Author : Tracy Lopez

Dry skin. A yeastlike fungus (malassezia) that feeds on oils on the scalps of most adults. Sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis) Other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. How do I stop dandruff? For mild dandruff, first try regular cleansing with a gentle shampoo to reduce oil and skin cell buildup. If […]

Dandruff flakes are actually dead skin cells that naturally fall off the scalp — more so if you scratch. Many people think that a dry scalp is synonymous with dandruff, but either a dry scalp or an overly oily scalp can cause excess cells to clump and fall off, forming dandruff flakes. When I itch […]

A crown is a traditional form of head adornment, or hat, worn by monarchs as a symbol of their power and dignity. A crown is often, by extension, a symbol of the monarch’s government or items endorsed by it. What crown does a king wear? The Imperial State Crown is the crown that the monarch […]

As for what the Queen keeps in her bag, royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith says the items aren’t all that different from what normal women carry with them: a mirror, lipstick, mint lozenges, and reading glasses. For the rest of the royal family, they have their own dress code rules they have to follow. What […]

1732. Hat Act, (1732), in U.S. colonial history, British law restricting colonial manufacture and export of hats in direct competition with English hatmakers. When did the Hat Act start? In 1732 the British parliament passed the Hat Act, an item of legislation to restrict competition from the hat-making trade in the colonies. Why was the […]

More specifically, Luton was the main centre of ladies’ hat production in the UK for over 200 years, with surrounding towns and villages across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Essex feeding into the industry and helping to make the region globally renowned. What town is famous for hat making? The Hat Works is a museum in […]

What is another word for hat shop? millinery millinery shop hatter hatters hattery What do you call a men’s hat shop? Did you know? At various times throughout its history, the term haberdasher has referred to a dealer of hats or caps, a seller of notions (sewing supplies, such as needles and thimbles), and apparently […]

In the United States, a beanie is a head-hugging brimless cap, sometimes made from triangular panels of material joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides. Beanies may be made of cloth, felt, wool, leather, or silk. What is a Skully hat? Skully hats, also known as skullies, skull caps, […]

The royals don’t use a ‘bathroom’ or ‘toilet’ They also never announce where they are going if they need to be excused for that purpose during a dinner party. They simply get up, say “excuse me,” and must cross their knife and fork if they want to signal that they are not finished eating. What […]

The cloche hat or simply cloche ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a fitted, bell-shaped hat for women that was invented in 1908 by milliner Caroline Reboux. They were especially popular from about 1922 to 1933. Its name is derived from cloche, the French word for “bell”. What is a fashion cloche? The cloche – a bell-shaped […]

Queen Elizabeth II. In an interview in April 2016 to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, Kate Middleton revealed a sweet detail about her eldest son’s relationship with his great grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. “George is only two-and-a-half and he calls her Gan-Gan,” Kate said. What does Prince William call the Queen? We all know that […]

The hat was not just an accessory — it made the man who he was. Gangster or hero, ladies’ man or comedian, 1930s men’s hats had a style for everyone. Formal attire required the silk top hat, while the Homburg or Fedora has worn by most business men. When did people stop using top hats? […]

Dubbed “The Jazz Age“, the 1920s are romanticized as the decade of fun, dancing, and jazz. Popular dances were the Fox Trot, the Tango, the Shimmy, and the dance of the decade, the Charleston. Prohibition, which went into effect in 1920, and lasted until 1933, had a major influence on life in the 1920s. What […]

The classic shirt or polo with pullover white sweater/sweater vest and either white shorts or long pants and white Oxfords is timeless yet easy to make today. Riviera. A blue and white or red and white striped shirt with white pants or shorts, belt, and shoes is another easy 30s casual look. Tropical. What did […]

They bobbed their hair, wore short skirts (or even trousers!) and danced at jazz clubs. Did you know that the male equivalent to a flapper is a sheik? Thank the wildly popular 1919 novel The Sheik by E.M. Hull which was turned into a wildly popular film starring heartthrob Rudolph Valentino. Are there male flappers? […]

Gatsby and the Jazz Age. The Great Gatsby is set against the backdrop of 1920s New York City, a period known as the “Roaring Twenties” for the exhilarating pace set by the rapidly evolving culture and technology. What year is the Gatsby era? 1922Set in 1922, four years after the end of the Great War, […]

The Peaky Blinders all wear a uniform based on a three piece suit, oxford laced boots, a newsboy cap, a detachable collar shirt and a heavy overcoat. Over the course of the series, their crime syndicate becomes more and more profitable. What kind of fashion is Peaky Blinders? While the show has been running, it […]