[h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

After reading this review, I'm not going to bother watching the movie: http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/Anna-Karenina-review-Off-the-rails-4041627.php Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

I'll still see it. The costumes, as seen in the trailer, are beautiful. So even if the movie is less than steller, I will enjoy that. Besides, I disagree often enough with critics that I don't let them make my decisions for me anymore.   Teena From: Lavolta

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Depends on the critic--I usually understand where Mick LaSalle is at. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 11/16/2012 12:26 PM, Beteena Paradise wrote: I'll still see it. The costumes, as seen in the trailer, are beautiful. So even if the movie is less

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

Look up the Sophie Marceau version from 1997, the costumes were fabulous, even though the movie didn't get great reviews. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118623/ This new version seems to have a stark embellished look. I'll probably see it anyway since it's been too long since I've seen a costume

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A Royal Affair just came out: http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/A-Royal-Affair-review-King-s-doctor-reigns-4041624.php Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic costume patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 11/16/2012 1:39 PM, Katy Bishop wrote: Look up the Sophie Marceau version from 1997, the

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

My size 16 dummy is wearing a camicia made from wonderful soft, silky cotton voile that I got from Dharma Dyeworks. It's part of a Venetian ensemble that I'm making up as a sample for a new pattern. I'm making the gown in white brocade so I can sell it as a wedding dress. My half scale

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

I've got to admit, the editing of the trailer is good. Looks .interesting. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 12:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] red for marriage dress

just for comparison, here's a short item from my newspaper today about changes in the use of red in China, where wedding gowns used to be red Catherine Linda Walton (in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K.). Color red takes on new meanings in modern China | World news | The Guardian = The

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

Mine is being used as a hoop hanger--2 are hanging around her neck. I'm working on refurbishing my Dickens bonnet. All black, as I play a widow; I found some great black velvet leaves and black flowers. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

Mine's wearing an almost finished (just needs buttons and buttonholes) summer cotton lawn 1918 dress, based on the Armistice Blouse. My head is wearing a broad-brimmed hat that I made from scratch, covered with cream colored silk georgette. The crown is a little taller than what we would usually

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

I will be interested in everyone's take on Lincoln which opens today nationwide. Vicki - This new version seems to have a stark embellished look. I'll probably see it anyway since it's been too long since I've seen a costume film. Any other period films coming out? Katy

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Leather. It has a more interesting life than I do! -C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] 1880s city wear (was new Anna Karenina)

 Any other period films coming out? ABC TV here in Australia has just adapted Mystery of a Handsome Cab, a murder mystery set in Melbourne during the 1880s boom years. Some of the costuming is pretty good given budgets and stock items for some characters, covering both the wealthy and slum

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Thanks! I have a multi-region DVD player, so I just bought DVDs of Mystery of a Hansom Cab and a box set of Season 1 of the Phrne Fisher series from ABC TV. Any other Australian period pieces you'd recommend? Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On

[h-cost] Re what's my dressmaking dummy is wearing today

A knitted (alpaca silk blend) bolero- I'm using it to block it. I realise this is somewhat eccentric but I think it works better than the traditional method. Also, I'm lazy... Stevie Sent from my iPad On 17 Nov 2012, at 01:28, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: com

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No dressmaker's dummy, but piled on the worktable: The (sorta) saloon girl that I didn't get finished in time for the event last year, to be finished before Mar. 1 for this year's event... After I finish replacing the zipper in DH's winter coat. Sandy At 12:51 PM 11/13/2012, you wrote: It's

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

Ugh. After the treatment Joe Wright gave the Kiera Knightly PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, I don't have much hope for this. I actually really like the Sophie Marceau version because... well, Sean Bean plays a fantastic Vronsky, and the costumes and cinematography are gorgeous! I love that they did the

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making (or re-making) something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? At the moment I am knitting what will hopefully soon be a finished moebius scarf for my father's girlfriend, and then I an hoping to get Dad a hat done