Faboo

[clevermanka]

I'm revamping Azucena's wardrobe for KCRF this year. The only major change will be the new bodice. I'm making a closed-front bodice, which means I'll have to have someone lace me up every morning when I get to site. My skirts, chemises, and bloomers will stay the same (they all still fit), so I'm sticking with the same color palette. I'm mainly doing research on Spanish design details like the use of trims, embroidery designs, and jewelry. I'm not fooling myself into thinking I'm going to be within spitting distance of historical accuracy, but I'd like to make an attempt at homage at the least.

Doing the online research, though, means that I run up against all sorts of temptations (some of which are appropriate for the costume, some which aren't). Like this, this, and pretty much every piece of jewelry found on this page. Gorgeous stuff. I especially love the drippy earrings.

In a moment of serendipity, Fabulon posted this today.

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Fabulous timing, of course!

Comments

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Poor thing. Sorry you'll be suffering at Whiteheart. Here's hoping we're not miserable at KCRF.

I used to have my great-great grandmother's combs that great-grandpapa brought over on the boat. My mom let me play with them, though, and they all disintegrated. I still have some of the jewelry he brought, though. Cufflinks, done in that damascene style. There used to be a bracelet, but I have no idea where it went. Maybe Mommy still has it.

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

"Sorry you'll be suffering at Whiteheart" Thanks, we'll have fun though. We were making plans to keep us cool as possible. Taking lots of water and ice! I shall make mint tea! (I remember how! ;)

That style is beautiful, made me wish I had a reason to wear any of it!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Reason? You need a reason other than "I like this"?