If asked, Jewell would be hard pressed to pick a favorite season. At the end of the mortal month of November and into December, she eagerly awaited the first flakes of snow that would coat the ground and turn the land into a wonderland of beauty. When February turned into March, she tied flowers in her hair, kicked off her shoes, and welcomed spring with open arms. On the footsteps of spring came summer in June and Jewell was more than happy to partake in all that the warmest months had to offer: sand between her toes, swimming until dark, picnics and late night parties in hidden glades.
It was with special reverence, however, that she viewed the coming of autumn. As most living things prepared to rest for the coming winter and gave up their yield that they had spent all year producing, it was fitting to gather together to honor the cycle of life and the gathering harvest, thanking nature for its produce. Although a daughter of spring and summer, she respected the fall and often observed it with many of her own kin. When asked to help plan a celebration that all in RhyDin could partake in, she was glad to lend a hand and very anxious about what she would wear!
For the first evening, there had been mention of choosing a Harvest King and Queen to preside over the ensuing festivities, much as they chose a Queen for Beltane. In addition, someone had mentioned either a horse show or race, possibly both! Jewell wanted to look fashionable yet keep her dress practical for that night; she stayed with an earthy color scheme in the dress she had made up for herself, adding a feminine touch with the bow that cinched the waist and the gloves she chose to pair with the outfit. http://mnpages.com/images/jewell/one.jpg ((Christian Dior—"La Cigale" dress ))
The second evening had been scheduled with a possible luau with other scheduled events such as a baking contest and hay bale tossing mixed in. Not wanting to wear something too elaborate that might get ruined as she attempted to bake (watch out RhyDin!), she went with another simple dress in a pretty brown that had both a flirty neckline and hemline. Sweetees Dress ((By Sweetees ))
On the third evening, a whole list of colorful events was drawn up! Everything from bobbing for apples to a great big bonfire and fireworks was possibly planned. Jewell thoughtfully matched her garb to the colorful activities, taking inspiration in all the beautiful shades of red that showed themselves during autumn. To match the dress, sprigs of berries decorated her long curls—glamoured black for this evening—that fell to mid-back. http://mnpages.com/images/jewell/two.jpg ((Gabrielle "Coco" Chane—Dress ))
The final night, Jewell pulled out all the stops! For the festival ball that was planned, Jewell desired to certainly look the part of Queen whether she was voted in or not. Bans of gold criss-crossed her chest to form a bodice, with a sheer skirt flowing out from her waist. Her hair was glamoured to a chestnut brown for the night and decorated with two solid gold leaves that pulled the hair back from her face when they were secured on either side of her head. In addition, gold dusted her eyelids and it seemed as if a trail of it followed behind her in the twilight. http://mnpages.com/images/jewell/three.jpg ((Dress on the Left: Madeleine Vionnet—Evening Dress ))
It was with special reverence, however, that she viewed the coming of autumn. As most living things prepared to rest for the coming winter and gave up their yield that they had spent all year producing, it was fitting to gather together to honor the cycle of life and the gathering harvest, thanking nature for its produce. Although a daughter of spring and summer, she respected the fall and often observed it with many of her own kin. When asked to help plan a celebration that all in RhyDin could partake in, she was glad to lend a hand and very anxious about what she would wear!
For the first evening, there had been mention of choosing a Harvest King and Queen to preside over the ensuing festivities, much as they chose a Queen for Beltane. In addition, someone had mentioned either a horse show or race, possibly both! Jewell wanted to look fashionable yet keep her dress practical for that night; she stayed with an earthy color scheme in the dress she had made up for herself, adding a feminine touch with the bow that cinched the waist and the gloves she chose to pair with the outfit. http://mnpages.com/images/jewell/one.jpg ((Christian Dior—"La Cigale" dress ))
The second evening had been scheduled with a possible luau with other scheduled events such as a baking contest and hay bale tossing mixed in. Not wanting to wear something too elaborate that might get ruined as she attempted to bake (watch out RhyDin!), she went with another simple dress in a pretty brown that had both a flirty neckline and hemline. Sweetees Dress ((By Sweetees ))
On the third evening, a whole list of colorful events was drawn up! Everything from bobbing for apples to a great big bonfire and fireworks was possibly planned. Jewell thoughtfully matched her garb to the colorful activities, taking inspiration in all the beautiful shades of red that showed themselves during autumn. To match the dress, sprigs of berries decorated her long curls—glamoured black for this evening—that fell to mid-back. http://mnpages.com/images/jewell/two.jpg ((Gabrielle "Coco" Chane—Dress ))
The final night, Jewell pulled out all the stops! For the festival ball that was planned, Jewell desired to certainly look the part of Queen whether she was voted in or not. Bans of gold criss-crossed her chest to form a bodice, with a sheer skirt flowing out from her waist. Her hair was glamoured to a chestnut brown for the night and decorated with two solid gold leaves that pulled the hair back from her face when they were secured on either side of her head. In addition, gold dusted her eyelids and it seemed as if a trail of it followed behind her in the twilight. http://mnpages.com/images/jewell/three.jpg ((Dress on the Left: Madeleine Vionnet—Evening Dress ))