Confessions of a costume addict
Reblog if you wish to have a massive tea party with all of your followers

gothiccharmschool:

Of course I do. You people would be so much FUN!

Agreed!  And I have the tea stuff, and the will to make it.

I just don’t have that many followers.  Ah well.

omgthatdress:

whatimeantwasthis:

So very sad to hear of the death of Eiko Ishioka. She was one of my favorite designers and art directors. Her work with Tarsem Singh produced images that are seared into my brain forever for their stunning beauty.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/arts/design/eiko-ishioka-designer-dies-at-73.html?hp

Ishioka created some of the most stunning costumes I’ve ever seen.  She will be sorely missed.

Normally don’t repost, but I remember first learning of this woman for her work in films.  I always respected her take on classical and fantastical design concepts.

She will be missed.

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Just went through and added tags. Please note, there is a difference between my ‘Victorian’ and ‘Victoriana’ posts.  The latter are inspired by, but not necessarily accurate to, any decade of the Victorian era, which is from approx 1840 to 1900 (though I usually refer to 1890-1900 as part of the Edwardian era.)

Photo by S.N. Jacobson.
Dress and cap are my own work, including the buttonholes.  Bobbin Lace collar is courtesy of my mother who bought it at Lacis in Berkeley, CA.
One day, I will learn to make lace collars…

Photo by S.N. Jacobson.

Dress and cap are my own work, including the buttonholes.  Bobbin Lace collar is courtesy of my mother who bought it at Lacis in Berkeley, CA.

One day, I will learn to make lace collars…

Okay, so I didn’t make anything I’m wearing, but I was just so amused when the park person Stopped me and asked to take my photo.

Okay, so I didn’t make anything I’m wearing, but I was just so amused when the park person Stopped me and asked to take my photo.

Roman style tunic, silk.  Used for High Priestess.  Model: Laurel

Roman style tunic, silk.  Used for High Priestess.  Model: Laurel

Another photo of the red wool gown, you can see the full hem.  Photo by Caradwen von Braskat

Another photo of the red wool gown, you can see the full hem.  Photo by Caradwen von Braskat

Gothy Edwardians.  I didn’t make the shirt, but it was a last minute substitution.

Gothy Edwardians.  I didn’t make the shirt, but it was a last minute substitution.

Complete wedding ensemble.  Model: Megan A.

Complete wedding ensemble.  Model: Megan A.

Underdress for wedding ensemble.  I really think this is my best work to date.

Underdress for wedding ensemble.  I really think this is my best work to date.