Here is audial inspiration a plenty for a Belle Epoque gown. Ideally, one should try to gather as much sensory information as possible about a period when working on a costume, so as to immerse oneself in the aesthetics. Here are some excellent songs for a Belle Epoque project:
L’Heure Exquise by Hahn. Absolutely stunning, on [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Outstanding Belle Époque Music for Costuming
Posted in Belle Epoque, tagged Belle Epoque, Belle Epoque Music, Heure Exquise, L'heure Exquise on December 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Ski Season
Posted in Skiing, tagged Skiing, skiing history on December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A couple of weeks ago, ski season began in upstate New York, which has resulted in a division of my loyalties. But it will pass eventually, and I will be back to posting costumes.
The word “ski” comes from the word “skid,” an Old Norse/English term for a split piece of word. Since Old Norse and [...]
