Austenland

If we could go to sweet land of Austen's life and then . . . 

Walter Dendy Sadler

Living in the castle.

Hi!

Recently my love for vintage and history has uprisen again! So, we talked about lingerie, and costume blogs, why shouldn't we visit some castles and palaces? I think I will take you to some of them, making my small collection of views. Of course, do not expect any serious facts or stories. I share the scents and impressions. Rest is up to you! Just imagine you are a countess there!

Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire

Well, for me it is far too medieval, but it has some nice parts like Little Castle or the lonely fountain. 

Donne nell'arte

Women are just incredible.
I wish I could know each one of them.

Week things-thoughts.

So, what's up recently?

After the episode of mood disturbance (going down and down to the black hole) I maintained my strenght again. All I need to do is slowly practice to get better. Control bad thoughts. Do not let anxiety win.

And what helps?

Books, tea, shopping and people!

So, a random review of the week!

As a true woman I feel better when I look better, so I  tried again. At the same time I focused on accepting myself and that I am kind of pretty (if only for myself and my friends), that I don't need as much clothes as I have, that not every new trend looks good on me and I should try to find my own "classics".

And if there are things that need some improvement - try to improve!

For example ... my  nails. I focus on them, because their condition is really poor. So - no nail polish, no biting - just a foundation from Neil Tek and a good cream.

I have also:

+ signed into about.com newsletter of 30 days fitness challenge. Never exercised daily in my life. It might be a failure.

+ downloaded the water app that shows me if I drink enough water per day. Ups, just drunk a big mug of coffee and the percentage decreased :(

About shopping...

Of course I threw away 3 enormous bags of clothes, but today I couldn't help myself and bought some more... I know I done wrong, but I am happy anyway. Shoes make things different, aren't they?

Few days passed and I still have an open bookmark with costume blogs on my pc.

Reading whole site of Porcelanka, totally addictive.

I always loved historical fashion, but now my interest grew bigger and I think it might be for long.

But I don't promise, because I'm changable as the wind. And there is a wide road till I become an expert as the ladies from Krynolina are.

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Did some postcrossing crafting:

Baked (after a year without the oven!)

Met a true Lady:

Tried to BE a lady:

And celebrated my birthday!

With the most funny and gorgeous gift:

Thanks for reading, hope you don't mind the wild variety, chaos and mood swings of my posts.

N.

Hidden treasures

Let's talk about ...  lingerie.

Corset, 1880

Nightgown, 1945

Corset, 1920

Robe, 1942

Wedding corset, 1900

Nightgown, 1927

Nightgown, 1950




Wish I could see an exhibition like this from FIT Museum