For the last three years, my hubby and I have been following the chronicles of Downton Abbey with much enthusiasm. I am a big fan of movies and television shows set in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. So when I learned about Downton Abbey was coming to Masterpiece Theater on PBS, I was eager to watch.
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After watching the wonderfully scripted shows for the past three seasons, I found myself taking a liking some of the characters, and a certain dislike to others. Probably my favorite of all the characters was Lady Sybil.
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I especially liked her because she was so real in every way. She put no one above her and no one beneath her. She treated everyone the same, whether you were a Lord or the butler. She wanted to learn to do things for herself that would never have been expected for someone in her social class. One of my favorite scene was when she came downstairs to learn from Ms. Patmore how to cook; and her mother came down to say something to her but stopped and was really proud of her.
Downton Abbey (Sybil in the middle of the picture)
Watching the last episode was especially difficult for me. Sybil’s death after child birth was completely unnecessary and preventable. To have grown men argue about what was the best care for her was unimaginable and a shame. When Lord Grantham decided to believe Sir Phillip, the doctor to the royals, over the doctor from the village; it was against all what Lady Sybil believed in. She would have been cheering for the underdog and making sure that their voice would be heard. The argument scene seem like it went on for hours going back and forth, forth and back and all the sudden the baby was born.
I was telling my husband that it seemed too quick, too easy and then all the sudden Lady Sybil was gone. The only one in the the Downton Abbey manor who thought both of her sisters were nice people. Such a sad day in Downton. Tom, Lady Sybil’s husband, is stubborn but I know that he will miss her dearly. He has to raise a child now by himself now. I wonder how he will be as a single father.
Do I blame Lord Grantham and Sir Phillip for not taking Dr. Clarkson’s advice that she may be seriously ill and would need to give birth to the baby via cesarean? What can I say, I think that she should have been taken to the hospital; but it is too late for that now. Lady Grantham blames Lord Grantham and Sir Philip for Sybil’s death. Lady Grantham believes that if the Dr. Clarkson was able to get her to the hospital; Sybil would still be alive and there is some truth to that. It will be interesting to see the Lord and Lady Grantham’s relationship will play out in the coming episodes. Will she forgive him and allow him back into their room? Or will she forever blame him for her baby not being there now?
For more about the fashion styles of Downton Abbey, check out my other post by clicking here.
To learn about the seven beauty lessons learned from Downtown Abbey, check out the article on Daily Glow by clicking here.
I had to talk with you about how florals can be worn all year long. They are not only for the spring and summer. In the picture below, I am wearing one of my favorite Isaac Mizrahi cardigans. It works so well in the winter with the close-fitting, pop-of-color teal turtleneck underneath. The suede skirt is from a line that is no longer designed at QVC.com. It adds texture and has a sharp contrast. To me, stepping out of the box is adding different colors and textures; but to sync together for a completely cool outfit. My ankle boots are from Earth Origins, the design is so edgy and the comfort is really good.
JT in Isaac Mizrahi cardigan and Macy’s turtleneck and Dialogue suede skirt
The doggies love the camera so they really enjoyed getting in the photo shoot.
The owl ring is to cool and it was only $3.99 from Heartfilledcreations.com. Fun fashion jewelry that really worked with this outfit.
Here’s an out-take of my puppies being their usual boisterous selfs, gotta love them.
Gio is the beagle and Vinny is the collie.
The San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens are packing their bags and getting ready to head to New Orleans for Super Bowl on February 3rd. I found it so interesting that the two head coaches are brothers. That will be some talk around the dinner table I am sure.
It should be an awesome game; but are you really looking forward to game. Or are you just watching it for the commercials and the half-time show? I am sure that you have heard by now that Beyonce is at the Superbowl Half-time show. The talk is that she will reunite with her Destiny’s Child band-mates to sing their new song Nuclear.
I recently submitted a few pics on the Pepsi website (the sponsor of the Halftime Show) of me posing in clock positions.
The photo shoot was fun and I enjoyed it because I had a chance to dress up in my sequin dress and sequin wrap. I remember her doing clock positions in the Countdown video.
I have seen this photo below everywhere to create the buzz and excitement about the festivities. Beyonce is a performer and I know that she will put on a good show.
I am a music lover and I have worked some moves on Beyonce tunes. I thought it would be really cool to share a couple of videos of songs that I think she will perform at the Superbowl.
Irreplaceable – a fan favorite and one of her signature songs.
Get Me Bodied – I can get down on this one and burn some calories. This song is a lot of fun.
So what about all those commercials that advertisers spend millions of dollars on? So far, I have not heard anything about which companies are planning to be advertising or what type of commercials are being planned. Through the years the commercials have taken on a whole new dimension and added so much more to the Super Bowl experience; especially when the game turned out to be a blowout or not very interesting. To be truthful, I do not remember many of the ads, with the exception of the most famous one of all.
President Obama was officially sworn in today as POTUS for four more years. The Inaugural Ball is tomorrow, and Mrs. Obama is sporting bangs as a fresh entrance into 2013 and prepping to look good for festivities ahead. Whether you voted for him or not, we still have to pray for our President and his family. He is making very important decisions for our country. Okay, I am off of my platform now, and onto Michelle Obama’s bangs.
Bangs can be hard to take care of. However, I am sure that Mrs. Obama’s stylist goes along with her; so taking care of the new look should not be a problem. I always thought that Mrs. Obama looked youthful and I think this look is fresh and different. If she doesn’t want to wear the bangs one day she always comb her bangs to the side or sweep her hair up in a chignon and part her bangs in the middle, the styles are endless.
As President Obama is being sworn into a second term and the FLOTUS is beaming and her new do looks cute.
Getty for Huffington Post Obama And Biden Sworn In During Official Ceremony
The Inaugural ball is tomorrow and I wanted to share some of my top three pics that I think would look lovely on the First Lady.
1. Naheem Khan
This beaded chiffon gown makes a stunning entrance. I could see her dancing the night away in it. Naheem Khan’s designs have been seen quite a few times on the First Lady so it may be at ball.
Naheem Khan Beaded Chiffon Gown Saks Fifth Avenue
2. Zac Posen
I simply love the way the deep pink color of the dress below lights up a face. Mrs. Obama would look so gorgeous in this dress. I am so a stickler for clothes fitting a woman correctly and this dress fits in all the right places.
Zac Posen Designs Shop Bop
3. Michael Kors
This Michael Kors ruched one shoulder silk gown is a show stopper. All eyes would be on the First Lady, the color of this gown is the pantone color of the year. This gown is so figure flattering because it would show Mrs. Obama’s fit arms and would cinch her in at the waist and then the dress would flow so romantically. The amulets on each arm of the model is to chic however Mrs. Obama could wear a tahitian pearl necklace and wear her hair up in a chignon or high bun.
Michael Kors Ruched One Shoulder Gown
I really see beautiful clean lines in each of these gowns and I know they would flatter Mrs. Obama beautifully.
What do you think she will wear to the Inaugural Ball?
Stop the presses, I keep coming back to this gown. It’s mesmerizing, so gorgeous.
The day of love is almost upon us and our significant others sometimes need a little push in the right direction when it comes to giving the ideal gift this holiday. Chances are, your partner is going with the traditional candies and flowers. However this Valentine’s Day, suggest to your significant other to gift you the perfect pair of shoes instead. Leave your web browser open and hint to your honey that Footcandy has the answer for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift:
Shoes of course!
1. Jimmy Choo
If you want to impress your soul mate this Valentines Day, Jimmy Choo’s “Diva” will do absolutely that. The intricate placement of each Swarovski crystal is placed elegantly along each suede strand and it will without a doubt leave you memorized. Not only will you appreciate the beauty of the light catching crystals but your sweetheart will love how you radiate grace when walking upon the scintillating architecture.
Valentines Day is all about romance, love and shoes of course. The “Crissy-1” by Footcandy embodies all the current trends you will need this V-Day to be stylish. With colorblocking and cut-outs still trending this shoe not only makes the perfect gift but you can wear it with just about everything.
Kate Spade’s “Lisa” is the perfect shoe that all lovers across the globe can appreciate. It’s simple little bow adorned with cheerful pink polka dots makes this a perfect date shoe. Not only will you fall in love with this darling design but you will absolutely love how comfortable this fabulous shoe truly is.
A true love is one of kind and this boot by Oscar De La Renta is simply that. The unique pattern festooned upon the soft purple hue is truly a masterpiece. Not only will this boot look fabulous with skirts, dresses and jeans but the pointy-toe will elongate any woman’s legs. So this V-Day hint at your sweetheart that boots like these only matches the rare love you share for one another.
These feminine loafers by Guiseppe Zanotti will rekindle any spark in any relationship this Valentine’s day. The vibrant pink hue combined with the fabulous light-reflecting jewel steal emits a casually chic vibe that will leave you breathless. But perhaps the best part about the “E36046” design is that with spring and summer around the corner you will get tons of wear out of them. The color pink is one of the must have hues of the warm weathered seasons.
Any woman knows that a luxurious red lip emanates mystery, passion, and intrigue but Charlotte Olympia’s “Lulu” takes the red lip to different heights. The contrasting suede hues along with the lip cut out creates a flirty yet glamorous design that will have any man swooning with passion once you put these on. So if you want a fun, vivacious yet sexy design then this is the shoe for you.
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Bubbling with Elegance and Grace started out as an outlet for my passion for fashion but has evolved into a place for me to teach, collaborate, and inspire. My hubby has since joined the team and we have been digital creators for 13 years. We are thankful for those who believed in us from the beginning and those who have just started riding with us on this lovely journey.
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