Since we can't have our usual Nobel-fest here, we've decided to celebrate another way, with fabulous jewels and fashion. For the next few days we'll be running down our fave Nobel Jewels, Gowns and Overall Look; starting today with the Jewels. The Nobel ceremonies are usually when the big guns of the Swedish Vault come… Continue reading Nobel Ceremony – Fave Jewels
Tag: Tiaras
Starter Tiaras – Princess Märtha Louise
Jumping next door for the next tiara in this series with Märtha Louise's 18th birthday tiara - The King Olav Gift Tiara. As you can probably guess from the name, this was a gift to Märtha Louise from her grandfather, King Olav, for her 18th birthday. It was made by Garrard, and seems to be… Continue reading Starter Tiaras – Princess Märtha Louise
Starter Tiaras – Crown Princess Victoria
Here we go, another new series here at the Handbag! In this series of posts we're going to be talking Starter Tiaras, starting with the first tiaras of some of our favorite royal ladies, and working up to guessing/wishing/praying for the Starter Tiaras for the next generation of royal women. And to kick this series… Continue reading Starter Tiaras – Crown Princess Victoria
In Defense of the Tiara – Bavarian Sunburst Tiara
This is one of my faves, but doesn't get a lot of love from the royal watching crowds. History This one started its royal life with Infanta Maria de la Paz of Spain. It was a wedding present from her mother, Queen Isabella II upon her marriage to Prince Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria in 1883.… Continue reading In Defense of the Tiara – Bavarian Sunburst Tiara
Favorite Evening Appearance
In honor of Queen Sofía's birthday last Saturday, we are going to have a Handbagger free-for-all! Please post your favorite Queen Sofía evening appearance below; it doesn't have to be Hall of Fame worthy, if you love it, post it! Mine is probably (99% sure) from Crown Princess Victoria's wedding. Fab color, love the ruching,… Continue reading Favorite Evening Appearance