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:
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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.
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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. :-)
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I 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. :)
ReplyDeleteI hear that. Luckily the hair gets far easier in the 1790s, heck even the 1780s are easier compared to the 1770s!
DeleteI anxiously await your posts!
ReplyDeleteAre 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
ReplyDeleteI 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 :-)
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