Edwin Austin Abbey RA (1852-1911) was an American muralist, illustrator, and painter. He flourished at the beginning of what is now referred to as the "golden age" of illustration, and is best known for his drawings and paintings of Shakespearean and Victorian subjects, as well as for his painting of Edward VII's coronation.
The Anna Campbell Gossamer Collection of wedding dresses is inspired by French romance, that embody both grace and glamour. Romantically ornate and
Vintage Postcard, 1976 Ottobeuren, Bavaria (Bayern) Note: recently, I have been finding this photo all over the blogosphere. While I don't mind it being used, I would really appreciate it if when clicked on, it comes back here to Flickr. Today, I found it being used all by itself on someone's blog, with no track-back. Obviously, it would be considerate if people asked permission first.
Nguyen Cong Tri is a self-taught visionary fashion based in Ho Chi Minh City. As a graduate of Fine Arts from the Ho Chi Minh City University of the Arts, he first impacted the world of Vietnamese design in 2000 when he won 1st prize in the 'New Idea' category at Vietnam's Grand Prix, with his 'Green Leaves' fashion collection. Following this, he began to work with singers and celebrities in Vietnam, styling their photo-shoots and constructing signature looks.
Hoy es el Día Internacional del Beso 2017, y lo queremos celebrar haciendo una recopilación de imágenes que hemos ido encontrando, sin orden ni concierto, y que
A. van Dyck: Portrait of William of Orange as a prince and his future bride Mary Stuart (detail) #DonneEDettagli #art
Napoléon Bonaparte was an excellent military strategist. He was crowned Emperor of the French in 1804, forging his status as Europe’s most powerful man at
The Vernal Equinox, or the very first day of Spring, is tomorrow and I know that I am more than ready to bid adieu to Winter and I have been longing for a fresh start and new season of growth. I ca…
Georges Merle - The Sorceress (1887)
It's all GLAM - via:zzushi Must have GLAMOUR, always. via:laviadelsole Teddy Quinlivan Backstage @ Dries Van Noten via:zzush via:tkkatherineblog Guo Pei Backstage Haut
from Elke in Germany
Who are the best lace painters in history? I am not sure I can answer that question but I do look into art history to find inspiration for my own work. When I focus on painted lace I automatically …
I’ve been having trouble announcing the HSF challenges in a logical way, and keeping up with inspiration posts for the upcoming challenges. Solutions? Do them together as one announcement post at the 8 challenges ahead mark! Here then is the HSF Challenge #13: Lace and Lacings, due 1 July 2013 (NZ time). Lacing is one of the simplest and oldest forms of fastening a garment, eminently practical, and occasionally decorative. Lace has been one of the most valuable and desirable textiles for centuries, legislated, coveted, at times worth more than its weight in gold, passed down from one garment to the next over centuries. Elaborate and delicate it is eminently decorative, and rarely practical. Celebrate the practicality of lacing, and the decorative frivolity of lace, with a garment that laces or has lace trim, or both. Here are some ideas to get you inspired:
It's photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I'm browsing the internet, and I'm always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let's start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designe
Mrs. James Warren (Mercy Otis) (detail) | John Singleton Copley | c. 1763 (my photo)
The guest book for luxurious weddings, say hello to “The Maharajah” Audio Guest Book
dappledwithshadow: Aphrodite (detail), William Adolphe Bouguereau
