poboh:

The Virgin Mary, Franz Ittenbach. Germany (1813 - 1879)
bohemea:

Tao Okamoto: Byzantine Lux - Vogue China by Lachlan Bailey, December 2012
fashioninhistory:

Ball Gown (Detail)
Mrs.Osborn Company
1910
The over-the-top expression of opulence seen in this ball gown worn by a prominent member of the Astor family is a testament to the degree of ostentation required at certain events in order to stand out from the crowd. The dense sequin and bead embroidery on the gown would have created a beautiful shimmering effect.

so much delicate ornament. IT’S PERFECT.
wastelandwild:

The Snow Queen illustrated by Edgar Maxence

i show you my heart
venusmilk:

Lucien Lévy-DhurmerFeux de Bengale

can’t tell if this lady is ecstatic or in a pit of despair…
theoceanrightnow:

(by ~ Jonathan ~)

gilded by the sun

zuhair murad haute couture s/s 2013

to the victor the spoils
braids forever
nouveaufindesiecle:

René Lalique (1860-1945) Vine and berries hair comb circa 1900 gold and ivory

as perfect as anything can be
campsis:

Ernest Bieler Swiss Painter (1863-1948)

lambs & crocuses
Opaque  by  andbamnan