Painting: The Girl with the Dog

Dogs have always been an important part of our lives as you can see in this lovely painting. Especially the gentry seemed preoccupied with taking them hunting, on walks and to public functions.

I just adore her dress and the flowers in her hair.

Gorgeous Regency Re-enactor Dress

I actually find it hard to believe that this dress was made by an amateur and wouldn't be surprised if a professional was behind it. Everything right down to her accessories is perfection!

I will certainly be of the party again this year at the Jane Austen Festival. I would love to wear one of my regency dresses and attend the ball this time! Perhaps I can convince my own (reluctant) Mr. Darcy to join me.

Steampunk embroidered coat

Now this is a steampunk coat I would gladly wear! Especially the one in white. Black is too depressing a colour for me. The embroidery is exquisite!

 

Edwardian Dress

I am a big fan of the Edwardian period and their fashion was gorgeous and more understated than previous era's. I especially love the beads and detail. It reminds me of a fairy dress. Very elegant.

Painting: Russian winter scene

Considering it just started snowing outside, a painting of a Russian snowy day seems pretty appropriate.

Painting: A lover's kiss

I can feel the romance in this lovely painting from 1768.

Fabulous lady

It is steampunk meets flamenco and baroque. Slightly eccentric with all those bows but daring and original.