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]

But I'm not sure how to manage the bun/comb combo and incorporate the very necessary headband to hide the ridge of the mini-yak.

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

Could perhaps the comb be a part of what holds the mini-yak in place and perhaps flowers attached to a separate comb, through the front edge of the mini yak to disguise the front edge...madonna lilies, perhaps?


D.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Bleaugh. Too many flowers, too much froo-froo. I didn't think the flower wreath suited me at all the year I tried it. The mini-yak doesn't need extra support to stay on. The headband just hides the front edge.

This time next year I might be able to make a bun with my own hair again.