Contemporary Ideas for Miss Havisham

Here are some of the inspirational images I found in reference to a Contemporary idea of the character, Miss Havisham. I had thought of so many different creations and ideas for a contemporary Miss Havisham and  then it came to my realisation that the project stated that the makeup and hair must be kept in the original era.

Although I was a little disheartened by this after coming up with so many ideas, I didn't let it stop me from excelling these ideas as well as focusing more so on the stated project itself.

These images I have found all represent Miss Havisham in their own way. The first image on the right with the high ponytail screamed out to me. It is a gorgeous high fashion look but it also reminds me of the Victorian era. Victorian women used to often have their hair very high on top of their heads shaped into a bun and sometimes had some decorative hair pieces throughout.

Not only is the hair great in that particular photo, the styling also caught my eye. I feel the straps around her body could relate to how Miss Havisham is feeling; trapped. The material of leather could also give an idea of strength and power over others; the power she has over Estella and Pip when she demands they play together.

The next image also represents the way Miss Havisham is tied up in her past troubles of losing her husband on her wedding day, and the feeling of entrapment within her house as she never sees daylight. It is a beautiful picture and I love the makeup also.

http://www.brownsugar.ie/high-ponytails/

http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/eniko-mihalik-dons-daring-beauty-for-flair-magazine/