Hello, my lovely readers, followers, and fans! It's been a while again, hasn't it? I apologize for that. Life can sometimes get in the way, as can other pursuits. And I have a ton of pursuits these days. 

That said, how about a pretty little fashion print this dreary Wednesday morning? 

The following print is from the January 1819 issue of La Belle Assemblée, from the section called Fashions for February 1819. I've selected just one fashion to share with you today, the English Ball Dress. Enjoy! ♥

*Taken verbatim from the January 1819 issue of La Belle Assemblée. Get the Google e-book HERE.

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Hello, my lovelies! It's Wednesday and that, of course, means it's time for another Regency Wednesday post. It's been a while since we've pored over gorgeous clothes, so let's take a look at some Regency fashion. ♥

  Plate 19.—Morning Dress.
  A loose robe of fine cambric or worked jaconot muslin, over a petticoat of the same, flounced with French trimming; long full sleeve, confined at the wrist with treble drawings, and ornamented with corresponding trimming. The robe, or négligé, of demi-length, is confined at the top by a narrow collar, or gathered into a Vandyke ruff, and is worn with a coloured silk handkerchief, tied carelessly round the neck, and is fastened down the front with bows and tassels. A mob cap, composed of net and Brussels lace, decorated with a cluster of flowers, and bows of satin ribbon. Hair curled in the neck. Slippers or sandals of pale tan-coloured kid. Gloves en suite.*

*Taken verbatim from Ackermann's Repository, 1815, p. 242. Get the Google e-book HERE.

I just love the bird. I think it's time for me to do some research into Regency pets. What do you think? 

As always, thank you for stopping by. Have a lovely day! ♥

The music of this dance, is the favourite Quadrille air of L'Horatia—The dance commences with the English figure of right and left all around. Each gentleman then performs the balancez to his partner and turns her round with both hands. The ladies take hands all round; then follows the demi promenade à quatre, and the figure finishes with half right and left, after an open chassez by each couple.*

I'm not sure what half of this means. I did look up the French words. I know they're dance terms, which probably means the French translations aren't entirely accurate. (Plus I used Bing Translator which isn't very accurate either.) Either way, here's what I discovered: 

balancez = swing 
demi promenade à quatre = a half walk to four
​chassez = hunt; chase

If any of my lovely readers are better acquainted with Regency dances, and my translations are way off, please let us know. I would appreciate it and I know my other readers would too. Thank you! ♥

*Taken verbatim from La Belle Assemblée, July 1820, p. 273. Get the Google e-book HERE.

Now playing in Jaimey's head: ♫♪ Skeeter Davis ~ The End of the World ♪♫