Author: Clint Curtis

The fashion designer told Who What Wear: “I regularly have all my levels checked to make sure I am using the right vitamins. I love Puori vitamins because they are super clean and Basis because they are doing some really cutting-edge research. I use the Basis NAD+ Supplement for Cellular Aging.” Does Victoria Beckham take […]

We Represent All Women We’ve centered ourselves around what our customer wants and needs – making sure that they are proud to shop at Victoria’s Secret. We have moved from promoting an exclusionary view of what’s sexy, to celebrating all women throughout every phase of their lives. What is the meaning behind Victoria Secret? Founded […]

Creed actually presented Victoria with a suprisingly heady scent, in 1845, ‘Fleurs de Bulgarie‘, which she wore throughout her illustrious reign: a waltz of Bulgarian rose, musk, ambergris and bergamot (and an updated version is still a bestseller today). What was Queen Elizabeth’s favorite cologne? Also, Penhaligon’s posted a statement of remembrance on their website. […]

Fountain City Jewelers – Queen Victoria’s favorite gemstone was Opal! What jewelry did Queen Victoria wear? Her bridal jewelry consisted of an elaborate “Turkish” diamond necklace and matching earrings, the sapphireand diamond brooch from Albert and the Order of the Garter. Victoria’s train bearers each received an eagle brooch paved in turquoise with a ruby […]

According to Stuart Burgdoerfer, L Brand’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, the decision to close the increased number of stores was “based on the overall performance of the Victoria’s Secret business not meeting our expectations or having year-on-year declines.” Why did Victoria’s Secret collapse? But, as detailed in the new docuseries “Victoria’s Secret: […]

Victory. Victoria (name) Gender Female Origin Word/name Ancient Rome Meaning Victory Region of origin Latin Is Victoria a powerful name? Victoria is the feminine version of Victor and is of Latin origin, meaning “victorious.” From Victoria, Roman Goddess of Victory, and Queen Victoria’s reign to modern-day entrepreneur Victoria Beckham, it is clear that this name […]

Households had to use every tub and bowl they owned to hold the water they needed for up to 48 hours. This rationing of water meant that each household had to carefully work out how much to use for washing, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and drinking. How did people get water in the Victorian era? Most […]

Victorians feared that even their most pure would not go untainted by the immorality of modernism and the infiltration of the Other. What were some of the problems in Victorian society? They did not have access to clean water and food, education for their children, or proper clothing. Often, they lived on the streets and […]

Originally, hair wreaths were made from the hair of deceased loved ones as an honor and remembrance, and the strands placed at the center. As another family member died, their hair would be placed into the center, and the previous lock would be moved to the outside. What are hair wreaths called? Hanging quietly over […]

Shirt, corset, corset protector, bodice and an apron on top: that’s the crosscut of the Victorian maid’s outfit. What do Victorian maids wear? Servants wore turned up collars with a plain necktie or cravat and a crisp, white shirt. Plain, dark coloured waistcoats were worn by all the menservants and were usually a cast-off from […]