My Fashion Idol

rachylou

I was paging through Cesar Millan's latest dog magazine, which features pictures of Queen Elizabeth II and her dogs, and I just realized she is my fashion idol: She's really rather weird, original, and fashion forward - but you never quite catch her at it. Because she also epitomizes, well, solid, dignified, respectable frump. I love her wacky fashion sense, and the hats. Also, I resolve to never to turn against low-heeled court shoes again.

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from Aziraphale

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And look, she's bookending her hair with the shoes. I love those Corgis!

13 years ago

Suz

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Andrea (Random Thought) could maybe borrow some dog-show fashion tips from her?

She is my mother's fashion idol, too.

13 years ago

christieanne

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I love her two strands of pearls - present daily even when she is wearing fancy dress.
That is a wonderful suit on her!

13 years ago

cheryl

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She does look great in this pic and so do the doggies

13 years ago

Vicki

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Rachylou, you always bring a smile to me when I read your posts! Her dogs are low-heeled, too!

13 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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She was actually considered quite fashion forward as a young princess, especially once she started dating Prince Philip.

13 years ago

rachylou

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She is book-ending! Haha. I didn't catch that.

'Course, I admit it could be her doggies that have won me... on the other hand, it may be that I would not have a chihuahua if she were not also part corgi like the queen's. LOL. (Ya, actually, grabbed the dog and ran... same day adoption fair...)

When I look at Queen Elizabeth, I see that all her clothes are very classic, even arranged classically, but I don't find the overall impression "classic." To me her style doesn't say "timeless", it says "I know exactly what time it is now!" Can't say why, but I'd love to achieve that.

13 years ago

Sheila

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Timeless, with outrageously world-class jewelry to accent her classic style. I assume you're going to add some precious gems to your stash??? Ha, just kidding!

13 years ago

rachylou

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For sure I need a giant ruby or something, now that you mention it...

@ Shannon - Interesting you mentioning her being considered fashion forward when she was young. People still say that of her. And she is, she is. I'm not sure what she's doing though: I'm hard pressed to spot anything unconventional. Hemlines?

13 years ago

Aziraphale

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I love Elizabeth II. I've always thought of her restrained and collected behaviour as exemplary. It's how a monarch should behave (and the other royals would do well to follow her lead. I'm impressed so far with William and Kate, in that they are showing decorum that befits their station). And although I'm not falling all over myself to copy her matchy-matchy skirt suit ensembles, I have to admit that she always presents herself impeccably, in cheerful colours, in a manner that suits her personality and, er, job description.

13 years ago

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