Katlijne Van der Stighelen 1638, the year Louis XIV was born his second name, Dieudonn, alluding to his God-given status saw the diffusion of a cult of maternity encouraged by the very devout Anne of Austria, in thanks for the miracle by which she had given birth to an heir to the French throne
Watson's bright-red shade is applied precisely (you probably couldn't find a stray edge if you tried), while her voluminous updo, dark brows, and feathery lashes all evoke those old-Hollywood connotations of glamour and beauty
Refined from every angle
I loved the dramatic split of the dress (as I like my legs to be on show), and it had a strapless corset bodice, giving me that womanly shape
Size XXS is 37" long and each size up increases 1" in length
And if you really know me, you wont be surprised that for beach family photos, I always suggest a long, flowing dress