Victorian Fashion (Part 1 of 3): Wishlist

Truth be told, I have been obsessed with Victorian fashion (and all those wonderful things inspired by this era) long before I discovered early and mid 20th Century fashion.

I love the layers, the decadance and excess of the Victorian era.
The hats, the parasols, gloves, bustles...
I am also a fan of the corset. That fragile, perfect, waspish waist.

This photo borrowed from here

There are a few items with Victorian roots which I simply cannot resist.

1. Anything with buttons! Especially small, pearl or covered buttons.Gloves, shoes, shirts...anything really.

Gloves: Echo Boots: Marc Jacobs theOutnet.com

2. Feathers. The bigger and more dramatic the better really! I am loving that feathers are en vogue right

    now because it means I can get my fill without endless searching and spending a fortune. You might

    remember this post or this one where I am sporting some feathered headgear!

This beauty from louth craft mark

3. Lace blouses. Especially with a high collar. Mmmmm...this one is delicious...

I LOVE this beaded lace blouse from theOutnet.com

4. Cameos. I own many. Rings, Brooches, Necklaces. I could always use more though! haha!

All items from Etsy: Necklace Peaches4me. Lace Choker: poppenkraal. Cameo Locket: dayslonggone

5. Top Hats. I know this is a menswear item, but I adore top hats anyway! I love, love, love the miniture
    top hats that are for sale for women right now. (I in fact own one!) Love this hat! Very authentic (plus the
    added bonus of having feathers!!)

Etsy: HEY SAILOR! HATS

Part 2 and 3 of my Victorian Fashion Series to come! Stay Tuned!

Lisa. xo

Outfits: Victorian Peacock

I know you're seen this skirt before, but like I said. I'll wear it to death!

I love this top. The front is so Victorian-esque to me. Plus I love anything with buttons! And it's my favorite colour (which I'm sure you can ascertain from the wall colour in my hallway!)! Green!

Feathered Headband: Ricki's

Earrings: Vintage

Turtleneck: Kensie

Belt: Vintage

Skirt: Vintage Oscar de la Renta

Tights: Good ole Indestructables

Shoes: Le Chateau

This whole outfit was inspired by the peacock feather on my headband.

Lisa. xo