Lady Diana's signature haircut was crafted by hairstylist Sam McKnight in the 1990s. "I could feel that she wanted to change," commented McKnight in the documentary Diana: Queen of Style. "I said I was going to cut it all off. Cut it all off and start over.
"We were moving on from the '80s romantic frills and going much sleeker with short, sharp hair to wear with Chanel and Versace suits of the time. It was all about the power woman look." As evidenced by what followed, it was ultimately a story of liberation.
'She had lovely, thick, luxuriant hair, and she was very good at looking after it herself,' he says.
Sam McKnight, the hairdresser behind Diana's 1990s haircut, said the look was an impromptu decision. He said she asked him what he'd do with her hair, and he replied: "Cut it all off and start again." Later, Diana said the haircut was a turning point for her going from "victim to victor."
And although she experimented with variations on a theme throughout her life—a little longer, a little more blown-out, a fringe, an editorial pixie—it was clear she preferred to keep things short. But something fans may not be aware of is that, for a few months, Diana enjoyed a brief love affair with long hair.
In real life, too, Princess Diana often ventured outside of her home in Kensington Palace wearing a disguise, which included wigs and sunglasses.
Princess Diana's make-up artist has revealed the one product she would never use on her - false lashes. Princess Diana's makeup artist has shared that she would never use false eyelashes on the late Princess, as she never wanted anything too "flashy".
Her wedding gown barely fit in the royal coach.
Paul's Cathedral, as the excessive amount of fabric made it difficult for her to fit in the coach. Folding the fabric over and over to fit Diana into the carriage was what caused the wrinkles on her dress, designer Elizabeth Emanuel told the Daily Mail.
As we saw in the film, guests were forced to weigh in before and after Christmas dinner (what is this, The Biggest Loser?) to prove they gained at least three pounds during the holidays, and therefore properly indulged.
How it became the “revenge dress” “We call it the “revenge dress” [because] she wore it the same evening Prince Charles confessed to his adultery with Camilla,” said Kerry Taylor. Taylor's company auctioned off ten of the most recognizable Diana dresses back in 2013.
“That's what Diana always did.” Her tips for pulling off bold ticks of eyeliner, no matter how bright or understated the shade, is to keep the rest of the face fresh and vibrant: Clean skin enhanced with sheer foundation and feather-light swirls of blush and bronzer “to bring out the flush” in the face.
Sideswept Bixie
This is perhaps Princess Diana's most iconic hairstyle to date. Her perfectly shaggy pixie is just so chic, even today.
The late princess is seen in many photos with a pixie cut or short bob, rarely letting her hair past her shoulders. She wore her pixie cut in a variety of ways, with and without bangs and sleek or with texture.
Lead-lined coffins slow the body's decomposition by keeping moisture out of the casket. Lead does not decay and so remains airtight, preventing decomposition, but also any smells and gases from being released; not something you want if multiple Royals are sharing a vault or may be moved in the future.
Princess Diana's distinctive beauty spot was on the left side of her upper lip, which she - quite rightly - often left on show rather than cover it with makeup for her public appearances.
Her blonde coiffed locks were the envy of many women during her years at Kensington Palace, but eco-friendly King Charles once asked Princess Diana to stop using hair spray, because it was bad for the environment, an expert has recalled.
Date of birth: July 1, 1961 Date of death: August 31, 1997 (aged 36) Height: 5′ 10″ (178 cm) Weight: 128 pounds (58 kg) Princess Diana body measurements: Chest: 33″ (84 cm) Waist: 26″ (67 cm) Hips: 34″ (86 cm) Bra size: 33B Shoe size: 9 (US)/39 (EU) Hair color: Blonde Eye color: Blue Diets are […]
The average wedding dress is said to weigh around 3kg, which is about 6lb, but we all know her dress wasn't your average one. The 10,000 pearls alone would be quite heavy, and while no exact weight has been revealed by the designers, some experts have placed it at around 20lb.
Diana revealed in a later interview that she suffered from bulimia, which caused her to drop several dress sizes in the lead up to her wedding. “The first time I was measured for my wedding dress, I was 29 inches around the waist. The day I got married, I was 23½ inches.
“I had bulimia for a number of years. And that's like a secret disease. You inflict it upon yourself because your self-esteem is at a low ebb, and you don't think you're worthy or valuable. You fill your stomach up four or five times a day—some do it more—and it gives you a feeling of comfort.
In fact, they've worn strikingly similar outfits on numerous occasions. Whether it's a monochrome ensemble for a trip to Ascot, a tartan coat in Scotland, or, most recently, polka dots for the polo - there are numerous occasions where it looks like Markle might have been paying homage to Diana.
Diana's gown wasn't actually white — and for good reason.
Ivory enhanced Diana's pale, natural beauty.” As for the style's over-the-top, poofy silhouette, she told the publication that “inspiration came from everywhere.”
His mother, Lady Diana, wore First by Van Cleef & Arpels, her favourite perfume. It has very floral notes such as rose, jasmine, and hyacinth. This 'eau de parfum' also has woody scents, such as amber and sandalwood. A unique fragrance that her youngest son still remembers.
Being conscious of the press accusing her of looking pale or wane, it's rumored that the princess had a sunbed at the palace that she would use several times a week to maintain her sun-kissed glow. While we wouldn't recommend sunbeds, Diana was proof that a light tan does give you that healthy glow.
“Diana was always very open and willing with her style. I think as soon as we worked together she realized the power of hair and make-up, and that is something that should never be underestimated. By anyone.” In addition to her beautiful blue eyes, another part of Diana's beauty legacy was her flawless skin.