Change can be good!

Yes, yes, I know. I am LONG overdue with keeping this updated. I apologize, and I sincerely hope to be a better blogger. Maybe not everyday, but certainly hoping to write a few times a week ...

Let me start with telling you how excited I am about some changes here at House of Poleigh Naise! As long as there is a Victorian based garment in the works, I am a happy camper .... but I have to tell you, Medieval  and Renaissance cry my name these days, as well as Victorian Gothic, and even the playfulness of Lolita.

 This little Lolita is in the works! This is sort of a teaser picture as the ensemble is not yet completed.  I took the opportunity to cut out the pieces to a darling cape with a Victorian/Edwardian look to it.  I really wanted to make it out of a black Velvet, but was shy a bit in yardage.  My goal these days is to use what my stock has to offer and not go out to buy more.  So, the cape will be the same wonderful bridal satin which I used for the skirt. Needless to say, I am rather excited, and there are more Lolita's planned for the near future.

 Now this selection of fabrics is making me giddy!  A heavy on the slub Dupioni silk for the skirt, which I cut out yesterday afternoon, red satin, black lace, and just look at that red velvet!  Sigh .... I am in love!  The ensemble? A Victorian Gothic dripping with trained skirt, ruffles and lace, a contemporary low-necked bodice and a peplumed jacket with long flowing sleeves.  My inspiration is a tad unusual. I was sitting outside the other morning and two crows flew over. Generally I see sub colors of greens and purples, but that morning I saw a touch of red ... maybe it was the way the sun was shinning on the feathers, but it threw my imagination into a tail spin and I'm flying with it! All puns intended LOL

Until July 23rd, House of Poleigh Naise, both on etsy and ebay, are having a sale at 25% off if anyone is interested, as I HOPE you are!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/houseofpoleighnaise If you prefer to shop via etsy, you will need to use the coupon code ANNIVERSARY to take the 25% off the listed price.


http://www.ebay.com/sch/house_of_poleigh_naise/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&rt=nc&_dmd=2  If you are an ebay purchaser, the gowns have already been reduced.

Here are pictures of the gowns you will see:

I invite you to go take a look!

What I really want for each of you is to have a wonderful day!  And remember to smile! Hugs to you all!

Victorian Hallows Eve

I think as difficult as it may have been to remove the Celtic Samhain (pronounced Sow-in) from what Christianity deemed inappropriate, it still made its way into the yearly Autumn festival celebrations.  Even today in 2014, there are bonfires, donning costumes, celebrations of harvest, mischief making and ghost stories.

It was believed that ghosts walked the earth on Halloween, and in order to avoid being recognized by them, costumes were worn so the ghosts would mistake them for "fellow spirits".

Masquerade ball became "All The Rage", and having the right costume was incredibly important.  Here are some I came across while searching Google:

And once again, Victorian photography was experimenting and having some fun, so I thought I would add these pictures as well as they seem fitting for today LOL

And as it is my wish for you every day, don't forget to smile and have a wonderful day

 On Halloween, when it was believed that ghosts walked the earth, people thought that they would encounter ghosts if they left their homes. To avoid being recognized by wandering ghosts, people wore masks when they left their homes after dark so the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.

On Halloween, when it was believed that ghosts walked the earth, people thought that they would encounter ghosts if they left their homes. To avoid being recognized by wandering ghosts, people wore masks when they left their homes after dark so the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.
On Halloween, when it was believed that ghosts walked the earth, people thought that they would encounter ghosts if they left their homes. To avoid being recognized by wandering ghosts, people wore masks when they left their homes after dark so the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.

Those Silly Victorians

Now this, I can understand:

But this?

But hey, it's all about having that stand out picture now isn't it?  I mean, President Roosevelt Had a picture taken of him riding a Moose in 1912 after all

 

 So why not get a picture of little Sally

 

 Or maybe one with little Johnny

 

And we never knew what Aunt Agnus was going to arrive on

 

And if Auntie Agnus could, why not Lizzy

 

Or Milly

Or the rest of the family

But honestly, It is always Uncle Ronny we like seeing the most

Smile, and have a wonderful day

Oscar de la Renta .... you will be missed

 The man who has dressed every First Lady since Jackie O, has passed away at 82.

His goal was to make every woman feel beautiful, and he was a success in doing so.  He was18 when he left for Spain to study at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid, and though he dabbled in abstract art, it was fashion he found his passion. In 1965, the Oscar de la Renta brand was launched.

 In addition to his lovely wife Annette, he is survived by his son, Moises, three stepchildren, nine step grand children and three sisters.

This is his final Runway Show September 2014

Rest in Peace Sir .... and you did make every woman beautiful

Victorian Photoshop

 It is always interesting searching the internet for Victorian and Edwardian photographs, but this takes the cake LOL.  Why on earth would they do this? hahaha

But on that note, have a really great day and remember to smile!