Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Dressing the Snow Queen

STORYBOOK INSPIRATION:


The Snow Queen, by Erroll Le Cain

"A few snow-flakes were falling, and one, the largest of all, remained lying on the edge of a flower-pot. The flake of snow grew larger and larger; and at last it was like a young lady, dressed in the finest white gauze, made of a million little flakes like stars. She was so beautiful and delicate, but she was of ice, of dazzling, sparkling ice; yet she lived; her eyes gazed fixedly, like two stars; but there was neither quiet nor repose in them. She nodded towards the window, and beckoned with her hand..."


The Snow Queen, by H.J. Ford


"The snow-flakes grew larger and larger, till at last they looked just like great white fowls. Suddenly they flew on one side; the large sledge stopped, and the person who drove rose up. It was a lady; her cloak and cap were of snow. She was tall and of slender figure, and of a dazzling whiteness. It was the Snow Queen..."



The Snow Queen, by Margaret Tarrant



The Snow Queen, by Edmund Dulac

CROWNS:

Not just any pretty crystal or platinum tiara will do. For the Snow Queen, it must be jagged, spiky, or snowflake shaped.


Bridal Snowflake Tiara, on Amazon


Snow Queene Tiara, by FaerySpell Creations, on Etsy


Harry Winston "Diamond de Neige" Snowflake Tiara

GOWNS:


Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture Collection (via A Spot of Whimsy)

HANDBAGS:

Suppose the Snow Queen carries a handbag - what does she keep in it? Candy for little boys? Chapstick for her wintry dry lips?


Jimmy Choo "Tube" Clutch in Snakeskin


Jimmy Choo "Tube" Clutch

JEWELRY:


Spike Pendant, for a modern Snow Queen, at Eddie Borgo


Winter Solstice Earrings, by Samantha Wills


Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings, by Jeri Cohen Jewelry


Snowflake Pendant, at The Noble Collection


Snowflake Pendants and Earrings, at Heavenly Treasures


Feather Bracelet, by Harry Winston


Harry Winston Emerald Cut Ear Studs


Rock Crystal Bracelet, at Erstwhile Jewelry

SHOES:


"Juleva" Sandals, at Bloomingdale's


Christian Louboutin Maralle Boot Fishnet


Christian Louboutin Pigalili Potpourri Pumps


Christian Louboutin Very Mix Peep Toe Pumps


Pleaser Silver Sequin Pumps, on Amazon


Martinez Valero Women's Silver Whisper Pump, on Amazon


Furry Knee Lace Up Winter Boots, on Amazon


Mukluks Soft Furry Pom-Pom Boots, on Amazon

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