Ruth Elizabeth Stiff
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History and knowledge, especially about the Earth, are my passions. I enjoy putting my thoughts to paper and I always try to encourage self-motivation and love for life. LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!
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The Fashion Of Elizabeth I
When she was a child, after her mother had been beheaded and the little Princess declared illegitimate, Lady Margaret Bryan (who was looking after Elizabeth) wrote to Thomas Cromwell: “Would the King deign to send his daughter new clothes? She had outgrown everything in the closets. She has neither gown nor kirtle nor petticoat nor linen for smock”. When Elizabeth I was Queen, she had over 2,000 gowns in her Royal Wardrobe. It is no wonder that “Fashion” became important to “Good Queen Bess”!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Georgian fashion
The Georgian Era had one of the most beautiful “fashions” of any Era, but it was also a very ‘impractical’ fashion. For the rich, upper-classes, the materials were lavish and the colours were ‘rich’, but women could only (just about) sit down in these exquisite dresses. This Century was known for its “Opulence”, with elaborate wigs, rich embroidery and (very) full skirts. The rich showed off their wealth through their clothes, and this applied to men as much as it did to women. The working-classes wore similar clothes, but they were not so rich in colour or material, and they owned fewer clothes, wearing more ‘practical’ clothes for working in.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
The Original Gentleman Jack. Top Story - July 2022.
The series “Gentleman Jack” is actually based on a true story. The drama is based in 1832 in West Yorkshire, England, (the cradle of the evolving Industrial Revolution). It is here that landowner Anne Lister is determined to save her ancestral home, Shibden Hall. Bucking against society’s expectations, “Gentleman Jack” refused to marry, dressed in black from head to toe and ‘charmed’ polite society. She was called “Gentleman” because she wore a top hat (as well as being in business), and”Jack” because — it was the Victorian nickname for lesbian.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Today's Lesson is Life in the Tudor Era
Good morning, today we will be looking at life in the Tudor Era. The Tudor Dynasty was in power from 1485 Henry VII) to 1603 (Elizabeth I) and it followed the Wars of the Roses. The National Religion was ‘changed’ and some of the literature is still read today, hundreds of years later. The diaries of those who could read and write have been handed down to us in today’s Century, so that we can learn about the daily lives of the Tudors.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Do You Believe In Dragons?
If, like me, you are obsessed with Game of Thrones, then dragons play a large part in your life. From the first time I saw Daenerys with her 3 dragon eggs (a wedding gift when she married Khal Drogo), to when we see the dragons fully grown, I have almost dreamt and ‘lived’ “Dragons”. Drogon is the black and red dragon and the one Deanerys rides. Rhaegal is green and bronze and he was named after her eldest brother. Viserion is cream and gold, and was named after her other brother, who met his death at the hands of Khal Drogo. The CGI in Game of Thrones just made these 3 dragons “come alive” and are a real spectacle to behold!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
The Diary of Mishelle Gold
WOW — the fashion show went really well and we have so many bookings, which will take us through to next Summer!!! Julie made me proud, she really surprised me, she has definitely been doing her homework. All in all, the show was a mega success and I am so pleased. No more worrying — the Fashion House is looking after Itself.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
What Do You Dream?
Do you believe that dreams mean anything? We all dream, even if we don’t remember our dreams, it is a normal part of our lives. We drift off to sleep and, in our minds, we go into another world — hopefully a nice world. I’ve had many dreams of my mum (she died of breast cancer), and I feel indescribable joy — we are both smiling, happy, cuddling — and it seems so real! I like to ‘believe’ that mum visits me from the other side. We were close when she was alive, more like a sister than a mum, and yes, I do miss her even after 20 years!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Humans
Norman Hartnell
“As a rule, ladies of the Royal Family wear light coloured clothes because such colours are more discernible against a crowd”. He gained the Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen ELizabeth II in 1940 and in 1957. His first commission (for the ladies of the Royal Family) was to design the wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses for the marriage of Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott to Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. The two bridesmaids were the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. His most famous design was the Coronation dress of Elizabeth II. He was Norman Hartnell.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
The Diary of Mishelle Gold
Julie and I have arrived safely in Paris for the Bridal Fashion Show. What a beautiful place! The hotel is lovely, old fashioned — I’d say Victorian in style — and because the company are paying, we’ve got a really lovely shared bedroom, ensuite bathroom and sitting room (although why as we’ll never use it), Sarah booked the same hotel for her and her fiance, two door away from us, so we’re going to have breakfast and dinner together. Plus, there are three mornings free during the week and Julie and I will be doing some sight-seeing. I’ve been to Paris before but Julie hasn’t, so she is very excited. I’m going to keep her close. Jack and I will phone either early morning or late evening.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Fiction
Today's Lesson is Life in the Elizabethan Era
Good Queen Bess was popular with her people, especially towards the end of her 45 year reign. After the domineering reign of her sister, “Bloody Mary”, Elizabeth brought England back to the Protestant faith and refused to persecute Catholics or put them to death, especially after her sister had executed over 300 Protestants. Also, Elizabeth I never married, calling “England” her husband, showing how much she cared for her people. Elizabeth I was one of the longest reigning Queens of England, many of her people never knowing any other Queen (or King)!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
