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I've slowly been making progress on my parure...
( Full photo so far... )
So far I finished the necklace, and have some matching earrings, but the set needs at least 3 pieces to be a full parure.I was originally thinking of making a aigrette which was a piece of jewelry worn in the hair popular in the 18th century since the design is based on that period, but since it would require a pretty impressive up do to pull off, maybe a tiara would be a better choice?
It's such an exciting project to be working on! I need to get back to the drawing board to figure out where to go next with it though.
( Full photo so far... )
So far I finished the necklace, and have some matching earrings, but the set needs at least 3 pieces to be a full parure.I was originally thinking of making a aigrette which was a piece of jewelry worn in the hair popular in the 18th century since the design is based on that period, but since it would require a pretty impressive up do to pull off, maybe a tiara would be a better choice?
It's such an exciting project to be working on! I need to get back to the drawing board to figure out where to go next with it though.
The Summer is almost over, and that means so is our first Atelier event!! Next month these Items will be taken down making way for the next atelier theme.
All of the Visions of Versailles dresses were based on dresses worn by the women who lived there
( Let's take a look at the portraits that inspired the dresses!... )
After the launch of the first items many people asked for Small and Large sizes, Going through some more of my favorite portraits I was able to design 2 new dresses (Royale and Lamballe) in these sizes. Since the Smaller and larger sizes haven't sold as well as the mediums our current plan for the next event is to create just mediums once again, so any remaining stock doesn't go to waste. Any one interested in these other sizes, we still have these 2 dresses up for a while longer, and if they end up selling as well as the mediums I'd love to add some more of these sizes to the next event!
I hope every one will enjoy the rest of this event taking a romp through 18th Century France! I wonder what time and place we'll visit next event?
All of the Visions of Versailles dresses were based on dresses worn by the women who lived there
( Let's take a look at the portraits that inspired the dresses!... )
After the launch of the first items many people asked for Small and Large sizes, Going through some more of my favorite portraits I was able to design 2 new dresses (Royale and Lamballe) in these sizes. Since the Smaller and larger sizes haven't sold as well as the mediums our current plan for the next event is to create just mediums once again, so any remaining stock doesn't go to waste. Any one interested in these other sizes, we still have these 2 dresses up for a while longer, and if they end up selling as well as the mediums I'd love to add some more of these sizes to the next event!
I hope every one will enjoy the rest of this event taking a romp through 18th Century France! I wonder what time and place we'll visit next event?
So my latest area of off time study brings together 3 loves! When I was a girl I wanted to make jewelry for a living, but lack of access to materials and equipment lead to that being a small part of my life. I also spent my college age years tracking down exciting vintage costume jewelry in Antique shops for thrills. My love of 18th century fashion also lead me to a big want of some "diamonds" fit for a Georgian lady!
So for a few months now I've been researching 18th century jewelry design, and teaching myself some jewelry making techniques to create a set of 18th century jewels fit for a Duchess!
( A few photos so far... )
I picked up some lovely Swarovski crystal and these neat vintage stones that change color in different lights! Rococo ladies loved their pastels and novelties so I thought that might be fun?
It's a long, long slow slow process apparently (a painful one too). My equipment runs out of steam after a relatively short time which has been a good thing, as it keeps me in the real world taking care of the things I need to take care of. I hope to make a full set, necklace, earrings, bracelet and maybe brooch and aigrette for the hair? It'll be a long road but hopefully one well worth it!
In the end I hope to have the jewelry I always dreamed of and a skill I can roll back into my labels.
So for a few months now I've been researching 18th century jewelry design, and teaching myself some jewelry making techniques to create a set of 18th century jewels fit for a Duchess!
( A few photos so far... )
I picked up some lovely Swarovski crystal and these neat vintage stones that change color in different lights! Rococo ladies loved their pastels and novelties so I thought that might be fun?
It's a long, long slow slow process apparently (a painful one too). My equipment runs out of steam after a relatively short time which has been a good thing, as it keeps me in the real world taking care of the things I need to take care of. I hope to make a full set, necklace, earrings, bracelet and maybe brooch and aigrette for the hair? It'll be a long road but hopefully one well worth it!
In the end I hope to have the jewelry I always dreamed of and a skill I can roll back into my labels.
Maybe a few people have picked up I REALLY like folding fans! They've been a bit of an obsession of mine since I was little. Whilst looking for more info on my latest Fancy Girl feature (New little article on fans as fashion recently added) I picked up "Fans" which is a study of a large collection of antique fans from Russia. As well as finding out all kinds of new and interesting things, I also ran into this!...
I can only imagine the inspiration for my favorite fan from the Marie Antoinette movie!
( Photos and another surprise under here... )
I had a bit of a nerd out moment with it all. Now I can't wait for my new sticks to arrive to start creating something new! (is it sad to have 2 MA posts in a row?)
I can only imagine the inspiration for my favorite fan from the Marie Antoinette movie!
( Photos and another surprise under here... )
I had a bit of a nerd out moment with it all. Now I can't wait for my new sticks to arrive to start creating something new! (is it sad to have 2 MA posts in a row?)
I've been wanting to try some new things with jewelry making, it was kind of a first love of my growing up, and it's been fun trying new things with it all!
( More Photos!... )
Nothing too flash, just something I put together out of things I had laying around at home. I was going for a sort of updated 1780-90's look. The cameo is from an engraving of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and the young Dauphin by Augustin De St Aubin. It showed up a lot in items made for royalist supporters during the French revolution. I thought it might be fun to add it to the necklace since I was thinking about that time period.
Still got a lot of practicing to do, I kind of want to make a big matching set of "crown" jewels when I get better at it all!
( More Photos!... )
Nothing too flash, just something I put together out of things I had laying around at home. I was going for a sort of updated 1780-90's look. The cameo is from an engraving of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and the young Dauphin by Augustin De St Aubin. It showed up a lot in items made for royalist supporters during the French revolution. I thought it might be fun to add it to the necklace since I was thinking about that time period.
Still got a lot of practicing to do, I kind of want to make a big matching set of "crown" jewels when I get better at it all!
There was such a positive response to our first round of atelier dresses, that we just added 2 more by popular demand!
In a size large and a size small, inspiration this time came from Marie Antoinette's daughter Madame Royale, and best friend the Princess de Lamballe.
( Full photos under here... )These are the last items in the Visions of Versailles event. I hope you can give them a good home!
In a size large and a size small, inspiration this time came from Marie Antoinette's daughter Madame Royale, and best friend the Princess de Lamballe.
( Full photos under here... )These are the last items in the Visions of Versailles event. I hope you can give them a good home!
\We are back again from one of the best trips I've ever had. Seeing my family was as always really wonderful and much too short. We managed to pack an awful lot into the last few weeks, and with my smashing new camera Dusty bought for my birthday, I even took pictures this time!!!
( Due to a large amount of photos, you can read all about our trip and adventures under here!... )
It really was the best birthday I've ever had, and the trip of a lifetime! I wasn't really ready to come home, and struggling to get back to life in this timezone again.
I have a ton of photos over on my Flickr for any one craving more gold and cherubs. I was sorry I couldn't update whilst I was there, but i think this is the first time I've had any real photos of any of our trips and adventures!
( Due to a large amount of photos, you can read all about our trip and adventures under here!... )
It really was the best birthday I've ever had, and the trip of a lifetime! I wasn't really ready to come home, and struggling to get back to life in this timezone again.
I have a ton of photos over on my Flickr for any one craving more gold and cherubs. I was sorry I couldn't update whilst I was there, but i think this is the first time I've had any real photos of any of our trips and adventures!
Last year I wasn't able to go back to England, but tomorrow we're leaving for a big 3 week trip to visit my friends and family, along with a stop over in Paris for a few days in the middle! I'm so excited to see my sisters new place, in a new town, as well ( I hear there are also lots of big ships to see!)
The stores are now closed till we get back, we'll be re-opening May 29th, with new items on the heels of the trip for Candy Violet.
The last few weeks I've been putting together a few new clothes and accessories...
( Come see the new wardrobe!... )
Also as an early birthday present Dusty bought me a wonderful new camera! I'm going to take it every where this trip and hopefully be able to keep posting from England and France.
Right now I need to finish prepping for the trip, I'll post again soon!
The stores are now closed till we get back, we'll be re-opening May 29th, with new items on the heels of the trip for Candy Violet.
The last few weeks I've been putting together a few new clothes and accessories...
( Come see the new wardrobe!... )
Also as an early birthday present Dusty bought me a wonderful new camera! I'm going to take it every where this trip and hopefully be able to keep posting from England and France.
Right now I need to finish prepping for the trip, I'll post again soon!
We are getting ready to launch the new Atelier section on Candy Violet on June 1st! This new section will feature one of a kind clothing and accessories (more accessories than clothing) of a slightly more experimental nature, and items just too complicated to mass produce.
The first little collection "Visions of Versailles" features dresses and accessories inspired by portraits and contemporary depictions of the glamorous rococo ladies of that famous French court!
( Preview under here... )
I'm excited to be able to introduce some of my more historically stylized designs at last to Candy Violet. The price range will be higher than our usual offerings due to the laborious hand made and one of a kind nature of the items, though I hope fans of the style will support this new endeavor! The selection will change pretty drastically from update to update, dresses of Versailles one day, and who knows, maybe brooches and knotting shuttles the next. It's all about creativity and trying something different.
The first little collection "Visions of Versailles" features dresses and accessories inspired by portraits and contemporary depictions of the glamorous rococo ladies of that famous French court!
( Preview under here... )
I'm excited to be able to introduce some of my more historically stylized designs at last to Candy Violet. The price range will be higher than our usual offerings due to the laborious hand made and one of a kind nature of the items, though I hope fans of the style will support this new endeavor! The selection will change pretty drastically from update to update, dresses of Versailles one day, and who knows, maybe brooches and knotting shuttles the next. It's all about creativity and trying something different.
I uploaded 2 tutorials today for those who dream of decorated, super big hair!
With cherry blossom Season right around the corner the only thing you need to go with your super Cute Salad outfit is kanzashi!! I've added a tsumami kanzashi tutorial to kanzashicore, there is also one on how to make a maiko style kanokodome from easy to find items!
As any lolita knows the best accessory, no matter your style is over the top hair! Since it's hard to sell that over at Candy Violet, I've added a "how to" on making a big Georgian style hair piece over at Fancy Girl. I hope a few people will use it to spice up their Candy Violet outfits!
With cherry blossom Season right around the corner the only thing you need to go with your super Cute Salad outfit is kanzashi!! I've added a tsumami kanzashi tutorial to kanzashicore, there is also one on how to make a maiko style kanokodome from easy to find items!
As any lolita knows the best accessory, no matter your style is over the top hair! Since it's hard to sell that over at Candy Violet, I've added a "how to" on making a big Georgian style hair piece over at Fancy Girl. I hope a few people will use it to spice up their Candy Violet outfits!
