~this is "Marie Antoinette à la Rose", one of the most famous portraits of Marie Antoinette;
it was meant to counteract the scandal caused by the 'muslin' dress portrait, by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
... Besides reading steamy hot & sleazzzy Jackie Collins novels (ehem, don't judge!), I do enjoy reading other books (& sleazy gossip magazines!!) Over the weekend I was reading a fascinating book, 'Marie Antoinette The Journey' by Antonia Fraser. Thus, inspired me to do this very post. Her history still intrigues me... Anyway, let's watch a little fun Youtube~ shall we?
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oh lala~ how decadent+fabulousss...enjoy! .
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.....you do know what happened to 'Madame Fabulous' at the end right?!
Public execution by guillotine is no fun I tell ya' ~NO FUN!! ouch* + humiliating!
Anywayyyy...
do you think I can be a good history teacher? ~errr-errr???
"Class dismissed darrrlings!"
~XOXO*
My dang school district ethernet won't let me watch youtube, so I'll have to come back for that part . . . but guillotines are terrifying. Plus, who cleaned up the head? HORRORS!
ReplyDeleteI would sit on the very front row of your history class ~ and never miss a day of lectures!
ReplyDeletehahaha...
ReplyDeletedon't forget to bring me an apple!
On second thought; I prefer apple pies~ YUM*
My mom is obsessed with her. She would definitely be someone from history I would love to meet.
ReplyDeleteNow I want candy ...
ReplyDeleteand satin shoes ... and jewels ...
and a servant (or two)!
You're cool Lenore.
You just made me want to go rent that flick. I can't believe I haven't seen it yet. And I'm STARVING now too!
ReplyDeleteOh I will look up the book too. : )
ReplyDeleteHaha! I would definitely take your class!
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of books on her and it's interesting to know each has its own way to understand her personality and tragedy. Reading history books is really telling me lots. I love this post. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou've motivated me to look her up on the internet. I hate to admit it but I can't remember anything about her except perhaps she was beheaded!!!???? Why, I haven't a clue.
ReplyDeleteI'm so ill-informed but what can I say. I'm off to get the scoop on the details. TaTa
I would always be on time for your history class!
ReplyDeleteI loved this part of the movie, all the shoes, jewels and sweets!!
what an confection treat!
xx
callie
I love her! unfortunately I haven't seen the movie with Kirsten Dunst but I love all her clothes and her style. I remember her famous quote, let them eat cake
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video. I so enjoyed that movie.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you're just the coolest, dude.
ReplyDeleteThat would NOT be fun!! If I ever get to wear a crown, I want to be alive for a long time!!
ReplyDeleteWell I guess you touched the important points.
ReplyDeleteOh, now I want candy and cupcakes and delicious treats. Marie Antoinette was fascinating -- so much power, so very young.
ReplyDeleteI loved that movie! And yes, I will sit next to Melissa in the front row of your lectures :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this movie! :D
ReplyDelete♥
I loved this movie and i liked a lot the portraits of Marie Antoinette.
ReplyDeleteThe blog is beautiful! Congratulations!
See you!!
oh darling, you know what they say... too much candy will rot your teeth! haha! really decadent! xo
ReplyDeleteLenore,
ReplyDeleteYou should read "The Other Boleyn Girl" - One of my favorites... A wonderful story and you learn so much of the history of the Boleyn girls.
Hay dear blogger!
ReplyDeleteHow are you? I'm glad that I've visited this blog! She's lovely.
Please, check mine too & maybe we can follow eachother!
Love, Cindy.
Merci everyone!
ReplyDeleteYoutube is a wonderful 'learning institution' I must say!
hehe*
Fab post and clip! Brought it all together. ;o)
ReplyDeleteThat video is so fun! Pure decadence - Luxurious silks, Jewels, pugs, cakes, and champagne... what a life!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!
ReplyDeleteI want to eat those cakes and try on shoes...thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous portrait makes me want to visit an art gallery.
xoxo