crazy about corsets

ever since seeing old style films like titanic, antoinette and romeo & juliet, i've been crazy for corsets! i've wanted one for so long but couldn't find any styles that were reasonably priced, tight enough, or looked appropriate anywhere else than a fancy dress masquerade ball.
well, i have finally found a brilliant little store online, who make exquisitely designed, custom and ready-to-wear corsetry!
not only does meschantes corsetry make beautiful high fashion couture corsets, but they make them in the style you want, to fit your exact measurements, and with your choice of a vast selection of colours and fabrics!
here are the ones on my wish-list!





i'm in love with this modernised weskit halter corset! aren't you? i could see myself wearing this everyday! only question is.. black or grey?






next, the etoile under-bust. i love the lacey look, but a plain black taffeta fabric would go nicely over most modern outfits!






and finally the contessa or 'sweetheart' over-bust. need i say more?


the corsets range from 18"- 44" waist sizes, and also have specialised cincher options for tight-lacers!
meschantes corsetry also have an ebay store with cheaper ready-to-wear garments!

wishing upon a star

i am definitely one of the biggest disney devotees out there. so when i first came across disney couture jewelery, i was twitterpated!

as hard as it was to select a favourite, i couldn't go past the suites bangle bracelet, complete with adorable dangling rabbit charm, from the alice in wonderland collection by kidada jones.



this sweet bangle is 14k gold-plated white resin and embellished with swarovski crystals.

my other loves include...



14k gold plated and bronze swarovski crystal lucite bambi bangle with cute bambi and little mushroom charms.



36 inch pirates of the caribbean skull necklace made from yellow base metal, with a weight of 38.8 grams. yaargh!



30" chain necklace with stunning pearl enamel and gold hinged pendant of cinderella's pumpkin carriage that opens to reveal cinderella's glass slipper! also featuring six dangling leaves encrusted with green swarovski crystals and glass bead extender. beautiful.

i could go on forever, but i'll add this last one because i love this quote. It just sends me flying off to the second star to the right and straight on till morning!



14k gold plated chain and woven silk tinkerbell bracelet with toggle closure. featuring the nostalgic inscription 'think of a wonderful thought' from peter pan. i do wish it came in red or black silk though!


disney couture jewelery is available from various online stores, nevertheless i would suggest ebay.

grateful without end

this stunning room divider screen, featuring paris' eiffel tower, can be demanded from dare gallery.



it was a gift given to me from my wonderful friends.
i also received this beautiful black baroque style photo frame and a little black jewelery box! these girls really do know my taste!



the earrings are available from forever new and funnily enough both the two candle holders as well as the mirror jewelery box were all from target!

i received an amazing collection of lovely gifts from my friends, family and extended family and i'd just like to say thank-you so much and oh crap, what ever will i get you for your birthdays?!

twenty-one today

although i'm now twenty-one i'm still a 11 year old trapped in a 16 year old's body. one day i'll probably be grateful for that!

anyway, i had a lovely black and white cocktail night at my house to celebrate my coming of age and everyone looked so brilliant in their formal attire. While decorating i discovered this beautiful candelabra of mums, hidden in the laundry cupboard!



i'm unquestionably stealing it when i move out!

lighten up

so what's another obsession of mine?
lighting. i can't go past a lighting shop or department without looking in; even though i can't put them anywhere yet. my main weakness in particular- chandeliers! so dramatic and feminine. i pray for a house with high ceilings!



this modernized silver chrome luxe chandelier is amazing. and i also wouldn't mind the matching table lamp too thank-you!



via beacon lighting

little joseph

gorgeous or grotesque? sinister or sweet? there is certainly something unsettling about these porcelain candle holders, but i've decided that they're devine.



use a dripless candle to keep their heads bald, if not, fashion them with locks of beeswax.
at around AU$150 a head, means i'll start saving now!

beetle juice

over time you will come to understand my adoration of wallpaper.
this pattern is a current favourite of mine, probably because it's weird, mostly because it's unique, and surprisingly because it's sold in australia.





christmas beetle is available in an assortment of colours, but the blue and the black are my beloved.

neck bones

yes please! in gold!


currently out of stock, but for me it's worth the wait! available in black, white and gold.

via tatty devine boutique

to begin

welcome to baroque bird! this blog is all about attractive, well-designed finds from a bit of everywhere.
i'm itching to buy a new home for myself and to fill it with lovely things. so i thought i'd put a collection of home wares, fashion, gift ware and other assorted treasures together to share with you all!
so to begin, these adorable salt & pepper shakers with the very appropriate name, were my first discoveries that i bought to begin my collection for my future home.





bring the love to the table.
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