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  • Feb. 26th, 2012 at 3:15 PM
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Me and my husband went to visit a local furniture museum today. The museum is located in a simple but beautiful mansion built in 1790 (or a few years earlier). The courtyard is very charming. I've often walked there as my parents live nearby and I've lived my whole childhood there, but it was my first visit to the museum. The museum visit was a good enough excuse for me to put on the mourning gown and see how it looks with the wig or the cap. This is my first wig and it was an agony to style, synthetic hair and curlers don't go together well, but it's nice to have one. I'm forever grateful to Jen (http://festiveattyre.blogspot.com) for sharing where she got her fabulous wigs so I could have the courage to buy one too. Dressing up takes so much less time.

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And with the cap. The cap one of the beribboned caps by Country Wives.

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The back seam lines.

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The insides.

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[info]rose_bertin wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 02:37 pm (UTC)
The wig looks great! I haven't tried wigs yet, as my hair is curly and long enough to make a good hedgehog style by itself. But someday I'd like to try my hand with wigs. I definitely want a pouf or two!

And it's always awesome when you can photograph your costumes in a period setting, isn't it? That room looks really lovely (as does your dress of course)!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:40 pm (UTC)
Thank you! And it's definitely more fun to have nice setting instead of a living room wall etc.
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[info]dragoneyes19 wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 02:42 pm (UTC)
You look wonderful!! The dress fit is just stunning.

In the future if you're trying to make a synthetic wig take a curl, one tip I learned years ago in the theater is to use sponge curlers (the squishy ones you can sleep in over night) and just hit it with a touch of steam. You'll see the curls almost tighten, it's hard to explain, and it doesn't take much. But you're kind of re-shaping the plastic. It works wonders! It actually goes both ways you can straighten a curly wig with steam as well. Just don't use tooooo much or you end up with a mess. Just a bit makes a huge difference.
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:43 pm (UTC)
Thank you!

And thank you so much for the tips too. I bought a wig also in my own hair color, so I need to face the agony of styling a wig soon again. I'm sure it will go easier if I try the steaming.
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[info]cantarella wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 03:24 pm (UTC)
Oh, I LOVE this dress!
The wig is nice too, it suits you. :-)
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:43 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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[info]jennil wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 04:18 pm (UTC)
You look fabulous! I like the wig!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:44 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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[info]jenthompson wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 04:29 pm (UTC)
**squee!** I love it with the wig!!! You did a fabulous job of styling it, and I love how it changes your appearance so completely. I'm not sure I would have even recognized you if I just stumbled across these pictures outside of LJ! But I think it is a perfect compliment to the dress, and I love seeing people wear grey or pale blond wigs with 18th c. stuff. It makes such a huge difference.

Your cap is beautiful too, but the wig is WOW! :) Well done as always!

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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:48 pm (UTC)
:) Thank you! I never thought I could wear a grayish blond wig and still look ok, but I'm so happy I decided to give it a try.
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[info]vanessa_lynne wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 05:20 pm (UTC)
Gorgeous and wow, that seaming is perfect.
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:48 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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[info]girliegirl32786 wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 05:52 pm (UTC)
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the wig, but I think the cap is just adorable!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:48 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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[info]reine_de_coudre wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 07:44 pm (UTC)
Stunning... and what a fabulous wig and cap! I must say, I am envious of the amazing space you had to take pictures! I need to find somewhere for a photoshoot with my newest ball gown...
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:52 pm (UTC)
Thank you!

We are fortunate enough to have nice museums around here, but I have to confess of being very envious of Swedish and French people. They seem to have all the best places. :)
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[info]myladyswardrobe wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 07:45 pm (UTC)
I just love the fit you get with your gowns. So perfect.
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:52 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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(Anonymous) wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 07:46 pm (UTC)
as a blond
the wig is really cool but i have to tell you i LOVE your dress and the ribboned cap is AWESOME! i wish i had an occaision to wear the style. i LOVE it. you look amazing
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:52 pm (UTC)
Re: as a blond
Thank you!
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(Anonymous) wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 09:55 pm (UTC)
Oh! That'd make a perfect Quaker gown! It's gorgeous -
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:53 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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[info]estela_dufrayse wrote:
Feb. 26th, 2012 11:48 pm (UTC)
haha! I am making that very cap right now! Mine is not quite as nice as yours, as the ruffles are a bit smaller.
Lovely photos, thank you so much for sharing!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:55 pm (UTC)
Thank you! And I'm sure your cap is going to be adorable with the smaller ruffles. Mine are almost a little overpowering. :)
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(Anonymous) wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 09:32 am (UTC)
caps
I adore it all, but is sthere a contact for the cap? We are doing a presentation before long, and there is no time for cap construction!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 02:59 pm (UTC)
Re: caps
Thank you!

If you are looking for ready made caps, I know that Mrs Hallie Larkin offers beautiful caps.
http://www.signofthegoldenscissors.com/index.html
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[info]fiofiorina wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 12:08 pm (UTC)
Powdered hair suits you. And the fit is impeccable, as always! Bravissima!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 03:00 pm (UTC)
Thank you! :)
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[info]mandie_rw wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 03:55 pm (UTC)
The wig and cap are wonderful finishing touches, and the setting is perfect for pictures! And you already know I love the dress. :D
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 27th, 2012 04:17 pm (UTC)
Thank you! :)
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[info]love3angle wrote:
Feb. 28th, 2012 12:51 am (UTC)
Stunning, as always. The wig suits you and the paleness of it really sets off the darkness of the gown. Love it!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Feb. 28th, 2012 03:56 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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[info]padawansguide wrote:
Feb. 29th, 2012 07:25 pm (UTC)
Wow, you look amazing!
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[info]the_aristocat wrote:
Mar. 1st, 2012 10:28 am (UTC)
Thank you!
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