Posts Tagged ‘burgundy’

Love IT! – Who Needs White Anyway?

As I mentioned yesterday, there are so many beautifully designed dresses that saunter down the red carpet during the award season, and many of them could care less about white. For the bride, looking for something a bit different for her day, why not take a nod from these stunning dresses and glide down your aisle in something a little less white!

From subtle golden beauty to striking daring beauty, there are some many ravishing images to create and strut on your big day!

Perhaps a bit more traditional or for a second marriage, how about a sip of champagne. Check out the details in the bodice of Sandra Bullock’s Marchesa creation. Cinderella would certainly have been seen in Cameran Diaz’s choice by Oscar de la Renta.


I love rich saturated jewel tones Cruz, Weaver, Latifah and Farmiga selected.


What could be more daring than one of the most controversial dresses of the night (critics either loved it or hated it. I love the concept but believe the execution is still not all there)? Zoe sported a stunning gown in cascades of purple that I would love to see in white as well!


Ah yes, the soft and subtle beauties of the night were definitely in full force. I love the softness of each of these gowns, be they in white or their original colors here. I am a particular fan of Demi’s Atelier Versace creation!


And finally, with our current love for the dark seedy world of vampires, who could not include a few black beauties. Mariska’s Vera Wang and Kristen Stewart’s Monique Lhuillier creations certainly make these beauties tempting to taste!


What was your favorite dress of the night?

And then, of course, there are the men. But that’s another day right? Actually, there was only one really sharp look that caught my eye.


Photos from Moviefone, WireImage (Kevin Mazer), Film Magic (Michael Caulfield, Jeff Kravitz,)

 

12 Days of Christmas ~ Three French Hens

“On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Three French Hens . . .”

Today was a very interesting assortment of translations. Grab a glass of burgundy today as you review the customs for The Feast of Holy Innocents.

First the religious, the three French hens stand for the three theological virtues: Faith, Hope and Love (I Corinthians 13:13).

Continuing on the religious vein, Irish culture observes the Feast of the Holy Innocents. On this day Herod apparently ordered the slaughter of all first-born – making “childermas” one of the unluckiest day in folk custom. Don’t start any business ventures or journeys; to be sure don’t start anything. The “boy bishops” were de-throned on this day. But this medieval tradition has died long ago, in today’s Ireland you find no young adult taking over a bishop’s throne over the Christmas period.

Of course the belief that the song originated in France is proven for many as there are three French hens. How? The Latin name for France was Gaul, which comes from the Latin word Gallia.  This is close to the Roman word for rooster.

In the Christian religion, it is believed that a cock crowed when Christ was born as a sign that “the light of the world” has arrived.  This is why a rooster on a Christian tomb symbolizes the resurrection.

During the 18th century, large, exotic fowl from the Orient were brought back to England. These birds mated with the descendants of the Roman-breed chickens.  It is believed that the “three French hens” in the song represent a new breed. White chickens are believed to bring good luck.  And, hens are believed to symbolize motherly devotion.

So much talk of the French today draws a few yummy images for me, pastries and Burgundy wine. And while I wouldn’t want to taste it, nothing says French more than the Eifel tower. In my research, I found this funning French Hen inspiration and thought I’d share it with you as well.


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Adding spice to your life,

Lia

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves . . .

On the first day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me, A Partridge in a Pear Tree . . .

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