lunes, 28 de marzo de 2011








Smock is an innermost layer of clothing, worn by all women of all classes, which was a basic undergarment worn to protect outer clothing from sweat and body oils.

Stockings are women's hose which came to just above the knee, being kept up by a garter, a thin ribbon tied just below the knee.

Ruff is a white linen ruff-band with the gold lace edging , worn around the neck

Corset is a close-fitting bodice stiffened with reed and whalebone which is worn by women to look small-busted.

Parlet is a shirt which is worn under the gown. It usually gathers to a high neck and has poufy sleeves which gather to cuffs.

Spanish Farthingale is a cone-shaped hoop skirt.

Bumroll are small, padded crescents which are worn by some women around their hips to make skirts spring out more.

Kirtle are actually entire undergowns which are worn under different styles.

Gown & Sleeves  are the outer layer in a tudor dress, being usually richly embroidered.

lunes, 21 de febrero de 2011


Wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton


The wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton is scheduled to take place at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011. Prince William, who is second in the line of succession to Queen Elizabeth II, first met Middleton in 2001, while he and Middleton were studying at the University of St Andrews. Their engagement, on 20 October 2010, was announced on 16 November 2010. After their marriage, the couple intend to continue residing on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, where Prince William is based as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot.
On 5 January, St James Palace announced that the ceremony would start at 11:00 and that Middleton will arrive at the abbey by car, rather than by carriage - the traditional transport for royal brides. The route will be along The Mall and Whitehall. After the ceremony, the bridal couple will return along the same route by carriage to a reception hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales will host a private dinner that evening.