tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post6838721733774325458..comments2024-03-29T06:10:20.807+00:00Comments on Mad About Meghan: Meghan in Erdem for the Queen's Pre-Christmas LuncheonAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799152261801421558noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-9682809568762159582021-03-02T11:39:29.348+00:002021-03-02T11:39:29.348+00:00No, Prince Philip has spent most of his time (sinc...No, Prince Philip has spent most of his time (since his retirement) at Wood Farm at Sandringham. Since the Queen was "locked down" from Covid, the Duke has been moved to Windsor with the Queen. He prefers Wood Farm which is why he spent most of his time at Norfolk. She enjoys Wood Farm too, but wanted to be closer to London (and most of the family) since Covid, so they are now together at Windsor Castle. <br />secateurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261206623151312378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-76637804086103187512018-12-27T12:40:11.230+00:002018-12-27T12:40:11.230+00:00Hello to All! First things first - Charlotte, glad...Hello to All! First things first - Charlotte, glad to hear you are feeling better. You work so hard on this blog. It is truly a gift to all of us, but please take care of yourself. Next, I think Meghan looks fabulous. Simple, tailored chic. Also think that necklace has three diamonds. Maybe a "baby bump" gift from Prince Harry? Happy Christmas and Happy, Happy New Year to everyone.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-83996430506497909732018-12-26T18:54:20.537+00:002018-12-26T18:54:20.537+00:00Charlotte---I hope things are OK with you and your...Charlotte---I hope things are OK with you and your family!!! So worried about you. :) Allison in USAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-72597195910673084192018-12-26T17:20:20.556+00:002018-12-26T17:20:20.556+00:00How are you Charlotte? Are you ill? Did anything h...How are you Charlotte? Are you ill? Did anything happen?Gabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854246126829174780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-46936056293351392682018-12-26T15:08:03.618+00:002018-12-26T15:08:03.618+00:00Informative article on who pays for what. . . .htt...Informative article on who pays for what. . . .https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/a23307050/who-pays-for-meghan-markle-kate-middleton-clothes/Helena GAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-77258941122459914422018-12-25T21:13:41.476+00:002018-12-25T21:13:41.476+00:00Charlotte are you okay? Charlotte are you okay? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-67451321768305655532018-12-25T09:59:54.977+00:002018-12-25T09:59:54.977+00:00Merry Christmas and a happy new year everyone :)Merry <a href="https://www.ambfa.com" title="custom suit in bangkok" rel="nofollow">Christmas</a> and a happy new year everyone :)Smart_Margauzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784636528954368410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-11557563788292437302018-12-24T19:53:15.626+00:002018-12-24T19:53:15.626+00:00Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. We'll ...Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. We'll see Harry and Meghan at Sandringham in the morning :)Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799152261801421558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-88042208804135093562018-12-24T18:13:09.223+00:002018-12-24T18:13:09.223+00:00Merry Christmas to all of you and your loved ones....Merry Christmas to all of you and your loved ones.Anon15noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-30912955873449521452018-12-24T17:17:03.052+00:002018-12-24T17:17:03.052+00:00I think it is more than differences of opinion or ...I think it is more than differences of opinion or reservations.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-86345097681832976572018-12-24T17:00:52.630+00:002018-12-24T17:00:52.630+00:00Only the Queen and her expenses are funded by taxe...Only the Queen and her expenses are funded by taxes.MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560371432466837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-16299995827301109082018-12-24T13:24:11.180+00:002018-12-24T13:24:11.180+00:00I agree as well! I'm not usually a big fan of ...I agree as well! I'm not usually a big fan of Erdem, but this one I really love. Marianne from NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563812780680056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-71934064898104524302018-12-24T05:33:47.936+00:002018-12-24T05:33:47.936+00:00I see what you are saying Anon 00:49. I'd neve...I see what you are saying Anon 00:49. I'd never say Megham SHOULD "slick back" her hair, adopt a particular hairstyle, or try to achieve a particular hair texture. Her hair is her hair and what she does or doesn't do with it is up to her. Some comments about her hair (like mine) were clearly referring to the side pieces she has kept cut short over the last year and so they tend to fall in her face or require constant tucking. I agree it's her choice but as I said, that does look messy to many people. And most likely, the only way to prevent hair cut that short from "breaking loose" from an updo or pulled back style is to use lots of very strong, almost "glue-like" hair products. Whatever she does to achieve the smooth slicked back look such as the one at the Givenchy awards (in terms of the "ethnic textured" hair issue you describe) must also involve some strong products to contain those shorter pieces. So when people say the slicked back styles look less messy, I'm not sure people are referring to the slicked back look itself or to its lack of "ethnic texture" as much as to the welcome lack of dangling side pieces that happen to accompany it. <br />lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915979962684179122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-33911813671651806022018-12-23T21:44:15.232+00:002018-12-23T21:44:15.232+00:00Maybe because both Dukes have the same 3 outfits o...Maybe because both Dukes have the same 3 outfits on repeat since they finished school. They are definitely sticking to the 30-wear rule (don’t buy something unless you think you will wear it at least 30 times) <br />And you are correct, very little in royal lives are relatable, but when you are spending public money you have to be aware of public sentiment and at the moment spending the equivalent of somebody’s monthly salary on an outfit you are going to wear once, just doesn’t look good. <br />It is a tight rope royals have to walk, but also a problem the majority of people would not mind having. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-8891419548440612812018-12-23T15:30:42.261+00:002018-12-23T15:30:42.261+00:00Audrey in NY: I'm curious about something....I...Audrey in NY: I'm curious about something....I understand that their wardrobe is taxpayer funded, but why is the focus always on the costs of what the women wear? Do people criticize the men for the costs of their clothing?<br /><br />I get that it may see extravagant/insensitive if they wear costly outfits, I also get that people like them to wear clothes that are affordable and make them more "relatable," but I've always found that silly.....it doesn't matter if Kate wears JCrew, she still lives in a palace lol...Meghan probably wore expensive clothes pre-Harry, so I can see why she still would want to wear them...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-89788521040288416692018-12-23T02:47:56.547+00:002018-12-23T02:47:56.547+00:00I'm another one who likes the look...on her no...I'm another one who likes the look...on her not on me! I heard that there was another recent visit,no photos allowed, to the Hub. We just enjoyed bowls of Harira with sides of the stuffed peppers from the cookbook for supper tonight.Yum!BeanieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284398170424008200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-84887029401229772182018-12-23T00:49:38.394+00:002018-12-23T00:49:38.394+00:00I understand but it is that very slicking back tha...I understand but it is that very slicking back that you describe that I’m saying might not be just a simple matter of slicking back with a topical product. I don’t know what is involved in her hair maintenance but mine looks like hers from what I have seen in my case there is some time consuming management of “ethnic textured” hair involved. And she may not want to do that all the time. <br /><br />That’s fine if some people think it looks messy but the original comment stated someone should tell her to keep those hair styles for informal dates. That is literally saying she should be told how to style her hair and therefore does not apparently have the right to cut it how she wants. And that comment in particular is the hair policing that I have grown quite tired of. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540874697559872345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-17933571859320729022018-12-22T23:16:33.411+00:002018-12-22T23:16:33.411+00:00Hope your family is doing well, Becca!Hope your family is doing well, Becca!Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-55470479615207933542018-12-22T23:15:44.209+00:002018-12-22T23:15:44.209+00:00Ali, I think you're right that MM lost weight ...Ali, I think you're right that MM lost weight between the show and the engagement. And thinking about whether this is the same dress, the only worse than an Erdem dress is having TWO nearly identical Erdem dresses. :)<br /><br />And she ended up on the best-dressed list for 2018, so her styling couldn't be too off. <br /><br />I don't keep up with what's happening in the UK much because we're having so much fun in the US, but I just read about the number of very low income children in the UK and I hope that both Meghan and Kate do a lot of repeats or wear less-expensive outfits. A few weeks ago, Queen Letizia wore a beautiful dress that was in the low $100s. All MM needs is her gorgeous hair and beautiful smile.Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-61771075574044283862018-12-22T22:18:50.999+00:002018-12-22T22:18:50.999+00:00I agree, Liv! I like the dress too.I agree, Liv! I like the dress too.Zora from Praguenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-59989309989143955202018-12-22T21:23:41.691+00:002018-12-22T21:23:41.691+00:00To me, what makes Meghan's hair look messy at ...To me, what makes Meghan's hair look messy at times has nothing to do with how smoothly styled it is or isn't. It's the two pieces cut to chin-length that hang down on each side. They have been the same length since at least the wedding so obviously she keeps them cut shorter as an intentional element of the "messy bun" style she has adopted. If they were always hanging down, I'd wonder if she might be self-conscious for some reason with her hair pulled back (a scar? uneven hairline?) But she does wear her hair slicked back (Givenchy award) and even when it's not slicked back with a hair product, she often starts an appearance with all her hair pulled back but before mid-event the shorter pieces are hanging down or she's having to frequently tuck them behind her ears. Hair of any ethnicity, if cut shorter around the face like Meghan's, is not likely to stay in an updo. Of course, she has a right to cut her hair however she wants. But some people are going to think it looks messy!lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915979962684179122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-29696894869731382722018-12-22T20:58:34.452+00:002018-12-22T20:58:34.452+00:00Charlotte,
Thanks for sharing the Today show clip...Charlotte,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the Today show clip. Meghan is such a multifaceted woman!SDRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-73824939506873620692018-12-22T15:00:45.292+00:002018-12-22T15:00:45.292+00:00Hee hee I have changed my mind on the dress. I now...Hee hee I have changed my mind on the dress. I now think it is the same. I think she most have been a bit heavier when she originally purchased the dress so the chest area still works and she must be wearing it as an empire style dress so the waist is right below her chest area. The skirt has plenty of fabric to adapt to an expanding body. She may have also worn it with black slacks if it was too short or it had a hem that could be let down. Even in the earlier photos of her wearing it it looked almost like an empire waist style dress on her. I have changed my mind because the pattern of colors and shapes on the neck area looks identical in both photos.alinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-43053568511831169902018-12-22T14:12:41.036+00:002018-12-22T14:12:41.036+00:00The Wimbledon pants fit they way they should. That...The Wimbledon pants fit they way they should. That look is in style right now. Michelle Obama wore several similar style pants on her recent book tour. They were not fit or tailored incorrectly. <br /><br />I also wish the comments about her hair would end. As a woman of color with similarly textured hair my guess is making her hair sleek and straight involves some chemical work and maintenance, and leaving it “messier” (though I disagree with this characterization) is often less time consuming. Please stop policing women’s hair. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540874697559872345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-71217103398724551552018-12-21T23:10:19.349+00:002018-12-21T23:10:19.349+00:00Now that comment made me smile Allison!!! :) xx Me...Now that comment made me smile Allison!!! :) xx Merry Christmas! :)Becca USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442997694626389677noreply@blogger.com