Some of you already are aware of my high geek level. I LOVE books as much as I love a tube of Dior Show mascara. In fact, I think I have spent more hours wondering around Walden's Books than the Clinique counter. One genre of books that I really love to overdose on are ones pertaining to history, but I'm talking about victorian era. All the proper and intricate dialogue and petticoats and ruffle filled dresses have always been a personal fav of mine, hence my post yesterday about ruffle blouses!

Since I have been overdosing on the regal victorian era, I am kinda stoked to see Elizabeth: The Golden Age that hits theaters TODAY. Its the continuation of 1998's Elizabeth that I saw in high school for extra credit, but I enjoyed it!! I left the theater feeling like a was an urban queen in a mall of peasants. Yeah, mi madre knocked me off my pedastal ASAP!

Aside from the stellar cast of Cate Blanchett and Clive Owens, the filmmakers assembled a team of film artisans to re-create and re-imagine the glittering court of Elizabeth I, including: costume designer Alexandra Byrne whose inspiration came from the work of Spanish fashion designer and one of my personal favs Balenciaga, who had interpreted various historical paintings in his 1950s couture, including some Elizabethan pieces; and makeup and hair designer Jenny Shircore who evolved Elizabeth’s look, maturing her a middle-aged woman to eternally divine. As you can see above, they did an impeccable job of transfroming the actors to that era. Flawless make-up and gorgeous gowns always steals my interest. Hmmm, you think chalky, pale make-up will ever make a comeback? Let's hope not, I can't get with the ghost look!

To see trailers and to gawk and intake more of the wardrobe that are like pieces of art and scenes in their own right and to learn more about the story of Elizabeth sans books, then visit Elizabeth: The Golden Era site.

Oh, as for the GIVEAWAY, wouldn't it be super sweet and very deserving of respect to receive a box full of goodies that includes a movie poster, t-shirt, hat, lapel pin, female shirt, and a copy of Elizabeth to get you up to speed! Yeah, and then you can be part of my fashionista history buff squad and discuss it while gussied up, but that's up to you!

Anyway, all you have to do is email me your name and address to GIVEAWAYS@stainedcouture.com with the word "Elizabeth" in the subject line! I'm going to send it out pesonally and include a little surprise courteousy of yours truly. Hush, its a surprise, but super regal! Enter all weekend and I will let the winners know Monday. Gotta love free stuff, chicas!!

Stay Stylish!