There's Cleopatra who once dissolved a pearl in vinegar to prove to a guest that she could serve the most expensive meal in the land
Fresh is better: Obviously, homemade dressing with ingredients that you can control is so much better than store-bought
Gowns were often constructed of layers of soft, drapable and sometimes transparent silk fabrics, not unlike those imported and manufactured by the Liberty Co
Mediterranean pasta skips all the fluff and heavy sauces in favor of noodles dressed with extra virgin olive oil and tossed with tomatoes, artichokes, basil, olives, and feta
Feel free to explore and push fashions boundaries
A full-length tulle gown featured with descending embroidered lace appliques cascades to the floor length