I didn't know what to call this post.

Hello readers! I'm back with a highly intelligent post as you can see by the title. I'm going to combine several things into one post like the amazing multi-tasker I am (not) and so here goes.

First, my sister Eponine(not her real name) has made a blog! It's called My Castle On A Cloud. Follow the link and check it out!

Second, the P&P95 Forever Club is aiming for 100 followers! If you haven't followed this amazing Pride and Prejudice 1995 fan blog, do so with speed, for once the desired goal is attained, there is to be a Grand and Glorious Giveaway!! So go here and become a member!

Thirdly I have been tagged by my other sister.

1. Les Miserables or Pride & Prejudice?

Don't ask. Just don't ask.2. Who is your favourite period drama gentleman? (P.S. Yes, Enjo is a gentleman in this case.)

Probably Mr. Knightley from Emma. He's down-to-earth, gentlemanlike (duh), witty and wise.

And his facial expressions are hilarious, especially in the scene where he scolds Emma.
3. Who is your favourite period drama woman/girl? (P.S. Not just 'heroines'.)

Tough question! I love Elizabeth Bennet, Elinor Dashwood, basically any Austen heroine!

4. What period drama character would you like to meet in person, and why, and what would you say to them?

I would love to meet Frank Churchill and scold him roundly, because nobody really did it in Emma. I would also love to meet Mr. Collins and discuss Rosings and Fordyce's Sermons, just for laughs.

5. What period drama actor/actress would you like to meet in person, and why, and what would you say to them?

I would love to meet Imelda Staunton because she is funny and a great actress. She has played at least two hilarious period drama characters: Miss Pole (Cranford) and Mrs. Palmer ( Sense and Sensibility 1995) and mainly I would talk to her about those roles. 

  

I'd also love to meet the stars of Les Mis and talk about singing, acting and cool accents:-)

And now for my questions:

1. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you like to be?

2. What is your favourite vegetable?

3. Would you rather live in a fairytale castle or a Regency mansion?

4. If your best friend was a period drama character, who would he/she be?

5. What is your favourite book of all time?

I'm tagging:

Evie Scott

Laura King

Naomi

Anyone else can do this tag if they want:-) Adieu!

Period Drama Confessions

Thankyou Naomi for suggesting this post!! 

So I have a few confessions to make about period dramas I've seen.

Number one: I like Cynthia Kirkpatrick. She made some mistakes, but she isn't a villain.

Number two: I defend Russell Crowe's Javert. This has nothing to do with the fact that he's a New Zealander, dear readers. I know his voice leaves a lot to be desired but it's perfect for the part he plays: harsh, rough and deep. And as far as looks go, he's extremely Javert-ish.

While we're on the topic of Les Mis....

I am not over-fond of Marius. Not even Eddie Redmayne's, even though he is my far the best of them. I have yet to find the perfect Marius of the book. And don't get me wrong, I do like him, just not as much as Certain Others who shall be Nameless. :-)

I really, really like Eponine, as well as Cosette. Some people can't stand Eponine and think Cosette is boring. Cosette is not boring! She's charming and the book says she is 'brave and wild at heart'.

Number five: I like Eowyn better than Arwen in the Lord of the Rings. She's just much more interesting and a bit of a tomboy. Is it only me who thinks she should have married Aragorn? I do like Faramir, however.

Query: is LOTR a period drama? Oh well, it's my blog.

I can't think of too many more at present, but if I do, Part Two will be posted:-)

What are your Period Drama Confessions?

Favourite Period Drama Wardrobes~ Cosette

A while back I was at a loose end for post ideas and Naomi suggested I do a series of posts on my favourite period drama wardrobes. So I do have a valid reason to write this post, it is not just an excuse to post about Les Mis! Now does anybody else wonder what Cosette's last name actually was? Was it Tholomyes or Fauchelevent or Fabre or Valjean? I was just wondering. Obviously it became Pontmercy:-)

Anyway, the dress she wears in the picture above is beautiful. I can't quite place which scene she wears it in--perhaps in One Day More? but it certainly looks like a travelling dress. It is a pretty blue/purple lavender colour with a belted waist and lovely puffed sleeves. Her gloves are a darker colour and her bonnet is lined with pink. I actually used to think it was ugly. I mean, the brim is enormous! But I've kind of reconciled myself to it now:-)

It proved slightly difficult to get full-size pictures of her costumes with her actually in them, but there were plenty of them on these headless mannequins, so they'll have to do. This is her nightgown with some kind of light dressing-gown over it, worn during A Heart Full of Love. It's embroidered with yellow and purple flowers and the collar of the nightgown is lacy. The dressing gown appears to tie in front with a drawstring. It's very dainty. All of Cosette's clothes reflect her personality.

I love this one soooo much. Amanda Seyfried wears it in the movie during Every Day/A Heart Full of Love Reprise, I believe. It's a creamy patterned day dress with a wide lace collar, a purple waistband and three-puffed sleeves. This is such a sweet dress and one of my favourites.

And here's one of her in it! Aren't her shoes gorgeous?

This one definitely has to be my second favourite--after her wedding dress, obviously! The fabric looks almost quilted, sturdy but pretty. I love the oval belt buckle and the red flowers embroidered on the waistband and neckline. The little gold bows are cute and there is lace around the neck. Again, puffed sleeves.

These are both of her outfit when she first sees Marius and vice versa. I definitely prefer this bonnet to the other one. It's lovely. So is the dress, a dark green/blue silk with lace round the neck and a gold buckle at the waist. And lovely big sleeves.

Cosette's wedding dress is gorgeous. It seems to be white but faintly pink, which is very sweet. It is the only one of her gowns that has short sleeves.I love the lace on the bodice and the full skirt.
So that's it! Please comment and feel free to give me ideas on what to post about! I would love some inspiration!