Happy Birthday Michael Faraday!

Michael Faraday was born in 1791 and contributed immensely to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. He died August 25, 1867 at age 75.

He is also one of my favorite scientists.

Dresses of My Design: Part 1 - FAIL

Ok, so back when I started to have an 18th century culture fetish, I stole one of my mother's notebooks and started to draw dresses. I dated all of them so I know I started this little collection on January 25th, 2009. Not all of them are historically accurate, and they probably weren't meant to be, but I love them all the same. The following designs are the worst of the bunch, but I wanted to get them over with and save the best for last. Drumroll please...


Ok, at the time I drew this, I was thinking that funky curvy design would be embroidered, but now I rather like to think of it as damask. It is so much better like that anyway.

This design was based off of the dress that Bess wore in The Duchess when she tries to explain to Georgiana why she is having an affair with the Duke. I don't like it.

This one was based off a dress in the 2006 version of Marie Antoinette that was shown for only moment in the scene where Marie and the gang are playing that quite adult game of hide-and-seek at Le Petit Trianon.
Oh, and the bows would be the same color as the fabric, so don't worry.


I think I drew this after I had been messing around on a friend's cell phone and saw some background of stacked pebbles, and decided to incorporate them in a design. Don't ask.


The design on the left was based off the dress in Marie Antoinette (2006) from the scene where Marie is flirting with Count Fersen and being criticized by either Louis, Compte de Provence or the Compte d'Artois (played by Sebastian Armesto and Al Weaver, respectively). I can't remember.


Anyway! I must have been in a gypsy-ish mood when I designed this one. Hmmm.


Those things on the skirt are supposed to be butterflies. Not my best idea.


If it wasn't evident before, I can't draw, which is why this attempt at a Fleur-de-Lis inspired design fell flat on its face.

I don't know, ok? Don't judge.

Again, I have no idea as to what posessed me. So don't ask, cause I can't tell.

Well, the worst part is over. A post is to follow of GOOD dress designs that were inspired by the 2006 Marie Antoinette movie along with pictures of the actual dress.
Until then, adios!

"Celebrate Fictional Times, Come On!"

Happy Birthday to Frodo Baggins!


And of course, Bilbo Baggins!


Ok, if you didn't know that I'm a Lord of the Rings NERD now would be the time to make that fact apparent. Not to the point that I collect memorabilia or fly hours to go to the ComiCon, but enough to have read the books one too many times.
Anyway, happy birthday to you my little Fallohide Hobbits.

God I can't believe I just said that on the internet.

P.S. I don't think that Mary Queen of Scots post is ever coming. I'm just not inspired anymore.
Anyway, Happy Monday!

Another Random Commercial

I saw this commercial a couple days ago but just now found it. It reminds me of the Bacardi commercial the way she "walks" through time.

Guess What?

Today, 411 years ago, Philip of Spain died at age 71.

And, we can't forget that William Cecil, Elizabeth I's foremost advisor, 489 years ago, was born.


P.S. I've been procrastinating on my Mary, Queen of Scots post, but it's coming, I promise!

Quixotic Dance Fusion... Is Amazing

I love, love, love, Quixotic. They do the craziest things.

I used to study ballet at the professional dance school in my city, but had to quit due to the fact I had about 15 hrs of ballet every week, tendinitis, and Osgood-Schlatters condition. I miss it, but I've started classes again, once or twice a week. They're called open classes, and you get a card good for however many classes and go to them whenever you want. Anyway, I remember watching some of these dancers in the video rehearse for the big ballet productions during the year. My fellow classmates and I would pile up around the door and all crane our necks to get a good look at the rehearsal while waiting for our class to start. They were so graceful. Wait, no, that's a lie. We just wanted to see the good-looking boys dance ;-).

Guess What?

Today, September 9, 2009, is the 466th anniversary of Mary, Queen of Scots, coronation.
I have lots of homework to do, so there will be a post about Mary tomorrow, but I just had to acknowledge the event the day it happened.

Anyway, off to the lovely world of grammar and algebra. Toodles!

Why Yes, I Am Insane!

And why do you ask? Because last night I decided somewhat on a whim that I would sew a 18th century corset (or more accurately, stays) BY HAND! It all started when I found this link at Elizabethan Costume to which allows you to punch in your measurements and voila, you have instructions to draw your own Elizabethan corset. And with that kind of opportunity, who couldn't resist? But i can't have an Elizabethan corset when I want to sew a Rococo-syle one. But no problem. I just made a few alterations to the pattern and it was all good.

So one run to Joann's later and I was cutting out the pattern. Then basted the pieces together, drew the lines for the boning channels, and started sewing them. My back stitch is awful but I don't care. I'll just have to go over it and cover that up somehow. Anyway, below is some pics of the work 'sew' far (sorry for the pun, couldn't resist).

As you can see, I have lots and lots and lots and lots of boning channels left to sew, as well as to draw.

Gawd this is gonna take forever. Oh well.

Daylight

I love this commercial. It absolutely is my favorite of all time. Kudos to the advertising agency who created it. I love how he walks through time, especially when he walks through the 50's-60's (I love that era for the sense of style), and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the song. It's Daylight by Matt and Kim. It's in my playlist on the right sidebar (which should be playing right now, hope you enjoy it)



Above is the music video. Not really anything special, but the stop motion animation later on is pretty good. But the song is still better.

Alice in Wonderland!!!

I'm so excited for Tim Burton's Alice and Wonderland to come out this March. It's already such a somewhat dark storyline that I think Burton will do reeeeally well. In fact, part of what has me so excited about this movie is how dark it will be.

Exhibit A:

Johnny Depp is nuts. And I mean nuts. You have to be to play a drunk pirate, John Dillinger, Willy Wonka, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and this rather strange adaptation of the Mad Hatter. Don't get me wrong, I think this look for the Mad Hatter is ingenious, however it took me very much by surprise when i saw it.

Helena Bonham-Carter will be the Red Queen, and as she is fantastic in every other movie she's been in so I don't see why she won't in this one. I also love her makeup/hair and clothing. It reminds me somewhat of Elizabeth I. Also, I believe Bonham-Carter will have her head enlarged 3x on screen.

Tweedledee and Tweedledum are played by the same man, Matt Lucas, and I don't really know what to think.

Anne Hathaway is the White Queen. I find this a very interesting choice. Personally, I wouldn't have picked her. But who knows. She may surprise me

I saved the best for last. Mia Wasikowska (I think I spelled that right) is the choice for Alice over some other actresses like Amanda Seyfried (who, in my opinion, is pretty, but too modern-looking for the role), Dakota Blue Richards (she was in the Golden Compass), and Lindsay Lohan who apparently lobbied for the role (that doesn't scream 'desperate').
I like her a lot already. She seems perfect for the role. Innocent (which I think we all agree Lindsay Lohan lacks), pretty, and Alice-ish.

The teaser trailer looks so cool. I can't wait for the theatrical trailer. Man I'm excited about this movie.