Midsummer cruising

Hauskaa Juhannusta!
Happy midsummer!
Midsummer is an important celebration here at the far end of the North.
It is a celebration of light and midsummer, celebrated during the summer solstice. Midsummer has long been associated with various beliefs and spells aimed at securing the future harvest and happiness of marriage ^^
Midsummer brings people by the water, and this year is no exception.

Thanks to my friend M, who took some pictures about my look :)

Good food, better mood

It is difficult to see in the picture, but the moon and the sun are found together in the sky.

" Ja kun kuu ja aurinko ovat yhdessä taivaalla
Minä kerään kaiken pihalle esiin ja poltan"

Sunset and a couple of long cold

The ruins of an old stone church

This magnificent place can be found in Pälkäne, it is the ruins of an Old Stone Church.
I got some pretty good pictures from there!
I'm wearing Angelic Pretty's Nightmare op.

This vintage wool cape is from Helga neiti second hand shop. It has red lining, so I call it the Dracula cape ^^

Sewing Project: Dark Marie Antoinette, 18th century dress

I´ve always wanted to sew a historical dress.
This pattern is from Simplicity Patterns, but I made some changes for it. The hem is much longer and wider than in the original pattern.
I wanted to make the dress look dark and gothic. I got inspiration for this dress from Salem tv-show and Outlander season 2 costumes.
The large bows on the front are made of silk. I also used taffeta kind of material, and black satin. I added several satin roses to the dress
It is actually "coat" and under skirt that needs panniers and corset to functional.
There are large pockets, so I don't need any bag when using the dress.

Inspiration pictures
Salem

Outlander

Paintings

Fancy shoe photoshoot with little pigs

I bought two pairs of used shoes. I found them as second hand, Minna Parikka's Raquel glitter heels.
I believe someone has bought them from sample sale because I didnt get any shoe box with them.
Anyways, these are very beautiful shoes. I wanted to do some fancy photoshoot for my blog, but I got some little companions!
I had chance to take care of two guinea pigs that I got from my friend. I called them by name, Kalevi and Olavi :D
I have had guinea pigs since childhood and I just love these little pigs! They are SO CUTE THAT I COULD DIE :D
So here are my pics with pigs. ^^

Couple pictures without any little helpers. These are much more boring, for sure!