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Blogging Blues ~

2/11/2009

 

I have been absolutely wretched about updating. I never knew it would be so hard to juggle two blogs, several writing endeavors, and two online webcomics (but now that I think of it: duh!). So I am feeling like something must go. I don't want it to be this paper doll blog, however, because I enjoy this little space away from all of my other projects. While I look for balance, however, I hope you will be patient with my non-updating!

As an appeasement, I've added a category specifically for "fashion plates". When I get bogged down on other stuff, I promise at the very least I will post pretty pictures of 19th century fashions from the period (like the one at the left! Click to see more details, as always).

And I really am still working. I have some dresses on the docket but I just haven't had the focus to sit still and actually paint them. I am hoping to do so this weekend. I admit, part of my hesitation is the whole color issue, but I guess I have to tackle it eventually. One way or another, I promise I will have some clothing done over the weekend and posted by next week (after which I am visiting with family and so things may go a little quiet again for a short spell).

This particular fashion plate, by the way, is from Peterson's Magazine, 1859.


Annissa link
2/11/2009 03:09:53 am

Wery fun to see yor fashion plates! I use this type of pictures of fashion plates for inspiration to my paperdoll costumes, and I take pictures of fashion from all of the styles popular in the 19th century, from the beggining to the end of it.
In fact, pictures of fashion plates is one of my biggest sources for inspiration.

Liana link
2/14/2009 03:48:28 am

Two blogs, two webcomics and various writing projects... jeeeez I am so lazy in comparison ;) I won't complain about fashion plates... I've often thought I'd love to see or maybe write a blog sort of like A Dress A Day, only with much older costumes than she tends to feature. I've wondered about adding something like that to my site, but I keep thinking no, it'd take the focus away from my paperdolls. Still, I love to see them...

RLC link
2/14/2009 04:12:04 pm

Fashion plates are wonderful and thank you for saying where it is from. I get so frustrated when people post interesting images of costume and then don't cite them, so they can't be back traced. I certainly couldn't juggle that many projects without losing my mind. Like Liana, I certainly have no complaints about getting to see costume plates.

Boots link
2/14/2009 10:59:33 pm

Thank you all for your comments! And for being understanding!

I love fashion plates as well, and definitely appreciate knowing precisely where they came from. I love the "Dress a Day" idea and would love to be able to blog more often! I guess I just have too many things going on.

Nevertheless, when I get back from my trip this coming week, I'll try to be more faithful!


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