Hi and welcome back! Who doesn’t love binge watching TV shows? I am not normally the person to sit and watch TV, but when I find a good show I can’t stop. First it was Blue Bloods, then The Blacklist, Downton Abbey, now The Crown on Netflix. Too bad I blew through the first season already!
I’m kind of a nerd so anything that combines historical information with a good drama set in Britain and centered around the British monarch is a win in my book. From what I can tell, a lot of The Crown is pretty historically accurate. Maybe not all the family drama can be confirmed, but characteristics, settings, the time line do coincide with Queen Elizabeth’s reign. I have learned a lot too. Different parts of the story have prompted me to look things up and learn more. For example, Price Philip changing his name and renounced his Greek and Danish royal status, the Great Smog of 1952, and the resulting Clean Air Act of 1956.
Has anyone noticed the uncanny resemblance the cast have with the real life monarchy? John Lithgow as Winston Churchill…good call! The actor playing Price Philip is also remarkably close.
I also love the costumes. It is easy to tell a lot of research went into the design. I especially love Princess Margaret’s fashion-forward wardrobe. I read somewhere the Queen’s coronation gown was a replica on loan from Swarovski. Talk about a lifesaver for the costume designer and team.
If you are looking for a new show to binge watch and find British history interesting I would give it a try. What are you favorite shows? Several friends have told me This Is Us and New Girl are must sees.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. Until next post…xoxo Becca
I want to talk about my favorite skinny jeans. For years I bought jeans from Express, but recently the fit and fabric haven’t been flattering. Finding jeans that fit well is a struggle. Do you have this dilemma? I have always liked the look of Lucky Brand jeans, but never owned any. Within the last year I stumbled upon a pair of Lolita skinny jeans on sale at Macy’s. Perfection!
The Lolita skinny style fits my body shape very well and are made with quality fabric (easy care too). Lucky describes this style of jeans as curvy fit through the hip and thigh, mid-rise. Since I am no longer in my 20s I prefer mid-rise. Mid-rise seems to fit my body better than low-rise jeans and as Lucky describes it, “provide[s] appropriate coverage when seated.” haha Amen! I am willing to bet my mom friends would like these jeans too since they are chasing after little ones and bending over to pick things up. It’s important to note these do not have any resemblance to “mom jeans.”
Lucky Brand jeans are on the pricier side at $99+, but if you can catch their jeans on sale it’s worth it. I ordered two new pairs at 50% off on Black Friday. The brand is running an end of season sale right now (limited time). You can receive up to 75% off sale styles.
Lucky Brand | Lolita
I wanted to publish several posts before the year’s end, but with the blog makeover happening I decided to put them on hold until the design was complete. I am looking forward to 2017 and hoping the blog will be an even more creative space for me (I’ve already learned a few new things). Glad you’re here to take the journey with me! Don’t forget to follow at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and bookmark the new URL (www.lexiandlady.com).
Until next post…xoxo Becca
Becca
born and raised Texan
Hi all and welcome to my cozy little place in the blogosphere. My name is Becca and I'm a born and raised Texan. After college I got married. Got a puppy. Got a house. And then I decided I wanted to share daily life, struggles, ambitions, and everything in between.
