“All that I would like to be is human, having a share
― Louis MacNeice, Autumn Journal
in a civilized, articulate and well-adjusted
community where the mind is given its due
but the body is not distrusted”
It’s almost fall (or autumn, if you are not from the US), and that quote reminded me of all you lovely folks here at the Bag. Now that we have had our share of high culture, let’s move on to the more frivolous.
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Cams wears a face shield to visit some doggies, Letizia sports an excellent autumn dress, and poor Leonor’s school days are already interrupted. Photos of the royal week are here.
Tiara Alerts
The Earl of Southesk married Camille Ascoli on September 5th and rumor has it she was wearing the Fife (or the Fife Fringe, which is reported as being “off exhibit” at Kensington Palace). Per Tiara Mania, the family is very private, so we may not see any photos. Here’s a refresher, the MIGHTY FIFE worn by the groom’s mother at her 1987 wedding, by Princess Louise and by Princess Alexandra. Sigh.
A real tiara sighting here, though. It’s Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide’s sapphire tiara. Princess Claire has worn this one too.
Monaco
Charlene completed her water bike challenge (her team won!), and the whole family gathered together in their sunnies to watch – well, dad left off the glasses and instead appeared in some dad shorts.
Denmark
From hot and sunny Monaco to Denmark, where fall is coming in fast. Count on Daisy to provide the best autumn fashion spread ever. Daisy opened Denmark’s first and only UNESCO-certified geopark. I’ll give Daisy this: she knows how to dress expressly for the occasion.
I know that we discussed Mary’s appearance at Flag Day in last week’s Bits comments, but this brooch deserves its a second look. This was Daisy’s gift to Mary on Christian’s birth. This sapphire and diamond brooch came to the Danes through Ingrid, and to Ingrid through our blog mascot Princess Margaret of Connaught. In more Mary news, she competed in her first dressage event, cheered on by an adorable Isabella and enthusiastic Nathalie. We don’t have access to the photos, but New My Royals has lots here.
Netherlands
Max looks terrific, doesn’t she? The purple v-neck Massimo Dutti is so flattering to her. I’ve decided that Max should allow herself a few more simple silhouettes, particularly in the daytime. Zhuzz it up in the evening and tone it down during the day. She won’t listen, you know!
Sweden
We really need to talk about Victoria and her recent penchant for plaid. More than talk, we need to vote. Victoria has not one, but two suits from By Malina. The brand was also responsible for her entry in last week’s Pattern Party.
First up, the royal duo visited the Swedish Performing Arts Association. This suit is blue/grey/brown and plaid all over.
Next, Vick and Dan visited Gävle with their non-profit organization, Generation Pep (Gen-Pep), to observe activities that focus on children’s health. This By Malina suit has a coral base, which either gives it zing or makes it a bit too zhuzzy, depending on your point of view.
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