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Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:01:00 +0000

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A Washington Post Book World Best Book of the Year

When her carriage first crossed over from her native Austria into France, fourteen-year-old Marie Antoinette was taken out, stripped naked before an entourage, and dressed in French attire to please the court of her new king. For a short while, the young girl played the part.

But by the time she took the throne, everything had changed. In Queen of Fashion, Caroline Weber tells of the radical restyling that transformed the young queen into an icon and shaped the future of the nation. With her riding gear, her white furs, her pouf hairstyles, and her intricate ballroom disguises, Marie Antoinette came to embody–gloriously and tragically–all the extravagance of the monarchy.

Caroline Weber is associate professor of French at Barnard College, Columbia University. A specialist of eighteenth-century French literature, culture, and history, she has also taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University. She lives with her husband in New York City.

Marie Antoinette was a woman who used clothing to command attention. Caroline Weber tells the story of Marie Antoinette’s “Revolution in Dress,” which helped make, and unmake, her reputation, and examines her wardrobe’s impact on French history.

When the fourteen-year-old Austrian arch-duchess first arrived at the Palace of Versailles to become dauphine, rigid tradition governed what she wore, when she wore it, even who put it on her person. Her required wardrobe included twelve-foot-wide hoopskirts and organ-crushing whalebone corsets. But when she became queen, Marie Antoinette established her own royal style to seduce the public and to distract attention from her failure to conceive.

Wearing male riding gear, white furs and diamonds, and monumental pouf hairstyles, Marie Antoinette created a national interest in her fashion and style. By “leaking” news of her clothing preferences to newspapers, she helped create her own finely tuned image. She caused sensations among people unaccustomed to seeing kings’ wives dressed untraditionally.

But her sensationalist dress eventually crossed the line of tradition. Inspired by Rousseau and her time in the parklike setting of the Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette began to sport provocative, “radical chic” chemises and other outfits that incited rumors and scandals, ultimately fueling the Revolution and bringing down the monarchy. Surprisingly, many of these styles would later be adopted by the same revolutionaries who put the Queen to death.

“In Queen of Fashion, her suspenseful, remarkably well-documented and surprisingly humanizing account of the role style played in Marie Antoinette’s fate and legacy, Caroline Weber, who teaches at Barnard College and is an expert on the Terror, adds texture, shimmer and depth to an icon most of us thought we knew already.”—Liesl Schillinger, The New York Times Book Review

“Caroline Weber’s Queen of Fashion examines Marie Antoinette from an arresting angle—her theatrical persona as a fashion innovator. Forced to jockey for position, French courtiers were slaves of fashion, while queens tended to be more modest and reserved. Fashion flash was practiced instead by the kings’ semi-official mistresses—a role that Weber demonstrates was borrowed by Marie Antoinette (whose husband had no mistress) and that eventually compromised her reputation and made it easier for scurrilous pamphleteers to caricature her as a whore.”—Camille Paglia, The Chronicle of Higher Education

“It is always gratifying to discover how much a fashion statement can mean, and Weber’s account of the transition from ancient regime to the Republic from a sartorial point of view is a perceptive work of scholarship that helps to explain the transcendent importance of fashion to French culture.”—The New Yorker

“Entertaining and thought-provoking . . . Caroline Weber’s book is absorbing, fascinating, a wonderful display of grace and expertise, full of telling details.”—Hilary Mantel, The New York Review of Books

“As Caroline Weber demonstrates with dazzling detail in Queen of Fashion, when it came to Marie’s wardrobe, more was better and too much was never enough: Her pearl bracelets, jewel-flecked gowns, ruffled skirts, and fur-trimmed headdresses launched a thousand imitators hoping to borrow even a little of her awe-inspiring glamour. Weber’s book is an ode to the art of dressmaking at its most fantastic, a heady, gorgeous glimpse into the past . . . Queen of Fashion is as richly imagined as the gowns it describes . . . It’s nothing short of stunning”—Suzanne D’Amato, The Washington Post

“A delightful revelation. The delight is due to author Caroline Weber’s intelligence and insight—as if a keen scholar was writing for Vanity Fair. The revelation results from the way the writer imbues a much-reviled and seemingly well-known figure with great empathy . . . Weber dishes up titillating intricacies of French court life (the palace at Versailles was dirty; many nobles had poor hygiene) . . . Readers who fancy excellent writing, power plays and prodigious research will enjoy Queen of Fashion. In humanizing Marie Antoinette, Weber recasts history—a splendid accomplishment. This trek in Marie Antoinette’s bejeweled slippers turns the callous and frivolous ‘cake queen’ into a figure of sympathy.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer

“A serious work of social history. Marie Antoinette may not have invented the politics of costume, but she understood, although she often miscalculated, the importance of manipulating her public image.”—The Boston Globe

“A work of careful scholarship . . . In many ways, though, Weber improves upon [Antonia] Fraser . . . Queen of Fashion tells a better story . . . you keep turning the pages even when you know how it ends.”—Chicago Sun-Times

“In a fresh, totally spellbinding manner Weber does a masterful job in 289 pages tracing Marie Antoinette’s fashions from Austrian archduchess through marriage and ascension as queen of France.”—R . V. A. Gomez, Anne Arundel Community College, Choice

“Weber is a serious historian, and nearly every sentence of her account is footnoted to one of her many sources, some not tapped before . . . but what’s most welcome is her use of her own feeling for clothes and their importance. This popular subject has been trivially belabored by numerous cultural-studies academics with no personal stake in dress history or in actual garments. It’s refreshing to find solid interpretive work and historical responsibility in an impassioned book on clothing’s p

Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

Plus Size Fashion Tips Worth Knowing By All Curvy Women

Blogger — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:03:12 +0000

Women are just like fine wine. As they get older, more mature, and more beautiful, their inner woman seems to gain a sense of assured confidence, brought on by the years of experience in life. I have always admired women over 50 who carry their age with a sense of pride, design and class.

As women get older their sense of fashion appears to mature along with them. What is trendy and ‘in fashion’ might not necessarily be the apparel of choice any longer. Why does this happen? Probably as ladies get busier and have more responsibilities they seem to opt for items which are comfortable to work in not necessarily stylish.

Nevertheless I believe ladies ought to not give up their sense of design, just simply because their day got busier and a few gray hairs are showing up here and there. On the other hand as ladies get older they ought to adjust to their age, by choosing items of clothing which enhance their beauty and their figure.

Plus size ladies who are over 50 have every reason to dress in a stylish manner. Stores which cater for their requirements might not necessarily be simply obtainable, that’s true. However that’s no reason to compromise. Especially with the Internet being so widely available nowadays, a multitude of shop are suddenly obtainable to cater for a mature plus size woman’s needs. For instance store like Ulla Popken and Junonia have a excellent selection of plus size clothes available which is great for the mature woman’s requirements. Costs are reasonable and sizes are vast.

Mature plus size ladies ought to be cautious to select items which make the most of their curves, and also their age. Some tips to abide by are the following -

1. Be careful to select the correct dimension to fit your entire body. Don’t go for products which fit too tightly, the idea if for clothing to hug your entire body so that’s gives it definition and enhances the curves. Selecting items that are as well tight will not look too classy. At the same times items that are as well baggy ought to also be avoided. Your dress of choice does not need to appear like a tent! Just simply because you’re plus size, doesn’t mean you have to hide your body. Display off those stunning curves in a classy and chic manner.

2. Prevent fussy prints. Fussy fabrics have the tendency to make as well as dimension women look even bigger. While we are proud of our curves, the clothes we select ought to make the most of our full figures, enhancing them rather than giving them wrong definition.

3. Stick to classic designs and clean cuts. Just as fussy printed fabrics make us appear a little bit larger, so do fussy styles. For instance prevent too a lot frill and things of the sort. Such clothing doesn’t help define a full figured entire body towards the greatest of it’s shape. Instead stick clean cuts and classic styles which function best for our curves.

4. Try and prevent wearing something that’s too short. Should you have beautiful legs, be proud of them and by all mean display them off whenever you get a chance however, do this with taste, style and moderation. Do wear skirts and shorts. Nevertheless avoid something that is as well short.

Becoming more than 50 does not mean women have to give up on having a sense of design. Especially not as well as dimension ladies! On the other hand ladies ought to make one of the most of this time in their life. Using the correct clothes any plus size lady who is more than 50 can appear and feel like a million dollars!

Vampire Vixen Costume

Blogger — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:03:10 +0000

Vampires have become more popular today because they usually seen in horror movies, television shows, and novel books that depicts the story of vampires. Vampires are often portrayed in different roles from romance, comedy to absolute horror. No wonder, the producers of costumes have infused so much attention to the “vampire costume” design. These costumes are not only worn during the Halloween season but also in different parties, theatrical stage plays, and even dance parties. Simply, vampire costumes are the hottest costumes that are available today.

The Halloween season is a few months from now and you know it we’ll that is season is the time for buying and wearing Halloween costumes. When was the last time you had your shopping? Was it during your high school promenade? Or was it the time when you had to buy a wedding gown for your wedding? Well, no matter what time that was, the important thing is you may now also shop for your Halloween costume that will certainly change you. That is right! You have to shop for a sexy and mysterious gown for your Halloween party.

One of the best ‘creature of the night” costume is the Vampire costumes and here are the descriptions of some of the Vampire Vixen costumes.

Vampire Vixen Costume
This Vampire Vixen Costume is a sexy and classy vampire dress in disguise. They come in sizes S, M, L and XL. This Vampire Vixen Costume also includes the vampire dress, jacket, collar, and necklace. Shoes are sold separately.

Plus Size Vampire Costumes
This Vampire Vixen Costume comes with a bolero style jacket with a crepe satin-lined collar and a gothic cross pendant. This is a floor length dress with brocade bodice and rouched cut away skirt. This type of Vampire Vixen Costume is only available in one size and fits all plus-sized women; 2XL. This particular costume does not include the tights and the shoes.

The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:02:17 +0000

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Over 2,000 decorating ideas for windows, bedding and accessories- including draperies, shades, blinds, shutters, verticals, bedspreads, pillows, cushions and more. Blending current, popular styles with extraordinary new approaches, the fifth edition of The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions is a must have for designers, from beginner to expert.With more full-color illustrations than ever before, this book presents myriad window treatments for any room in any home from the most simple to the most challenging. Now 300 pages, which include detailed illustrations, cost-saving ideas, yardage and fullness charts and much more. Finally, a new comprehensive update for the book that has become the industry standard for decorators and homeowners alike. Now in its sixth edition, this all-inclusive pre-eminent decorating book has been reworked for the new millennium, including an expanded historical section, new styles and calculations, more comprehensive information about treatments and accessories, and of course, the visual index, a terrific means to colorize any window treatment or accessory in this book to your own interior color palette.

The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions

Fashion Accessories – Promoting Girl Power

Blogger — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:18:08 +0000

Fashion accessories have become a way of life for most modern women. Because women would like to look and feel good, especially the young ones, they make use of different fashion accessories. Many young girls consult magazines and television for them to be able to get the newest fashion trends. This is because fashion is constantly evolving and not to mention the pressure that women feel to be beautiful. Women love dressing up and to complete the ensemble, accessories like necklaces, charms, brooches are needed to accentuate their look.

Accessories are definitely a womans’ best bud. To look and feel good, women buy different kinds of fashion accessories. They feel more beautiful and elegant than others when they are well-dressed and completely accessorized for an occasion. Today, it has even become part of their daily lives. They won’t be complete without it. The need for women to enhance their look and their innate love for fashion make it more difficult for them not to have them. Wearing beautiful clothes won’t be enough. For them to achieve the look they want, they need to put in some sorts of different accessories.

Fashion accessories will never run out of style because the trends are constantly changing. In fact, designers are constantly making different kinds of designs for their collection during a specific season. These items, however, need not be pricey. One can buy them for a reasonable price or the girls can make some of their own. To keep up with the constantly changing trend, mixing and matching is ideal. Women have the need to stand out in a crowd and to satisfy this need, they accessorize. Make sure that you know how to put accessories together so that you won’t look cheap. The price of an accessory won’t matter, as long as you know how to put them together.

Women are undeniably obsessed with fashion accessories. If you don’t want to be fined by the fashion police, make sure that you wear the right accessories. Accessories can either make or break you. Make sure that you pick out the right accessories that fit your personality regardless of whatever kind of accessories that you are into. Confidence is important. You can see a huge difference between a confident woman and a woman who is not confident.

For wholesale hair bows and other wholesale fashion rings, you have worlds of options to choose from online. Start your own fashion accessory retail store and join thousands who have been successful running their own fashion accessory business from home.

Ultimate Guide to Buying Authentic Coach on eBay®

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:04:18 +0000

Hot seller for fashion related blog or webiste. Coach is a highly searched term on the web. Its one of the most counterfieted fashion items and women are concerned about that! This guide is quality, in depth & features bonus book. Earn 50% of each sale!
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When Money Was In Fashion: Henry Goldman, Goldman Sachs, and the Founding of Wall Street

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:58 +0000

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This epic biography tells the story of the rise of Wall Street and the growth of Goldman Sachs from a small commercial paper company to the international banking business we know today. At its heart is the story of Henry Goldman, a man who spoke out passionately for his beliefs, understood the importance of the bottom line, and was known to chuckle, draw on his cigar, and remind his young protégés, “Just keep in mind . . . Money is always in fashion.”

Though you will rarely find a mention of him in the official history of Goldman Sachs, it was Henry who established many of the practices of modern investment banking. He devised the plan that made Sears, Roebuck Co. the first publicly owned retail operation in the world, helped convince Woodrow Wilson to pass the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, and became a power player in the world of Wall Street finance at a time when Jews were considered outsiders.

The book traces Henry Goldman’s hard-fought and often frustrating career with Goldman Sachs, a company founded by his father Marcus and fraught with professional rivalries. The tensions between the Goldman and Sachs families extended outside of the boardroom and into the larger world as the United States went to war. Henry’s steadfast support for Germany during World War I would tarnish his reputation and drive him from the firm. But his involvement with finance would continue throughout his life, as would close friendships with luminaries like Albert Einstein, whom he would later join in outspoken denunciation of Hitler’s atrocities against European Jews.

Here, June Breton Fisher, Henry Goldman’s granddaughter, tells his whole story for the first timea story that has shaped contemporary finance and continues to resonate with us today.

When Money Was In Fashion: Henry Goldman, Goldman Sachs, and the Founding of Wall Street

The Mens Grooming Handbook

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:00:57 +0000

This Product Offers Advice, Strategies And Checklists For Men Interested In Fashion And Style Similar To Gq Magazine.
The Mens Grooming Handbook

Avedon Fashion 1944-2000

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:01:05 +0000

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Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 encompasses seven decades of extraordinary images by Richard Avedon, the most influential fashion photographer of the 20th century.

This comprehensive volume offers a definitive survey, from Avedon’s groundbreaking early photographs for Harper’s Bazaar through his constantly inventive contributions to Vogue, Egoiste, and The New Yorker. Each carefully selected image represents an artistic collaboration with significant models, stylists, and designers. Avedon Fashion accompanies the first major exhibition to survey this body of work, at the International Center of Photography in May 2009. With critical essays by Carol Squiers, curator at the ICP, and photography critic Vince Aletti, as well as an appreciation by photo-historian Philippe Garner, Avedon Fashion chronicles an astonishing record of photographic achievement.

Avedon Fashion 1944-2000

Vaginal Diary – Care and Feeding of a Vagina

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:00:48 +0000

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