Last night I spent hours…HOURS…working on Edwardian hair styles, but I discovered that I needed more switches and hair pieces (today’s work), before attempting any more of those styles.
I also tried out a 1770s “V” shaped pouf style, and had a go at creating side curls. Here was my reference:
Here was my first shot at it:
I need to practice this a bit more, but I will do a tutorial once I’ve got it down. For the time being, I can tell you that I used…
- two oblong hair rats
- a wiglet
- one hair switch
- a billion pins
…but more on this later, and other things to stick in your coif.
Also, I found this neckerchief on eBay for $6, yay! I know the lace on it is a little young in style, but I like the thing very much.
It reminded me of this one from Colonial Williamsburg’s website:
I’m off to the monthly Sacramento Antiques Fair today, hopefully to find some treasures. The solving of Edwardian hair mysteries will reconvene next week. 🙂
5 Comments
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February 12, 2012 at 8:24 PMI think you did a great job!! Patience is not one of my virtues, so I'd probably do better with a simple Regency coiffure. But I really love the pinned curls on the side. 🙂
Lauren R
February 13, 2012 at 10:25 PMI hear that. Luckily the hair gets far easier in the 1790s, heck even the 1780s are easier compared to the 1770s!
Anonymous
February 13, 2012 at 12:18 AMI anxiously await your posts!
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February 13, 2012 at 2:56 AMAre you attending this event? I heard about it and sadly had already made other plans. What better place to wear the new shoes?? http://www.kvie.org/downtontea/invitation.html
Lauren R
February 13, 2012 at 10:24 PMI wish! There was a similar event up here in Reno last summer. I got to attend it as a a guest of Lady Carolyn, who supplied the hosts with 1912 gowns, but otherwise could not afford the ticket. Hopefully there will be more events like this in the future – yes, a perfect place to show off new shoes 🙂