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It’s Accessory Thursday! Yay!
But to come down from the high for a moment, it has occurred to me that I’m not really sure how to write a pseudo-19th century fashion plate description of these pieces.
So, instead, I thought I would wax philosophical about accessories. In the real work, I am not a big accessories girl, but in the paper doll world, I just love them. Back when I was a kid, I had a paper doll book called, The Victorian Cat Family. It was an amazing paper doll book with literally thousands of fantastic tiny accessories all of which I painstakingly cut out.
Oh, the memories… Still love that book.
Anyway, I’m not the greatest artist when it comes to non-clothing items, but I try to spice things up with parasols, hats and shoes. Part of the fun of hats is that they change up an outfit. Also, I just love love love drawing paper doll shoes.
(Yes, I realize that is a kinda quirky thing to love. No, I am not ashamed.)
If you missed Monday, you might need a doll to wear theses fun shoes. Here’s Monica all ready for her neo-Victorian wardrobe.
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I have two copies of the Victorian Cat Family…one cut out and one not. My daughter and I built the cats their own dollhouse. You’re right, a wonderful book. We still have the box o’dolls and all their stuff.
Really enjoyed the neo-Victorian wardrobe; thank you! I wonder if I can customize it to fit the cats…
A cat dollhouse would have been super cool!
This Neo-Victorian week is so fun. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’ve had fun with it too.
I have the Victorian cat family paper doll book too! It’s a wonderful book. I also had a Victorian mice book with lots of accessories I really loved too.
Oh, yeah. I had the mice book too. It was amazing.
The colors this week are really beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the wrap-up tomorrow.
Thank you. I wanted things to mix and match if people broke up the outfits.
*snort* “not the greatest artist” for accessories?!? Oh, hon. You’ve got serious talent! I LOVE this blog! (I even subscribed, and I’ve only done that one other time!)
I adore this set, because I’ve always loved Victorian fashion. One thing I’ve noticed in the fashion plates (or books) is that sometimes they showed a formal dress with another top that would work for an informal situation using the same skirt, so there was more versatility in a wardrobe. I think it would translate to a lot of different time periods and make it easier for you to make super versatile gowns and without having so much to draw.
I LOVE this blog, just so you know. I like your new idea of a doll a week with different outfits per day, it draws out the excitement and is super fun!