What an October so far! A royal wedding, a royal baby (plus Pippa's!), a big royal tour, and Kate's return from maternity leave. The excitement is real, people. I sprained my foot earlier this week (ugh) so I have been watching TV and reading more than usual. On the bright side, I've discovered some great new stuff! Let's roll on with some of my October faves ... Books Ma'am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret by Craig Brown This is the October choice for Royally Good Reads, ... View Post
Archives for October 2018
Dress like a Royal Guest: Fall/Winter Wedding Style (Guest Post by Alicia Healey)
I'm thrilled to welcome Alicia Healey (aka The Lady's Maid) to Royally Broke for a guest post today. Alicia is a former royal lady's maid, having spent four years working at Buckingham Palace. She has also traveled extensively around the world, working as a traveling lady’s maid for high-profile clients including a Middle Eastern royal family. Her first book, Wardrobe Wisdom from a Royal Lady's Maid: How to Dress and Take Care of Your Clothes, will be released October 25 in the UK and January ... View Post
Sparkle Like Markle: Dainty Yellow Gold Rings by Blush and Bar
Somewhere along the line, I feel like yellow gold fell out of favor when it comes to rings. Silver, white gold, or platinum became the go-to, especially for engagement and wedding rings. And then came Meghan! When she showed off her yellow gold engagement ring in 2017 sales of the metal took off. According to the World Gold Council, the first quarter of 2018 showed the strongest demand for gold jewelry since 2009. The Meghan Effect is real, people. As we've got to know Meghan's style ... View Post
