I came across this lovely hair illustration on Tumblr today, I think these styles would be lovely with Dolly! Imagine them with some tassels, flowers, or other delightful hair pieces tucked into them!
I'm also excited for Innocent World's "Royal Classic" winter release. Look at the tassel-print border! This is going to be a must-have for me for my more Dolly-inspired Lolita coords. This jsk would be so amazing with an embroidered cardigan, patterned tights, faux or vintage fur stole, and a great hat and boots.
During the 1800s and 1900s, death was marked and observed in a way we don't see now. It wasn't hidden or shushed, and it's very fair to say it was an accepted part of everyday life and their was quite a lot of ritual associated with it. Depending on the era (Victorians, we're looking at you), one could say it wasn't uncommon to be fascinated with it.
This fascination with death begat the popularization of skull optical illusions; art in pictures and postcards that at first seem to be fairly common scenes, but on second glance actually form the image of a skull or death head.
I've always founds these images delightful, lovely, and fascinating myself.
I love how the scenes are so serene and beautiful, and yet form an image so associated with darkness and death. The contrast is gorgeous.
Lachrymosas, also called lachrymatory, tear catchers, or tear vials, were used to gather and preserve the tears wept by mourners at funerals. They were often worn on necklaces, and some were simply held in hand.
One type of lachrymosa had a special top which allowed the tears to evaporate (signifying the end of the mourning period). Another kind had a sealed top to allow the tears to last for a year, at which point they would be poured on the grave of the person whom the tears were wept for.
I think it's a lovely and beautiful sentiment and ritual :)
So now that I'm off from wortk for three days, I can appreciate the festive feeling a little more (helps that it's Christmas Eve as well I suppose). Sipping chocolate, eating some delicious shortbreads, and everything smells like my Christmas tree. And some tiny snow flurries! Delightful!
I've been collecting images of victorian Christmas greeting and postcards:
I love the one with the birds!
My favorite Christmas song: The Pogues & Kirsty McColl "Fairytale Of New York"
And just for fun: My Christmas list if I could have whatever I wanted, no matter how expensive:
1)A Judith Leiber purse. I do not have words for how much I want one. Too bad they run about 3000$, hahaha.
2)Vivienne Westwood Pirate Boots. Someday, I WILL have these. I don't know how, but I need them. Around 800$
3)Moi Meme Moitie Divine Cross JSK special edition (the special gold version). I WANT IT NOW.
4)This crazy bow dress by Marc Jacobs. It's insane and that is what makes it so glorious. Also, I can't resist anything with a giant bow. 568$.
5)This jacket from the Viktor and Rolf for H&M collection. It came out years ago so unless I want to spend thousands on ebay, I can't get it *sadface*
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you all have a safe, healthy, happy and wonderful time :)
I was scouring the internet for images from Victorian Christmas Cards and postcards today, and found some really pretty ones. I love the innocence and detailing. This one's intricate lacey edge is so lovely.
