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Finished project: Ninon’s dress!

I teased Chiara at the Grandeur & Frivolity talk that I should never let her wear my dresses as every time she puts on one, I love the way it looks on her so much that I never feel I look right in it again! She looked especially amazing in Ninon’s 1660s dress at the Grandeur & Frivolity talk. So amazing I almost don’t want to add any more trimming to the dress. Or that might just be the minimalist in me talking 😉 The trim is on hold anyway while I find the perfect ribbon or lace. I’m so in love with this dress. It’s everything I hoped it would be, and then some. The colour is perfect, the fabric sublime. The skirt pleats, the smooth bodice, the sleeves, the laced bodice. It all worked perfectly. The fichu/wrap thing is just pinned on with a fabulous brooch courtesy of Madame O. I’m working on a way to attach it which is both practical and historical. We took a few photos of Chiara and I …

Be prepared to be in love

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Chiara will be modeling Ninon’s dress at the upcoming talk on Baroque and Rococo music and fashion, so she came over last night to try it on. She looks sooooooo amazing in it. There are a few little tweaks that need to be done (particularly the modesty drapery around the neckline), but for the most part, it’s perfect. These aren’t the best photos, but you get the idea. I’m in love. Seraphim sing. As you can see (or guess), I’ve finished all the eyelet holes, and the lining. Since the photoshoot I have sewn the sleeve straps, so the only thing left to do is the sleeves and then the construction is done!

A few fabulous things

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It’s been ages since I’ve done a fabulous things post. So it’s definitely time to show off what I’ve gotten! First off, a riding crop (because every historical costumer who aspires to riding habits needs a riding crop), two gorgeous pieces of china to add to my mix and match tea trios, and a cushion cover in the most fabulous print. The cushion cover needs a better cushion, but I think it is going to become the inspiration for my winter bedroom scheme. It goes beautifully with all the peridot green curtains, but adds new zest. Now I just need some chocolate brown (I’m cursing the impulse that led me to de-stash my chocolate brown cotton velvet a few months ago!), and some turquoise fabric for my other bed cushions. Want to see a close up of the china? I also got another trio, but I think I’ll sell this one on. I love the sophisticated colours, and how modern and non-cutesy it is, but somehow it’s too cool (Victorian cool, e.g. aloof, not modern …