lost in an old black shadow

[marthaness]

For the 19th Century Extravaganza last weekend, I commissioned a reproduction of an early Victorian gown on Etsy. This style of dress with its enormous sleeves was popular in the 1830s, a period I found too charming and romantic to pass up when I was choosing which style of dress I wanted.

Comments

[legsdiamond]

That bonnet is seriously killer.. I would have worn it home from the tea but for the birds in my hair XD

I had a great time this weekend and you were gorgeous in the show~!

[marthaness]

I'm glad you liked it, Kelsey (I always love your bonnets) XDD Thanks for taking it back with you on the train! And thank you again for letting me stay with you and Lily ♥ It's always nice to be able to hang out ~

[mintymuffins]

That bonnet is fantastic!

I love wearing Victorian stuff. =)

[marthaness]

Thank you! I'm starting to like Victorian era fashion too XD

[lenimari512]

I seriously need to go back to all my Victorian roots with all your lovely pictures. O-o I'm glad at least you were able to make it to that Victorian undergarmet lecture. One day I'll make it to one.

[marthaness]

I'd like to see you wearing all-out Victorian fashion sometime, Petrina!

[kyomu]

That bonnet is amazing! I love the flowers you found to put on it! Also, that tea looks so yummy. I always love looking at afternoon tea porn though...

[marthaness]

Thank you! The flowers were a lucky find at Michaels, of all places haha

I always love looking at afternoon tea porn though...
You and me both XDDD

[dismal_carnival]

That bonnet looks great, wonderful job! *o*
The I do declare dresses look very elegant and remind me of a romantic era mori girl, if such thing exists...

[marthaness]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it ~

One of Kelsey's inspirations for her collection was Picnic at Hanging Rock, so that does make sense!