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Showing posts with label Downton Abbey. Show all posts

Downton Abbey's Wedding Gown Will Brighten Your Day


Last night was Lady Rose's wedding on Downton Abbey on PBS. I didn't expect to be so taken with her gown even though the fashions have really been stunning this season.  I recently read an interview with Downton Abbey's costume designer Anna Mary Scott Robbins, where she said she tries to find as many original vintage pieces as possible for the cast to wear.  The vintage pieces that are found (in shops and flea markets) are restored to their former vibrancy before the cast wears them.

The wedding gown for Lady Rose is one of these cases.  Robbins found the dress in a vintage shop! A real authentic piece!


Did you like Lady Rose's wedding gown?


Read on for lots of gorgeous images of the vintage gown!


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Are you watching Million Dollar American Princesses? [POLL]


Are you or will you be watching Million Dollar American Princesses?



The name is a mouthful...for sure. Million Dollar American Princesses is a special series by the Smithsonian Channel that looks at the lives of young American heiresses between 1870 and the outbreak of World War One.  Narrated by Elizabeth McGovern, it features historical footage and reenactments to bring the stories of the young girls to life. I didn't think I would be so into the show but it has me hooked!


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A Downton Abbey Experience: Lady Mary's Necklace or Lessons from the Butler

table is set at downton abbey with full service layed out, lit candles and guests dressed up.

In case you haven't made a journey to Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey) yet or you just need a serious Downton fix - Christies is auctioning off real Downton Abbey experiences this August! The experiences lined up for auction are pretty awesome and / or hilarious!

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Downton Abbey Inspired Fashion and Style for Everyday

I loved the costumes in Downton Abbey this season.  Now that we are waiting for season 3 of Downton Abbey,  I thought I would put together a list of items that would fit into one's wardrobe (modern items) that could be Downton inspired.


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Downton Abbey Soundtrack

*Update September 21 2011*
Downton Abbey is available to view online once again! Just choose your episode below!
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I wanted to share some of the soundtrack from Downton Abbey because it is so lovely! Here are 8 excellent minutes, composed by John Lunn.  Enjoy! Via @edwardian_era

Downton Abbey [Suite] by aaronmbuckley

You can buy the Downton Abbey Soundtrack if you love it (I love it!)
Also available:
Downton Abbey: The Essential Collection

If you have not seen or want to catch up on the series, all four episodes of season 1 are available to watch online for free (until February 22, 2011).  The online videos from PBS are high quality and the series is very entertaining, especially if you are snowed in (like moi!)

Downton Abbey Series 1 Episode 1
Downton Abbey Series 1 Episode 2
Downton Abbey Series 1 Episode 3
Downton Abbey Series 1 Episode 4


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