Tuesday, September 30, 2008

The Alchemist’s Daughter by Katherine McMahon

Last night I finished reading The Alchemist’s Daughter, a novel by Katherine McMahon. Even though this story takes place during the early 18th century in London, the problems are the similar to that which we encounter today…girl on a fast track to success….girl meets “handsome-but-bad-boy” and falls in love (ruins career)....girl is miserable and trys to make due with life….etc etc…(possibly finds true love?)... and unanswered questions in the end. All the meanwhile affairs are happening,  people are revolting injustice, and feelings of love and hate are intense. I enjoyed reading it,  and I actually learned some things about science and alchemy that I didn’t know before. It is not the best book I have ever read, but it was a decent and interesting book, at some points, hard to put down.  The cover is pretty too!

Monday, September 29, 2008

Like I Give a Frock ...book by Michi Girl!

I have to say, the Australians have some great style! Leading the pack is Michi Girl (think the USA’s Daily Candy, but more sassy). Michi’s book is released today and it looks absolutely adorable. It’s cleverly entitled, “Like I Give a Frock”, and you can read more about it here. By the way, Kat Macleod is the illustrator and she is simply fabulous and inspiring!

Saturday, September 27, 2008

New album in “Gallery” section

Need Halloween costume inspiration? Click here! I put all the pictures in one spot. You can also see them in youtube video form, under “fun extras“

Friday, September 26, 2008

Marie Antoinette Drawing

Now that the costume is done, I redid the drawing in the finished dress.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

My Marie Antoinette Halloween Costume (part 3)

I am excited to say I finished my Marie Antoinette Halloween costume! (if you missed it, here is part 1 and part 2)

As for the accessories…

I picked up this white and gold lace fan at a store called Halloween USA

I bought these stockings from sockdreams.com

I got this petticoat off ebay

I found this bracelet I had totally forgotten about…I got it years ago at an antique store

These Irregular Choice shoes I already owned

and here is the wig…still in progress!

Next? Make a king Louis XVI costume for my boyfriend!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Young Lovers Never Die

“Created to oppose the movements of the un-radical majority, Young Lovers celebrates the madness of midnight love and all that surrounds it.Young Lovers is for the sleepless ones who dare to not follow. It is the Young Lovers who will take over the city by night.“—younglovers.com

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Johanni’s Barbie Photostream on Flickr - Cute!

The other day when I was looking on Flickr for Marie Antoinette inspirations, I came upon Johanni’s photostream which is a delight to look at! I was especially fond of these great pictures she took of vintage Barbie dolls!

Check out the rest of her Barbie set here!

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Haru Wreaths and Dollface Designs

Two Etsy sellers in my favorites folder… Haru

and Dollface Designs

Friday, September 19, 2008

Tarina Tarantino Jewelry

I love Tarina Tarantino’s colorful jewelry. Most of all I love this decorative hair comb!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Marie Antoinette Halloween Costume (Part 2)

As I said in part 1, I wanted to make my own Marie Antoinette Halloween costume, and so far it’s going well! I am having a delightful time making this fancy little thing! Here is an update of what I have done so far:

Also, the wig came and I got a pink ostrich feather and some little pink roses to glue into it. I am probably going to hunt for a few more things to put in it, and I will post it all when I am done.

And while I’m on the subject of wigs, check out this wig!

Photo is from Johannis’ Flickr.