Archive for August, 2008



Queen Victoria’s bloomers

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Last week Queen Victoria’s bloomers were auctioned off for £4500, bid for by a Canadian buyer. The sale was only estimated to make £500, so it came as a welcome surprise to auctioneer Charles Hanson in Derby.
The bloomers had an incredible 50 inch waist - Queen Victoria was known for being just 4 ft 10 [...]



Pixie and Peaches

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Pixie Geldof is the latest celebrity to sign a deal with a high street store to design a fashion range. The 18-year-old is reportedly set to make £80,000 on the eight-piece collection that will be sold in High Street Giant, New Look. Daughter of Bob Geldof, Pixie will be following in the footsteps [...]