Feeling nostalgic for the 00s already? For me, the 00s was all about the WAGS with their trashy looks and designer miniature dogs in their designer handbags. Here's Liam showing guys how to channel the skinny jeaned hipster look.
Here's Holly showing girls how to channel the 00s 'docusoap' look.
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Friday, 1 June 2012
Dress up for Jubilee 90s style
Now this the the decade I can remember! For me it was velvet jackets and tartan trousers. Not at the same time Ihasten to add! Here's Simone showing girls how to do 90s raver style.
Here's Oli showing guys how to go grunge for the 90s.
Relive your teenage rock star dreams and upload a picture of your Jubilee outfit for the chance to win some fabulous fashion prizes
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Here's Oli showing guys how to go grunge for the 90s.
Relive your teenage rock star dreams and upload a picture of your Jubilee outfit for the chance to win some fabulous fashion prizes
You should follow me on twitter here
Dress up for Jubilee 80s Style
Pride yourself on being an 80s kid? Get your neons out! Here's Henry showing guys how to stand out from the crowd. I remember as a leaving present at school we bought Mr Brazil neon bermuda shorts and a neon orange top!
Here's Leone showing girls how to go goth for the 80s.
Upload a picture of your Jubilee outfit for the chance to win some fabulous fashion prizes
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Here's Leone showing girls how to go goth for the 80s.
Upload a picture of your Jubilee outfit for the chance to win some fabulous fashion prizes
You should follow me on twitter here
Dress up for Jubilee 70s style
My dad got married in a pink flair suit with platforms in the 70s. Here's Aidan showing guys how to do 70s style with serious flair and fabulous flares. Personally I prefer the greens ones.
Here's Natalie showing how to bring out your inner 70s disco princess. It was only last year my mom stopped wearing glasses like that!
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Dress Up for the Jubilee 60s Style
Guys, learn how to look sharp the 60s way. Ladies learn how to do the ultimate 60s hairdo - The Beehive.
Here's Nathaniel showing guys how to look sharp for the 60s.
Here's Gemma showing girls how to get a beehive hairdo for the 60s.
Dress Up for the Jubilee 50s Style
One could say the Queen has been married twice. The first time she became wedded to Prince Philip; the second time at her coronation, she was wedded to the people. Each occasion required a dress of majestic beauty and on each occasion she chose dress designer, Norman Hartnell. With his theatrical training, Hartnell was the ideal person to make these spectacular dresses.
Creating a The work of Norman Hartnell with limited resources in producing a wedding dress for Princess Elizabeth in 1947 was outstanding. When the Princess was crowned Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Norman Hartnell once again designed her lavish shimmering gown.
Millions in the UK and elsewhere in the world, saw the coronation on a friend or neighbour's small screen black and white television. For millions it was the first time they ever saw television and shortly after sales of television sets in the UK boomed, bringing ideas and fashions to the masses. This was costume history in the making.Love the 50s look - get some inspiration from Nicky and James in the videos below.
Creating a The work of Norman Hartnell with limited resources in producing a wedding dress for Princess Elizabeth in 1947 was outstanding. When the Princess was crowned Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Norman Hartnell once again designed her lavish shimmering gown.
Millions in the UK and elsewhere in the world, saw the coronation on a friend or neighbour's small screen black and white television. For millions it was the first time they ever saw television and shortly after sales of television sets in the UK boomed, bringing ideas and fashions to the masses. This was costume history in the making.Love the 50s look - get some inspiration from Nicky and James in the videos below.
Here's Nicky showing girls how to get the perfect 50s look.
Channel your inner Doris Day and upload a picture of your Jubilee outfit for the chance to win some fabulous fashion prizes
Celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
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| Celebrate the British way |
60 years of The Queen's reign
The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.
Communities all around the country will be celebrating over an extended bank holiday weekend, and there will be many ways to get involved in local events. Find a Diamond Jubilee event near you.
In addition to the Big Jubilee Lunch in Piccadilly dozens of street parties will
be taking place across the city. There is still time to organise informal
celebrations, whether at home or in the great outdoors. More information and ideas
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| London Bus Cupcakes |
Dozens of local beacon lighting ceremonies will be
taking place on the evening of Monday 4th June. Find out more about the beacons
See in pictures: London gets ready for the Diamond Jubilee
Did you know?
- In 60 years, The Queen has often travelled to her major Realms. Her Majesty has visited Australia 16 times, Canada 22 times, Jamaica 6 times and New Zealand 10 times.
- The Queen made an historic visit to the Republic of Ireland in May 2011, the first visit by a British Monarch since Irish independence (King George V’s had visited in 1911).
-The Queen has sat for 129 portraits during her reign.
- In an average year, The Queen will host more than 50,000 people at banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace. The Queen also hosts more than 8,000 people each year at garden parties and investitures at Holyroodhouse, during Holyrood Week.
- The Queen’s racing colours are a purple body with gold braid, scarlet sleeves and black velvet cap with gold fringe. They were adopted from those used by King Edward VII; one of his most successful horses was called Diamond Jubilee.
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