Author: Miss Cellania / Source: Neatorama
Several 19th century European monarchs married young women who were renowned for their beauty. As they took their place as wives of world leaders, they were all aware of the impression they made upon the public and worked hard to keep up appearances. Empress Eugénie, wife of Napolean III, wasn’t at all vain, but was mindful that her choice of dress influenced an entire fashion industry.
Empress Elisabeth, wife of Franz Josef, on the other hand, set aside an entire day to wash her hair, and spent three hours daily having it dressed. It wasn’t wasted time, though, as she took lessons while her hair was tended to. Princess Alexandra of Denmark (pictured), who became…The post Royal Beauty Secrets of the 19th Century appeared first on FeedBox.