Dreaming up an outfit for the Duchess of Cambridge to wear at a State Visit Banquet it unadulterated fun! Alas, finding the appropriate and fitting ensemble has gotten ever more challenging. Not enough that diplomatic bows to the (guest) country have to be observed. Nowadays the Order Ribbons colours also require consideration: There's the yellow of Her Majesty's Family Order, of course, and newly the blue/white/red of the Royal Victorian Order. This could be quite challenging if it weren't for some of the Royal Ladies lending their help with their recently showcased sartorial choices: Sea-foam~light green/blue~nile stood out ... heureka ... that's it!
Color hurdle taken leaves the dress designer for the diplomatic nod ... aaaand Zac Posen delivered a dress that looked quite intriguing. Alas the photo provided was in black and white rather than the minty blueish niley green sought. Major photograph wrestling was called for -not helped by lacking access to photoshop- but patience and tenacity (also called stubbornness) paid off:
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| Left: Zac Posen Reort 2020 - Center: colored draft - Right: colored draft with orders |
On to the toughest and most enjoyable part: Diving into the vaults to select the sparkles ~ so many magnificent options to choose from ...
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| Option 1: Sapphires!!! |
Tiara: Queen Mary's Sapphire Bandeau ~ Thank you
Lovinlorne for creating the lovely photoshop image for the Order of Sartorial Splendor! ***
Brooch: Art Deco sapphire and diamond brooch ***
Earrings: George VI and Modern Sapphire Set ***
Necklace: George VI and Modern Sapphire Set ***
Bracelet: George VI and Modern Sapphire Set; Diamond Quatrefoil
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| Option 2: Opals!!! |
Tiara: Lotus Flower Tiara ~ Thank you
Lovinlorne for creating the lovely photoshop image for the Order of Sartorial Splendor! ***
Brooch: Art Deco opal and diamond brooch ***
Earrings: Andamooka Opal Set ***
Necklace: Andamooka Opal Set ***
Bracelet: Diamond Quatrefoil; Wedding Gift Bracelet
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| Optioin 3: Diamonds!!! |
Tiara: Lotus Flower Tiara ~ Thank you
Lovinlorne for creating the lovely photoshop image for the Order of Sartorial Splendor! ***
Brooch: Art Deco diamond bar brooch ***
Earrings: Art Deco diamond earrings ***
Necklace: Teck Circle Tiara as necklace ***
Bracelet: Diamond Quatrefoil; Wedding Gift Bracelet
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| Option 4: Aquamarines!!! |
Tiara: Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara ***
Brooch: Brazilian Aquamarine Parure ***
Earrings: Brazilian Aquamarine Parure ***
Necklace: Brazilian Aquamarine Parure ***
Bracelet: Brazilian Aquamarine Parure; Diamond Quatrefoil ***
Ring: imagined and created by
Jelena Gorgona for Her Majesty's Jewel Vault
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| Option 5: More Diamonds!!! |
Tiara: Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara ***
Brooch: 10 Diamond Garter Bar Brooch ***
Earrings: Greville Peardrop Earrings ***
Necklace: Diamond Collet Necklace ***
Bracelet: Diamond Quatrefoil; Wedding Gift Bracelet
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| Option 6: Pearls and Diamonds!!! |
Tiara: Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara ***
Brooch: 10 Diamond Garter Bar Brooch ***
Earrings: Greville Peardrop Earrings ***
Necklace: Diamond Collet Necklace ***
Bracelet: Diamond Quatrefoil; Wedding Gift Bracelet
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| Option 7: Lots of Pearls!!! |
Tiara: Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara ***
Brooch: Diamond Art Deco Double Clip Brooch; Art Deco pearl, sapphire, diamond brooch ***
Earrings: pearl drop earrings as first worn by the Duchess on 10 Feb. 2019; formerly worn by Diana, Princess of Wales with different pearl drops ***
Necklace: Four Row Japanese Pearl Choker ***
Bracelet: Diamond Quatrefoil; Nigel Milne Three Strand Pearl and Diamond Bracelet formerly worn by Diana, Princess of Wales
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