Friday, March 16, 2012
How did they sit?!
Sometime in the future, when I get all of my sewing things set up, I would like to make some costumes from time periods that had...well...odd fashions. Things like crinolines or bustles or wide hoop skirts. Once I've got some of those made, I'd like to dress up in them for the whole day and see what it was like. It seems nearly impossible to do things wearing corsets or bustles or any of the other things that they used to wear, so I'd like to see if it's easier than it seems.
It seems that whenever I have something important to do (Study, write up my resume, draw a request, finish a project on a deadline) I inadvertently have a massive burst of inspiration for something else. *sigh* Anyway.
I've been reading some lovely and inspiring blogs lately (The Well, The Three Spinsters, The Art of Clothes) and have been thinking of adding some different types of posts to my blogging repertoire, rather than only one or two posts of quality and the rest being rants driven by emotion. Of course, I won't be able to post anything of the intelligent caliber of The Well, for example, but hopefully the standard of my posts will be raised a little.
Back to the repertoire. A couple kind of...categories could be:
*Knitting. (unfortunately I don't have any of my knitting supplies right now, but I would still like to post about styles and techniques that interest me)
*Costume studies. (I've been considering doing this for a while. I could also take requests, or something.)
*Book related things. (unfortunately I haven't really had time or peace of mind to read lately, but that will be remedied soon.)
*History related things.
I was also thinking of posting essays, but I'm not sure if anyone would read those. Maybe I should just make a different blog for schooling?
And...yeah...I'm probably going to still post rants from time to time, but nice things are good, too.
I've been reading some lovely and inspiring blogs lately (The Well, The Three Spinsters, The Art of Clothes) and have been thinking of adding some different types of posts to my blogging repertoire, rather than only one or two posts of quality and the rest being rants driven by emotion. Of course, I won't be able to post anything of the intelligent caliber of The Well, for example, but hopefully the standard of my posts will be raised a little.
Back to the repertoire. A couple kind of...categories could be:
*Knitting. (unfortunately I don't have any of my knitting supplies right now, but I would still like to post about styles and techniques that interest me)
*Costume studies. (I've been considering doing this for a while. I could also take requests, or something.)
*Book related things. (unfortunately I haven't really had time or peace of mind to read lately, but that will be remedied soon.)
*History related things.
I was also thinking of posting essays, but I'm not sure if anyone would read those. Maybe I should just make a different blog for schooling?
And...yeah...I'm probably going to still post rants from time to time, but nice things are good, too.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Era: A history lovers alternitive to Seventeen
Every time I read Seventeen magazine (which isn't often, of late) I always with that there was a magazine very much like that, but for people who like history. It's hard to describe if you don't read Seventeen.
So rather than "hot, trendy" hairstyles, one could have "1950's pinup girl" or "1700's french pompadour" tutorials. Or how to use things like lemon to add gold highlights to ones hair or using rice water on ones face to get a pale, smooth complexion (as they did in Japan). Or rather than the latest fashions, have "the latest fashions from paris-1882" or "what the queen wore". And maybe...even tutorials on how to make things or on housekeeping or headlines or news from certain time periods.
The idea works so well in my head, but it's really hard to put into words.
So rather than "hot, trendy" hairstyles, one could have "1950's pinup girl" or "1700's french pompadour" tutorials. Or how to use things like lemon to add gold highlights to ones hair or using rice water on ones face to get a pale, smooth complexion (as they did in Japan). Or rather than the latest fashions, have "the latest fashions from paris-1882" or "what the queen wore". And maybe...even tutorials on how to make things or on housekeeping or headlines or news from certain time periods.
The idea works so well in my head, but it's really hard to put into words.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Art thou off the the fayre?
Good morrow, my good lords and ladies! Hail and well met!
I have come up with some tips for going to a Renaissance Faire, even though the one that I go to is months away, here they are anyway. (I'm using the New York Renaissance Faire as an example):
*If you are on a budget or are buying tickets for many people, look for sales before the faire opens.
*Try everything! Even if you are a bit unsure, you might be surprised.
*If you are new to Renaissance Faires and want to dress up, but don't own a costume or have time to buy/make one, check if the faire that you are going to has a costume rental shops.
*If you are dressing up:
*Check the weather and temperature and dress accordingly. It won't be fun to walk around in the hot sun all day wearing a costume made entirely out of velvet.
*Wear good shoes. Most faires have some gravel or dirt paths, which are not suitable for thin souled leather shoes, bare feet or stilettos.
*Read up on the rules for weaponry. Usually you are permitted to carry a sword or dagger as long as it is peace tied and unable to be unsheathed.
*Research the time period that the faire is based in for ideas on costumes. This is not necessary, but will make your costume more authentic.
*Try not to take anything too seriously. It may be a historical event, but it is mostly supposed to be fun.
*Get a map of the fairegrounds and try to remember where you are! I'm not sure about other faires, but the New York Renaissance Faire is almost like a maze.
*Mark any specific events that you want to see and try to remember to check the clock.
*Bring a camera! There are many occurrences at faires that just need to be captured on film.
*Be sure to arrive early in the day. Not only will you be able to find a parking spot, you will have all day to explore the faire and there will be no need to rush.
*Most of all, have fun! Immerse yourself in the history and joyous air!
I have come up with some tips for going to a Renaissance Faire, even though the one that I go to is months away, here they are anyway. (I'm using the New York Renaissance Faire as an example):
*If you are on a budget or are buying tickets for many people, look for sales before the faire opens.
*Try everything! Even if you are a bit unsure, you might be surprised.
*If you are new to Renaissance Faires and want to dress up, but don't own a costume or have time to buy/make one, check if the faire that you are going to has a costume rental shops.
*If you are dressing up:
*Check the weather and temperature and dress accordingly. It won't be fun to walk around in the hot sun all day wearing a costume made entirely out of velvet.
*Wear good shoes. Most faires have some gravel or dirt paths, which are not suitable for thin souled leather shoes, bare feet or stilettos.
*Read up on the rules for weaponry. Usually you are permitted to carry a sword or dagger as long as it is peace tied and unable to be unsheathed.
*Research the time period that the faire is based in for ideas on costumes. This is not necessary, but will make your costume more authentic.
*Try not to take anything too seriously. It may be a historical event, but it is mostly supposed to be fun.
*Get a map of the fairegrounds and try to remember where you are! I'm not sure about other faires, but the New York Renaissance Faire is almost like a maze.
*Mark any specific events that you want to see and try to remember to check the clock.
*Bring a camera! There are many occurrences at faires that just need to be captured on film.
*Be sure to arrive early in the day. Not only will you be able to find a parking spot, you will have all day to explore the faire and there will be no need to rush.
*Most of all, have fun! Immerse yourself in the history and joyous air!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Personal rant...or summit.
I have come to the conclusion over the past few days that I never, ever want to pack again. Ever. Or...at least not until we own a house and can settle there permanently.
I'm also not even going to be able to do anything that I need to do, such as sewing, until that happens. Which is fun. *sigh*
On another, related note, something that pisses me off is people that have things like farms or land or money or opportunity and NEVER use them. I've seen so many farms around here go unused because rich people buy them and only visit for a few days in a year. Also with the collage students that only go to collage to party, costing their parents thousands of dollars.
It just bothers me to think that there are people, even just in America, that are in need of homes or food, and yet there are also people who have to money to buy several houses abroad and have servants and gardeners.
I'm also not even going to be able to do anything that I need to do, such as sewing, until that happens. Which is fun. *sigh*
On another, related note, something that pisses me off is people that have things like farms or land or money or opportunity and NEVER use them. I've seen so many farms around here go unused because rich people buy them and only visit for a few days in a year. Also with the collage students that only go to collage to party, costing their parents thousands of dollars.
It just bothers me to think that there are people, even just in America, that are in need of homes or food, and yet there are also people who have to money to buy several houses abroad and have servants and gardeners.
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