Greetings, reader!
Oo, I got in such a fluster when I saw this months round of the Seraphim Social as the theme is 'Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen' - one of my favourite books of all time. I love all things Austen (and Bronte and classic novels in general) and it was so much fun to see all the Austen and Regency related goodies that were available. I got totally carried away planning about a million different pics I could do though, of course, my usual time limitations meant I only manged to do the one photo after all. Perhaps I'll find time to 'create' a Darcy and Bingley at some point and do a fun wedding or ballroom shoot. Hehe.
I love these two gowns by BCC and Croquet - very simple and effective. Perfect Regency day gowns. I spent quite a lot of time trying all my various skins to find ones that would be suitable for the era, that is, not too tanned and obviously void of any make-up. I didn't really want to buy any new skins but I think I managed ok in the end using the lovely Mothergoose skins that I already had. Lizzie may look a little too tanned but she is outdoorsey so we'll just imagine she's been spending a lot of time walking backwards and forwards to Netherfield.
I made a little set, the details of which I will list below, though I modded a lot of stuff I had. The climbing flowers by Spargel and Shine are divine - these were the only new things I purchased for this photo but I'm definitely going to be using these in my summer home. Oo, and being a bit Austen obsessed I have, obviously, recently watched the movie 'Austenland' and its a lighthearted bit of girly escapism, thoroughly enjoyable for any fan of the books and Regency period. Perhaps a little obvious in plot but worth a watch if you love Austen . Even better is the 'Lost in Austen' ITV mini series from 2008, the heroine is MY kind of Austen fan!
On with the credits.....
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Credits (Left To Right):
Skin ~ *Mothergoose* Nadine 1
Eyelashes ~ *FTL* Eyelashes (CO1 Natural) No Mascara
Eyebrows ~ *Beauty by Alaskametro* Tattoo Eyebrows (Chestnut) Brow02
Blush ~ *My Ugly Dorothy* Makeup Tattoos (Cheek Blush 2)
Teeth ~ *Redgrave* (part of) Bella Skin
Eyes ~ *ID* Summertime Reflections (DBrown/The Woods)
Hair ~ *Alli & Ali* Emma Hair (04) Bow off
Hairbase ~ *EF* Laya Lace Front Caps (Hairbases) Light Brown
Flowers in Hair ~ *Noodles* Daisy Crown Gold (Heavily Modded)
Dress ~ *Croquet* Pride (Ice) @ The Seraphim Social - February
Necklace ~ *MG* Gold Cross (Short)
Basket with Pose ~ *What Next* Portobello Basket Pose Prop Set (Pose 2) Reds
Skin ~ *Mothergoose* Suzanne 01
Blush ~ *My Ugly Dorothy* Makeup Tattoos (Cheek Blush 1)
Eyes ~ *Mayfly* Deep Sky Mesh Eye (London Fog) w4
Hair ~ *Kik* Gisele 1 (Smorky Blonde 4)
Bonnet ~ *Tentacio* Jane Hat (Beige) @ The Seraphim Social (February)
Dress ~ *BCC* Jane Empire Dress (Pink) @ The Seraphim Social (February)
Shoes ~ *Fri.Day* Lizzie Slippers (Antique) Rigged @ The Seraphim Social (February)
Gloves ~ *Adam & Eve Skins* Slink Applier HUD (Gloves Broderie Anglias) White
Necklace ~ (Noodles* Little Lotus Necklace (Gold)
Pose ~ *Del May* Sweet Blossom
Scene:
Pergola ~ *Lame* Mia's Pergola (White)
Climbing Flowers ~ *Spargel & Shine* Clematis Lattice Multi (Modded - Lattice removed)
Flower Clusters ~ *Garden of Dreams* Bellis Flower Set (Pink / Colourful Small Patch)
Hanging Wisteria ~ *3D Trees* Hanging Wisteria (Modded - Lattice removed)
Curtain Canopy ~ *Worlds End Garden* (on MP) Canopy (Small) Modded - only curtains used
Grass ~ *Kidd* Short Grass (Green Meadow) 5 x 0.3 Flatsquare
Sofa ~ *Ionic* Princesa Sofa (Past Gatcha 'Nostalgia 6')
Table ~ *Culprit* Devon Table Set (Faded) Side Table
Teapot ~ *R.S.W* Garden Rose Teapot 2.0
Bucket of Flowers ~ *Shutter Field* Country Bucket of Flowers (Silver)
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