tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266862686310533492023-07-04T09:22:12.201-05:00Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comBlogger3069125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-73128167287546952682019-01-11T07:00:00.000-06:002019-01-11T07:00:08.492-06:00Friends, it's time for a hiatus. The blog is going to take a break for a while.<br /> <br /> I'll be closing the comments on Wednesday.<br /> <br /> In the meantime, posting continues as normal at <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/">the Jewel Vault</a> and you can catch me (sporadically, at least)<a href="https://twitter.com/orderofsplendor"> on Twitter.</a><br /> <br /> Thank you!Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-26751493961766787692019-01-09T07:00:00.000-06:002019-01-09T07:00:03.691-06:00This is it, the last installment of the results from your favorite royal outfits of 2018 and <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2019/01/readers-favorite-outfits-of-2018_8.html">the remainder of your top 10 favorites</a> from the Evening Divison. Drumroll please...<b>&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#5. Princess Eugenie at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-evening.html">her Wedding Reception</a> in Zac Posen</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQA5A00xceA/XC_7M1U6kWI/AAAAAAAApoc/7sUHYgUA-hg_K6sct9ApBLW1LWmQ3wA5ACLcBGAs/s1600/ejwed_evening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1130" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQA5A00xceA/XC_7M1U6kWI/AAAAAAAApoc/7sUHYgUA-hg_K6sct9ApBLW1LWmQ3wA5ACLcBGAs/s640/ejwed_evening.jpg" width="452" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Alex Bramall/Royal Family</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Zac Posen's still dishing out little peeks at this dress on his Instagram, that's how much detail there is to absorb in this creation. Eugenie had a great year and I hope we see more royal looks from this designer in the future.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#4. The Duchess of Cambridge at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/breaking-jewel-sightings-windsors-at.html">the Diplomatic Reception</a> in Jenny Packham</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1068501476" id="_wViyK7dRqlJI48NzTEbWw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_wViyK7dRqlJI48NzTEbWw',sig:'GhqtWLLpcgjomHp8ChCd_Ijoni1lTBaIhLeJihAKJME=',w:'594px',h:'418px',items:'1068501476',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Kate's sparkly and floaty Jenny Packhams are all starting to run together for me, if I'm being honest. Not for many of you, though! Her last tiara offering for the year won her a spot in your top 5.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#3. Crown Princess Mary at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/01/royal-fashion-awards-new-year.html">the New Year’s Gala Banquet </a>in Soeren Le Schmidt</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0E2cqW8kijQ/XC_8Qq7yi7I/AAAAAAAApok/sMcAx5Ccpo8xjS6ODvqAXFXGREG1tAjHwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018den_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="1215" height="492" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0E2cqW8kijQ/XC_8Qq7yi7I/AAAAAAAApok/sMcAx5Ccpo8xjS6ODvqAXFXGREG1tAjHwCLcBGAs/s640/2018den_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kongehuset</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Mary got all three of her entries in this category into the top 10! I do believe that's a record. She captured #8, #6, and #3 - a reminder of the greatness she brings to the New Year's Gala.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#2. Queen Mathilde at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-watch-of-day-belgianfrench-state.html">the French State Banquet</a> in Armani Privé</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WSEuOaF7-zA/XC_9cCCAJsI/AAAAAAAApos/xC7f8kt_xtghVGIImcAJA0KrTCtfexJPwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018eveningresults-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="938" height="529" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WSEuOaF7-zA/XC_9cCCAJsI/AAAAAAAApos/xC7f8kt_xtghVGIImcAJA0KrTCtfexJPwCLcBGAs/s640/2018eveningresults-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Elysee</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> It was a good year for royal Armani Privé, no? I couldn't agree with this pick more and landing both of her possible entries in the top 10 is a great result for Mathilde.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#1. Queen Máxima at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/breaking-jewel-news-maxima-wears-full.html">the British/Dutch State Banquet</a> in Jan Taminiau</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1052843422" id="P3lbzOskQAVvSQgom0J_8w" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'P3lbzOskQAVvSQgom0J_8w',sig:'50_E0js740bU7f7jJy9oy1UwaxlZw1azgtSQ3ur9GOY=',w:'512px',h:'594px',items:'1052843422',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Máxima and her main man Jan didn't just take the top spot, they absolutely <i>ran away </i>with it. Maybe it was the dress, maybe it was THE JEWELS, maybe it was the fact that it all went down at one of the year's most anticipated royal events - whatever the combination, this one wasn't even close. Máxima<b> </b>is by far your favorite evening look of 2018.<br /> <br /> That's a wrap on the best of 2018! Thanks to everyone who played along. (And a reminder for those who will inevitably take the absence of their own favorites a bit too personally: <b><i>this is just for fun</i></b>. Lowest possible stakes here, friends.)Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-14724406021606082332019-01-08T07:00:00.001-06:002019-01-08T07:00:00.609-06:00And now for the results of <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/readers-favorite-outfits-of-2018.html">your vote for your favorite royal evening outfit of 2018</a>. The countdown of your top 10 begins like so:<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#10. Queen Mathilde<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/monday-tidbits-for-november-19-weddings.html"> in Portraits</a> in Armani Privé</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CepCQleoryQ/XC_19Tqkm1I/AAAAAAAApn4/FeBnB-jJZYwpEx0XVb5PePLxKrdv19FMwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-11-19-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CepCQleoryQ/XC_19Tqkm1I/AAAAAAAApn4/FeBnB-jJZYwpEx0XVb5PePLxKrdv19FMwCLcBGAs/s640/2018-11-19-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Royal Palace</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> This is an old dress (first worn in 2011) given new life - or perhaps just new affection - in a series of stately portraits released by the Belgian royal family in 2018. Nothing says <i>queen</i> quite like a big ol' gown and a big ol' tiara.<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#9. The Duchess of Sussex at<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-duke-and-duchess-of-sussexs-wedding.html"> her Wedding Reception</a> in Stella McCartney</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/960174034" id="Vw6dSuuIQDN9q_jqsqWMlQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Vw6dSuuIQDN9q_jqsqWMlQ',sig:'c3P7fkXhvehJuptVIXMAdigbOdo_voV_0db55Fs9vWg=',w:'414px',h:'594px',items:'960174034',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Wedding gowns themselves got<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/year-in-review-2018s-royal-wedding-gowns.html"> their own separate vote</a>, but wedding reception dresses were fair game here and the simple chicness of a white halterneck earned Meghan a spot among your faves.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#8. Crown Princess Mary at<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-fashion-awards-crown-prince.html"> Crown Prince Frederik’s 50th Birthday</a> in Lasse Spangenberg</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm5QopcB-Ig/XC_2xCDEO7I/AAAAAAAApoA/KlB7KeFJ_LoTJ8uv_vgtl1cHpJU1Le3bQCLcBGAs/s1600/frederik50_mary2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1080" height="576" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm5QopcB-Ig/XC_2xCDEO7I/AAAAAAAApoA/KlB7KeFJ_LoTJ8uv_vgtl1cHpJU1Le3bQCLcBGAs/s640/frederik50_mary2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Keld Navntoft/Kongehuset</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Frederik's big birthday bash was one of 2018's royal highlights, and the couture level of Mary's banquet dress lived up to the occasion and more. I'd love to see this one make a New Year's Gala appearance some day.<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#7. Crown Princess Victoria at the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/tiara-watch-of-day-more-sparkle-in.html">King’s Dinner for Nobel Laureates</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7r9AndXe8Q/XC_35C8kZzI/AAAAAAAApoQ/tDtrFZ0LmlMJ0pItfNj15WDGnv22_FxlQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobel2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="873" height="526" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7r9AndXe8Q/XC_35C8kZzI/AAAAAAAApoQ/tDtrFZ0LmlMJ0pItfNj15WDGnv22_FxlQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-nobel2-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sara Friberg, Kungl. 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <br /> <div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrrRDOFBvOk/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (@hkhcrownprincessmary)</a> on <time datetime="2018-12-22T04:22:31+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 21, 2018 at 8:22pm PST</time></div> </div> </blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></center> Had we done this voting game back when <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2014/11/royal-gowns-of-week-november-14.html">the "Bambi" dress (top and skirt, technically) debuted in 2014</a> - or perhaps even when it got <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/01/royal-fashion-awards-new-year.html">slightly remixed for the New Year's Gala in 2016</a> - I suspect it would have swept the field. It's still got the magic to land at #6, even in repeat mode.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Stay tuned for the final part of the countdown... </i></div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-86049522300330034272019-01-07T07:00:00.001-06:002019-01-07T07:00:01.898-06:00The year's first fancy events rolled on last week in Denmark and over the weekend in Spain. These all involve what I call a modern sort of court dress for the royal women: formal outfits with long skirts for day events. It's something that used to be more common in the royal world, but is now limited to a few events in a few countries.<br /> <br /> In Denmark, Queen Margrethe and the crown princely couple hold two days of New Year's Court receptions. 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border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-top: 2px solid transparent; height: 0; transform: translatex(16px) translatey(-4px) rotate(30deg); width: 0;"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="border-right: 8px solid transparent; border-top: 8px solid #f4f4f4; transform: translatey(16px); width: 0px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12px; transform: translatey(-4px); width: 16px;"> </div> <div style="border-left: 8px solid transparent; border-top: 8px solid #f4f4f4; height: 0; transform: translatey(-4px) translatex(8px); width: 0;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <br /> <div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsPQwBpFYY6/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Crown Princess Mary Fan Page (@crownprincess_mary_of_denmark)</a> on <time datetime="2019-01-05T03:52:34+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 4, 2019 at 7:52pm PST</time></div> </div> </blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></center> Crown Princess Mary is fond of repeats for these events and many of those repeats have been redone over the years. This year featured a pair of remixed repeats.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1076586152" id="9WyqBvPEStVp-HwDgrO8KQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9WyqBvPEStVp-HwDgrO8KQ',sig:'9msOUShnKoujPGwqmNCryk3WeBh1cuLAg7rqQCDCwxA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1076586152',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> First up was an old Heartmade outfit that's had many appearances at the New Year's Courts over the years. In <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/01/royal-redo-of-day-january-4.html">2017, she ditched the original jacket and had a new top put on the outfit</a>. I'm still hoping we'll see that jacket again. (Queen Margrethe, by the way, is <i>tremendously</i> fond of repeats for these events; she wears this blue outfit for both days and has done so for many years.)<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MakSwG7-owQ/XDJBqoPzc5I/AAAAAAAAppE/uUcrRIUTTVYrhwjAr0OjP0d6C5hxkiT5ACLcBGAs/s1600/2019-01-07-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="358" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MakSwG7-owQ/XDJBqoPzc5I/AAAAAAAAppE/uUcrRIUTTVYrhwjAr0OjP0d6C5hxkiT5ACLcBGAs/s640/2019-01-07-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kongehuset</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> On the second day, Mary wore the dress she wore to attend the evening New Year banquet back in 2006, which was her first time attending. The Henrik Hviid dress<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2012/03/flashback-friday-extreme-dress.html"> turned up again in 2012 with its long train chopped off</a> to serve as an option for the day events. Not my favorite, but she did give us some of the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/01/tiara-thursday-danish-ruby-parure.html">Danish Ruby Parure </a>we were missing at this year's gala, with the brooch at her neck and the stud earrings.<br /> <br /> In Spain, the King and Queen attended Pascua Militar, a military ceremony and their first formal event of the new year.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1090456896" id="v86oMft6QypxSS853CGYkQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'v86oMft6QypxSS853CGYkQ',sig:'q01k5pibXdcMKE6760e9Z122AMYazBkxTh9QItya9xA=',w:'395px',h:'594px',items:'1090456896',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Even I - with my well-documented love of a winter velvet outfit - must admit that this Felipe Varela version is a bit of a snooze. Okay, it's a total snooze, unless you choose to look at it as nothing but a backdrop for some brooch action.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tai34uGD_gA/XDJEIUtU0-I/AAAAAAAAppQ/7WLMBDR0UnwRRQVCAS5Ej2phNWYCNKEmACLcBGAs/s1600/2019-01-07-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tai34uGD_gA/XDJEIUtU0-I/AAAAAAAAppQ/7WLMBDR0UnwRRQVCAS5Ej2phNWYCNKEmACLcBGAs/s640/2019-01-07-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>House of HM the King</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> That's a <i>brooch</i>, alright. This one is from the joyas de pasar, the Spanish royal jewels passed from queen to queen, and it is a debut for the Queen. (She wore a<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/10/royal-outfit-of-day-queen-letizia-at.html"> different pearl brooch with a pendant for National Day in 2017</a>. Both are a common style found in multiple royal collections, including the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2012/03/sunday-brooch-cambridge-pearl-pendant.html">Cambridge Pearl Pendant Brooch</a> in Britain.)<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1090456892" id="EerOKtfGSGNfoc6GXsU3AQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'EerOKtfGSGNfoc6GXsU3AQ',sig:'2sJCXZoOt2UZIij19I9W67Naxs-DhyvyE_WdIadFbxg=',w:'395px',h:'594px',items:'1090456892',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> It's interesting that when she adds a brooch - a jewel some might consider old fashioned today - she goes with outfits that feel like classic royal standards. That National Day outfit I linked above gave me strong flashbacks to a young Queen Elizabeth II; now we've got a brooch on a bouclé jacket, which is about as classic as it comes. I'd be interested to see her to put more of a modern Letizia spin on it, if ya know what I mean?Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-72387038765335700382019-01-04T07:00:00.000-06:002019-01-04T18:31:13.424-06:00Yesterday,<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2019/01/readers-favorite-outfits-of-2018.html"> we counted down the first five</a> from your top 10 favorite royal Day/Cocktail outfits. Now we move right along to your final five…<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#5. Queen Máxima at the Appeltjes van Oranje Awards in Natan</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/968236254" id="Yn9ubXOdTUlPmlhsrmziYg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Yn9ubXOdTUlPmlhsrmziYg',sig:'JPd2M7lSH68qV59dBSvjJBfaoFnVZ-SmaiCsPARDhew=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'968236254',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Máxima’s worn this dress in a few ways. This year’s cocktail-style appearance with a big ol’ brooch and some good hair thrown in landed the #5 spot on your list.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#4. The Duchess of Cambridge <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-outfits-of-day-festive-skirts.html">at Kensington Palace</a> in Emilia Wickstead</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-crG27tKQC5U/XC0In5q2LQI/AAAAAAAApns/Yw2eThA_hHQUCk-2BfiQhFQ9HYOKyJC1QCLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayresults-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-crG27tKQC5U/XC0In5q2LQI/AAAAAAAApns/Yw2eThA_hHQUCk-2BfiQhFQ9HYOKyJC1QCLcBGAs/s640/2018dayresults-4.jpg" width="426" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kensington Palace</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> A little bit of tartan, some snow machine action, and a well fit cardigan grabbed Kate a spot on your countdown.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#3. Beatrice Borromeo at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/royal-outfits-of-day-monaco-national.html">Monaco’s National Day</a> in Armani Privé</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1063455080" id="xsamIYkoSoxkaNCuJ3u88w" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'xsamIYkoSoxkaNCuJ3u88w',sig:'a1Q0KN1ulu9fgX3c0mXUs0eBB0gw6EfpH-DQFTM_p9A=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1063455080',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Chocolate velvet accents and a bit of couture made for one of the chicest winter hat outfits I’ve seen, and secured a princely spot on your countdown for Beatrice.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#2. The Duchess of Sussex <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/royal-trip-of-day-sussexes-continued.html">in Australia</a> in Oscar de la Renta</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1053729634" id="HU8tVp_fQrR4IrQBreXqqg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'HU8tVp_fQrR4IrQBreXqqg',sig:'CWLnzeDiC5mswSbJFnowTq0hFU9JtFKeDDY3LEsr_MI=',w:'323px',h:'594px',items:'1053729634',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> The comments were full of quibbles but none of that could stop Meghan’s fairy tale moment from swooping in as your second favorite of 2018.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#1. The Duchess of Cambridge <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/royal-outfits-of-day-accessory-interest.html">at the V&amp;A</a> in Erdem</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1051849906" id="3hQwpMz_QExkNv31O7LUAA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'3hQwpMz_QExkNv31O7LUAA',sig:'Ixu-on7vTz4G7vH5O3isgCDlEJhxIktyP7OVvOPYviQ=',w:'312px',h:'594px',items:'1051849906',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Whether you loved it for the swish or the fabric or the accessories or any other reason you please, the results are clear: Kate takes home the grand prize in your Day/Cocktail Division!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Did your picks make the cut?</i></div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-88454266404531296482019-01-03T07:00:00.000-06:002019-01-03T07:00:00.302-06:00You placed your votes for your favorite royal outfits for 2018 – <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/readers-favorite-outfits-of-2018-day.html">Day/Cocktail</a> and <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/readers-favorite-outfits-of-2018.html">Evening Divisions</a> – and now it’s time to count down the results!<br /> <br /> Starting with the Day/Cocktail Division, your top 10 favorites are:<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#10. The Duchess of Sussex at the Sentebale Polo Cup in Carolina Herrera</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1008105102" id="5pnr-j4zTzBDu0h6lSKllA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5pnr-j4zTzBDu0h6lSKllA',sig:'qIbxA0aqqsBYZMdo9nsTy9TP-pUUkq40bYC9nQQ9Y2Y=',w:'324px',h:'594px',items:'1008105102',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> I think I forgot about this one entirely myself, but I’m glad many of you mentioned it. Set off by perfectly selected accessories, this denim dress is a little dose of Carolina Herrera magic.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#9. Princess Madeleine at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/06/royal-fashion-awards-princess-adriennes.html">Princess Adrienne’s Christening</a> in Giambattista Valli</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G3lJ3S5CX0o/XC0CrnnMFhI/AAAAAAAApnQ/-vyQ9_UUGLkBDiirth32PZZzU81sDCMFQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayresults-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1440" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G3lJ3S5CX0o/XC0CrnnMFhI/AAAAAAAApnQ/-vyQ9_UUGLkBDiirth32PZZzU81sDCMFQCLcBGAs/s640/2018dayresults-9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Erika Gerdemark, Kungahuset.se</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> The Swedish christenings have been such a reliable source of some of the best outfits in recent years. Princess Madeleine continues that tradition this year, with her floral dress and headdress accented by her debut of pieces from the Cameo Parure.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#8. Queen Mathilde at the French State Visit in Natan</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8JLdSvTT-Q/XC0CzR1oVCI/AAAAAAAApnU/DpeaI_zJxcUuD9quXF7hfkPqSxtCRaHPACLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayresults-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="741" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8JLdSvTT-Q/XC0CzR1oVCI/AAAAAAAApnU/DpeaI_zJxcUuD9quXF7hfkPqSxtCRaHPACLcBGAs/s400/2018dayresults-8.jpg" width="321" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Belgian Monarchy</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> A little bit of cape action and a dash of contrasting accessories are just the things to elevate a plain gray outfit to something worthy of a spot on your 2018 favorites list.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#7. Crown Princess Mary <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-dresses-of-day-crown-princess.html">in Seattle</a> in Preen</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJmPoi7ewSc/XC0DDSvzMfI/AAAAAAAApng/82Qo7GzZbQASa3r8D84rLyWyv2thUXL9wCLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayresults-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="926" height="469" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJmPoi7ewSc/XC0DDSvzMfI/AAAAAAAApng/82Qo7GzZbQASa3r8D84rLyWyv2thUXL9wCLcBGAs/s640/2018dayresults-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Preen/Danish Ambassador</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Sometimes a little bit of black and white is all you need. It’s certainly all Mary needed to display the midi-length trend at its best and land herself a spot on your top 10.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>#6. Lady Sarah Chatto at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-royal.html">Princess Eugenie and Jack’s Wedding</a> in Jasper Conran</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1054370966" id="CCnJo6hHRqp5OeYIAqXEWA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'CCnJo6hHRqp5OeYIAqXEWA',sig:'waV5-t4gbYnpdRqEb2F0BfMzRUMOvPfetf6lf_6uqeI=',w:'362px',h:'594px',items:'1054370966',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Lady Sarah expanded her trademark streamlined aesthetic in a pastel direction for the second British royal wedding of the year, and the effect is a top 10-worthy personal best.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Stay tuned for the top 5 in Part 2!</i></div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-72837713568605021952019-01-01T14:34:00.000-06:002019-01-01T15:54:05.294-06:00Happy New Year to you! The Danish and Japanese families are ready to welcome us into 2019 with tiaras blazing, courtesy of their annual January 1st receptions/banquets for dignitaries.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Best in...Black Tie, Maybe</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Crown Princess Mary</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1076407666" id="Fct9FbNzTkpYZrmHPlGDfw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Fct9FbNzTkpYZrmHPlGDfw',sig:'HBgEr5J2cbA_SuEv0FtoMlFYVZLH2qryhx07FF5n3Gk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1076407666',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> For the first time, Crown Princess Mary chose not to wear the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/01/tiara-thursday-danish-ruby-parure.html">Danish Ruby Parure </a>for this event, opting to wear her<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/04/tiara-thursday-marys-diamond-ruby-and.html"> Diamond, Ruby, and Spinel Necklace Tiara </a>and its matching earrings. The tiara is a good match for this new Jesper Høvring dress. But is the whole thing a good match for this specific occasion? That's my question.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EGNPtyQyM_A/XCvMjXbPqqI/AAAAAAAApm0/Cl7zdNvJRbwozkonNxOjw5qQCmV4KI5TACLcBGAs/s1600/_drk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="930" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EGNPtyQyM_A/XCvMjXbPqqI/AAAAAAAApm0/Cl7zdNvJRbwozkonNxOjw5qQCmV4KI5TACLcBGAs/s640/_drk1.jpg" width="614" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>DR1/Jesper Høvring</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> This gala banquet is one of the most formal events of the Danish royal year; it's one of the only events involving the use of <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2011/09/royal-splendor-101-sashes-and-stuff.html">the gold collar of the Order of the Elephant instead of the light blue sash</a>. Had this been Mary's choice for a black tie and tiara event, I think I'd be head over heels; here, though, I'm just not sure it lives up to the level of grandeur we've come to expect.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Best in White Tie</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Queen Margrethe</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <center> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGpbyugAVG/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGpbyugAVG/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style="background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> </a><br /> <div style="align-items: center; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <br /> <div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGpbyugAVG/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on <time datetime="2019-01-01T19:35:05+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 1, 2019 at 11:35am PST</time></div> </div> </blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></center> </div> Instead, we can turn to the one who sets that level of grandeur: the Queen herself, reliably swooping about in her major skirts. Proving once again that she can't get enough of her new frocks, she tossed her beloved Yeti pelt over the dress she wore to<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-fashion-awards-crown-prince.html"> Crown Prince Frederik's 50th birthday banquet</a>. I like it much more with the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2013/06/tiara-thursday-pearl-poire-tiara.html">Pearl Poire Tiara</a> and other pearls.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Best in Golden Coordination</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Princess Marie</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1076407662" id="54zYxzKvQtRYQr-f-F40Fg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'54zYxzKvQtRYQr-f-F40Fg',sig:'I1SNmv-1JJBC_QuW3jDnbB3pwx19nu-U8g-Ztl-I47E=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1076407662',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Princess Marie rounded out the trio of Danish royal ladies in a new outfit from Rikke Gudnitz with her<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2013/01/tiara-thursday-princess-maries-diamond.html"> Diamond Floral Tiara</a>. This is the sort of gown that's perfectly picked to work with the Order of the Elephant's gold collar, from the high neck to the golden color. <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hXELWMs0Zh4/XCvNimj0HCI/AAAAAAAApnE/BCLRN93EZ0YB-74jDg5Kv_P9VUZ64IG-ACLcBGAs/s1600/_drk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="1064" height="350" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hXELWMs0Zh4/XCvNimj0HCI/AAAAAAAApnE/BCLRN93EZ0YB-74jDg5Kv_P9VUZ64IG-ACLcBGAs/s640/_drk2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>DR1</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> I'm not entirely sold on the skirt and I'm surprised how different it looked in motion than it does in still photos, but I'll still give it a pretty well played.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Best in Returns</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Crown Princess Masako</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F5T6gFEdFj0/XCu6uNhHN0I/AAAAAAAApmc/RwK9T7GZ4hkvrV0FuYL3l32F0hubDpAhQCLcBGAs/s1600/_jpn2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F5T6gFEdFj0/XCu6uNhHN0I/AAAAAAAApmc/RwK9T7GZ4hkvrV0FuYL3l32F0hubDpAhQCLcBGAs/s640/_jpn2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>ANN</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Meanwhile in Japan, a most welcome sight: Crown Princess Masako returned to the imperial family's New Year receptions for the first time in 16 years! We usually only see her arriving by car, she skips the public portions inside the palace. She wore the<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2014/10/tiara-thursday-japanese-pearl-sunburst.html"> Japanese Pearl Sunburst Tiara</a>, her favorite for years.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JNkiysyZVbs/XCu6x65ZSpI/AAAAAAAApmg/vkJjQDxgzbsamvegyCXqG_uA70ATXfyPQCLcBGAs/s1600/_jpn3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JNkiysyZVbs/XCu6x65ZSpI/AAAAAAAApmg/vkJjQDxgzbsamvegyCXqG_uA70ATXfyPQCLcBGAs/s640/_jpn3.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>ANN</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Masako led the line up of imperial princesses (left to right above): Princess Kiko (in the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2014/01/tiara-thursday-akishino-tiara.html">Akishino Tiara</a>), Princess Mako (in <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/01/tiara-thursday-princess-makos-tiara.html">her own tiara</a>), Princess Kako (in <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2015/01/tiara-thursday-princess-kakos-tiara.html">her own tiara</a>), Princess Nobuko, Princess Akiko, Princess Yōko, Princess Hisako (in what looks to be the<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/07/tiara-thursday-takamado-diamond-and.html"> Takamado Diamond and Pearl Tiara</a>), and Princess Tsuguko.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8U4iKrajIM/XCu6-ZsfMGI/AAAAAAAApmo/rcNLbS6MMu4__2bRAxDcRR3PEoIHXb4zwCLcBGAs/s1600/_jpn4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8U4iKrajIM/XCu6-ZsfMGI/AAAAAAAApmo/rcNLbS6MMu4__2bRAxDcRR3PEoIHXb4zwCLcBGAs/s640/_jpn4.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>ANN</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> With Emperor Akihito's abdication coming, the imperial couple led the ceremony for what I suppose will be the last time. Empress Michiko wore a big diamond rivière, diamond earrings, and a diamond brooch - not at all lacking in sparkle even though she stopped wearing tiaras some years ago. Serene elegance, as always.<br /> <i><br /> </i> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Who gets your first Best Dressed awards for 2019?</i></div> <br />Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-58160020043930292942018-12-28T07:00:00.000-06:002019-01-02T10:38:14.251-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Quick programming note: Our next post will be coverage of the annual New Year banquet sparkle, stay tuned.</i></div> <br /> Yesterday was<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/readers-favorite-outfits-of-2018-day.html"> the Day &amp; Cocktail Division</a>; today we move on to the Evening Division in the race to elect your favorite 2018 royal outfits.<br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white;">The <b>Evening Division</b> is a curated selection of 25 evening outfits for your voting fun (full length; anything shorter was categorized as cocktail). Links to past coverage are included below. You may select up to <b>three outfits</b> to vote for. Vote in the <b>poll at the bottom of the page</b>. (If you're unable to see the poll, try a different browser.) <b>{Update: Voting is now closed.}</b></span><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jnUSmPfsNuE/XCPnKCo3a2I/AAAAAAAApk0/tXB1VDKwBigH88hUQo7RmOyL4G48T8qqwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018eveningvote-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="1051" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jnUSmPfsNuE/XCPnKCo3a2I/AAAAAAAApk0/tXB1VDKwBigH88hUQo7RmOyL4G48T8qqwCLcBGAs/s640/2018eveningvote-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Elysee/Sara Friberg, Kungl. Hovstaterna/Konghuset/Belgian Royal Palace</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1. Queen Mathilde at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-watch-of-day-belgianfrench-state.html">the French state banquet </a>in Armani Privé</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 2. Princess Sofia at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-fashion-awards-nobel-prizes-2018.html">the Nobel Prize Awards</a> in Zetterberg Couture</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 3. Crown Princess Mary at<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/01/royal-fashion-awards-new-year.html"> the New Year’s Gala Banquet</a> in Soeren Le Schmidt</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 4. Crown Princess Victoria at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/tiara-watch-of-day-more-sparkle-in.html">the King’s Dinner for Nobel Laureates</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 5. Queen Mathilde <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/monday-tidbits-for-november-19-weddings.html">in portraits</a> in Armani Privé</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M8xMDSK37T8/XCPnZ4LO0wI/AAAAAAAApk4/yD8uoZiC5akHYoalFouE4C0M2DoftLluwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018eveningvote-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="1011" height="374" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M8xMDSK37T8/XCPnZ4LO0wI/AAAAAAAApk4/yD8uoZiC5akHYoalFouE4C0M2DoftLluwCLcBGAs/s640/2018eveningvote-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>SVT/Konghuset/Alex Bramall/Kensington Palace</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> 6. Crown Princess Victoria at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-fashion-awards-nobel-prizes-2018.html">the Nobel Prize Awards</a> in Nina Ricci</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 7. Crown Princess Mary at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-fashion-awards-crown-prince.html">Crown Prince Frederik’s 50th Birthday</a> in Lasse Spangenberg</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 8. Princess Eugenie <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-evening.html">at her wedding reception</a> in Zac Posen</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 9. The Duchess of Cambridge<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/02/royal-trip-of-day-cambridges-in-norway.html"> in Norway</a> in Alexander McQueen</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V3CgpCAckbU/XCPnyAeIoBI/AAAAAAAAplI/Tv8-K_Pb8ikuATCuoZTuMcHOM2uNVw2-ACLcBGAs/s1600/2018eveningvote-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="973" height="390" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V3CgpCAckbU/XCPnyAeIoBI/AAAAAAAAplI/Tv8-K_Pb8ikuATCuoZTuMcHOM2uNVw2-ACLcBGAs/s640/2018eveningvote-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Cour grand-ducale/Pool/Kungahuset/Konghuset/House of HM the King</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 10. Queen Máxima at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/breaking-tiara-news-queen-maxima-wears.html">the Luxembourg/Dutch state banquet</a> in Jan Taminiau</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 11. Beatrice Borromeo at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/royal-outfits-of-day-monaco-national.html">Monaco’s National Day Gala</a> in Armani Privé</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 12. Crown Princess Victoria <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-watch-of-day-swedens-state-visit.html">at the Italian state banquet</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 13. Crown Princess Mary <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/tiara-watch-of-day-its-denmarks-turn-to.html">at a gala banquet</a> in Jesper Høvring</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 14. Queen Letizia <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-outfit-of-day-letizias-jumpsuit.html">at the Royal Theater</a> in Pedro del Hierro</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1041479712" id="uafeCbUHRiZWHuhzRjxBSw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uafeCbUHRiZWHuhzRjxBSw',sig:'6FB_ll0YoTg9JquNYzPJMjauryOj4U0SjxFAcxuzdAc=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1041479712',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 15. Princess Charlene <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-dress-of-day-princess-charlenes.html">at the Ocean Gala</a> in Oscar de la Renta</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1052842932" id="X3y92TlLSZh3FMz7QrrxSw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'X3y92TlLSZh3FMz7QrrxSw',sig:'XU9fqpvKTpXGJDiXebrJvq62PmdFQ0EXsXz_Xm5En_k=',w:'375px',h:'594px',items:'1052842932',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 16. The Duchess of Cambridge at<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/breaking-jewel-news-maxima-wears-full.html"> the British/Dutch state banquet</a> in Alexander McQueen</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/962801230" id="uhgyaZBTR1RggSANLh18cw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uhgyaZBTR1RggSANLh18cw',sig:'yXQk7rOn22NwtLX2M4uJAcFLJt3h_paWSMOaEpN4C4k=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'962801230',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 17. Princess Benedikte at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-fashion-awards-crown-prince.html">Crown Prince Frederik’s 50th Birthday</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1052843462" id="0IflScbzSgJ-jgXpKZ9YZA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0IflScbzSgJ-jgXpKZ9YZA',sig:'_5SFiNFHGeiq4ZGDbZjPKb17nn-3xJcoxWfdfsycQVA=',w:'514px',h:'594px',items:'1052843462',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 18. Queen Máxima at<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/breaking-jewel-news-maxima-wears-full.html"> the British/Dutch state banquet</a> in Jan Taminiau</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXsM-e9osMk/XCPn9fwldnI/AAAAAAAAplQ/rc0q_TECVqECmbP5iYYSl5bUIQuO5vn_gCLcBGAs/s1600/2018eveningvote-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="1165" height="324" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXsM-e9osMk/XCPn9fwldnI/AAAAAAAAplQ/rc0q_TECVqECmbP5iYYSl5bUIQuO5vn_gCLcBGAs/s640/2018eveningvote-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>House of HM the King/Fashion Council/Kongehuset/Palais Princier/Royal Family Channel</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> 19. Queen Letizia at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/breaking-tiara-news-of-day-queen.html">the Chinese state banquet</a> in Felipe Varela</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 20. The Duchess of Sussex at <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/year-in-review-queen-mathilde-queen.html">the British Fashion Awards</a> in Givenchy</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 21. Crown Princess Mette-Marit <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/tiara-watch-of-day-and-now-for-norway.html">at the Parliament Gala Dinner</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 22. Charlotte Casiraghi at<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/03/princely-event-of-day-monacos-rose-ball.html"> the Rose Ball </a>in Saint Laurent</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 23. Princess Charlene <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/07/royal-outfit-of-day-charlene-at-red.html">at the Red Cross Ball</a> in Atelier Versace</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 24. The Duchess of Sussex <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-duke-and-duchess-of-sussexs-wedding.html">at her wedding reception </a>in Stella McCartney</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1068501422" id="113caSczT1NeJ4_qmOId1A" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'113caSczT1NeJ4_qmOId1A',sig:'1sn99QSQK32z0K8IfYyuiz4KwIoGJ43qxGPkD0Jsgm0=',w:'594px',h:'408px',items:'1068501422',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 25. The Duchess of Cambridge <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/breaking-jewel-sightings-windsors-at.html">at the Diplomatic Reception</a> in Jenny Packham</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <u>You may vote for up to<b> THREE</b> outfits. <b>{Update: The poll is now closed.}</b></u></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> <script charset="utf-8" src="https://secure.polldaddy.com/p/10200412.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /> <noscript><a href="https://poll.fm/10200412">Which were your favorite royal evening outfits of 2018?</a></noscript></div> </div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-29973314853085456532018-12-27T07:00:00.000-06:002019-01-02T10:46:05.733-06:00It's time once again to elect your favorite royal outfits of 2018!<br /> <br /> We have two votes: today's Day &amp; Cocktail Division (which I am defining as day plus anything evening that's shorter than full length) and tomorrow's Evening Division. <span style="background-color: white;">I chose 25 of our favorite outfits worn in 2018 from each division for your voting</span><span style="background-color: white;"> pleasure - not necessarily the 25 most commented on outfits, just aiming to get a well-rounded selection that represents this royal year.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white;"></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white;">First up: the<b> Day &amp; Cocktail Division</b>! Links to past coverage where available are included below. You may select up to <b>three outfits</b> to vote for. Vote in the <b>poll at the bottom of the page</b>. (If you're unable to see the poll, try a different browser.) <b>{Update: Voting is now closed.}</b></span><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NmoCB3g_XLg/XCOzEB5GDkI/AAAAAAAApkI/xv3i8NjqNBUNCRTiBcziM4eggn6jy_e1QCLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayvote-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="994" height="380" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NmoCB3g_XLg/XCOzEB5GDkI/AAAAAAAApkI/xv3i8NjqNBUNCRTiBcziM4eggn6jy_e1QCLcBGAs/s640/2018dayvote-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kensington Palace/Hosue of HM the King/Belgian Monarchy/Royal Family/Erika Gerdemark, Kungahuset.se</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1. The Duchess of Cambridge <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-outfits-of-day-festive-skirts.html">at Kensington Palace</a> in Emilia Wickstead<br /> 2. Queen Letizia <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-outfits-of-day-letizia-at-spanish.html">at the Spanish Constitution Anniversary</a> in Carolina Herrera (<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-outfits-of-day-spanish-royal.html">also worn in Asturias</a>)<br /> 3. Queen Mathilde <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/03/tiara-watch-of-day-belgian-state-visit.html">at the Canadian state visit</a><br /> 4. Queen Máxima <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/10/state-visit-from-netherlands-welcome.html">at the British/Dutch state visit</a> in Claes Iversen<br /> 5. Princess Madeleine <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/06/royal-fashion-awards-princess-adriennes.html">at Princess Adrienne’s Christening</a> in Giambattista Valli</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1063463906" id="3ngVgx8WR35vVN3ki5Eqyw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'3ngVgx8WR35vVN3ki5Eqyw',sig:'y4kDp9fkph0XO_Izyj9aEl7GgqTxbYUUSK8PdxWXtOc=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1063463906',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 6. Beatrice Borromeo <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/royal-outfits-of-day-monaco-national.html">at Monaco’s National Day</a> in Armani Privé </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IG4pDUfSbqg/XCOziD7DzjI/AAAAAAAApkQ/68P_g2CU_ZEiO4Pw_RH74vxtx7Xdy_WMwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayvote-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="682" height="554" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IG4pDUfSbqg/XCOziD7DzjI/AAAAAAAApkQ/68P_g2CU_ZEiO4Pw_RH74vxtx7Xdy_WMwCLcBGAs/s640/2018dayvote-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Belgian Monarchy/Ministry of Defence/House of HM the King</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;7. Queen Mathilde<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/royal-outfits-of-day-mathilde-and-mary.html"> in Austria</a> in Natan</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 8. The Duchess of Cambridge in Cyprus in Smythe</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 9. Queen Letizia <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/royal-outfits-of-day-letizia-at.html">at the Princess of Asturias Awards</a> in Felipe Varela</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bfZChISn2eA/XCOzpQlSUgI/AAAAAAAApkU/i9Fp6DNCHTkBLN-qVH1TixwOL2PLqyAVACLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayvote-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="1007" height="376" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bfZChISn2eA/XCOzpQlSUgI/AAAAAAAApkU/i9Fp6DNCHTkBLN-qVH1TixwOL2PLqyAVACLcBGAs/s640/2018dayvote-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Billed-Bladet/Royal Family Channel/Ministry of Defence/Sentebale</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;10. Crown Princess Mary in Latvia in Strenesse</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 11. Autumn Phillips <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-duke-duchess-of-sussexs-wedding_19.html">at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding</a> in Hen House</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 12. Princess Beatrice <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-bride.html">at Princess Eugenie and Jack’s wedding</a> in Ralph &amp; Russo</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 13. The Duchess of Sussex at the Sentebale Polo Cup in Carolina Herrera&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/949682240" id="fO-6CQDYQEVn375tKYZiMA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'fO-6CQDYQEVn375tKYZiMA',sig:'0Gh-L1HH3grpf8CPT5CPTC2ITJ5pA0Dc_Cg77Wn4MSw=',w:'372px',h:'594px',items:'949682240',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 14. The Duchess of Sussex <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/04/royal-outfits-of-day-weekend-with.html">at the Queen’s birthday concert </a>in Stella McCartney</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/968236178" id="7jGjG-dJT-1VQygPxCkTGw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7jGjG-dJT-1VQygPxCkTGw',sig:'R1MBCLBy-BkmBTqM73gStUb9G91xlRkZGtiwfmFkZoE=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'968236178',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 15. Queen Máxima at the Appeltjes van Oranje awards in Natan</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FzlAN_Xu2wA/XCOzz25J4OI/AAAAAAAApkc/TEUYm6iJ6901TUr-lxn8htjQSOJ_ODIWwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayvote-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="787" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FzlAN_Xu2wA/XCOzz25J4OI/AAAAAAAApkc/TEUYm6iJ6901TUr-lxn8htjQSOJ_ODIWwCLcBGAs/s640/2018dayvote-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Royal Family Channel/Sara Friberg, Kungl. Hovstaterna/Belgian Monarchy </i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> 16. Lady Sarah Chatto <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-royal.html">at Princess Eugenie and Jack’s wedding</a> in Jasper Conran</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 17. Crown Princess Victoria in France in Camilla Thulin</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 18. Queen Mathilde at the French state visit in Natan<br /> <br /> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1051847904" id="5-XA-l_mRZNKpA4xrtaQ8Q" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5-XA-l_mRZNKpA4xrtaQ8Q',sig:'SkO4MogaP3oMR7sk_Jvv_lhUYhGo05rIAAiFGnyX6LQ=',w:'381px',h:'594px',items:'1051847904',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 19. The Duchess of Cambridge <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/royal-outfits-of-day-accessory-interest.html">at the V&amp;A</a> in Erdem<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tZQtBf-ZuPg/XCO0Bw9D0vI/AAAAAAAApkk/JMXrsFsHLyoKSHKoGb6uqhTRbCsnZdvnQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018dayvote-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="1104" height="342" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tZQtBf-ZuPg/XCO0Bw9D0vI/AAAAAAAApkk/JMXrsFsHLyoKSHKoGb6uqhTRbCsnZdvnQCLcBGAs/s640/2018dayvote-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Royal Family Channel/Lithuanian President/Palazzo Quirinale/House of HM the King/Danish Ambassador</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> &nbsp;20. The Duchess of Cambridge<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/07/royal-outfits-of-day-christening-of.html"> at Prince Louis’ Christening</a> in Alexander McQueen</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 21. Crown Princess Mette-Marit <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-outfits-of-day-scandinavian-update.html">in Lithuania </a>in Brock Collection</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 22. Crown Princess Mary<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/royal-outfit-of-day-crown-princess-mary.html"> in Italy</a> in Mark Kenly Domino Tan</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 23. Queen Letizia <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-outfits-of-day-queen-letizias.html">in the Dominican Republic</a> in Carolina Herrera (<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/07/royal-dresses-of-day-letizia-and.html">also worn in Bailen</a>) </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 24. Crown Princess Mary<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-dresses-of-day-crown-princess.html"> in Seattle</a> in Preen<br /> <br /> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1053729634" id="vKoSka4tTdt-2JAXizKxQg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'vKoSka4tTdt-2JAXizKxQg',sig:'hnTbU0Vp8ND7yXDMJRZUkafWFPIEOAWetoj4GU8Tue8=',w:'323px',h:'594px',items:'1053729634',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 25. The Duchess of Sussex <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/royal-trip-of-day-sussexes-continued.html">in Australia</a> in Oscar de la Renta</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <u>You may vote for up to<b> THREE</b> outfits. <b>{Update: The poll is now closed.}</b></u></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <script charset="utf-8" src="https://secure.polldaddy.com/p/10199386.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /> <noscript><a href="https://poll.fm/10199386">Which were your favorite royal day & cocktail outfits of 2018?</a></noscript></div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-28800110088071292922018-12-26T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-26T07:00:04.311-06:00Yesterday's Christmas church stroll by the British royal family was pretty sartorially predictable. Predictably! Maybe the most surprising outfit was the Queen's, but she gets her own post at the Jewel Vault (<a href="https://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-service-and-christmas.html">click here</a>). As for the rest of this lot...<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1086572766" id="lxvvFftERvR0Xw9BgwzNjQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'lxvvFftERvR0Xw9BgwzNjQ',sig:'4U-TzV2WT9XNBg78knUhZaWD4YzOhjb1X-OyqWux4u0=',w:'594px',h:'412px',items:'1086572766',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> No one that has been paying any attention will be the least bit surprised to see that the Duchess of Cambridge has ordered up another color of a favorite outfit (a Catherine Walker coat, <a href="https://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/11/armistice-centenary-service.html">owned also in green</a>, with another Jane Taylor headband, and worn with her oak leaf brooch). Likewise, no one that has been paying any attention will be the least bit surprised to see that the Duchess of Sussex has ordered up another navy outfit (Victoria Beckham this time). Per usual x2.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1074773324" id="p5onZHR3RN9e7sgRYDMeRg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'p5onZHR3RN9e7sgRYDMeRg',sig:'Sk7-xfDRdbiJPooS2yflOycjhexQsi_uRfvRHX0JGBM=',w:'390px',h:'594px',items:'1074773324',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1074777656" id="6MLhvAxiRqt37Sn-wwkgEg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'6MLhvAxiRqt37Sn-wwkgEg',sig:'mxWanjlmWI_XS21Vh1xWgYT8yBdaQkJ1Q6_b1cBt6Q4=',w:'412px',h:'594px',items:'1074777656',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Deep colors were also the name of the game for Autumn Phillips and Princess Beatrice, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0B-cdHo1M/">both</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0Sb5wHQF_/">sporting</a> Claire Mischevani, and Princess Eugenie in festive red. I'd tweak all three of these looks just a littttttttle bit, although I am prepared to offer up my applause to Beatrice for throwing a hat brim into the family mix. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1074773740" id="5U-vxNlCRr1pDwdnO8IPkQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5U-vxNlCRr1pDwdnO8IPkQ',sig:'v40uQXoHIM-NcplYTvGtClIHYomgWevqvWJp99__26I=',w:'594px',h:'395px',items:'1074773740',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> On the lighter side, have some refreshing bright blues courtesy of the Countess of Wessex (in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Brz5w_lA-_R/">Suzannah</a>) and the Princess Royal. Is Sophie my fave this year? Maybe. Just maybe.<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1074773332" id="Lt-fkb4BSpheo9Ys2rjl-A" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Lt-fkb4BSpheo9Ys2rjl-A',sig:'TCcexZm5B9bFcf8g4InTk4X79xFm7ZqR-kEX-4BYKQo=',w:'373px',h:'594px',items:'1074773332',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> And finally, bless Zara Tindall for bringing some cheer into my Christmas review by flying the flag for the Purple Is A Neutral club. Every little bit helps our cause.Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-20907265561977711852018-12-21T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-21T07:00:08.119-06:00Did you fall in love with a 2018 royal outfit from someone not yet featured? Here, my friends, is the place to proclaim your love. The honorable mentions begin...<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>...right after this <b>programming note:</b> Our next post will be the Christmas round up, probably on the 26th, and then you'll want to stay tuned to cast your votes for your 2018 favorites!</i></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Princess Eugenie in Zac Posen at her Wedding Reception</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xt_BXTWTkbc/XBwuNL1p3-I/AAAAAAAApjI/dJoZddtpBdssVubiuSpEq9GUQs4bcNoFACLcBGAs/s1600/ejwed_evening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1130" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xt_BXTWTkbc/XBwuNL1p3-I/AAAAAAAApjI/dJoZddtpBdssVubiuSpEq9GUQs4bcNoFACLcBGAs/s640/ejwed_evening.jpg" width="452" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Alex Bramall/Royal Family</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Our<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-evening.html"> one limited glimpse of this gown in action</a> is all I need to call it one of the most interesting - and intricately made - dresses of this royal year.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Princess Beatrice in Ralph &amp; Russo at Princess Eugenie's Wedding</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eye10WRDrY4/XBwvPekvgII/AAAAAAAApjQ/I12eprQkwOMfbKqxwnKNb61gCi0OizDmwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018hon-bea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="557" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eye10WRDrY4/XBwvPekvgII/AAAAAAAApjQ/I12eprQkwOMfbKqxwnKNb61gCi0OizDmwCLcBGAs/s640/2018hon-bea.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>MOD Crown copyright 2018 </i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Satisfying my need for more royal Ralph &amp; Russo, this was a stunning turn for Princess Beatrice. Another contender for the year's best was <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/royal-dress-of-day-princess-beatrices.html">her faux bow Gucci dress</a>.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Lady Sarah Chatto in Jasper Conran at Princess Eugenie's Wedding</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1054370966" id="p3eGRQStRV1jVByvbilVSA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'p3eGRQStRV1jVByvbilVSA',sig:'4UI-SU4doegmpNwuqL4pn3s4F9hJu59G0nN0pJ9e7ew=',w:'362px',h:'594px',items:'1054370966',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-royal.html">Eugenie's wedding offered a few bests</a> for the year. Sarah broke from her usual color schemes in a big way, to delightful effect. Another nod from the event goes to Lady Gabriella Windsor, who combined her blues in a fun way.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Princess Charlene in Oscar de la Renta at the Ocean Gala</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1041217500" id="Juunw4FcT0tTrLqBDWVy_w" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Juunw4FcT0tTrLqBDWVy_w',sig:'U2w-eT4Mj9ZaknSKzLIX7fMrCg0mX27qPx65QvAJFkg=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1041217500',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> What, like <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-dress-of-day-princess-charlenes.html">a sparkly caped thing</a> wasn't making this list?<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Princess Sofia in Zetterberg Couture at the Nobel Prize Ceremony</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cUFVVu2D1i8/XBw3Nnz-_7I/AAAAAAAApjo/kigrcnE9gbE0Kgp6e1k2Orfm07urIgXNgCLcBGAs/s1600/2018hon-sofia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="510" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cUFVVu2D1i8/XBw3Nnz-_7I/AAAAAAAApjo/kigrcnE9gbE0Kgp6e1k2Orfm07urIgXNgCLcBGAs/s400/2018hon-sofia.jpg" width="348" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kungahuset/SVT</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> This high-impact gown<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-fashion-awards-nobel-prizes-2018.html"> won my heart at the Nobels</a>. Sofia also impressed earlier in the year with <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/06/royal-outfits-of-day-swedish-royals-at.html">her green halter top dress at the Polar Music Prize</a>.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Princess Madeleine in Giambattista Valli at Princess Adrienne's Christening</b></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NVa1FQxgI-o/XBwzTeI0cQI/AAAAAAAApjc/2-GJcWB9Ld86HBMuN6mkN8i7iucx1wDwQCLcBGAs/s1600/_adrienneofficial1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1440" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NVa1FQxgI-o/XBwzTeI0cQI/AAAAAAAApjc/2-GJcWB9Ld86HBMuN6mkN8i7iucx1wDwQCLcBGAs/s640/_adrienneofficial1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Erika Gerdemark, Kungahuset.se</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Did this floral really win me over, or was it just the fact that<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/06/royal-fashion-awards-princess-adriennes.html"> Madeleine wore pieces of the Cameo parure for the first time</a>? Probably the latter, but hey, whatever makes it memorable.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Charlotte Casiraghi in Saint Laurent at the Rose Ball</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/937478694" id="HJEKZN4yQll3qDSvtDBtuw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'HJEKZN4yQll3qDSvtDBtuw',sig:'QfhPY41ZmFi3dg1Q7kvsa9hgZlRdp75-R50WMGQKtIE=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'937478694',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Listen, I just love the fact that what was arguably the most fun evening ensemble of the year came from Charlotte. Feathers for everybody!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Beatrice Borromeo at...a Bunch of Events</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1063463906" id="s_S-SnvASm1hq9omTpux_A" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'s_S-SnvASm1hq9omTpux_A',sig:'JdQ3EL3QC9XWyllkKvMeyjEFo-lkMugf6gxdm2b1fag=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1063463906',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> I think I loved everything we covered Beatrice wedding this year, which is some kind of record: <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/03/princely-event-of-day-monacos-rose-ball.html">black velvet maternity from Alberta Ferretti at the Rose Ball</a>, <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-dress-of-day-princess-charlenes.html">fur and fringe at the Ocean Gala</a>, the delicious Armani Privé ensemble above from National Day, and<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/royal-outfits-of-day-monaco-national.html"> the liquid gold number she wore to the National Day gala</a>.<i>&nbsp;</i><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>What other royal outfits made your list of 2018 favorites?</i></div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-92046264440853851222018-12-20T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-20T07:00:04.056-06:00Our next two ladies in the spotlight ended up on opposite ends of the spectrum for my personal 2018 favorites.<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>The Duchess of Cambridge in Erdem at the V&amp;A</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1051849906" id="aRJVWe1NT4hSkm0BQ_mVrQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'aRJVWe1NT4hSkm0BQ_mVrQ',sig:'pt-mcB0JbvatDyheB5T799J46gpVyGbXS9E4eOM1PZc=',w:'312px',h:'594px',items:'1051849906',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> For my end of the year favorites, I usually draw heavily from the year's tiara appearances - but weirdly enough, my top Kate outfits for the year stayed on the less formal side of things. The <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/royal-outfits-of-day-accessory-interest.html">accessory interest on this Erdem</a> tops my list.<br /> <br /> Runners up:<br /> <ul> <li>Two outfits from two related events earlier this month take my runner up spots: an <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-outfits-of-day-festive-skirts.html">Emilia Wickstead skirt and cardigan</a>, followed by <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Kate+Middleton/Duke+Duchess+Cambridge+Visit+Cyprus/gjlYvYi_MBa">a wide leg trouser and blazer appearance</a>. </li> </ul> <ul></ul> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Crown Princess Victoria in Nina Ricci at the Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1080377426" id="ckPqpxbKS-dTne11uxtDrg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ckPqpxbKS-dTne11uxtDrg',sig:'Ne-Qu6HSkW4kK7nineZdDRwEgWT3M1627tnCspRA-Zk=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1080377426',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Victoria, on the other hand, ended up with a list completely taken from the year's tiara appearances. It was a bit of a three-way tie, but I'm giving top prize to the go big or go home spirit of <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-fashion-awards-nobel-prizes-2018.html">her foray into Queen Silvia's closet for the Nobel ceremony</a>.<br /> <br /> Runners up:<br /> <ul> <li><a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/tiara-watch-of-day-more-sparkle-in.html">Killer perfection in red from night two of the Nobel festivities</a> makes my list...</li> <li>...as does <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-watch-of-day-swedens-state-visit.html">her sleek green gown with emeralds and diamonds </a>from November.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>What were your favorite 2018 outfits from Kate and Victoria?</i><br /> </div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-60888681045816924102018-12-19T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-19T07:00:17.415-06:00Next up in our review of 2018's individual bests: two who brought their A-game for two of 2018's biggest royal events.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Queen Máxima in Jan Taminiau at the British State Banquet</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1052843462" id="etOYIUzlQoZq8EUmzJTILw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'etOYIUzlQoZq8EUmzJTILw',sig:'PMyeCxcENWbXNMVoYhwZWdPOXQEeZb8r7BSjEAPLD-k=',w:'514px',h:'594px',items:'1052843462',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> This outfit is one of the only tmes I have quibbled with a cape, and yet the memory of <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/breaking-jewel-news-maxima-wears-full.html">this appearance with the Stuart Tiara at full blast </a>is so strong I didn't even come up with any runners up from the evening category.<br /> <br /> Runners up:<br /> <ul> <li>Matter of fact, the only two runners up I did come up with both hail from the same visit: her <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/10/state-visit-from-netherlands-welcome.html">Claes Iversen soft pink arrival outfit </a>and her <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/10/state-visit-from-netherlands-farewell.html">Oscar de la Renta hot pink departure outfit</a>. </li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Crown Princess Mary in Lasse Spangenberg at Crown Prince Frederik's 50th Birthday</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NXz8iFTAoxk/XBmbNhO9WAI/AAAAAAAApi8/QswsSci37I0WWqS7J0xA4SRd8BgbJH8mQCLcBGAs/s1600/frederik50_mary2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1080" height="576" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NXz8iFTAoxk/XBmbNhO9WAI/AAAAAAAApi8/QswsSci37I0WWqS7J0xA4SRd8BgbJH8mQCLcBGAs/s640/frederik50_mary2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Keld Navntoft/Kongehuset</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Detailed but delicate, <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-fashion-awards-crown-prince.html">Mary's tiered and lacy dress</a> would definitely make my top 5 dresses of 2018 list. Near to the top. Princess perfect, as per usual.<br /> <br /> Runners up:<br /> <ul> <li>Mary usually starts the year with a strong contender in her gown for the New Year gala, including<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/01/royal-fashion-awards-new-year.html"> this year's red Soeren Le Schmidt dress</a>.</li> <li>I gotta give some love to<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-outfits-of-day-festive-skirts.html"> her tartan McQueen skirt from earlier this month</a>, while we're at it. </li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>What were your favorite 2018 outfits from Mary and Máxima?</i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <ul> </ul> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-71628419784050867172018-12-18T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-18T07:00:02.506-06:00We did a little <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/search/label/2017%20Review">Readers' Favorite Outfits vote(s) last year</a> and we're planning on doing it again this year! This week, I'm picking my personal best outfits of the royal year for some of our regulars, plus others. I take your faves into consideration when deciding what we'll vote on, too, so<i> make sure you comment with your personal favorite outfits on the appropriate post! </i><br /> <br /> My picks for the best outfits of the year begin with the Ladies in Velvet.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Queen Mathilde in Armani Privé at the French State Banquet</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1063563920" id="1dBQbSqZSdlw0gxlwYHLzA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'1dBQbSqZSdlw0gxlwYHLzA',sig:'1ui7mgKFZ0RJ-Iz6APrmUjOAd1c2FiJJAoDrsqOxoeA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1063563920',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> I called it <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-watch-of-day-belgianfrench-state.html">when this event happened</a> and I'm sticking to my guns: nothing else even comes close to topping my list of Mathilde's best outfits of 2018. That color! That shape! That fabric! *chef's kiss*<br /> <br /> Runners up:<br /> <ul> <li>I enjoyed the<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-watch-of-day-belgianfrench-state.html"> red Dior Mathilde wore at the start of the French state visit</a>, though many of you disagreed with me.</li> <li>We sense we would have had a much better consensus on<a href="https://www.parismatch.com/Royal-Blog/famille-royale-belge/La-reine-des-Belges-Mathilde-guide-attentionnee-pour-Brigitte-Macron-1589430"> the caped dress with purple/magenta accessories on Day 2</a> of the French state visit, although we did not get to cover it here.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Queen Letizia in Felipe Varela at the Chinese State Banquet</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T4LLwk0OrYg/XBhHXgWEZ8I/AAAAAAAApiw/rQYdN-5fres5Cc0RI2Benoa50HElb5rRQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-11-28-let1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="942" height="542" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T4LLwk0OrYg/XBhHXgWEZ8I/AAAAAAAApiw/rQYdN-5fres5Cc0RI2Benoa50HElb5rRQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-11-28-let1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>House of HM the King</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> This is a 2017 repeat but <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/breaking-tiara-news-of-day-queen.html">it really shines for me in 2018</a>. It's sleek, luxurious, and the perfect modern way to showcase some of Spain's biggest gems.<br /> <br /> Runners up:<br /> <ul> <li>How is<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/07/royal-dresses-of-day-letizia-and.html"> a swishy Carolina Herrera polka dot dress</a> not going to make my list?</li> <li>We simply CAN'T have a Letizia best of the year list without a bit of red; <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-outfits-of-day-spanish-royal.html">her new favorite daytime special occasion Carolina Herrera dress</a> will meet that requirement nicely.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>The Duchess of Sussex in Givenchy at the British Fashion Awards</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1071507880" id="ZR210SRJR8NtkusoPgbodg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ZR210SRJR8NtkusoPgbodg',sig:'WAgUtO_sOC_dKHHSsAUADMnqLGK2dFNBiGQS_JSYwrU=',w:'395px',h:'594px',items:'1071507880',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> I honestly didn't know what I was going to pick for our newest regular in her first full royal year - until THIS happened. Wouldn't have objected to a dangly earring here, but otherwise: SOLD.<br /> <br /> Runner up:<br /> <ul> <li>That<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/07/royal-trip-of-day-duke-and-duchess-of.html"> black Emilia Wickstead in Ireland</a> stands out on a second glance for me.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>What were your favorite outfits from 2018 for these three women?&nbsp;</i></div> <br /> <ul> </ul> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-21162048974651125852018-12-17T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-17T07:00:13.701-06:00More 2018 wrap up fun awaits us, but first, the results from last week's two polls and some of the usual holiday cheer:<br /> <br /> --In the vote for <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/year-in-review-2018s-tiara-happenings.html"><b>your favorite 2018 tiara surprise</b></a>, who rose to the top but the one and only <b>Queen Máxima and her use of the Stuart Tiara</b>! Máxima took home 47% of your votes, easily holding off your runner up with 34%, Princess Eugenie and the debut of the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara. Another big British tiara moment, the Duchess of Sussex in Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara, took third place with 10% of your votes.<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/961831914" id="vCiDW26vSDtb5jvqRs9eRg" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'vCiDW26vSDtb5jvqRs9eRg',sig:'Jlwc-GRGf8erdVZXsArEDE6bCyQFifTOQ2652wg0Qj0=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'961831914',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <br /> --Princess Eugenie missed her chance to take the tiara prize, but the love for her wedding look carried her to victory as<b> <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/year-in-review-2018s-royal-wedding-gowns.html">your favorite 2018 royal wedding gown</a></b>! <b>Eugenie and her Peter Pilotto gown</b> grabbed 49% of your votes. Meghan followed her with 31% of the tally, while Alessandra took 14% and Ayako nabbed the remaining 6%.<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-heirMdSgTs8/XBbdSsYcqqI/AAAAAAAAph4/SFSwu-YS7KEu1pNRmGvg-stOr4B4VBOLwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-weddinggownwinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="792" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-heirMdSgTs8/XBbdSsYcqqI/AAAAAAAAph4/SFSwu-YS7KEu1pNRmGvg-stOr4B4VBOLwCLcBGAs/s640/2018-weddinggownwinner.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Alex Bramall/Princess Eugenie Instagram</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> --The usual parade of royal Christmas cards is in full swing! The Windsors contributed with the release of cards from <b>Chaz and Cams</b>, the <b>Cambridge fam</b>, and the<b> Sussex pair</b>.<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nMf6PotRjlU/XBbeZsdFC0I/AAAAAAAApiA/kvIw2FNF_gE39NcTmWPxA6miShYXaRxJgCLcBGAs/s1600/xmascards1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="1142" height="466" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nMf6PotRjlU/XBbeZsdFC0I/AAAAAAAApiA/kvIw2FNF_gE39NcTmWPxA6miShYXaRxJgCLcBGAs/s640/xmascards1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Taken by Hugo Burnand in the gardens at Clarence House over the summer.</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WrOkcRkWVkM/XBbenl2Eb0I/AAAAAAAApiE/JQ62BU4e2mY4OQr8SvZhec0aUc9bpqBoQCLcBGAs/s1600/xmascards2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WrOkcRkWVkM/XBbenl2Eb0I/AAAAAAAApiE/JQ62BU4e2mY4OQr8SvZhec0aUc9bpqBoQCLcBGAs/s640/xmascards2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Taken by Matt Porteous at Amner Hall.</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IKtpGcKLfgc/XBbe604enII/AAAAAAAApiQ/yBIeXcpUJaAy56NUek5eaoDaVLRpG0ozwCLcBGAs/s1600/xmascards3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IKtpGcKLfgc/XBbe604enII/AAAAAAAApiQ/yBIeXcpUJaAy56NUek5eaoDaVLRpG0ozwCLcBGAs/s640/xmascards3.jpg" width="426" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Taken by Chris Allerton during their Frogmore House wedding reception.</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> --Over in Denmark, <b>Queen Margrethe and the crown princely family</b> held a Christmas event at Christiansborg Palace. The Queen's little elves are still finding family treasures around the palace on the family's Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrW22tdgnEt/">including a pair of Prince Henrik's monogrammed shoes</a>. [Instagram]<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dZe3rv0b_Fc/XBbfyvR-8cI/AAAAAAAApic/9ujdSD7NCmAkzr06sQs39PWG--FTnvIUwCLcBGAs/s1600/danishxmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1080" height="504" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dZe3rv0b_Fc/XBbfyvR-8cI/AAAAAAAApic/9ujdSD7NCmAkzr06sQs39PWG--FTnvIUwCLcBGAs/s640/danishxmas.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> --And in Sweden, the royal court shared a picture taken by Crown Princess Victoria of <b>Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar </b>celebrating St. Lucia Day last week.<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RL-f8GG7Bk0/XBbg2VpFBKI/AAAAAAAApik/q8Ao9HOVRIosI02ZqUVl1LGEhIKHFwZiwCLcBGAs/s1600/stlucia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RL-f8GG7Bk0/XBbg2VpFBKI/AAAAAAAApik/q8Ao9HOVRIosI02ZqUVl1LGEhIKHFwZiwCLcBGAs/s640/stlucia.jpg" width="570" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>HRH The Crown Princess/Royal Court, Sweden</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> --And finally, over at the<b> Jewel Vault</b>:<a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-staff-luncheon.html"> a little holiday party fun for Her Maj</a>, plus <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/12/honourable-society-of-lincolns-inn-visit.html">a vibrant pink outfit</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Coming up this week: </b>We continue finishing up 2018 with plenty of outfit favorites. Get your memories rolling and your suggestions ready.</div> <br /> <br /> <i>Tidbits is your spot for royal topics we haven't covered separately on the blog, all week long. Please <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/p/commenting-policy.html">mind the comment policy</a>, and enjoy!</i>Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-84719117620098349092018-12-14T07:00:00.000-06:002019-01-04T18:28:27.939-06:002018 loaded us up on royal wedding gowns, with two big headliners from Britain and others beyond. It's all leading to the inevitable year-end question: which one was your favorite?<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/932900678" id="sjEaBXaHQ1NbR0Dsoj_LXA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'sjEaBXaHQ1NbR0Dsoj_LXA',sig:'6ODH9daMwTJLuo7JaAwZtDD-vLJ83MRSfrpKKjSsrXo=',w:'426px',h:'594px',items:'932900678',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> <b>Alessandra de Osma</b> wore <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-royal-wedding-for-weekend-prince.html">an embellished gown from Jorge Vázquez </a>to marry Prince Christian of Hanover in Peru in March. I think it's fair to say she claimed the title of Biggest Wedding Tiara of the Year by topping her look with the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/01/tiara-thursday-hanover-floral-tiara.html">Hanover Floral Tiara.</a><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfiGGDK8ocI/XBGuU7jZbHI/AAAAAAAAphI/1SlgWGWqAe08P9LBXi3ppqy4xtBRfIMqwCLcBGAs/s1600/meghanharryofficialpics1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfiGGDK8ocI/XBGuU7jZbHI/AAAAAAAAphI/1SlgWGWqAe08P9LBXi3ppqy4xtBRfIMqwCLcBGAs/s640/meghanharryofficialpics1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> Alexi Lubomirski/Royal Family</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <b>Meghan Markle</b> turned to <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/event-roundup-duke-and-duchess-of.html">Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy for her May wedding </a>to Prince Harry. She took home the Longest Wedding Veil of the (Royal) Year prize with her Commonwealth floral-embroidered veil anchored with <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/tiara-thursday-on-tuesday-queen-marys.html">Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara</a>.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yxtu8JbkP_A/XBGukRNaDKI/AAAAAAAAphM/kqmL1lrjGvQp9MkM8SPyaWFn5x-hLZbmACLcBGAs/s1600/ejwed_official1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1162" data-original-width="1600" height="464" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yxtu8JbkP_A/XBGukRNaDKI/AAAAAAAAphM/kqmL1lrjGvQp9MkM8SPyaWFn5x-hLZbmACLcBGAs/s640/ejwed_official1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Alex Bramall/Royal Family</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <b>Princess Eugenie </b>made<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/event-roundup-princess-eugenie-jacks.html"> a touching statement at her October wedding</a> to Jack Brooksbank by asking Peter Pilotto to make her a veil-free gown that showcased the scoliosis surgery scar on her back. She grabbed the Most Colorful Wedding Tiara of the Year award by becoming the first (known) member of the royal family to wear the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-greville.html">Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara</a>.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vvFSYCciRu4/XBGusH0J72I/AAAAAAAAphU/CCLiNxcjGEckhvRrDooaHC3dFMBKIDhOACLcBGAs/s1600/_ayakot5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="912" height="470" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vvFSYCciRu4/XBGusH0J72I/AAAAAAAAphU/CCLiNxcjGEckhvRrDooaHC3dFMBKIDhOACLcBGAs/s640/_ayakot5.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>NHK</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <b>Princess Ayako</b> claimed the Most Colorful Wedding Ensemble title <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-thursday-princess-ayakos-tiara.html">with her array of traditional looks for her October wedding</a> to Kei Moriya. Pictured is just one of her looks - and she even managed to squeeze in one final tiara appearance.<br /> <br /> This isn't all of 2018's wedding treasures, mind you; we covered a couple more in Tidbits mentions and there were a bunch of noble weddings we didn't cover. We've got enough here to pose the question, though:<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Which royal wedding gown of 2018 was your favorite?</i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Vote in the poll below!</div> <br /> <script charset="utf-8" src="https://secure.polldaddy.com/p/10189323.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /> <noscript><a href="https://poll.fm/10189323">Which of 2018's royal wedding gowns was your favorite?</a></noscript>Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-19857293957168226782018-12-13T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-13T07:00:04.799-06:00Yes, it’s time to begin wrapping up 2018. We’ll start with a round up of this year’s tiara happenings. It’s been an eventful year in diadems! There were quite a few developments beyond the royal tiaras we saw worn this year; tiaras were sold (<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-thursday-queen-alexandrines.html">Queen Alexandrine's Russian Sapphire Tiara</a>, the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/royal-jewels-of-day-marie-antoinettes.html">whole Bourbon-Parma auction</a>, and more), tiaras went on display (<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/03/royal-jewels-of-day-fife-tiaras-at.html">the trio of Fife tiaras at Kensington Palace!</a>), and unfortunately, certain things also disappeared (shame on you, thieves of <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/08/wednesday-tidbits-for-august-1-stolen.html">Swedish royal regalia</a> and the<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tuesday-tidbits-for-november-27-thieves.html"> Portland Tiara</a>).<br /> <br /> This year also gave us plenty of opportunities to see tiaras in action, from a big tiara’d up royal gathering (that <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/royal-fashion-awards-crown-prince.html">marvelous festival of fringes at Frederik’s 50th birthday party</a>) to wedding tiara surprises and more. <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/search/label/Tiaras%202018">You can scroll back through alllllll the tiara appearances we covered in 2018 here.</a><br /> <br /> And those events produced some notable tiara happenings…<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>The Reappearances</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1052833236" id="6TMXrR5tSYNQChBPWK1q5g" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'6TMXrR5tSYNQChBPWK1q5g',sig:'eGC1sQ0BCrr2Tao76eZfLzeH5_Ykqkm1u6pbTvF3PHA=',w:'456px',h:'594px',items:'1052833236',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Any 2018 tiara round up has to start with the reappearance of <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2012/04/tiara-thursday-stuart-tiara.html">the Stuart Tiara</a>, right?! Some of us have been waiting patiently (or not so patiently) for Queen Máxima to resurrect the biggest of all the Dutch big guns, unseen since Queen Juliana’s reign. She delivered twice: debuting <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/breaking-tiara-news-queen-maxima-wears.html">a smaller version in Luxembourg</a> and the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/breaking-jewel-news-maxima-wears-full.html">whole monster in the United Kingdom</a>.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wUrxYNfKHDQ/XBGGG6oC9WI/AAAAAAAApgo/e2mxe_dShgUDxzb2C5f5qSyY2cotFECnQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-tiara-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="1318" height="352" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wUrxYNfKHDQ/XBGGG6oC9WI/AAAAAAAApgo/e2mxe_dShgUDxzb2C5f5qSyY2cotFECnQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-tiara-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>BBC/ITV</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Weddings brought even more reappearances – and, in the case of the British royal family, confirmation that two mysterious tiaras do indeed still exist in the vault: the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/10/princess-eugenie-jacks-wedding-greville.html">Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara</a> (worn by Princess Eugenie) and <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/tiara-thursday-on-tuesday-queen-marys.html">Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara</a> (worn by the Duchess of Sussex). Slightly outside of the royal realm, another wedding also <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/06/monday-tidbits-for-june-18-tiara-return.html">gave us an opportunity to see the Spencer Tiara in action once again</a>.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>A New Tiara</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tmYLufU2TTI/XBGGsgeyjfI/AAAAAAAApgw/IVAtIAoG3zYJWkO24s4bendbDyB5AgGtACLcBGAs/s1600/marie%2Bsapphire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="448" height="398" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tmYLufU2TTI/XBGGsgeyjfI/AAAAAAAApgw/IVAtIAoG3zYJWkO24s4bendbDyB5AgGtACLcBGAs/s400/marie%2Bsapphire.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>DR1</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Princess Marie’s tiara access finally increased in 2018, with the addition of the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/tiara-thursday-nuits-claires-tiara.html">Nuits Claires Tiara</a> courtesy of an arrangement with Mauboussin. It’s a rare treat to see a newly made tiara in action.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>The Debuts</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-71Oiz54Zd1I/XBGHchf5rBI/AAAAAAAApg8/nIUv-MSeIR0Ke7b7bm_3biMXCbKzDv-dgCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-tiara-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="451" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-71Oiz54Zd1I/XBGHchf5rBI/AAAAAAAApg8/nIUv-MSeIR0Ke7b7bm_3biMXCbKzDv-dgCLcBGAs/s400/2018-tiara-2.jpg" width="329" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>House of HM the King</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Queen Letizia headlined <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/12/year-in-review-2017s-tiara-happenings.html">last year’s tiara happenings</a> by wearing the Fleur de Lys Tiara for the first time. She followed that up in short order by debuting the two other largest tiaras in the Spanish collection: <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/04/breaking-tiara-news-of-day-queen.html">the Cartier Diamond and Pearl Tiara</a> and <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/breaking-tiara-news-of-day-queen.html">Queen Maria Christina’s Cartier Loop Tiara</a>. Elsewhere, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie continued her run through the Luxembourg vaults by <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/05/breaking-tiara-news-queen-maxima-wears.html">debuting the Chaumet Diamond and Pearl Choker Tiara</a><i>.</i><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>What was your favorite tiara surprise of 2018?</i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Vote in the poll below! (If you can't see the poll, try using a different browser.)&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <script charset="utf-8" src="https://secure.polldaddy.com/p/10189236.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /> <noscript><a href="https://poll.fm/10189236">What was your favorite tiara surprise in 2018?</a></noscript></div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-38086987121235088732018-12-12T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-12T07:00:05.447-06:00The Dutch and Swedish ladies are here to squeeze in the last tiara events of 2018, bless 'em.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>The King and Queen of the Netherlands welcomed the President and first lady of Cape Verde to the Netherlands for a state visit on Monday, including a state banquet.</i></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Asmaie9c-28/XBBRH5Cz1-I/AAAAAAAApgE/Y7UCZTxs-1kuDc4hU9m25_xJbIbXLY-RgCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-12-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Asmaie9c-28/XBBRH5Cz1-I/AAAAAAAApgE/Y7UCZTxs-1kuDc4hU9m25_xJbIbXLY-RgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-12-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>RVD</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Queen Máxima continued her recent Claes Iversen streak with this burnt orange gown for the state banquet. This is the<a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2015/03/state-visit-and-tiara-watch-of-day-part.html"> third time we've seen this dress</a> and the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/11/tiara-watch-of-day-november-8.html">second time with a tiara</a> - to be honest, it would be neither my first pick for a triple repeat nor my first pick for <i>one</i> tiara appearance, let alone two. Máx clearly disagrees. Fair enough.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1071526318" id="TvfAi2PfR_5lSbW2UT9t3A" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'TvfAi2PfR_5lSbW2UT9t3A',sig:'qk-wmw-0hEDTbqrREqD7eUKkS1Gb--fYL1V1iZDeujc=',w:'413px',h:'594px',items:'1071526318',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Anyway, she's provided ample distraction by loading herself up with the biggest diamonds worn in the most amusingly casual fashion. The <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/03/tiara-thursday-dutch-diamond-bandeau.html">Dutch Diamond Bandeau</a>'s tossed on like an afterthought (I mean, it's a good hairdo, this is just one of those times when she really is wearing it like any old headband, which I find hilarious). And she's continuing to find new-to-her treasures in the family vault; this mega brooch with a big fat yellow diamond in the center belonged to Queen Emma. The brooch was one of Queen Emma's wedding gifts, part of a set that also included the diamond rivière that was later made into the Diamond Bandeau. It's a diamond reunion! <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1071526378" id="l2valUP7QNtjOT3wSsWJ4A" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'l2valUP7QNtjOT3wSsWJ4A',sig:'02xw0Y-nZuO3nb6s7HkVhCR2TrgWQgfUxVTPfy4BwWs=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1071526378',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> We also have some Bonus Beatrix, yay. 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This is a drop dead gorgeous moment for Crown Princess Victoria. She paired this fab dress with<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2013/03/tiara-thursday-lilians-laurel-wreath.html"> Princess Lilian's Laurel Wreath Tiara</a>, one of a full diamond tiara line up for the ladies on this evening. (Including Princess Christina wearing the<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2013/01/tiara-thursday-swedish-button-tiaras.html"> Six Button Tiara</a> again, as you can see if you click through that gallery.)<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xxCsvRhUcz0/XBBUMJuBrQI/AAAAAAAApgQ/5AIS_VANJJYzuXm1Fn4zS5Vkl_ABFQAWACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobel2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xxCsvRhUcz0/XBBUMJuBrQI/AAAAAAAApgQ/5AIS_VANJJYzuXm1Fn4zS5Vkl_ABFQAWACLcBGAs/s640/2018-nobel2-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sara Friberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Princess Sofia's custom gown from <a href="https://www.svenskdam.se/mode/vi-avslojar-darifran-kommer-prinsessan-sofias-galaklanning/">Valerie by Valerie Aflalo</a> was a bit fussy for my tastes (the sleeves, I blame the sleeves). Like most things, it could have been improved by an amethyst tiara - she was already wearing the earrings, bracelet, and brooch from<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2013/01/tiara-thursday-queen-josephines-diamond.html"> Queen Josephine's Amethyst Parure</a>. Swap out the all-diamond version of your<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2015/06/tiara-thursday-princess-sofias-emerald.html"> Emerald and Diamond Tiara </a>while you're at it, Sofia!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3UA8_92nq8/XBBVkcprf3I/AAAAAAAApgc/v-b5v4AaNfEQP2owUeKH67KqIHecn8Q2wCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobel2-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3UA8_92nq8/XBBVkcprf3I/AAAAAAAApgc/v-b5v4AaNfEQP2owUeKH67KqIHecn8Q2wCLcBGAs/s640/2018-nobel2-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sara Friberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Queen Silvia wore a pink Jacques Zehnder dress - itself a former Nobel ceremony selection - with a refreshing tiara choice:<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/03/tiara-thursday-baden-fringe-tiara.html"> the Baden Fringe</a>. We've seen her wear it in <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/10/royal-brooches-and-tiaras-of-day.html">2016</a>, <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/06/royal-outfits-and-tiaras-of-day.html">2017</a>, and now 2018. (And before that, obvs, this is just a seeming renewal of enthusiasm.) No one wears it like Crown Princess Victoria does, but I must say, I enjoy seeing other takes on it. Fringes (or amethysts) for everyone!Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-521387107655517732018-12-11T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-11T07:00:01.399-06:00First things first, if you missed out on any of the Nobel fun yesterday, <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/royal-fashion-awards-nobel-prizes-2018.html">click thyself back and enjoy</a>! More tiara fun awaits us this week, after these quick tidbits:<br /> <br /> --<b>Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary</b> made an official visit to Latvia to celebrate the country's 100th anniversary of independence. The trip involved <a href="https://www.parismatch.com/Royal-Blog/famille-royale-Danemark/La-princesse-Mary-radieuse-en-Lettonie-sous-la-pluie-et-la-neige-1593530">baby blue shoes in a snowy wonderland and this princess-proper arrival outfit</a>, which I would enjoy twice as much without all the bobbly thingys (technical term). [Paris Match]<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZENDMYaAC-M/XA7we7ugk5I/AAAAAAAApfs/o3FdxcHSIJENjYnJ7bW_mOs2asVkHummQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-11-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZENDMYaAC-M/XA7we7ugk5I/AAAAAAAApfs/o3FdxcHSIJENjYnJ7bW_mOs2asVkHummQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-11-1.jpg" width="512" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kongehuset</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> --Meanwhile, <b>Queen Margrethe</b> ran into the <b>Duchess of Gloucester</b> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGUuaTA9aX/">a gala dinner for the Danish-UK Association in London</a>. The Duchess is Danish herself, born in Odense. [Instagram]<br /> <br /> --The<b> Duchess of Cornwall </b>completed one of her very best annual engagements last week, <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a25436290/duchess-camilla-parker-bowles-reindeer-christmas-party/">inviting children with life-limiting conditions to help decorate the Clarence House Christmas tree</a>. This year, a fun addition: reindeer! [Town &amp; Country]<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9T_xvY0BS00/XA7z2ZhvB5I/AAAAAAAApf4/KR_UHG7aIM86otlgYjqP-fifXkG3UQogACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-11-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9T_xvY0BS00/XA7z2ZhvB5I/AAAAAAAApf4/KR_UHG7aIM86otlgYjqP-fifXkG3UQogACLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-11-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Clarence House</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> --Over at the<b> Jewel Vault</b>: <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2018/12/coram-center-opening.html">Flame Lily Alert</a>!<br /> <br /> --I expect we'll be talking about this one next week because the time approaches to round up our 2018 bests, but for those that can't wait: The <b>Duchess of Sussex</b><a href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/meghan-markle-fashion-awards-2018"> made a surprise appearance to present Clare Waight Keller with the British Designer of the Year Womenswear award </a>last night. [Vogue]<br /> <br /> --And finally, a seasonal requirement: Christmas trees at<b> Buckingham Palace</b>, set to (what else) the Nutcracker.<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bay__bEA6Mo" width="560"></iframe></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Coming up this week: </b>First we will have MORE TIARAS, from the Netherlands and also night 2 of Nobel glitter. Then it's time to start wrapping up the year with our traditional Best Of reviews!</div> <br /> <br /> <i>Tidbits is your spot for royal topics we haven't covered separately on the blog, all week long. Please <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/p/commenting-policy.html">mind the comment policy</a>, and enjoy!</i>Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-18196605238702992222018-12-10T12:47:00.000-06:002018-12-10T12:47:43.634-06:00Another year, and my hopes to see the<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/06/tiara-thursday-cameo-tiara-revisited.html"> Cameo Tiara</a> in action are once again denied. Nevertheless, the Swedish royal family provided plenty of oohs and aahs as they attended the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm today – with supporting content from the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo, too. <i>(Head <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/12/open-post-nobel-prize-award-ceremony.html">over to our open post for links to the ceremonies!</a>)</i><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-25VZV04scGs/XA6qNAnq-wI/AAAAAAAApe4/ao7BFBPl0WUo1ayhpnoX2YUm3WQhs8NbgCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobelgroup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1080" height="488" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-25VZV04scGs/XA6qNAnq-wI/AAAAAAAApe4/ao7BFBPl0WUo1ayhpnoX2YUm3WQhs8NbgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-nobelgroup.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><i>Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, and Crown Princess Victoria wait to leave the palace in this photo shared by the Swedish royal court.</i></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Sara Friberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna</i></span></div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Most Notable Repeat</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Crown Princess Victoria</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1080323488" id="gGvMyzcXRHhzkgiKZiUP6A" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'gGvMyzcXRHhzkgiKZiUP6A',sig:'8O_8LhcBuPEUtPEgr6F26BPItIerZBfYIibDaA7cEfI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1080323488',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> It’s actually a little surprising it took this long for one of <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2011/12/flashback-friday-silvia-at-nobel-prize.html">Queen Silvia’s old Nobel gowns</a> to take the stage again, given how much digging through her wardrobe her daughters have been doing in recent years. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5wnqJlXf3Y/XA6tyXGZO_I/AAAAAAAApfE/YD4MJeCGCSw-b2SEXTqKVdl6WsmPPe5DwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobelvicsilv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="602" height="323" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5wnqJlXf3Y/XA6tyXGZO_I/AAAAAAAApfE/YD4MJeCGCSw-b2SEXTqKVdl6WsmPPe5DwCLcBGAs/s400/2018-nobelvicsilv.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>One Nina Ricci gown, two royal appearances</i></span></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Victoria chose the Nina Ricci gown her mother wore to the 1995 Nobel ceremony today – classic old school Queen Silvia, with the BIG skirt and the BIG back bow. It could be very easily dated and I’m sure for some of you it will be…but call it my weakness for a giant ball skirt, I think she’s pulling this off.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1080322082" id="r_PCuygNRN97w8yr9Vq36w" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'r_PCuygNRN97w8yr9Vq36w',sig:'-hPmsMcnHmAF6NiC9kC5LnnKWqkH8qvb7Kt243VU-L8=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1080322082',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Victoria wore the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2012/08/tiara-thursday-connaught-tiara.html">Connaught Tiara</a> once again, with Silvia’s diamond floral earrings and the rose brooch from the Braganza parure.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Best Continuation of a Theme</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Queen Silvia</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vN66p2lMHbQ/XA6uozh_lPI/AAAAAAAApfM/WLxuR5mIsTEthtXof7T1qeBiCnQywmAwQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobelsilv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="915" height="502" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vN66p2lMHbQ/XA6uozh_lPI/AAAAAAAApfM/WLxuR5mIsTEthtXof7T1qeBiCnQywmAwQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-nobelsilv.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>SVT</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> Did Queen Silvia note her daughter’s divine use of the<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2015/11/royal-jewels-of-day-november-13.html"> Bernadotte Emerald Demi-Parure</a> with a<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/11/tiara-watch-of-day-swedens-state-visit.html"> green gown last month</a> and decide it was a splendid idea to continue? All I know is that it <i>was</i> a splendid idea. If Victoria was classic old school Silvia today, Silvia herself is classic new school Silvia. She broke her streak of evenly alternating the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2012/11/tiara-thursday-nine-prong-tiara.html">Nine Prong Tiara </a>with the<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/12/tiara-thursday-leuchtenberg-sapphire.html"> Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure</a> for a second Pronger year in a row, and I don’t even mind.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Best in Tiara Wrangling, Again</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Princess Christina</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3zxEzZBKHE8/XA6vBVA-ExI/AAAAAAAApfU/J__mUB0xPAMMIOdjAOBKjCK5cqszQGdXQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobelchristina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="825" height="558" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3zxEzZBKHE8/XA6vBVA-ExI/AAAAAAAApfU/J__mUB0xPAMMIOdjAOBKjCK5cqszQGdXQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-nobelchristina.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>SVT</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> I’m too lazy to see how many years in a row Princess Christina has won my heart by making some of my least favorite Swedish tiaras look<i> good</i>. She’s the undisputed queen, owning the <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2013/01/tiara-thursday-swedish-button-tiaras.html">Six Button Tiara </a>like only she can. Also, I love when she does this evening coat-style look. Luxurious fabrics galore.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Best Dressed</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Princess Sofia</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1080323224" id="c5JIXI6JR9RIw4gkgyoj7A" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'c5JIXI6JR9RIw4gkgyoj7A',sig:'nYizfQhkT1saGsrFismirgzJKNLN85CVaRARzo0Hj2s=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1080323224',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> The power of a red dress is real, and this <a href="https://bloggar.aftonbladet.se/hovbloggen/2018/12/hon-ar-designern-bakom-prinsessan-sofias-nobelklanning-2018/">Zetterberg Couture</a> number is a RED DRESS. I’d take the sleeve pouf down a notch, yeah, and yet I still love what Sofia's got going on here. This look has <i>impact</i>.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jLFQmOP92qc/XA6vuGw878I/AAAAAAAApfg/SVfAxeHVkCQuzb46IcoksajIRzQsCYrYgCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-nobelsfia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="612" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jLFQmOP92qc/XA6vuGw878I/AAAAAAAApfg/SVfAxeHVkCQuzb46IcoksajIRzQsCYrYgCLcBGAs/s400/2018-nobelsfia.jpg" width="376" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>SVT</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Sofia also has some jewel intrigue happening; I thought her pearl choker (which is a debut for her tonight) was the same<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351703052138778062/"> historical piece previously worn by Princess Madeleine</a>, but it is different and something privately owned. Tall chokers are not easy to wear and she’s doing it in truly regal fashion. I love that she’s carried the pearls through with the rest of her jewels, using the pearl version of<a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2015/06/tiara-thursday-princess-sofias-emerald.html"> her Emerald and Diamond Tiara</a>, plus pearl earrings and a pearl brooch.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>And a Special Nod to…</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Donna Strickland and Frances Arnold</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1071162094" id="5n5b-ELYTzpR2ukIXVJqrQ" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5n5b-ELYTzpR2ukIXVJqrQ',sig:'I0I4h9ka8rIGw9Wr9hUrVzIY83MRlOjswlgCCGAccr8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1071162094',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> I really never include the Nobel laureates here because, well, it's just best if we stick to our royal wheelhouse. But I must say this year what an absolute treat it was to see the two women laureates looking so elegant on their big night. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Strickland">Donna Strickland</a> (in red) is a co-laureate for the Nobel Prize in Physics – just the third woman to win it, and the first in 55 years – for her work in groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Arnold">Frances Arnold</a> (in blue) is a co-laureate for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry – the fifth woman to take the prize in history – for her work in the directed evolution of enzymes.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Meanwhile, in Oslo…</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1071163140" id="aXgVmh5USrtWTVTuuWWZqw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'aXgVmh5USrtWTVTuuWWZqw',sig:'dcPiHlNkIzVUmjfLCNIkDMBWf051n4asaGMjOZdHz4M=',w:'594px',h:'593px',items:'1071163140',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> The treat of the day in Norway was not in jewel form – different ceremony and different subject matter, so appropriately not a gala event – but in simply seeing Crown Princess Mette-Marit looking well in her <a href="https://twitter.com/HeavenQRF/status/1072107657031376897">new Fendi dress</a>. She was a late add to the guest list. Queen Sonja repeated her purple velvet Pucci jacket, much worn and with good reason. Plus a sequin beret, because why not?<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Who makes your best dressed list for Nobel 2018?</i></div> <br /> The festivities are not done! There’s a dinner in Oslo tonight and another tiara event in Stockholm tomorrow night, when the King hosts his traditional palace dinner for the laureates.Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-82530071263646221622018-12-10T08:58:00.000-06:002018-12-10T12:08:46.278-06:00Here's your open post for those wishing to watch the Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies in Stockholm live today. <b>The gala ceremony begins at 4:30 pm local time (that's 10:30 am Eastern).</b> It's scheduled to last until 6:00 pm. At 7:00 pm the Nobel Banquet begins and this is also broadcast for several hours, so there's lots of time to check in.<br /> <br /> Streaming is available via the Nobel Prize organization and through Swedish broadcaster SVT.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Livestream links:</b></u></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <a href="https://www.svtplay.se/video/20072006/nobel/nobel-2018-banketten-10-dec-19-00">SVT - Nobel Banquet&nbsp;</a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.svtplay.se/video/20165234/nobel/nobel-2018-prisutdelningen-10-dec-16-25">SVT - Awards Ceremony</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlQugR7KSKg">Nobel Prize YouTube - Awards Ceremony</a></div> <br /> <br /> <b>The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded earlier in Oslo.</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPbXzYj7Zaw">You can click here for video.</a><br /> <br /> We will have a full recap post of both ceremonies later in the day. Until then, please <a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/p/commenting-policy.html">mind the comment policy</a>, note that comments that go into moderation on open posts <i>may not be approved</i>, and enjoy!Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-41819545127115232602018-12-07T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-17T18:57:16.903-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <i>The Spanish royal family marked the 40th anniversary&nbsp;</i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>of the Spanish Constitution yesterday.</i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0605ldmzNWI/XAnWL6CJoRI/AAAAAAAApeY/-31HR-lcAdokd4Na585GTQXf8vwGCD5RACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-07-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="1400" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0605ldmzNWI/XAnWL6CJoRI/AAAAAAAApeY/-31HR-lcAdokd4Na585GTQXf8vwGCD5RACLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-07-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>House of HM the King</i></span></div> <br /> Special event? Must need a dash of red. Such seems to be the thinking of Queen Letizia these days, and can we really argue with her?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MQFC3wn_qeQ/XAnYmnC9D_I/AAAAAAAApek/D4AsCR8jZvMEhY0fNQ5lIsbc-nIoSVB6QCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-07-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="479" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MQFC3wn_qeQ/XAnYmnC9D_I/AAAAAAAApek/D4AsCR8jZvMEhY0fNQ5lIsbc-nIoSVB6QCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-07-2.jpg" width="424" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>House of HM the King</i></span></div> <br /> This is the third time we've seen this Carolina Herrera dress so far, I believe, after its debut at another special event: the <a href="https://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-outfits-of-day-spanish-royal.html">family's trip to Asturias in September</a>. She bumped up the special occasion-ness (that's a thing, go with it) this time with a bigger pair of ruby and diamond earrings. (Can we really argue with that either? I think not.)<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>The King and Queen attended a concert for the anniversary the previous evening.</i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50FYu-ySHoM/XAnZXL-GyqI/AAAAAAAApes/2O7eQTmQTYUpklG8ckBftr3z2NwR5Y4MwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-07-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50FYu-ySHoM/XAnZXL-GyqI/AAAAAAAApes/2O7eQTmQTYUpklG8ckBftr3z2NwR5Y4MwCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-07-3.jpg" width="412" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>House of HM the King</i></span></div> <br /> For a concert the evening before, Letizia went for some fake out va-va-voom in the form of a lined lace plunge. I'm not averse to the faux plunge. I'm just averse to the way the lace looks like an afterthought and to...sort of the whole rest of the top. A shame! Some swishy magic could have happened here.Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-25902069227732327752018-12-06T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-06T07:43:16.554-06:00'Tis the season for tartans and tweeds.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a party for families of military personnel deployed in Cyprus this week.</i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sksrYcRCFdE/XAknKDkTbaI/AAAAAAAApeM/BD-6qJ-TEl0Sil-9V4hJjLonsBl_FCOewCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-06-0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sksrYcRCFdE/XAknKDkTbaI/AAAAAAAApeM/BD-6qJ-TEl0Sil-9V4hJjLonsBl_FCOewCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-06-0.jpg" width="426" /></a></i></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kensington Palace</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> 'Tis especially the season for red skirt versions and 'tis the trend to make them midi length.</div> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gxpFgrqaHGw/XAiJwzrWSyI/AAAAAAAApd4/ja3v-rdx5FY1z_2ve4Q0pMqP1h5vKA6tACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-06-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="999" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gxpFgrqaHGw/XAiJwzrWSyI/AAAAAAAApd4/ja3v-rdx5FY1z_2ve4Q0pMqP1h5vKA6tACLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-06-1.jpg" width="398" /></a></i></span></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Emilia Wickstead skirt, worn with a Brora cardigan</i></span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> Pair them with a cashmere cardi and some boots for a little casual Christmas party fun...</div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Crown Princess Mary marked the UN's International Day Of Persons With Disabilities this week.</i></div> <center> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBbkunglqa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background: #fff; 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border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-top: 2px solid transparent; height: 0; transform: translatex(16px) translatey(-4px) rotate(30deg); width: 0;"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="border-right: 8px solid transparent; border-top: 8px solid #f4f4f4; transform: translatey(16px); width: 0px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12px; transform: translatey(-4px); width: 16px;"> </div> <div style="border-left: 8px solid transparent; border-top: 8px solid #f4f4f4; height: 0; transform: translatey(-4px) translatex(8px); width: 0;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <br /> <div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBbkunglqa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by HRH Crown Princess Mary (@hrhprincessmaryofdenmark)</a> on <time datetime="2018-12-05T22:26:23+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 5, 2018 at 2:26pm PST</time></div> </div> </blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></center> <div style="text-align: left;"> Or dress them up with a belted blazer and pumps...</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y48MlvRc5fI/XAiKiFKKYBI/AAAAAAAApeA/LgaKXEQSZwwe1kJdCVBW5-cEzUivHCqngCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-12-06-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y48MlvRc5fI/XAiKiFKKYBI/AAAAAAAApeA/LgaKXEQSZwwe1kJdCVBW5-cEzUivHCqngCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-06-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></i></span></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Alexander McQueen Frayed Tweed Midi Skirt</i></span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: left;"> Any way you want to do it, it's festive perfection. Well played to them both.</div> </div> Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-56827914566375893312018-12-04T18:30:00.000-06:002018-12-06T20:06:20.416-06:00Well, well, well. It's been quite a number of years since a decent number of photographs were allowed from inside the annual Buckingham Palace Diplomatic Reception. This year I guess they decided to give us a holiday treat! I'm surprised enough I decided we'd do it breaking news-style here.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1068503632" id="9-RQx4qTSs9pd09RrKfOPA" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9-RQx4qTSs9pd09RrKfOPA',sig:'PFjRxzL84XJt4gaperDjLDdyUN-zNlIowgV7n2a3j1w=',w:'402px',h:'594px',items:'1068503632',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div>Swanky gold adorned the Queen's usual white uniform tonight - actually a really good version of her typical evening gown. Diamonds joined the party in spades. And you can even get a peek at some bling for the men, there; this is the event of the year where the royal men wear the <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-garter-of-order-of-garter-plus.html">actual Garter from the Order of the Garter </a>on the leg. (Click the names of all the pieces listed here for more info where available.) <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/04/tiara-thursday-girls-of-great-britain.html">Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2012/12/queen-marys-floret-earrings.html">Queen Mary's Floret Earrings</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-king-khalid-diamond-necklace.html">King Khalid Diamond Necklace</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Diamond Bracelet</div><div style="text-align: center;">Evening Watch&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2012/02/order-of-garter-star-riband-and-lesser.html">Order of the Garter (Riband, Star, Badge)</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2012/10/royal-family-orders.html">Royal Family Orders of King George V and King George VI</a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a id='93xCDXo3Rrt5Zy0nivSmFw' class='gie-single' href='http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1068501452' target='_blank' style='color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;'>Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'93xCDXo3Rrt5Zy0nivSmFw',sig:'b5D_JCtbJxuecg-NX2m9xI1pWpHIcRYs7x6fLM7r-Zc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1068501452',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script src='//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async></script></div>The Duchess of Cornwall also stuck with white, which has become her typical evening uniform of late. This one's an oft-repeated Bruce Oldfield ensemble. She did bring us something new on the jewel front, though: massive pearl and diamond earrings! The pearls are the size and shape of<a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2012/10/queen-victorias-pearl-drop-earrings.html"> Queen Victoria's Pearl Drop Earrings</a>, although the top portion appears slightly different. Innnnnnteresting.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2016/01/tiara-thursday-greville-tiara-revisited.html">Greville Tiara</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pearl Drop Earrings</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-duchess-of-cornwalls-four-strand.html">Four Strand Pearl Choker with Large Diamond Clasp</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-riband-badge-and-star-of-royal.html">Royal Victorian Order (Riband and Star) </a><br /> <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-royal-family-order-of-queen.html">Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II</a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a id='CnW1boUVTNxHU0KEF6T9-g' class='gie-single' href='http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1068501422' target='_blank' style='color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;'>Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'CnW1boUVTNxHU0KEF6T9-g',sig:'_dGAaso0kDbJNmcxsBDZvZgxAi2dwzyawGJ1Nagk9yo=',w:'594px',h:'408px',items:'1068501422',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script src='//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async></script></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a id='spiUy9q0QeVdifAEoyek6A' class='gie-single' href='http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1068501438' target='_blank' style='color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;'>Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'spiUy9q0QeVdifAEoyek6A',sig:'lUDmSfNH48jZB9hC9gIGIadyp3ZJjyX5ctl4hBxwlVw=',w:'344px',h:'594px',items:'1068501438',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script src='//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async></script></div>A new and <a href="https://twitter.com/HeavenQRF/status/1070076117120442371">unmistakably Jenny Packham</a> dress for the Duchess of Cambridge tonight. Bit of a fairy princess flair, no? She paired it with what has swiftly become her go-to tiara and earrings combo.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-cambridge-lovers-knot-tiara.html">Cambridge (Queen Mary's) Lover's Knot Tiara</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Collingwood Pearl and Diamond Earrings (from the collection of Diana, Princess of Wales)<br /> <a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2015/10/queen-marys-diamond-bar-choker-bracelet.html">Queen Mary's Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-royal-family-order-of-queen.html">Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II</a></div><br /> <br /> The Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not attend. They were at another event this evening. (Hard to say if they'll attend this event in the future. I've seen people claim it's restricted to just these attendees - the Queen and previously Prince Philip with Charles, Camilla, William, and Kate, but that's not actually true. Other family members attended in the past and they've just used this line up for the past few years. Time will tell.)Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426686268631053349.post-22778889197471731722018-12-04T07:00:00.000-06:002018-12-04T07:00:09.290-06:00If you're going to double up on any style, you might as well make it the swishy, belted style:<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Queen Letizia marked the 40th anniversary of the Public State Employment Service last week.</i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1066355950" id="uNR3p1bATMFCpP1xdWSvzw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uNR3p1bATMFCpP1xdWSvzw',sig:'C_W99c8ZSdE7DYiFLW2u2AJ8e7hzjGk0pBN75qb9hS4=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1066355950',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> Can the simple fact that a coat is from Carolina Herrera save it from blerghdom? This repeated beige number votes yes.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>King Felipe and Queen Letizia opened an exhibit at the Reina Sofia Museum yesterday.</i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1076832004" id="rX7Cvi2VThRp671yYnPo_w" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rX7Cvi2VThRp671yYnPo_w',sig:'hSAG_efJSJql1aNpBWCFdjzZgpqmCF83Ciz0-nV0CT0=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1076832004',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script></div> This gray number would be equally at home in Queen Mathilde's closet, no? Maybe even more at home, in fact - but a little flip with the belt gives it a little Letizia flair. Two for two in swishy, belted successes.Order of Splendorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572555295362021472noreply@blogger.com