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Author Archives: The Duchess
Melancholy Over Mela-D
I have had freckles since I was a child. I’ve never been thrilled about it, and as an adult, I’ve tried various product to lighten them, or at least keep them in check since I spend so much time outside … Continue reading
Posted in Product Review, Uncategorized
Tagged Anthelios, La Roche-Posay, Mela-D, Mexoryl® SX, Mexoryl® XL, Paris
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Mini-Post: Olympic Fever
I love the Olympics. London is my favorite city. London 2012 is a combination of two of my favorite things. We’re not even a full day in and I’ve already laughed, cried, and cheered. To celebrate, I applied the Union … Continue reading
Posted in Nail of the Day
Tagged London, London 2012, Nail Rock, Nail Wraps, Olympics, OPI, sephora, Trend Tips, Victoria & Albert Museum
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Ride, Sally Ride
I was a little girl in 1983 when Sally Ride became the first American woman in space on STS-7. My father is a former pilot who loves all things air and space, and after hours spent visiting the Smithsonian Air … Continue reading
A Royal Polish: Lillibet’s Jubilee
Lillibet York wasn’t supposed to be Queen. She was “heiress presumptive” at birth, but it was expected that her Uncle David would eventually settle down, marry someone appropriate, and produce the heir apparent. Tweet
The Duchess Reflects on Butter London’s “Wallis”
“…You must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of … Continue reading
Butter London: Queen Vic
One of Lunachat’s “bad” influences on me has been my expanding nail polish collection. After I borrowed her bottle of “No More Waity, Katie,” I explored Butter London more closely. Unfortunately for my wallet, it was around the week they … Continue reading
London Hauling
My make-up style is “I-spent-an-hour-achieving-a-natural-look,” but the frustrated artist in me sees make-up as a box of paints, waiting to transform me from a mild-mannered cubicle dweller to a sultry siren or punk rocker. Unfortunately, my skin is sensitive, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Haul
Tagged Boots, Gosh, Jemma Kidd, Laura Mercier, Lipstick, London, Nail Polish, Nars, Paris, Rococo Nail Polish, sephora, Space NK, SuperDrug, Travel
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