Remembering Diana 20 Years On

by ladyandtherose // 31 August 2017 // No Comments

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the death of a beloved and iconic woman: Diana, Princess of Wales or ‘Princess Diana’. There’s been a fashion exhibition on her dresses at Kensington Palace, countless of documentaries and news articles, and... Continue reading →

‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ Exhibit

by ladyandtherose // 25 February 2017 // No Comments

Today was the first day of ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story‘ exhibition at Historic Royal Palace’s (HRP) Kensington Palace. The exhibition, which will run for 2 years (until 28 February 2018), is in honour of the late Diana, Princess of Wales,... Continue reading →

Fashion Rules: Dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales

by ladyandtherose // 14 May 2016 // No Comments

Today’s post will feature dresses from the 1980’s-90’s worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, in Kensington Palace’s Fashion Rules (previous exhibit) and Fashion Rules Restyled exhibitions. One of my favourite of Diana’s dresses was this pink silk chiffon... Continue reading →

Dinner at Cafe Diana

by ladyandtherose // 5 December 2015 // No Comments

I passed by Cafe Diana on Bayswater Road (address is 5 Wellington Terrace), between Notting Hill Gate and Queensway stations, during my first week in London last month but didn’t go in to eat until today. Established in 1989, the cafe was... Continue reading →

A Princess Diana Hat Replicate?

by ladyandtherose // 31 August 2013 // No Comments

Back in May or June 2013, I spotted a charming white bowler-shaped ladies hat with a white ostrich plume and veiling at the Vancouver Eastside Flea Market. The hat was by André, a Montreal millinery company. Since the veiling had... Continue reading →

Remembering Diana – Trailer of New Film Released

by ladyandtherose // 12 June 2013 // 6 Comments

How long has it been? Nearly 16 years? Many of you were not even born. Some of you were probably just babies or toddlers. Perhaps you were too young to know what was going on but you remember the tears... Continue reading →

YOU are the Role Model

by ladyandtherose // 15 April 2013 // No Comments

When I was little, ‘Princess Diana’ (correct form: Diana, Princess of Wales) was my childhood role model. I wanted to meet her as I was quite certain she would understand me. We’re both July babies, after all.... Continue reading →

Peplum Dresses

by ladyandtherose // 1 February 2013 // 8 Comments

Last year, I learned the word ‘peplum,’ which is that flared/pleated ‘skirt’ around the waist. As a dress, it is usually finished off with a straight body-hugging skirt. It can also be a blouse, paired with trousers or a straight skirt.... Continue reading →

15 years since Hong Kong was returned to China

by ladyandtherose // 30 June 2012 // No Comments

My family and I moved to Hong Kong in 1992 (work opportunities I think?). We lived in a city full of expats, mostly from the UK, and Hong Kong locals. During the 4 years I’d lived there, I never had... Continue reading →