Again here is my book cover that I concocted from the photo site Picnik, which is no longer in business.
I adore this dress. It is a Victorian reproduction from an on-line company Recollections. They create wonderful, and I mean drool worthy wonderful, garments from the 1830s {Romantic period} and have recently branched all the way to the 1950s.
I borrowed the photo for the cover because the model reminded me of how I envision the protagonist in my novel. Tara is the name of the gown, how Gone with the Wind, right??
Front view.
Back and side view.
I also love how her hair is styled.
Close up of the bodice.
Don't you LOVE those sleeves?!
And here is the photo that inspired my book cover.
I encourage you to hop on over to Recollections and browse the eye candy of amazing period era gowns and prairie dresses inspired by the American Wild West period.
Beautiful dress and I love how you styled it for your book cover.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I'm rather pleased with it too.
DeleteWonderful! i love the cover. Its so unique and mysterious... very alluring. i love the dress. a girl could feel just like a princess in that. Or a queen! Good job on the cover. I cant wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I was going for. I love the drama and mystery behind it. Yes, she could. :::sigh::: I think I need this dress.
DeleteI really love that as a cover design, from the font to the background photo! I hope that you'll meet your goal for getting it represented by an agent this year! :)
ReplyDeleteThe dresses on that site are absolutely incredible!
Thanks!! That means so much! I really hope I will.
DeleteYes, they are just breath taking!!!!
At some point,I wanted a dress like this for my wedding. Then I figured it would be too darn hot to wear it on Southern California. Oh, but to twirl in a dress like that. I bet it would be fun.
ReplyDeleteOoo, yeah, it might be a bit much for SoCal weather. I know what you mean. There's something about a big roomy skirt that just makes you want to twirl like you did as a girl. Well, I didn't, but I'll just say I'm channeling my inner five-year-old.
DeleteHow splendidly beautiful, you have a wonderful eye for designing covers! I've been drawn to a book from across a crowded bookstore numerous times before simply because I say a historical costume on the cover, and would instantly flock to this one if I saw it.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Thank you, Jessica!! Me too, that's why I hope they use something similar to this. Things that are mysterious are just more appealing, at least in my opinion.
DeleteYou create the most fantastic book covers. Thank you for designing mine. Even if the publishers don't accept them, you could use them as promotional posters.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you love your book covers. I could even make some promotional posters for yours, too! :)
DeleteThe book cover is great!!! As promised, I've been visiting your blog quite a bit! :) And by the way, I had a little mini freak out when I saw that dress, amazing! And the name is pretty amazing, too. I love Gone With the Wind, I could totally picture Rhett buying Scartlett (Since they are together in my mind, lol! I can't bare the thought of them not reuniting) that dress....or better yet, Rhett buying ME that dress. Ha!
ReplyDelete(Kalin at http://modestyismypolicy.blogspot.com/)
Thank you, Kalin! :) I'm glad you have enjoyed this post. The dress is simply sensational. I have already found a patter that just might work in recreating this. :D If I ever get better at sewing I'll attempt this!
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