Queen of Hearts Couture Costume Wig: inspired by Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland!

"God Save the Queen!" Red shoot
Model: Falon
hair-clothing-styling-photos by Kathleen Marie
©2010 Kathleen Marie Couture/Antoinette's Atelier


Dear Friends!

Amidst the boxes and packing, I have found time, no, MADE time
for a photo shoot. I am feeling really edgy/nervous packing up my studio,
so this was a bit of respite for me.

This is the new Red Queen Wig, "La Helena" or the Queen of Hearts Wig inspired by Tim Burton's version of "Alice in Wonderland". The back of the wig has a wonderful
heart shape to it. This wig is available exclusively through Antoinette's Atelier.


Please enjoy, and I hope to get this whole moving thing, and unpacking thing
over and over by October.

Fleurishes
KM



Ps: the Bottom two pictures are of the "Dutchess of Ravenswood"
Special Edition Rococo Powdered Wig,
one of a kind and available exclusively
through the etsy Antoinette's Atelier store!

Couture Queen of Hearts Red Wig, New Rococo Pink Powdered Wig Style...

(above "La Helena" Queen of Hearts Red Couture Wig)

Dear Friends,

I am in the midst of packing up the studio, so forgive me for neglecting my blog..

I have just finished two more wig styles, just in time for the Halloween season!

One is inspired by Tim Burton's "Alice In Wonderland", specifically

Helena Bonham Carter's "Queen of Hearts" Character!

Hopefully by Mid September I will be back up and sewing, and I hope more

clothing and costume items to come! I have so many amazing ideas!

Fleurishes!

KM

Below: 'Le Marlene' Pink Powdered Rococo Style Wig

Introducing the Queen of Hearts! Pictures in progress!

Dear Friends,

These are the pictures of my Queen of Hearts doll.. Inspired by the forthcoming Tim Burton recreation of Alice in Wonderland.. I decided to do my own rendition of the lovely tale.

The first doll for pre-sale is the Queen of Hearts.

I will soon list her for pre-sale on etsy. I will have a new store there for dolls and
darker themed artwork called HerDarkHeart. This also goes along with the website of the same name.www.HerDarkHeart.com

I should have an introduction page up for HerDarkHeart.com soon.

Queen of Hearts Description:

She is 18” tall, and made with vintage porcelain doll parts that have been totally renovated!
All porcelain parts have been airbrushed and sealed with varnish.
All facial features are hand painted, shaded and sealed with varnish.
I use only the highest artist quality paints and mediums in the process.

She has applied real hair eyelashes, and handmade black mohair 18th century style
wig.

I am currently working on her 18th century corset.. ( The pink one she has on is
from another doll, she is just trying it on for size!)
Here is her corset in the works, it is so CUTE in miniature!




Her body is made of natural cotton muslin with a higher thread count.
She has several layers of polyester polyfil, cotton batting and silk tape, covering a plastic armature that makes her
both flexible and poseable. ( and able to stay posed).





Her outfit will consist of red/ black striped bloomers, red 18th century corset,
Black striped stockings, custom made 18th century style court shoes from Atelier GiGi., Red taffeta panniers, and Grande Croquet Gala Gown.
She comes complete with her custom jeweled throne., and heart staff ,
and miniature crown.

Price approximate: $2,000.00- 2,500.00

Please note, each doll is in process of being made. THESE ARE ONE OF A KIND PIECES, and cannot be duplicated.
If you pre-order a doll, expect 8-10 weeks for delivery.

( Depending on my production schedule, which reads like this)

February- Queen of Hearts ( with jeweled velvet throne)
March-Alice 1 ( drink me with ornate bottle )
April-Mad Hattress ( with tea set)
May-Alice 2 (with ornate Victorian Chair)

Please contact me to order. I require a %50 deposit for holding and %50 upon completion to ship. International buyers welcome.

Looking forward to seeing this project complete! It will be beautiful!

Viva La Reine!

KM

Kathleen Marie's Wonderful Wonderland

Dear Friends,

I have been sorting out the projects for this new year.. The top of my list is to release a seriously limited edition of Alice in Wonderland Porcelain Dolls. They are all One of a Kind, based on the characters in the Lewis Carroll book. Being of a somewhat dark(er) nature.. they all have a bit of darkness surrounding them, which only means more gravity and meaningfullness...

I have some sketches here, for somewhat of a 'movie trailer' type preview. The dolls are 18" tall, porcelain hands, feet and head/chest plates with cloth bodies and armatures.
All Dolls are vintage, and have been reworked by me..

((I am looking for a teacher in porcelain doll making/mold making in the NYC area, if anyone can recommend someone?))

This is my first serious venture into doll work, and I am excruciatingly excited and excruciatingly shy about it simultaneously! I don't want to give too much away.

I think these lovelies will live at HerDark Heart.com, which will become another online store for my doll work. I don't think they will fit in with my 18th century wigs and Accoutrements at Antoinette's Atelier...

on to the Sketches (and they are quick ones, at that!)..

Late Late Evening For Me...
K. Marie

ps. I have started collecting ornate vintage teacups and am dying for a Wallace Baroque tea set ( pre-1940) ( Or the most ornate Tea Service I can find..).. Perhaps being in 'Wonderland' is rubbing off? :)

Oh, I wish I was a Rococo-oco Dandie...and New Projects for 2010 PT 1.

Dear Friends,

Yes, Once again we have a new hairstyle pour le fancie people!
This is More specifically for Fancy Dandies, or Lovely Androgynes.
It is the new 'Duke d'Orleans' wig or maybe I should name it 'The Pompadour?'..
It has a bit of Elvis in it, don't you think?!

I have put this up in my store, please note it can be special ordered in several colours to meet your preference, just inquire!


I always have so many projects going on, as my loved ones know! 2010 has to be a better year for me than 2009. After much hardship and trials I have endured 2009, so I am longing for a better year...

In late Feb/early March, I will be debuting my line of limited edition porcelain dolls. They are all One of a Kind, salvaged from vintage dolls. I have been working on these one and off for quite some time now. I am so excited for this!

In a special tribute to Alice in Wonderland and Tim Burton, I will have a special Wonderland presentation! I may open them up to pre-orders, as I am not sure I can finish them all in time for March!

Think Edward Gorey's Ghastlycrumb Tinies meets Kathleen Marie's Victorian Lovelies!...
They have a bit of a gothique touches here and there, where I cannot stray too far from, that being the opposing side to all the beautiful, tinkling, pretty things...

Hence..
Her Dark Heart is where my doll collection will be advertised, and linked to an etsy store of the same name.


Stay tuned as I should post pictures in progress here!