tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post4586113789723800083..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Going to a Fancy Dress BallLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-49680817463262482312013-02-12T21:16:28.501-05:002013-02-12T21:16:28.501-05:00Oh yes, Niki I love things that make history come ...Oh yes, Niki I love things that make history come to life and take on the complexion of people's personalities.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-63766442748982588082013-02-12T21:15:49.343-05:002013-02-12T21:15:49.343-05:00Anita, I think you'd make a darling Annie Oakl...Anita, I think you'd make a darling Annie Oakley. And I can totally see you sighting in on a target.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26268865671854579592013-02-12T20:31:21.749-05:002013-02-12T20:31:21.749-05:00Oh goodness! These are fantastic! It's funny h...Oh goodness! These are fantastic! It's funny how we think of people in history as being sort of two-dimensional and unimaginative (probably thanks to dry, dull history textbooks and equally dry, dull history teachers). And then you find things like this... Awesome, Lisa!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79649854130607591642013-02-12T20:21:09.302-05:002013-02-12T20:21:09.302-05:00Oh wow, Lisa, love the photos. Especially the ones...Oh wow, Lisa, love the photos. Especially the ones that show the sepia original as well as the colored version. The detail is exquisite. <br /><br />I'm relieved to see you have Cleopatra near the top of your list, Gina. I'd hate to have all that fanning go to waste. After 2 and a half years, my arms are getting tired. <br /><br />Who would I be? I still haven't decided. But with my Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-13823367342009968272013-02-12T19:48:15.048-05:002013-02-12T19:48:15.048-05:00I'm not picky, Dina! It's a virtual ball. ...I'm not picky, Dina! It's a virtual ball. You can have as many costumes as you want.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43864862981257575642013-02-12T19:36:59.388-05:002013-02-12T19:36:59.388-05:00That's awesome. But any costume in the world? ...That's awesome. But any costume in the world? Just one? That's way too hard. Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42552505166628891482013-02-12T18:30:19.949-05:002013-02-12T18:30:19.949-05:00Susie, do you think hubby would be a good sport an...Susie, do you think hubby would be a good sport and dress up as Beau Brummell for you? I thought Sir Charles made a pretty good Napoleon to his Josephine. Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-21036879985170391112013-02-12T16:40:36.948-05:002013-02-12T16:40:36.948-05:00Oh, this is absolutely fabulous. I love the photos...Oh, this is absolutely fabulous. I love the photos--but I imagine the Valkyrie didn't do much dancing in that headdress, LOL. The electric light costume is amazing!<br /><br />If money were no object, I'd become a total Regency-costume nerd. Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6163497974256404352013-02-12T16:06:54.570-05:002013-02-12T16:06:54.570-05:00I can see you looking longingly out over the water...I can see you looking longingly out over the water DeAnna, wearing a medieval looking gown and waiting for your knight to return. Good choice!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-61839245949342426562013-02-12T16:05:28.457-05:002013-02-12T16:05:28.457-05:00Thanks Suzie. I'm so glad the post brightened ...Thanks Suzie. I'm so glad the post brightened your day. I haven't been able to find that Lady Churchill's gown was preserved. But below is a link where you can get a bit more info about it and there are also a couple of different shots. Apparently she was so taken with her appearance she went and had some pictures taken of herself in the costume after the fact. And she did wear it Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-7820752147533722302013-02-12T15:55:57.910-05:002013-02-12T15:55:57.910-05:00DebH, I could see you as an angel. You know that i...DebH, I could see you as an angel. You know that is one costume I did not notice among the multitude, so you would even be unique. And I forgot to mention the unlimited budget and time traveling capabilities. No worries about having to be too elegant when you can hire someone like Worth to design your costume. That man COULD make a q-tip elegant!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27981460972255293542013-02-12T15:26:43.994-05:002013-02-12T15:26:43.994-05:00Those. Are. Fabulous.
I am just overwhelmed with...Those. Are. Fabulous.<br /><br />I am just overwhelmed with how cool this post is.<br /><br />The wine bottle costume? Brilliant!<br /><br />And how glorious to see "Electric Light" in full color and still amazing.<br /><br />Wow.<br /><br />Who would I be? If I didn't have to look like dumpy me? I dunno. Maybe the evil Jadis from Narnia. Or gorgeous Queen Susan. Or maybe oneDeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64148518785756518992013-02-12T13:20:05.638-05:002013-02-12T13:20:05.638-05:00Ohmygoodnessgracious! Lisa, you had to know how ex...Ohmygoodnessgracious! Lisa, you had to know how excited I'd be by this. I love it. Love. It. <br /><br />I drool over Mrs. V's electric light costume every time I see it. <br /><br />Also, from the Duchess of Devonshire's ball, I really wish I could see the Byzantine costume in color.<br /><br />Sigh...<br /><br />Thank you, Lisa. I've had a super busy stressful day and this just Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-44842004197615197792013-02-12T13:00:45.011-05:002013-02-12T13:00:45.011-05:00i don't think i'd have the courage to go t...i don't think i'd have the courage to go to a costumed ball. i'm not very elegant. i did win money with a halloween costume once (i went as a Q-tip - like i said... not very elegant).<br /><br />i do like the wings concept of the Victoria's Secret models (just not the skimpy, almost there "clothing"). perhaps i'd go to a ball with flowing robes and wings...DebHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685506948995225770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-9643232097768457862013-02-12T12:38:35.343-05:002013-02-12T12:38:35.343-05:00Great choices, Gina. I've been admiring the co...Great choices, Gina. I've been admiring the costuming on The Tudors. They did a brilliant job with that show.<br />Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48547870723812838652013-02-12T10:32:19.237-05:002013-02-12T10:32:19.237-05:00Love it!!!!
I love costume parties, but I have t...Love it!!!! <br /><br />I love costume parties, but I have to admit that I haven't dressed in costume since I was in elementary school. The coward in me....<br /><br />Still, today if money was no cost, I'd love to dress as...<br /><br />Empress Josephine<br />Cleopatra<br />Greek aristocrat<br />Catwoman<br />Princess Zelda<br />the evil queen from SW&tH<br />any costume from OUAT<brAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306070937646453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-67842413449520712672013-02-12T08:12:38.850-05:002013-02-12T08:12:38.850-05:00And, uh, so Deb money and figure are no object, wh...And, uh, so Deb money and figure are no object, what/who would you come to the party dressed as?Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58898387766424889392013-02-12T08:11:35.873-05:002013-02-12T08:11:35.873-05:00Lots and lots of money was spent on these gowns. B...Lots and lots of money was spent on these gowns. But I guess it's not really all that different from today when an actress will spend many thousands of dollars on a gown to wear once to an awards show.<br /><br />I love all the props too. Like the Valkyrie's shield. Britannia's shield is beautiful too. Hm, wonder why I didn't include that photo. Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57047135380697143892013-02-12T05:48:36.480-05:002013-02-12T05:48:36.480-05:00oh wow! what an incredible find! Not only did they...oh wow! what an incredible find! Not only did they have the costume, they put some attitude in those photos!<br /><br />Thanks Lisa, these are amazing. Love the electric dress. Gosh, can you imagine how much money went into those costumes for one night? well, they've lived on in many cases, haven't they?<br /><br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com