Sunday, January 8, 2012

Violet's Closet: Ivory Lace

Lately, I've been inspired by antique lace and this lovely ensemble worn by Maggie Smith as Violet in Downton Abbey season 1 caught my eye.

Ivory Lace

She stylishly pulls off an ivory skirt and jacket with white blouse and gloves and a straw hat. I love when people make color combos that most of us avoid look good. Look at all of the lovely lace on her jacket and blouse!

Ivory Lace

This outfit can be seen at the flower show. Oh, yummy hats!

Ivory Lace

As well as at the garden part at the end of season one. I love the look of a long jacket and long skirt.

Ivory Lace

And here is a great shot of the lace insert on her blouse. So lovely! I want to learn how to do lace inserts! Also, check out the long, layered necklaces. What a "modern" trend hiding out in Edwardian times! (And don't miss this glimpse of the back of Cora's coat and hat.)

3 comments:

  1. Did you watch the start of season two yesterday? It was wonderful :)

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  2. I have yards of bobbin lace that was given to me by my grandmother with the promise that I would make something with it....that was 30 yrs ago and it still sits in my stash...but this linen(?)jacket just might serve as the proper inspiration.

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