Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, Fashion and Style: October 2003 -

[tanya]

princess alexandras' dresses are goregous!

 

[Sean.~]

Originally posted by Fireweaver@May 1st, 2004 - 6:41 pm
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So, do you guys think we will see a new gala dress for the ceremonies leading up to Frederik's wedding, or will she recycle some of her pretty, albeit previously worn, gala dresses?

Personally, I think we will see new gowns, and quite possibly some new jewels too. After all, this is a historical event for the Danes. More specifically, with Mary being given new jewels, etc. I think Alexandra may be given some new items too, as M & H may not want her to feel 'left out'.

 

[Fireweaver]

Yay for new dresses! Maybe a new tiara she can borrow? (Or did you mean earrings/necklace/brooch when you said Jewels?)

 

[nivek517]

Princess Alexandra would look beautiful in a burlap sack - so care must be taken that she does not "outshine" the bride and future crown princess. I think Alexandra is the most elegant of her generation.

 

[Fireweaver]

true, but that shouldn't mean that she should never get any new things.

Was the purple dress she wore in her offical pictures at the Royal House website a dress she's worn to any galas? Or is it considered a "new" dress?

 

[Sean.~]

Originally posted by Fireweaver@May 2nd, 2004 - 12:18 am
Yay for new dresses! Maybe a new tiara she can borrow? (Or did you mean earrings/necklace/brooch when you said Jewels?)

I was thinking more of the latter.

But who knows, she may be lent another tiara. However, I'm nota big fan of the Danish collection and, IMO, she already has one of the better pieces. Besides, there isn't much to go around. I don't see QM lending out the Nassau tiara (she'll probably wear that herself), and the emerald tiara belongs to the crown jewels. Nor do I see her lending out the floral tiara.
The other ones are not as nice as the one Anastasia Mihailovna's diamond drop tiara (the one Alexandra now wears).

 

[Sean.~]

Originally posted by Fireweaver@May 2nd, 2004 - 12:51 am
true, but that shouldn't mean that she should never get any new things.

Was the purple dress she wore in her offical pictures at the Royal House website a dress she's worn to any galas? Or is it considered a "new" dress?

If we're thinking of the same dress, yes, she did wear it in the past. She wore it during the jubilee celebrations in 1997 (to the opera), and to the state dinner in honour of King Hussein and Queen Noor in 1998.

 

[tanya]

alexandra isn't a greedy person she doestn care that she has only one tiara

 

[lori]

It does not matter if she put on an old gown as long as it is not dark or black color dress she wore since Mary getting into the royal scene. She is petite, and bright color gown suits her. I would think the yellow one in the official portrait is quite grandiore, and I have not seen her recycle that one yet.

 

[gogm]

She is beautiful and she wears bright colors wonderfully.

I hope she is in something new and bright. It will be interesting to see if a rivalry gets underway between them.

 

[sky]

I hope she'll wear a new dress, maybe she'll wear the new ball dress the Alexandra School made for her. She went there on April 28th.
The Alexandra School has made many of Alexandra's day clothes to waer on engagments. http://www.princessalexandradk.com/alexand...%201.jpg_p1.jpg look at the clothes behind her.

http://pro.corbis.com/images/0000352364-00...e-0600149aafe6} Dinner for Nelson Mandela. March 15, 1999

 

[paulette]

Originally posted by Sean.~@May 1st, 2004 - 6:04 pm
Alexandra and Joachim are more than comfortable financially. Joachim receives 2 million Kroner per annum. Plus they have a profitable working farm/estate and hotel,from which they derive the bulk of their income. A few years ago (5?) their personal worth was estimated at about $12 million (not kroner).

That's one reason I think why Prince Joachim's money wasn't tripled unlike CP Frederik because they have other source of their income.

Prncess Alexandra is indeed an example to all people around the world. Notice how she and Prince Joachim spends their money wisely.Unlike other royals who are just always buying and wearing outfits without recycling them, it's different with the princess because she reuses her gowns and dresses which still looks nice and would still fit her.

It doesn't mean that because you are a royal and you are given by the government a certain amount of money annually, you would just wear designer outfits or any kind of outfit and then would not reuse it. It's just a waste of the money given to you. And besides, one does not need to wear new outfits every now and then just to look beautiful and fashionable. One can be more creative and stylish by adding diffrerent acsessories. And it's true to Princess Alexandra.

 

[Topsy-Turvy]

Originally posted by paulette+May 8th, 2004 - 1:33 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (paulette @ May 8th, 2004 - 1:33 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Sean.~@May 1st, 2004 - 6:04 pm
Alexandra and Joachim are more than comfortable financially.  Joachim receives 2 million Kroner per annum. Plus they have a profitable working farm/estate and hotel,from which they derive the bulk of their income. A few years ago (5?) their personal worth was estimated at about $12 million (not kroner).

That's one reason I think why Prince Joachim's money wasn't tripled unlike CP Frederik because they have other source of their income.

Prncess Alexandra is indeed an example to all people around the world. Notice how she and Prince Joachim spends their money wisely.Unlike other royals who are just always buying and wearing outfits without recycling them, it's different with the princess because she reuses her gowns and dresses which still looks nice and would still fit her.

It doesn't mean that because you are a royal and you are given by the government a certain amount of money annually, you would just wear designer outfits or any kind of outfit and then would not reuse it. It's just a waste of the money given to you. And besides, one does not need to wear new outfits every now and then just to look beautiful and fashionable. One can be more creative and stylish by adding diffrerent acsessories. And it's true to Princess Alexandra. [/b][/quote]
I agree with you Paulette, HRH Princess Alexandra always looks beautiful and it doesn't matter if she has used the outfit before, she is just so elegant.

 

[nylonluva]

...absolutely right...she has a great taste in chooing shoes....I liked them all...i also have to say that she has very beautiful legs (from my point of view) and i really like those shiny nylon that she seems to wear quite regular(any ideas which brand? diana wore Fogal)...hope i´ve not offended anyone...if so...i´m sorry.
thanx for the beautiful posts...
nylonluva

 

[sky]

I like most of her shoes, but the nylons kind of annoys me someties, because she'll wear nylons that are too white for her complexion. So it looks wierd. But she does have beautiful legs.

 

[nylonluva]

what do you mean with too white...any pics here that show such situation?
thx nylonluva

 

[gardenia8]

I love Pss. Alexandra but her most of her shoes remind me of the 1980s and not in a good way.

 

[nylonluva]

thanx for explaining...think i´m i dummy sometimes...might bemy english is not sooo good...never mind...guess i know now what you meant...tink she would have done better to wear skin colored-nearly invisible nylons with that dress...or black...

 

[ews]

i love her pointy strappy black shoes. those nice pointy shoes rock.

i must say, i'm absolutely not a royal watcher but man does she dress beautifully. she makes wearing jeans look glamourous.

the only thing that saddens me is a smart chick like her has to do boring **** like sit there and listen to boring speeches and basically be a brood mare for heirs but not have a chance to do what she's capable of (ie her keen business sense has had to fall by the wayside to do ribbon cuttings, etc.)

 

[paloma]

With all due respect, she knew what she was getting into when marrying Prince Joachim. She knew that she would have to give up her career and certain freedoms. She made the choice and is dealing with the decision quite well.

 

[Josefine]

lets find some hats that she has worn the last times

 

[Josefine]

is there any good photos of the dresses she wore at frederiks wedding and the night before

 

[bigheadshirmp]

1. another view

2,3,10. both from 2003.....my personal favoriate is the purple one....looks so ....elegant on Princess Alexandra

4. this is from May 11, 2004

5. wedding of Prince Jochiam's cousin Princess Alexandra to Count Jefferson-Friedrich, Graf von Pfeil und Klein Ellguth at Graasten Castle in southern Jutland.

6. Attending a reception to celebrate the wedding of Princess Cristina of Spain and Inaqui Urdangarin Bandphoto

7. Jochiam, Alexandra and Frederick arriving for a celebration dinner in Ringve, Norway to mark the 60th birthdays of both King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. 6/21/1997

8. Attending the joint 60th Birthday Celebrations of HM King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. 6/20/97 Prince felipe of spain on the left....then Princess Alexandra and Prince Jochiam

9. 3/26/96..no idea what the event is

 

[bigheadshirmp]

1. Prince Frederick, Princess Alexandra and Prince Jochiam Arriving for a Gala Banquet at the Christianborg Palace to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of HM Queen Margrethe's succession to the Throne of Denmark. 1/24/97

2. romanian president 3/16/2004

3,4,7. Queen's 60th birthday April 16, 2000

5,6. i think it's before the birth of Nikolai......

 

[bigheadshirmp]

1. before their marriage......so....she's still Miss Alexandra Manley october 17, 1995

2. Mary Donaldson, Prince Frederik, Princess Alexandra, director Peter Jackson and co-star, Viggo Mortensen attend the premier of "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" at the Tivoli Concert Hall. December 14, 2003

 

[Chatleen]

i think it's before the birth of Nikolai......

It is, it is from 14 January 1997 at the Queen's jubilee (25 years) as queen.

Thank you for all the lovely pics

 

[Napoleon]

Jochiam, Alexandra and Frederick arriving for a celebration dinner in Ringve, Norway to mark the 60th birthdays of both King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. 6/21/1997

I think this would have to be one of the most attractive and even sexiest outfits she has worn! acknowledging that being a princess, I guess it's not inappropriate for her to wear such "princessy" dresses as she usually does, she looks stunning in something so smooth and sleek with a hint of cleavage but a soft gorgeous wrap.

I actually think the ball dresses she wore in 2004 were pretty ordinary and not that becoming on a woman who has now turned 40 (hasn't she?). all those frou frou pretty pinks and purples with cinched wastes and big skirts - it's a bit like how Barbie would dress as a princess IMO.

 

[bigheadshirmp]

1. to 6. Princess Alexandra at the official dinner in honour of Nelson Mandela. March 15, 99 more picc from lotte's site

7. to 10. wa.....guess what i found...i found princess alexandra in gala dress when she's pregnant from lotte's site...love lotte's site very very much~~~
it's from 1999 when they attend family wedding..

 

[bigheadshirmp]

1,2. from 2000....princess alexandra seems to gained a little weight on her belly...

3. February 7 1998 do you think it's realy fur?!!!!! that's a huge fur jacket~!!!

4. to 7. i think this is from before the wedding...i'm not sure..... i like the red dress......

 

[bigheadshirmp]

1,3. Optaget: Danmark Dato: 24-04-2002 Prinsesse Alexandra Galla middag på Fredensbrg Slot i forbindelse med den tyske præsident Johannes Rau\'s besøg.
she looks pregnant with Felix?!

from the website of Klaus M鷲lers (who appointed by the queen?) to take pics of the royal family. He had been responsible for official photo-sessions with the Royal Household since the beginning of 1970.

His website:
Klaus Møller - Kongelig Hoffotograf


2,4,5. Optaget: Danmark Dato: 01-01-2002 Frederik, Elisabeth, Joachim og Alexandra Årets nytårstaffel på Amalienborg.


6,7. Optaget: Danmark Dato: 16-03-2000 Prinsesse Alexandra Prinsesse Alexandra og prins Joachim deltog i Regentparrets Statsrådsmiddag på Amalienborg Slot.


8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Optaget: Danmark Dato: 01-01-2003 Nytårs Taffel Prinsesse Alexandra med elefantorden i kæde forlader taflet.