We created these polishes about a year ago, and you guys seem to love them all year round - but especially now!
So this is Mary – she’s named after Mary Tudor, the first
daughter of Henry the 8th and she’s a gorgeous, deep wine red. Mary
was sometimes known as Bloody Mary, what with her propensity for killing those
who didn’t agree with her religious views-hence why we’ve likened her to this amazing shade!
Here’s Elizabeth – named for Queen Elizabeth the first. She
was known for her long, gold and copper hair, which was a family trait. Her
father Henry the 8th was famously ginger, and we thought this rich
gold would have suited her quite well.
Next is Anne, well known as Henry’s second wife. She was
supposed to be quite the flirt, and he eventually beheaded her for cavorting
with other men. She tried hard to be a good Tudor though, and would often wear
green – it is said that Henry composed ‘Greensleeves’ just for her. This green
is a bit coquettish, just like Anne.
Another of Henry’s wives, Katherine is named for Katherine
Howard, his 5th wife. He also had her beheaded, for the same reasons
as Anne- but she was just 19. She certainly wasn’t pure, but this gorgeous
silver probably represents her quite well.
The only one of our Queens to not rule during the Tudor
period – this is Victoria. Prior to our current Monarch, she held the record
for the longest period on the throne, and she gave her name to a whole time
period – the Victorian age. This rich purple blue would have suited her very
well!
So take your pick, and liven up your nails – and now, when
people say how lovely they look, you can tell them all about the reasoning
behind the name, too!
xox
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