Venetian Courtesan

[Francesca DC]

First time poster.. been lurking for a year or so.

I finally have something to share! I have worked on my Venetian Courtesan dress for the past 4 or so months (but drooooleeeddd over making one for so long).

My personal requirements were
1. Fancy sleeves...
2. PANTS... those sassy Courtesans
3. NO CORSET...with the Michigan heat I wanted one less layer.
4. Hair horns and as much jewelery as I can *afford*

http://www1.snapfish.com/snapfish/slideshow/AlbumID=5514550016/PictureID=305291749016/a=1279938_1279938/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/
http://www1.snapfish.com/snapfish/slideshow/AlbumID=5514550016/PictureID=305300131016/a=1279938_1279938/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/
Thanks for looking

FDC

[arbcoind]

Oh, how very sassy.  Nice job, FDC!!

Gina

[Ser Niall]

Sleeves look very fancy, nice job!

[Margaret]

Ser - you will be able to see her in person at MIRF when you go.

If you think this looks good in photos, wait until you see her in person.

All kinds of yummy!!!

[CalliopeCC]

BELLISSIMA!! 

I think what really sells this ensemble (beside the sumptuous fabrics and intricate sleeve work) are the ACCESSORIES. Rings, neckaces and pearls, and of course.... THE HAIR.

Credo me (I believe)...If you're going to be a Courtesan, you really have to go BIG or go home.  Dress the fingers, the wrists, the neck and the HAIR.... if you're a lady of leisure and luxury, you would have the time and money, so dress it up from head to toe. Francesca even has pearls and beads on her SHOES.

and get ready to have horn envy.... those hair horns are AWESOME.

[Auryn]

ok I LOOVEEEE the hair and the sleeves.
beautiful work

[Wickedvox]

*waving frantically* Hi Francesca--it's Erin!

I agree with Calliope (*waving frantically to you too!*) it's BEAUTIFUL in person--so much to look at, she's eye candy believe me! And I *love* the pants!

[Margaret]

The tasseled codpiece!  Don't forget the tasseled codpiece!!

[gem]

We need a bigger picture so we can add her to the Sleeve Eye Candy thread! Those are spectacular!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Well done!!!

HUZZAH!!!!

[Wickedvox]

The tasseled codpiece!  Don't forget the tasseled codpiece!!

OMG I forgot the codpiece!! SOOOO funny!

[Francesca DC]

Thank you everyone.. Truly!

:::blush:::

I do love wearing this ensemble... And Cici is *cough* right....  the details are so important. Every bead, pearl, and tassle (he he) really completes the look.

I will try to get a close up of the sleeves.... They are beaded and pearled.

:: waves ::: to Maggie and Erin from my home faire.

[operafantomet]

Holy crap, it's totally super awesome! Love the colours, love the fit, love the details.

[Margaret]

Francesca, in action:

[Francesca DC]

Mille Grazi to Margaret for the paparazzi on Saturday!

And for posting on my behalf. :::hugs:::;