Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe

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I thoroughly enjoyed this little read and all of the trivia it contained. Many designers are mentioned, Royal warrants explained and much more. Learning the Queen's outfits were all weather tested and logged to avoid any repetition of an ensemble and that she won't wear shoes that have a heel higher than 2.25 inches was interesting. Read Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe by Sali Hughes Kindle One of the things that I loved about this book was the way Hughes incorporated her love of beauty and makeup into her storytelling. As someone who also enjoys playing with makeup, I found it really interesting to see how Hughes used makeup as a form of self-expression and a way to feel more confident. However, it's important to note that Hughes doesn't present makeup as a cure-all for her problems, and she stresses the importance of learning to love and accept oneself as is. I enjoyed learning about the often political and cultural meaning behind the Queen's fashion and jewellery choices, indicating advanced research and preparation for every event and Royal engagement. I especially enjoyed her choice to wear a brooch given to her by the Obamas when meeting President Trump, and to wear the EU colours of blue and gold when attending the State Opening of Parliament post Brexit referendum. Prince William, the Queen's grandson and second in line to the throne, is on his way there, while his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, has remained in Windsor as her children are on their first full day at their new school.

He adds the Queen also receives incoming ambassadors, as well as carrying out a myriad of other duties include the Privy Council, which she had to miss last night on medical advice. Prince William's brother, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan had been in the UK in recent days for engagements, and are said to be travelling to Scotland too. Read Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe by Sali Hughes Daisy On Tuesday, newly appointed UK PM Liz Truss had herself travelled to Balmoral to be appointed by the Queen, in a break with tradition as the monarch would have normally seen her in London. But the Queen had suffered from mobility issues recently and so the meeting was moved to Balmoral.Read Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe by Sali Hughes PDF As one of the most photographed people in the world, it’s no surprise that a lot of thought goes into the Queen’s outfits. since I love following the British Royal Family, I was happy to see GR friend, Darla's review of this book; and,

There’s one longevity trait Elizabeth shares with active 90somethings around the world: a strong sense of purpose. The long-lived Japanese call it having an ikigai, 'a reason for living'. The Queen Mother, who lived to 101, knew it by the French term 'devoir', meaning duty. Elizabeth recognised her devoir at age 21, promising 'that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service…' Incidentally, the longer she has embraced her purpose, the longer her life has been lengthened – a virtuous cycle supported by studies showing the amazing biological benefits of living for something larger than yourself, from boosting your immune system to reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s. Elizabeth is in no rush to retire from the power of purpose, sharing the long view of her cousin, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark: 'I will remain on the throne until I fall off.' Make time for play Driven by commitment and loyalty, The Queen’s wardrobe choices are part of her leadership; she wears bright colours because she believes it’s her duty to be seen by the people who’ve waited—often in the wet and cold—behind barriers to see her,” Plume said in a press release. The essential task of keeping her wardrobe up-to-date rests in the hands of Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser Angela Kelly, who has worked in the royal household for 25 years. I'm a monarchist and fortunate to be born during the era of the longest reining monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. In Our Rainbow Queen - A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colourful Wardrobe, author Sali Hughes takes a look at Her Majesty's fashion over the last nine decades, including her jewellery and accessories. Unlike the author, I am not a Brit. Like the author, I am not a "Royalist". I couldn't care less where Harry and Meghan live. My interest in the Royal Family began and ended with Wallis Simpson. However, this is an interesting look at QEII. No one except Elizabeth and Philip know the inscription inside her wedding ring. She never removes her coat in public. Her hat brim never obscures her face. She never wears diamonds before 6:00 pm. Her skirts have weighted hems so there is no chance of a wardrobe malfunction on a windy day. Her preferred heel height is 2.25".She’s worn a range of real-fur accessories over the years, including the ermine-trimmed robe at her coronation ceremony in 1953. However, in recent years, after coming under fire by activists, Her Majesty has chosen wear to faux fur to engagements. Angela revealed, ‘If Her Majesty is due to attend an engagement in particularly cold weather, fake fur will be used to make sure she stays warm.’ The Ascot look Another strength of Our Rainbow Queen is Hughes' ability to connect with her readers on a personal level. Throughout the book, she shares relatable and often humorous anecdotes that will resonate with many people. I found myself nodding along and laughing at some of the situations she described, and I think this is a big part of what makes the book so enjoyable to read. Overall, I would give Our Rainbow Queen a rating of 4.5 out of 5. The only downside for me was that at times, the book felt a bit repetitive, as Hughes tends to revisit certain themes and ideas multiple times. However, this is a minor flaw in an otherwise fantastic and inspiring read. Soon after that, we heard news that all the Queen's children were either already with her at Balmoral Castle in Scotland or travelling to be with her. I learned a lot of interesting information about the Queen's clothing, accessories, and other tidbits that I never knew before.

Read Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe by Sali Hughes ePub Elizabeth’s upper lip is famously stiff. Brought up in the era of British stoicism, she doesn’t like to 'vent' her sorrows to others or ruminate on painful memories. 'I find that I can often put things out of my mind which are disagreeable,' the Queen once said. But what makes her seem like the biggest misfit in our modern age of emotional openness – and totally unfathomable to rawer hearts like Princess Diana – is actually one of her greatest strengths. So-called 'purposeful repressors', people who consciously dial down negative mind chatter, benefit from a kind of psychological armour, studies have found, preventing the crushing spiral of negativity from taking a mental foothold. As Elizabeth once observed with astonishingly accurate insight, 'The trouble with gloom is that is feeds upon itself and depression causes more depression.' Develop your 'devoir' Kate Middleton may sell out Goat, Issa or LK Bennett in a single public walkabout, Meghan Markle may rule fashion events and Google searches the world over. Their late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, may have been the most photographed clothes horse in history. But which royal family member is the greatest and most important style icon of all? Easy. Review: These are beautiful pictures, but I didn’t like some of the captions that were apparently based on tabloid’s gossip.Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe Sali Hughes Mobi Online This riotously colorful book takes a prismatic journey through a century of styles worn by British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Each photo is gloriously accessorized with captions and commentary by journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes, who provides fascinating context. Readers will learn how the Queen used color and fashion in strategic and discreetly political ways, such as wearing the colors of the European flag to a post-Brexit meeting or a pin given to her by the Obam A full-spectrum collection of photos of the late Queen Elizabeth II—spanning ten decades of fashion and every color of the rainbow. Review: It's really just a flip thru but it was full of little bits of information on the royal customs and QEII and how and why she wore the clothes and accessories she did.

Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe Sali Hughes Read Online In the "Green" introduction, the author asserts that QEII is careful about where she wears green. "She won't attend an engagement at a grassy venue, like a racecourse or garden party . . ." in green, yet several photos show her in green at Epsom Racecourse for Derby Day, polo at Windsor Great Park, and posing with her beloved dogs on the lawn and in a garden. Just finished reading this for the second time and I love it more now that we have lost my favorite royal. Still love the peek inside her purse and also the signals she would send to staff depending on what she did with her purse (on the table = leave in 5; switch from one arm to the other = please interrupt and take me away; purse on the floor = leave immediately). If you are a royal watcher, you will get so much enjoyment out of this colorful little book!

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Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe Sali Hughes Review Online In his new book, Long Live The Queen, Bryan Kozlowski identifies the strategies that power our longest-standing monarch. Start with these five rules to tap into her iconic resilience. Tiaras optional. I hereby banish negativity