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Showing posts with label 18th Century Inspired. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 18th Century Inspired. Show all posts
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking Spotlight + Book Giveaway!
I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher; all opinions are my own, of course. Read on for a chance to win a signed copy of the new book!
25 Marie Antoinette Inspired Holiday Gifts
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| Marie Antoinette "Noel" Christmas Card by PaperNosh |
Largely inspired by the wonderful list of Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts on Austenprose, I have compiled a list of Marie Antoinette Inspired Holiday Gifts! Is your list taken care of yet??
18th Century Landscapes and a Modern Skirt
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| Jean-Honoré Fragonard, French. Blindman's Buff. Probably c. 1765, oil on canvas. The National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.) |
Local designer she&reverie continue to be inspired by the 18th century, its fashions, gardens and popular genre paintings. Designer Quinne even told me the name she&reverie "comes from one of Jean-Honore Fragonard's 1770s-era paintings at the Frick Collection." It is lovely, see below.
They have a fun Print & Pattern collection and there is one skirt in there that I just love! The Rococo Skirt (of course!)
18th-Century Inspired #Giveaway: The Time-Traveling Fashionista at the Palace of Marie Antoinette
I was recently in touch with Bianca Turetsky, the author of the Time-Traveling Fashionista Series. This book series follows 12 year old Louise Lambert who discovers she can visit different periods in history. The second book, The Time-Traveling Fashionista at the Palace of Marie Antoinette, takes Louise back to 18th century France.
This series is a really fun way to introduce the places, the people and the events that occurred in history to young readers. I enjoyed the book from cover to cover and had a few questions for Bianca. Checkout her mini-interview below and enter the giveaway now through Dec. 8th 2014.
Marie Antoinette Inspired Sunglasses and 18th Century Eyewear: Fit for a Queen
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I recently saw a post on My Elle blog about an eye-wear ad campaign inspired by Marie Antoinette. While I am pleased that Marie Antoinette continues to influence the fashion world this year, and a new twist - eye wear, in this case I would say the interpretation is all about the styling!
This time my beloved Wildfox Couture has released their new AW2014 line of eye-wear, The Fit for A Queen collection shows (some) inspiration from the 18th century.
Chanel and Dior are Inspired: 18th century style and Marie Antoinette Fashions
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We are right in the midst of Haute Couture Fashion week in Paris! Chanel's collection debuted this morning and the Dior collection on Monday. Both collections drew influences from the 18th century, think Petit Trianon, decorative arts and gardens.
Beautiful Marie Antoinette and 18th century inspired Bridal Shower
Camp Versailles: 18th century inspired fashion and #Giveaway
I have recently been in touch with long-time reader and fashion designer Quinne Myers from local apparel brand she & reverie. Quinne's Spring 2014 line has just launched, and her inspirations for it are Marie Antoinette's 18th-century Petit Trianon and its wonderful gardens.
This is so appropriately timed with the new book release, The Gardener of Versailles, which talks about these very gardens, and of course Dior's Spring 2014 make-up collection also inspired by the Petit Trianon!
The capsule collection is called Camp Versailles and is full of sweet made-in-NYC pieces like frothy silk mini tops, cute-yet-luxe kitsch-inspired hoodies, sundress/chemise combos, and perfect puff-sleeve lounge dresses.
Dior inspired by Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon for Spring 2014 Makeup Collection
Dior looks back to the 18th century again for inspiration, this time it is Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon that has inspired their new makeup collection. The colors are soft and glowy - and the details are ornamental and fun, the palette vessel is a bow and the pots are impressed with ribbons.
What do you think of the colors selected for this collection? I can see the floral, pastoral and decorative arts influence!
Some 18th century beauty tips (just for fun!)
18th century beauty tips based on A Scented Palace: The Secret History of Marie Antoinette's Perfumer.
Fall is Fabulous: Giveaway!
I have decided to start the fall off with a (fashionable) reader giveaway! I am very excited to be offering these awesome 18th century inspired items from Tokyo Milk featuring a lovely portrait of Marie Antoinette.
The Fashionable Male: skating through Bath...
Just for fun! I didn't see anything like this when I was in Bath, which is too bad!
A Marie Antoinette inspired wedding
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| Prusina, Daniela. Marie Antoinette, wedding styled shoot for The Window. 2013. Models: Anina & Max, Styled by Zuzanna Grabias. La Villa im Bamberger Haus. |
Photographer Daniela Prusina [ @DanielaPrusina ] has created a photo set based on the theme Marie-Antoinette. Usually when I see these things they are almost over-done, frills and feathers everywhere and bursting with rococo motifs.
Historical Influences! Fashion Week 2013
There are some surprising ensembles coming out of fashion week, and I thought I would share some of those from Oscar de la Renta's collection! Check out the designs that reminds us of 18th century (and earlier!) decorative arts and tapestry!
18th century inspired: holiday gifts
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| Christmas decorations at Chatsworth House Library. Photo by Matthew Bullen. BBC. |
I try to post one of these each year, (a just for fun gift guide post!) when I see something out there that reminds me of the 18th century, I make a note. So here are some things for the home!
Marie Antoinette Inspired Wedding
It is always great to start the weekend with a little 18th century-inspiration!
Vote for an 18th century Google doodle!
Marie Antoinette Quilt
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| via Kitty Me Designs |
18th century inspired Gifts
Thanks to my lovely reader Alison, I would like to share the Versailles candle as today's 18th century inspired gift! Perfect for the holidays (I always seem to have more candles going this time of year- I like the cozy effect...)
Yay or Nay? 18th Century Fashion at Royal Ascot 2011
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