses from : the 1940s. I own one without the slit neckline. I have one or two original : 1940s wedding photos with this style dress. Fashion repeating itself AGAIN. : : Penny Ladnier, owner : The Costume Gallery Websites : www.costumegallery.com : 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history : FaceBook: : http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery- : Websites/107498415961579 : : ___ : h-costume mailing list : h-costume@mail.indra.com : http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I've got to agree about the clunkers--some of their hat fairies should be fired! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Agnes berengarii Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:40 AM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage Pacific Standard Time - no BBC America...camped on the couch, napped during Jay Leno Jimmy Fallon (completely slept through Jimmy) and woke up Fifteen minutes into the Live coverage on NBC and switched to ABC (I like the Good Morning America crew over the Today Show crew, Kathy Lee is annoying). Watched most of the guests arriving, saw lots of great outfits and some real klunkers. Other than a few technical glitches during the slow parts, the coverage was pretty good. The Gown was just beautiful. Peggy Viney ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I thought it was bad luck to wear black to a wedding. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 10:18 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage Katy, I quite agree. Strapless is not very flattering for many people. That neckline was perfect: a deep enough plunge for modern, and the gorgeous lace top stand for classic. Now, if we could only get rid of the ubiquitous black-for-dressy trend of the last 30 years. Yecch. I'm SO tired of black ;) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Apr 29, 2011, at 8:20 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: Maybe this will help break the fad for strapless gowns which are too ubiquitous these days. I've been enjoying the increased coverage of royal wedding gowns of the past, it's nice to see some close up pictures of those. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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My daughter theorizes that Kate had always wanted an outdoor wedding and this was the compromise. I liked it. It made it magical. Tied the stone trees (pillars) into Nature. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Cin Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 10:38 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage So wierd they brought trees into Westminster! They werent there when I was in that church earlier this month. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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On 29/04/2011 19:05, Sharon Collier wrote: I thought it was bad luck to wear black to a wedding. Sharon C. I thought green was the unlucky colour, (because of an early association with fairies, or some such pagan entities) - and yet there were at least one or two ladies in emerald green. Although in Eastern countries such as India and Islamic places green signifies good luck or fertility, (or so I've heard), these ladies didn't look as though that was their origin. As for that black dress, I thought only recent widows in deep mourning could wear it at a church wedding! Or maybe I'm just old-fashioned and out-of-date? Linda Walton, (in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K.). ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I thought the trees were brilliant. How do you get enough flowers to look significant in a huge Abbey? - just get trees instead! On 29/04/2011 19:08, Sharon Collier wrote: My daughter theorizes that Kate had always wanted an outdoor wedding and this was the compromise. I liked it. It made it magical. Tied the stone trees (pillars) into Nature. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Cin Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 10:38 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage So wierd they brought trees into Westminster! They werent there when I was in that church earlier this month. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I met a woman who had worked in the Chanel shop (for lack of a better word) under Ms. Chanel. She said that they never had green thread in the shop because green was such bad luck - and most shades looked unflattering on most women (I have wondered which was more important). If they made a green dress they would purchase green thread for that particular dress but didn't keep it as they would black or white or the usual colors of fashion. And I love the trees too. Jean, you're absolutely right! LynnD On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Jean Waddie anne.montgome...@googlemail.com wrote: I thought the trees were brilliant. How do you get enough flowers to look significant in a huge Abbey? - just get trees instead! On 29/04/2011 19:08, Sharon Collier wrote: My daughter theorizes that Kate had always wanted an outdoor wedding and this was the compromise. I liked it. It made it magical. Tied the stone trees (pillars) into Nature. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Cin Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 10:38 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage So wierd they brought trees into Westminster! They werent there when I was in that church earlier this month. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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On Apr 29, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Jean Waddie wrote: I thought the trees were brilliant. How do you get enough flowers to look significant in a huge Abbey? - just get trees instead! And the trees can be planted out somewhere, hopefully in a park or other public place. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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hat FAIRIES?? try hat TROLLS! I dont often have a discouraging word to say...BUT There were 2 (in particular one) that I SWEAR was from somebodie's LAdy Ga Ga collection...wont mention names here but outre' understandable. but for heaven's sake child, do make sure it compliments YOU!!! not a statue in the pyramids!!! Bambi (To be named ater) TBNL I am made for great things by GOD and walk with Pride Walladah bint al Mustakfi c 1100ad see me dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HMtOoXtMs0 From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 1:57:36 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage I've got to agree about the clunkers--some of their hat fairies should be fired! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Agnes berengarii Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:40 AM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage Pacific Standard Time - no BBC America...camped on the couch, napped during Jay Leno Jimmy Fallon (completely slept through Jimmy) and woke up Fifteen minutes into the Live coverage on NBC and switched to ABC (I like the Good Morning America crew over the Today Show crew, Kathy Lee is annoying). Watched most of the guests arriving, saw lots of great outfits and some real klunkers. Other than a few technical glitches during the slow parts, the coverage was pretty good. The Gown was just beautiful. Peggy Viney ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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My local PBS station carried the BC coverage, uninterrupted until the moment they came out onto the balcony and suddenly all I had was ads for animated kids' shows! AARRGGHH Hours of watching and I missed the kiss due to station SNAFU. Sigh... Fabulous dress, though! Astrida On Apr 29, 2011, at 10:25 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I figured the BBC coverage would be the best, so I watched BBC America. (This was also what PBS stations carried.) They had a small panel of fashion people weigh in, along with other coverage. Got great views of a variety of guests arriving at the Abbey, hats and all! I watched from 5:00 (E D T) to 8:30, after the balcony appearance and the fly-over, which I have to admit, brought tears to my eyes. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Maybe because of green dye containing arsenic? Sharon -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Downward Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 12:07 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage I met a woman who had worked in the Chanel shop (for lack of a better word) under Ms. Chanel. She said that they never had green thread in the shop because green was such bad luck - and most shades looked unflattering on most women (I have wondered which was more important). If they made a green dress they would purchase green thread for that particular dress but didn't keep it as they would black or white or the usual colors of fashion. And I love the trees too. Jean, you're absolutely right! LynnD On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Jean Waddie anne.montgome...@googlemail.com wrote: I thought the trees were brilliant. How do you get enough flowers to look significant in a huge Abbey? - just get trees instead! On 29/04/2011 19:08, Sharon Collier wrote: My daughter theorizes that Kate had always wanted an outdoor wedding and this was the compromise. I liked it. It made it magical. Tied the stone trees (pillars) into Nature. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Cin Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 10:38 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage So wierd they brought trees into Westminster! They werent there when I was in that church earlier this month. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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It used to be considered bad luck, or poor taste or just not done. Then in the late '80s or early '90s, it became the trend among those who wanted something different and a bit shocking to dress the attendants in black. (I was married to a wedding photographer at the time and watched the trend go from totally shocking to avant gaurde to fashionable.) If the trend has hung around this long, it's certainly time for something new! Janet I thought it was bad luck to wear black to a wedding. Sharon C. -Original Message- Katy, I quite agree. Strapless is not very flattering for many people. That neckline was perfect: a deep enough plunge for modern, and the gorgeous lace top stand for classic. Now, if we could only get rid of the ubiquitous black-for-dressy trend of the last 30 years. Yecch. I'm SO tired of black ;) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Don't know about all of them but at least one is going to be planted at Highgrove (the Prince of Wales' home, since they don't have a permanent home of their own yet) as a permanent memento of the wedding. Re hats: I'm reading a series of (very silly) books at the moment, set in Victorian London, where the heroine's best friend is noted for her utterly hideous taste in hats. Perhaps the writer has been watching certain younger royals? Someone really needs to tell them how dreadful they look! Jean On 29/04/2011 21:07, Margo Anderson wrote: On Apr 29, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Jean Waddie wrote: I thought the trees were brilliant. How do you get enough flowers to look significant in a huge Abbey? - just get trees instead! And the trees can be planted out somewhere, hopefully in a park or other public place. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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On 29/04/2011 23:42, Jean Waddie wrote: Don't know about all of them but at least one is going to be planted at Highgrove (the Prince of Wales' home, since they don't have a permanent home of their own yet) as a permanent memento of the wedding. I understand they will all go there, where they will join an avenue. Re hats: [snip] certain younger royals? Someone really needs to tell them how dreadful they look! The Daily Mail has taken it upon itself to do the job, in this amusing article with lots of photos of fashion mistakes: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1381892/Royal-wedding-2011-Princess-Beatrice-Eugenie-fashion-flops-again.html Enjoy! Linda Walton, (in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K.). ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
