Corpse bride - Part Two

The Tragic Tale of the Corpse Bride

PART TWO

(...continued from PART ONE)

Heartbroken and inconsolable, the bride flees to the cemetery, she can think of no other reason her love would not appear but for the worst. She collapses, her energy gone, her spirit crushed and broken, and her life evaporates like morning fog, leaving her translucent thin husk among the sorrows of cold stones spotted in moss and lichen.

Vines and ivy clamber over her tiny abandoned form...

Stone angels cradle her fragile spirit for as long as they can, begging her soul to return...

Time prevails, and her broken frame fades to soft light, a restless spirit who wanders between the graves, waiting for all eternity for her love who never appeared on their wedding day... On foggy mornings and at the melancholy hour of twilight, she is said to appear, softly calling, her frail voice breaking over the words: 

"My life... my love... my love..."

THE END

Photo Story Features
Porcelain OOAk doll Ophelia by BJTales: Ottilia in the role of the Bride
Special commissioned three-piece costume by the House of Orchid's Designs:
   -Wedding gown turned Funeral shift
   -Layered tattered tulle petticoat
   -Tulle veil and floral crown
Set in the East Finchley Cemetery

Apricot Sherbert for Pearl

A golden shell opens up to reveal the tiny radiant pearl reclining inside. Dressed in tender layers of white and apricot lace, the tiny pearl regards her shining kingdom around her.

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The Apricot-Sherbert frock is a delectable creation crafted from layers of delicate lace, and will fit the Limited Edition resin Pearl and Asrai sculpts by BJTales.

~SOLD~

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Forest Minuet

Heady summer nights buzzing with the spicy fragrance of exotic flowers blooming beneath a swelling moon - this tiny organza frock brings to life the faery kingdom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare. 

Organza petals form the skirt, reminiscent of the lush roses I was inspired by. Cream and ivory coloured lace, beads and trim adorn the bodice and dropped waistline.

 

The halter-neck and wrap-around sash makes this little frock slightly adjustable in size, perfect for dolls with a 7.5cm – 11.5cm bust.

~available for purchase~

Ivory Muse

Traveling has been a great source of inspiration for me.  Scouring vintage markets, browsing charming boutiques, and wondering at the fantastic creations in elite fashion salons is always inspirational – however, nature has always been my greatest source of wonder.

On a recent trip to Austria, I spent a week in the neat little bathing town of Baden, where I spent a lot of time in the beautifully manicured Rosarium Gardens. The weather was cool and pleasant; often a light sprinkle of rain would dust the rows of roses with delicate droplets of water. I would take my art materials to draw and paint, or simply spend endless hours reading all the different species of rose planted there.

Whilst relaxing amongst the beautiful blooms, I was struck with the idea for a new collection inspired by a particular ivory coloured rose, called “The Lordly Oberon”. Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” has always been my favourite play, and this collection will strive to bring to life the magic and frivolity of the tiny regal realm they rule.

Here my own tiny, ivory muse is visible beneath layers  of ivory coloured organza, ready to be turned into something ethereal. 

 

Progress on the first “rose bloom” frock.

Lace Sonnet

This elegant gown was created with the idea of a regal fae queen in mind - a vision of mist and whispers, barely visible amongst the dense forest fog.

Crushed Cotton and Lace gown. Halterneck bodice with lace skirt-train at back.

 

Waist and bust size is adjustable to fit similar dolls by BJTales (Porcelain sculpts and Resin Sindy, Aerica, Phantom, etc) and Aleah by Nefer Kane.

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Fit for a Decaying Queen - sold

In the spirit of All Hallows Eve, Orchid's Designs brings a spine-chillingly ghoulish ensemble together... fit for an Imperial Queen of the UnderWorld, or for the ghastly at heart!

The delicate lace gown embellished with tiny beads and sequins looks ready to decompose, flowery lace tights are torn at the thigh, and ready to shock any room into silence, the magnificent crown of delicate bones commands fear and awe.

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The Unseelie Queen

The Unseelie Queen

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Queen of the Undead Bone Crown

Ghastly Apparition Lace Gown

Torn-apart Lace Tights

Silk garter

Ghostly Apparition Ball & Chain

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for the ghoulish and ghastly