The Esrova Court 1477 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) Moda i ve Kort Published under the Mistress of the Wardrobe 16th of Joma ag Umund ES 418 Lifstala Debut Dresses A depiction of a young lady waiting to present Dearest Readers, Haeseni fashion has escalated to new heights since the rule of Koenas Annika and her efforts to encourage the resurgence of Ruskan Fashion. As the newly appointed Mistress of the Wardrobe within the household of Koenas Emma, Her Highness Nikoleta, and her assistants shall continue to build upon Annika’s legacy and provide a new revitalization and regulation of fashion standards, breathing in new life to the Haeseni court and exploring our culture. Without further ado, we present Moda i ve Kort: A Review on Lifstala’s Debut Dresses Lifstala embodies the journey from childhood to adulthood, and for many of the young ladies, this will be their only chance to debut and impress eligible bachelors. Most don reds, pearls, and expensive gems that reflect their family’s prestige and honor. While some take a more modest approach to the presentation. As the ladies entered, the Mistress of the Wardrobe and her wards noted the dresses from each female debutante along with their demeanor. May this review be used for educational purposes for future debutantes when they are deciding their future garbs. ---------------✰--------------- Royal Debutantes ---------------✰--------------- HRH Klara Elizaveta of the Royal House of Barbanov-Bihar The question on everyone’s mind, who will seize the affections of the notoriously violent and scrupulous Prinzenas Klara? Or better yet, who has been secretly vying for her! Her gown resembles one of her earlier years, sewn by the Mistress herself some time ago. It has been redyed from the original muted viridescent shade to a sanguine-esque color for the debut, along with a change in the sash color to a stark white, representing snow and purity. Her tiara was a modest silver frame though juxtaposed by brobdingnagian ostentatious rubies, no doubt ‘heavy’ to say the least. HH Elizaveta Ulyana of the Royal House of Barbanov-Bihar Elizaveta, the orphaned royal, rumored to have certain passions for commoners, donned a jewel set from the Royal Vault Collection called the Bloodlust Parure. The parure all consisted of a matching bracelet, tiara, and earrings that supplemented the Prinzenas’ natural aire. The gown itself was a very deepened shade of a reddish tone embroidered with gold thread to match the jewels she donned. The overcoat was a brighter red made of sparkling silk, giving the girl a whimsical feel to the dress. Her Highness and the Grand Lady both approved of the gown, perhaps becoming one of the best garments of the season! HH Carolina Milena of the Royal House of Joannes Carolina, one of the few foreign debutantes, donned a small tiara made of silver and dotted with shimmering pearls. Her dress was rather simple with shades of maroon, gilt, and olive. The red glimmered as she walked down the aisle, embedded with jewels from her homelands. The princess' sleeves were flowy and beautiful, sadly meant for warmer climates. Yet we must remark that the Princess, elegant as ever, did appear to be appropriating Haeseni culture. She took some coaxing, but eventually Carolina admitted such dastardly faults. ---------------✰--------------- Mainline Nobility Debutantes ---------------✰--------------- HL Isabel Alexandra, HL Margrait Floireans, and Saoirse Aila of the Ducal House of Baruch The heir and future Duchess of Baruch wore something more akin to Orenian fashion customs than something to reflect her family’s history, although such a risky maneuver proved to favor her in the end. Her dress consisted of a scarlet-colored corset, sleeves, and bustle. The skirt was a lovely deepened orange embroiderd with red roses, a flower traditionally indicating one's love for a partner, dotting the hem. A golden necklace with amethyst as the centerpiece draped around the future Duchess’ neck, a strange gem of choice for the future Duchess. Lastly, as is the Baruch trademark, A piece of pink and green tartan draped from the side of her corset on the side of her flank, green of course representing the vast riches her family has acquired. Her formal debut will occur later on in the season, themed around softer colors of blue and green. Colors that may better compliment the girl’s fiery locks much better than the traditional reds of the Lifstala season. Margrait, the youngest of the mainline Baruch girls to debut, is a confrontational yet well raised Baruch who takes after her mother. It was not surprising that she wore something much more expected by a woman of the mainline family of Baruch. A large heavy cape followed behind her . A tartan sash overlaps the embroidery on her torso, certainly by her mother. A belt of gold strung along her waist to ward the evils of the outside world from her soul. Atop her head lies a kokoshnik, certainly inherited from her royal blood, with a large ruby in the center to symbolize honor and pride. Saoirse, a delicate artist, wore something rather simple yet elegant. Her garb consisted of a white chemise with red silk ribbons tied around her arm and embroidery along the sleeves. Around her waist a tight belt of red, and much like her younger sister, had the same purpose. To keep the evils and sins of the outside world away from her soul. The skirt itself was one of shifting silk because as the light touched it, the colors changed from shades of oranges to red to even yellows at the correct angle! Unlike her two sisters who both donned jewels atop her head, Saoirse took a much more modest approach with a simple veil of red covering her hair as is the evident picture of piety. HL Aloisa Liesel of the Ducal House of Barclay Aloisa, rumored to have already pulled herself one of the season's prizes, wore a rather simple gown. The dress was a neutral red that clipped together in the middle with felt buttons. Lining the middle, top, and end of the sleeves of her gown, was gold embroidery most likely stitched by hand by a loving mother. Over her waist and torso drapes a blue sash hanging from her left shoulder, which indicates she is still looking for a gentleman to court! Is she not happy with her current one? Remember, those debuting in future years to be knowledgeable on sash etiquette. HL Dorothea Isabel of the Ducal House of Ruthern Dorothea wore what we’d consider one of the best gowns, and being the second of two, clearly has confirmed her favor in the family and courts. Her sister was entirely unseen! Her dress was made of three parts, a red underdress shirt embellished with flourishes and gold, a bright azure skirt with pink flowers and golden buttons clasping the skirt together, and lastly, a cream-colored floral jacket. The look is not only unique, but gorgeous. Her matching kokoshnik is interlaced with gold trimming and more florals. I believe great things to come from this girl based on her debut dress. HL Adele Emma of the Comital House of Ludovar Adele just had her private debut a few years prior, and her dress seemed rather childish in our eyes. A bow ties around her high neckline. Her semblance consisted of all telltale signs that could be considered pious, if not for the low waist line to hide the girl's figure! The colors of her dress were lackluster, one of bright red which only acted as a juxtaposition to the cyan that fell from her waist. The color seemed to distract the viewer from the Ludovar’s complexion entirely, in turn washing her face out. Yet, we must give credit to the flourishes that accented her skirt. HL Sorina Lorelei of the Baronial House of Luceafăru Embroidery seems to be a common theme along the debuts, showing the riches of the family and the care they put into their daughters’ debuts. Sorina was no exception. Her frock was one of darker reds and purples with intricate embroidery, clearly the most we will see all eve. Around her neck, a dusty blue cape enveloped her entire back and joined together in the front with golden clasps. Lastly, laid upon her fair maiden hair, was donned a dainty gold tiara inherited from her grandmother, the Orenian Princess Charlotte Augusta. HL Amadea Ulyssa of the Baronial House of Carrington-d’Arkent Amadea of Carrington, surprisingly allowed back into the city by her father, wore entirely red. The modest cut was heavily inspired by Rhenyari fashions imported from Ba’as, though the fabric was rich and expensive from the way the light catched the fabric. A banded circlet of gold represented the wealth and might of her Carrington blood. Amadea is both bold and shrewd, which is shown in her choice of garb. It is imperative for all future Lifstala debutantes that the choice of dress reflects the qualities of the wearer. ---------------✰--------------- Non-Mainline Nobility Debutantes ---------------✰--------------- HL Erika Renata of the Ducal House of Barclay Lady Erika made a spectacular show with her frock of garnet hues, layered with a cape in crimson red with silvery furs. The profile of the gown was historic, made famous by the deceased Duchess of Vidaus, Madalene. Her kokoshnik showed off wealth, coupled with a hulking ruby on a locket pon her collar made the politician seem almost regal. Her still modest look made a demonstration of her family's wealth, A challenge most women lost in that respect. HL Fenika Caitlin of the Duchal House of Baruch The first of two Fenika’s to debut, wore a garment consisting of a red overcoat split in the front to show the golden petticoat beneath. The overcoat was wrinkled, indicative of a struggle most likely caused by her tardiness. Like most of the other Baruch ladies to debut, Fenika donned a piece of quality tartan. Her head had a cloth Kokoshnik with golden embroidery with a depiction of a ship, harpoons, and a pod of whales. Honoring her ancestors. HL Fenika Valeriya and HL Zoya Ivanna of the Ducal House of Ruthern Fenika, named after an aunt, wore something befitting the eldest ward to the Mistress of the Wardrobe. Her dress itself was a lighter coral with gilded buttons and brocade near the hem. Whereas the overcoat was a ruby and wholly lined with mahogany pelt. An homage to her Ruthern name and the furs the family usually dons, along with being a notorious style for Lifstala. Ontop her head, a gift from Her Highness, Nikoleta. A kokoshnik of embroidered gold with pearls lining the sides and a large ruby inset in the middle of the kokoshnik. Yet, the real beauty in her gown was what laid under the kokoshnik. Tied at the top of her head, a ribbon, but under the ribbon laid a white veil with hand embroidered pictures of her family's greatest accomplishments. A well educated girl, with much pride in her family’s history Zoya, the younger counterpart to her older sister, took the same route as Saoirse. Worn by the maiden was an ashen top with red embroidery, likely done by her older sister to show devotion. Around her neck, pure gold, showing the wealth of her house. A ribbon around her waist transitions the gown to the crimson, green, and apricot colors important to Lifstala and its traditions. Zoya, clearly pious like her sister who is her senior by a single year, donned a red veil. Some could speculate that this is a popular fashion style, one to be worn much more next Lifstala. HL Laura Delilah, HL Persephae Erika, and HL Simone Teodora of the Viscomital House of Kortrevich Laura Delilah, a rather Orenian name, came down the aisle with a rather Orenian gown. What the Kortrevich donned was rather dark with silk gloves and a corset fitted to her figure. The fabric of the dress is of a vermilion velvet which made it gleam in the candle light. As squarish and military, the gown Persephae wore was covered in golden beads. The red skirt was stiff and remarkably long to conceal the girl's figure. The low cut of her bodice showed off the most skin from any other debut and soft pearls rested on her chest. The Kortrevich's gown was again simple, but at least this one was elegant with the bustle and softness to her face. The best of the trio. Simone wore a hue of plum, claiming it was because she was fonder of darker colors - yet later on said that it was because her twin was to don red and not her. The violet gown did grace her features well enough, giving the girl a youthful gleam to a lackluster debut. Though, it is worth noting that she did break it down freestyle. A mediocre dance for a mediocre dress. HL Nina Svetlana of the Baronial House of Morovar As we continue down the list, less and less of the classic Lifstala color red is seen. Is red such a hard color to get one's hands on? Or perhaps too dark as Simone Kortrevich claims? The blush frock that Nina Morovar wore was delicately embroidered like cherry blossoms and hung from one hip that cascaded down her legs. Lace and silver donned the rest of the gown. A standard look, reminding onlookers of the pale beauty of Fenika Morovar. ---------------✰--------------- Commoner House Debutantes ---------------✰--------------- Miss Agnieszka of House Petrova Miss Agnieszka is known for flair, dressing high above her rank at any chance she can get. It was humbling to say the least, to see the woman in an article apt of her heart. She wore a dress of a ruby tinge with auspicious details along her headscarf, sleeves, and hem of her dress. The head wrapping was dark, a contrast to the rest of the garment. Drooping from her belt, a pious lorraine cross. A fine overture. A suggestion to future readers, the presentation itself is the only time a young lady can show off all her wealth. Although, some choose not to for their values are higher than personal ornament. Miss Amiyah of House Rutledge Miss Amiyah’s main accessory was her pair of Bokolos. Before her questioning even commenced, she gave food to the trio of judges, fashioning a scene. The textile of her dress was inky black, though the undergarment was a hue of wine, shown through the sleeves and bodice. Around the girls neck is a silver pendant with pink gems. She was smart and elegant with her words, something all future debut should practice. Miss Charelle of House Bishop Charelle wore white, as if she was dressing in relation to travel to the Orenian Social Season. This is an example of what not to wear to Lifstala, and should a girl repeat such a grim mistake, they pledge to feel disgraced. Miss Catlaya of House Colborn Catlaya decided to exert herself for her family, a real ruby in the rough. Her gown was righteous yet seductive. The sleeves enrobed her arms with quaint aurelian ornament overtop rose fabric. The blouse was made of a radiant golden fiber with a belt to separate the skirt and keep corruption out. The frock itself was made of silks which flowed brazenly behind her fragile figure. Much like Miss Agnieszka from earlier, she too covered most of her hair with a scarf to show piousness. A familiar accessory for those who may not afford hair product. Closing Words After the long presentation, we must write that the Wardrobes are impressed by all the fine cloth and riches to come to fruition at simply one event! We look forward to future endeavors and gowns worn by the young ladies of Lifstala during their season of zeal. Future ladies best reap the warnings written in this script, and not make the identical mistakes as a select few made this turn. Spoiler OOC: Screenshots by zuziee Edited by Alexi Edited March 29, 2022 by The Nikirala Court 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannyy 934 Share Posted March 29, 2022 “Yes yes yes!” Applauded Wilhelm upon reaching the section of his daughter “She becomes more and more like Mary.” The Baron nodded a few times with a wide smile. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esotericas 1560 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Agnieszka Petrova read the missive with a frown, surprised that the Mistress of the Wardrobe managed to make fun of her for wearing nice clothes and for wearing plain clothes in the same paragraph. If she wasn't too busy being insulted, she would be impressed... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbarah 5021 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Isabel read the missive within her father's office, tapping her chin in thought. "Ah thought amethysts would be a bonnie choice," she'd grumble, tossing the missive away. Perhaps fashion was not her strongest suit. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meowcelina 222 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Dorothea Ruthern read aloud from her bedroom, pacing around her room excitedly once she had reached the section about herself. A proud moment for the young girl. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter 2470 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Persephae sighed in deep relief, nodding - "da, da. Everyone vas lovely - niet bad, either, for a dress ea found in ve final hour. See, Dimitri?" She nudged her twin, gesturing with a rare, pleased smile - "best of ve trio. Vait until they see vhat ea have in store next." 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetle 2761 Share Posted March 29, 2022 17 minutes ago, critter said: Persephae sighed in deep relief, nodding - "da, da. Everyone vas lovely - niet bad, either, for a dress ea found in ve final hour. See, Dimitri?" She nudged her twin, gesturing with a rare, pleased smile - "best of ve trio. Vait until they see vhat ea have in store next." Demitriyus Baswara smiled happily as he read the missive over her shoulder. "Mamej vould be so proud of vy." A snort escaped him, "Oh Godan- do think they vill be able to handle it?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaijenStars 967 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Johann Ludovar huffed in anger seeing what was written of his daughter "This court clearly does not understand true beauty!" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopOwl 1668 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Adele 'rather childish' Ludovar, reads the missive with an intake of breath as she passes over each Debutante before her own, her stomach churning anxiously with each turn of the page. When she reads her own entry she pales even further than her description in the missive, quickly muttering under her breath. "Ea knew ea should have worn the red Sarafan instead... They- they would have appreciated that. Ea just wanted some more use out of mea debut dress-" 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fie 2521 Share Posted March 29, 2022 The orenian margravine Laurentina, who sometimes worked as a hobby seamstress, seemed surprised to find two of her creations being used at a haeseni social season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_mady07 1105 Share Posted March 29, 2022 [!] Carolina read over the ranking, "They didn't even mention anything good.." She mummbled out while it seemed small tears traced the blonde princesses cheek before the door to her ward room swong open - Suddenly she crumpled the paper into a ball and wiped the small marks left to her face as the princess peered up at the servent boy's entery "Y'ello.. Percy.." she whisperd out finding a smile to her face, the young girl suddenly assuming her usual bold and tenacious attitude. 'how would they know?'@Diogen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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