Dresses & Tresses

So love this gown and I want her hair. Illustration by H.J. Ford.

Rossetti Relic

Happy Birthday to me!!! The 18th was officially my birthday, but I plan to treat myself well all week. This arrived via today's mail!

Custom piece by Parrish Relics. Image The Blue Closet by D.G. Rossetti.

May is the anniversary of Rossetti's marriage to Lizzie Siddal.

Robin Hood fashion

Off to see the new Robin Hood movie later this afternoon and I know it will inspire some future costumes as I love this period.

Seems I'm not the only one who is likewise inspired.
Maid Marion Blue Dress w/ Chemise - MuseumReplicas.com

In Honor of Robin Hood

Joining those posting with excitement about this weekend's new movie release. Vintage Howard Pyle illustrations and verse from The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.

"Gentle river, gentle river,
Bright they crystal waters flow,
Sliding where the aspens shiver,
Gliding where the lilies blow,

Singing over pebbled shallows,
Kissing blossoms bending low,
Breaking 'neath the dipping swallows
Purpling where the breezes blow."

The creation of dreams...beautiful dreams.

Mythic film director and creator, Lisa Stock of InByTheEye films is raising funds for this beautiful project, The Titania prequel, and you can help!!! Her Kickstarter page outlines levels of donation and the scope of the project. You can help with a pledge as low as $5, but certainly the sky is the limit.

Tirante el Blanco

Lush costumes and scenery from the movie Tirante El Blanco.




And yes, this is Charlie Cox from Stardust.

Arthur Rackham's Partholon from Celtic Mythology.