Realm of Venus Plug

[callistotoni]

I have to say, I love the portraits available on this site. What I like even more is that she updates her stuff -- there's stuff here I've never seen before. :-) And her Portrait of the Month is cool, as well (not the showcase, but period portraits.)

http://realmofvenus.renaissancewoman.net

OK, so I'm fixated on costuming right now. What can I say, the muse is with me. ;-)

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Re: Beautiful Ladies...

[barone-antonio.livejournal.com]

Hence that one painting of the Sienese "fop" (seen from behind) with the huge, turned-up sleeves (lined in square patches of squirel fur) and the ferret around his neck.

This cioppa was the subject of a prior post to my journal... i.e. the black velveteen exterior and the gold/black jacquard lining the sleeves. It is an exceptionally splendid outfit, but I am toning down the fabric selections to fit my own tastes. I am also avoiding the elaborate leggings for a number of reasons. (By the way, the silk jacquard from Renaissance Fabrics is gorgeous.)

Considering my love of costuming/garb... I really need to learn how to sew!!! I know, I know... I will learn to sew in my voluminous spare time.