Well the first thing I would have to say is Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had lots of festive fun and were able to relax as much as is possible at Christmas time.
I was thinking about what my first blog of the year should be about, but after catching up with the Christmas Downton Abbey special featuring Rose's presentation to the king, I decided it just had to be "Debutante tiaras".
The definition of a debutante according to the Collins English Dictionary is "a young woman of upper-class background who is presented to society, usually at a formal ball". This tradition is still alive and well today, but has a modern twist. According to The Telegraph, debutantes are no longer restricted to societies social elite as a new breed of wealthy celebrity now make a welcome addition to the proceedings.
The Queen Charlotte's ball was first introduced in 1780 when the young debutantes would be introduced to the monarchy at Buckingham Palace (remember the stunning scenes of Downton Abbey) but from 1958 it has now been held at the Royal Courts of Justice and is seen as the ultimate summer event by many would be debutantes. "In the past debutante balls were seen as a rite of passage for the young women of the upper classes, an opportunity to introduce themselves to society and seek out a potential suitor, but for today's debutantes the Season is seen as an opportunity to wear a designer gown, party their way around Europe, and do a little something for charity." (Mail Online)
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| Ophellia Debutante Tiara from Tiara Heaven |
To uphold this wonderful tradition, Tiara Heaven have launched a Debutante Collection where all suitable tiaras can be made with precious metals and stunning glamorous additions to complement any would be debutante's gown. As all tiaras are handmade to order, all designs can be altered to suite requirements, please feel free to contact me with any questions.
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| Sarah Debutante Tiara from Tiara Heaven |
I'm off now to practice my poise - finding it hard to balance a laptop on my head though!!
Louise x
