The Footmen

The Fish-Footman began by producing from under his arm a great letter, nearly as large as himself, and this he handed over to the other, saying, in a solemn tone, `For the Duchess.  An invitation from the Queen to play croquet.'  The Frog-Footman repeated, in the same solemn tone, only changing the order of the words a little, `From the Queen.  An invitation for the Duchess to play croquet.' 

Then they both bowed low, and their curls got entangled together.

Barristers in Britain still wear the same style wigs as worn by the footmen of the past, so they are still available for purchase. We're not sure if you'd actually want to wear one, but we've put together a footman inspired outfit post so thought it best to include one.

Barrister's Wig

Angler Fish Necklace

Tree Frog Finger Pet Ring

Bird by Juicy Couture Taylor cotton military jacket

Military Dress by Wal G** in beige or purple

Tapered Cropped Trousers

 Malachy Patent Ballet Pumps

By the way, if you'd like to have a boot scraper, such as Tenniel portrayed in this illustration...

...you can get one here.

All the Gorey Details

Gorey Details is an online store which specialises in the works of the wonderful Edward Gorey and related collectibles. But they also sell a great range of gothic ephemera and they have a rather impressive section entirely devoted to Alice in Wonderland.

 Crab Scrambly - Dark Wonderland Cheshire Cat - women's babydoll t-shirt

 Arthur Rackman-Alice In Wonderland Tea Party-11x14 Print

 Alice in Wonderland Playing Cards

 Mad Hatter Pill Box

 

 They have a great range of rubber stamps.

 Caterpillar, Dodo and Tea Party notecards by Delamare

 Amazing, atmospheric porcelain nightlights of the Caterpillar and Humpty Dumpty

And much more besides...

More Mushroom Madness

While looking for items for yesterday's mushroom themed post, we found an amazing outfit which we can't resist sharing with you.

This mushroom print silk dress is made by TBA and available from ASOS and makes the wearer look as though they are donning a fairy tale.

They also have a matching skirt and jacket made in the same fabric.

We can imagine the ASOS items teamed up with the magical little mushroom vial necklace and the decoupaged wooden box purse.

Of course, mushroom is also a colour so, while you're visiting ASOS, you might like to pick up this nail polish set in mushroom and grey.

 

We enjoy the visual pun of teaming the literal mushroom items with a selection of mushroom coloured items which we found at Topshop.

And there must also be art.

There Goes Bill!

Poor old Bill the Lizard has a tough time in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Not only is he propelled out of the White Rabbit's chimney, but he also has his pencil stolen, gets ink thrown at him and is stuffed, upside down into a jury box. All of which makes him one of the most endearing, sympathetic minor characters in the book. So, to show our support for the hapless Bill, we've put together an outfit in his honour.

Bill the Lizard as depicted by Tenniel and Disney

Our Bill would certainly wear a hat so we're starting our lizardly ensemble with a classic herringbone flat cap from Charles Tyrwhitt, a cheeky wool blend cap from Esprit and a ribbed trim flat cap from Ted Baker.

We love the outrageous style of the ultra-reptilian Snake Skin Blazer from River Island, but also appreciate the more subtle qualities of Esprit's Blazer with Snake Skin Lining.

New Look has a Snake Skin Tunic Dress and, for what might be the most rock n' roll twin set ever, there's even a matching cardigan.

Emulate Disney's Bill with a green (mock?) turtleneck from GAP or Uniqlo.

Get Snake Skin Leggings from La Redoute or ASOS.

These fantastic Snake Effect Wedges come from River Island and the Leather Snakeskin Shoe Boots are from Topshop.

For some fabulous accessories, have a look at the Here Be Monsters Scaly Pinback Buttons, or this amazing Bronze Chameleon Skull Pendant/Ring which looks as though it's eating your finger. The Articulated Lizard Skull Pendant is also marvellous and the Green Lizard Cthulu Eye Ring is just incredible.

And of course, there must also be art, so Wonderland Soup recommends Cavalier by Beaumont Studio.

*No lizards were harmed during the making of this post*