Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick

Author:Amanda Quick [Quick, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Contemporary, Fiction, General, reference, Romance, Suspense, Historical, England, Regency fiction, Regency, March; Tobias (Fictitious character), Weddings, Country homes, Romantic suspense fiction, Lake; Lavinia (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 9780553584868
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Published: 2004-11-23T14:05:25+00:00

There was another bit of uncertainty a few years back when the

ladies all insisted upon cutting their hair very short to suit the taste

for Greek and Roman fashions. But the demand for skilled hair

dressers rebounded once more when they all wanted long hair

again," Todd said, not without a good deal of satisfaction.

Thank heaven for the ever-changing tastes of fashion," Cork

added. Mister Todd is, I am happy to say, one of the most distinguished

hairdressers in town. He has a very elegant clientele. His designs

are truly unique and original works of art. The trained eye can spot

them immediately on the street or in the ballroom."

Is that so?" Tobias said with very little interest.

Indeed. Many of his competitors have attempted to copy his

chignons, but they have all failed. No one can imitate a true artist."

A hairdresser is only as good as his chignon, I always say," Todd

declared. It is the basis upon which the entire headdress must rest.

It is what gives the creation its true distinguishing elegance. If the

chignon is uninspired in design or poorly situated on the head, no

amount of frizzing or curling will save it."

Lavinia thought about the designs Misses Dove's hairdresser had

created for Emeline and herself for certain important balls during

the recent Season. The chignons had, indeed, been works of art, she

thought, almost architectural in design.

It is not just the design of the chignon that is critical," Todd

continued. The ornaments that are used to decorate the finished

work of art must be chosen and placed with an eye to the overall

effect. I regret to say that many in my profession are inclined to

overdo the pearls and flowers, to say nothing of the feathers.

Restraint must be a hairdresser's motto in such matters, just as

Lafoy says."

Who the devil is Lafoy?" Tobias asked, apparently having aban

doned any hope of regaining control of the interview.

Todd and Cork looked at him as though he were a barbarian at

the gate.

You are not acquainted with Lafoy?" Charles opened the package

on the counter with a flourish and produced a book. I refer to the

Lafoy."

Never heard of him," Tobias said.

Lafoy is not only an artist in the world of hairdressing, he is a

great poet." Todd opened the book. He published this excellent

volume on the art of the coiffeur last year. This is my second copy. I

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