Jane Eyre 2011 Trailer

Jane Eyre 2011

Read more about the film at Oh, No, They Didn't!

Read more about the production at this link, courtesy of Enchanted Serenity of Period Films.

Michael Fassbender as Mr. Rochester

Mia Wasikowska as Jane Eyre

Mansfield Park 1859 edition for sale

This lovely book is on sale for $ 749.99 by Ron Likes History.

Based on information from e-Bay, this Mansfield Park exemplar was published in New York by Derby & Jackson in 1859, and it is the first edition of the book in the United States.

I have no way to tell whether or not it is the very first American edition. Perhaps one of Jane Austen Today's genteel readers will know of or even have a copy of this issue.

I would love to know more about the book.

Posted by Raquel Sallaberry, Jane Austen em Português

Unique Gifts: Gerard Butler Movie Props

Oh, I know Gerard Butler has no connection to Jane Austen film adaptations other than that he should play one of her heroes. Colonel Brandon would suit his rugged Scottish looks, as would Mr. Knightley.

Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth

On this site, Premiere Props, you can purchase props and clothes used in films, like Gerry Butler's shirt and pants in The Ugly Truth. 

For a little less than $900, you can purchase this tiny token of Hollywood magic.

Gerard Butler in P.S. I Love You

If a shirt is not personal enough, how about his boxer shorts from P.S. I Love You? American Eagle sold them for $12.50. But since Gerry wore these, they (and the shirt) sell for a bargain price of one penny short of $2,000.

Do you like our holiday gift suggestions so far? Stay tuned, for we aim to show you more unusual gift ideas designed to please the connoisseur with a sense of humor AND a fat pocketbook.

Jane Austen Throwdown: The Holiday Table

The holiday season is upon us. From now through New Year's we will all be faced with attending one fattening dinner gathering after another. Which meats familiar in Jane Austen's time would you be willing to cook, serve, or eat? You may choose as many as apply. Or leave a comment if your choice is not listed.

What meats would you serve at your regency style holiday table?
	Braised hare
	Pork Loin
	Mutton
	Venison
	Roast beef
	Guinea fowl
	Salmon
	Goose
	Wild boar
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Holiday Gifts of Remarkable Distinction

This year Jane Austen Today will point you to gifts of remarkable distinction, or one of a kind, or those with true antique value.

1781 silver creamer

Observe this beautiful Georgian era creamer.

Height:
5 7/8" high
Period:
18th Century, Hallmarked London, 1781
Origin:
England/Ireland

Detail of Hester Bateman Creamer

Hester Bateman's signature bright-cut engraving takes center stage in this magnificent Georgian period silver creamer. With the addition of her equally-distinct beaded edging emphasizing the inherent beauty of this antique piece, it is clear to see why Bateman is often regarded as the "Queen of the Silversmiths."

Purchase price: A cool $4,450

Click here for more images.

Friday Fashion: Fabulous Find

Gentle Readers, What a fabulous find. This link to Letters and fashion plates from the time of Jane Austen from the Priaulx Library. leads to a series of letters that could have been written by a friend of Catherine Morland or Lydia Bennet.

The Priaulx Library's mission is to promote and celebrate Guernsey life, language, history, culture, and literature, and to give access to our unique rare book collection.

Fashion, November 1798

Description of the collection of letters and fashion plate on the library's site:

Some fascinating letters from a young Caroline Guille Le Marchant to her friends in Bath and London, from Edith Carey's Scrapbook, and some contemporary winter ladies costumes for Christmas, from two bound volumes of fashion-plates, entitled in French Figures. The plates are hand-coloured; some are from The Fashions of London and Paris, a monthly magazine that began publication in 1798, published by Richard Phillips.

Beautiful and Sexy Brunette Hairstyle

Beautiful and Sexy Brunette Hairstyle

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Be it plain ...

...fancy...

...or spectacular.

Click on this post by Risky Regencies to read: Cooking a Regency Turkey.

Regency Fashion Plate

Cabrio4 sells Regency fashion plates on EBay. This seller features plates we have seen online before (usually the Ackermann fashion plates), but also rare images that rarely see the light of day. Take this 1799 image of three fashionable ladies, for example.

1799 London walking dresses, from Fashions of London and Paris

Here is the description:

A very scarce plate from Richard Phillips' 'Fashions of London and Paris' featuring London Walking Dress from June 1799.

This was a very rare publication, which ran from 1798 to around 1810 and during that time published a series of very distinctive fashion plates, many of which were drawn by Adam Buck. Others were lifted straight from 'Journals des Dames et des Modes' (the Parisan side of the plates).

Click here to see the images or to bid for the plate.

Updo Red Hairstyle by Rihanna

Updo Red Hairstyle by Rihanna

Rihanna with Unique Red Updo Hairstyle

Rihanna with Unique Red Updo Hairstyle

Catherine Morland Watercolour

There is nothing better than strolling through e-Bay. Without a credit card, of course, or you will go to bankrupt!

This watercolor by Durkin is part of the series "Portraits Jane Austen." Click here to see the images on Ebay.

Posted by Raquel Sallaberry, Jane Austen em Português

The Middletons of Devonshire

When I read the news about Prince William engagement to Miss Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, one question occurred to me: would Miss Middleton be a distant relative of Sir John Middleton from Devonshire? Owner of Barton Cottage and dear cousin of Mrs. Dashwood?

William and Kate

What do you think?

Posted by Raquel Sallaberry, Jane Austen em Português

all about man emo hair style

Funky Bright Red Undercut Hairstyle by Rihanna

Funky Bright Red Undercut Hairstyle by Rihanna

A Mysterious Trunk Containing Articles to Fight Pride and Prejudice Zombies Appeared Out of the Blue ...

Quirk Books sent a mysterious trunk containing zombie slayer products, including Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, the deluxe edition, a letter from Elizabeth Bennet, a cadaver banisher, etc. Click on the video to learn more...

...to be continued. Meanwhile, join the characters from P&P and Zombies on the internet, including facebook and twitter.

Jane Austen Entertainment Throwdown

Which casual entertainment described in Jane Austen's novels would interest you most?

Card games, with food and drink and oonvivial company.

Card Party, Pride and Prejudice 1980

A musicale, with local musicians and singers from among the group.

Emma (2009) plays piano at the Coles

Afternoon tea or dinner with friends

At the Woodhouse's for dinner

A carriage outing to a point of interest.

Box Hill, Emma

Garden party with lawn games.

Lawn bowling

An afternoon walk with friends.

Walking along the Cobb at Lyme Regis, Persuasion 1995

Which casual entertainment described in Jane Austen's novels would interest you most?
	Card games, with food and drink and convivial company.
	A musicale, with local musicians and singers from among the group.
	Afternoon tea or dinner with friends.
	A carriage outing to a point of interest.
	Garden party with lawn games.
	An afternoon walk with friends.
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Tacky Royal Wedding Souvenirs

Ah, Wills and Kate are getting married. The tacky wedding souvenir trade is relishing the opportunity to go wild for the next year or so. Click on this Daily Mail article.

The ubiquitous china plates and cups

Gawker offers a funny look at the Royal Wedding Souvenir industry

Kate Middleton porcelain thimbles. Hah!

Wills and Kate: Here Comes the Kitsch

The Royal Wedding Souvenir trade has had a dubious tradition

Makeovers

Are you sick and tired of the way you look and feel?  Maybe you are due for a total body makeover.  There are so many options for a makeover that don't have to cost you a fortune. Consider fast hairstyle, body, makeup makeovers that are quick and easy.

Hairstyles Makeovers
1. Add hair bangs- spice up your style fast with ever-so-popular side swept bangs
2. Change your hair color - go up or down one to two shades for a completely different look
3. Deep condition your hair - get all over soft, smooth and sexy hair with a weekly 30 minute deep conditioning.
4. Get a new haircut for your face shape- find out what your face shape and pick a hairstyle that works best

Body Makeovers
1. Wear flattering clothes- find out what your body type is and get some clothes that help you look your best. May need a wardrobe consultant or personal shopper's help
2. Lose some weight - just start eating less every day and walk around the block. Getting started on weight loss plans is the hardest. Just do it now.
3. Lift weights - strength training can do wonders for building muscles and changing the way your body looks.

Makeup Makeovers
1. Get a new foundation- sometimes the foundation you are using isn't getting the job done. Look at different brands out there and find one that might work for you better.  Some stores allow you to return makeup if you try it and don't like it or need to change colors.
2. Watch videos on how to apply makeup- could it be that you aren't applying your makeup correctly? Maybe there is a better way that might even be more flattering. Look around. New mineral makeup is applied in a very specific way.  See more options for makeovers

Modern Celebrity Hairdos 2010 for Short & Medium Hair

Hair is the most decisive and indispensable rudiments of a person that amplify the exquisiteness and attractiveness of a humanly face. So we go after the modern celebrity hairdos such as hairstyles, haircuts and hair colors. The celebrities are very conscious and follow modern lifestyle; they are the trendsetters of newhairdos and haircuts that we call them as the modern celebrity hairdos.

Modern Celebrity Hairdos 2010 for Short & Medium Hair

Modern Celebrity Hairdos 2010 for Short & Medium Hair

Follow Friday: Regency Fashion Plates

A Thousand Pixels offers beautiful Regency fashion plates, some of which are quite rare. Click here to enter the blog. 

September 1812 Full Dress, Ladys Monthly Magazine. Image @A Thousand Pixels

Lyme Park as Pemberley

Lyme Park as Pemberley. Image @ JaneAusten's World

In Pride and Prejudice, Lyme Park represented the exterior shots of Pemberley. Interior shots were filmed at Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire. For more images and interesting articles about the house (especially the second link), click on the sites below.

• The Fictional Life of Lyme Park
• Lyme Park as Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice, 1995
• Driving the Stags: An Old Custom in Lyme Park
• National Park: Lyme Park
• Virtual Tourist: Lyme Park

My Jane Austen's Illustrated Books

I love my Jane Austen books, so to keep buying more and more books about Jane I have made those little journals. I think they are a good gift to a friend Janeite! Click to see them on Etsy.

All cameo's images are from my illustraded Jane Austen's Illustrated Books you can see them at Biblioteca Jane Austen.

Posted by Raquel Sallaberry, Jane Austen em Português, 

Interview with Elliot Cowan

2008 interview in MailOnline with Elliot Cowan, Mr.Darcy in Lost in Austen

Elliot Cowan
Age 31
lives Dalston, East London.
What you know him from Playing Mr Darcy on ITV’s recent Lost In Austen series, plus the films Alexander and The Golden Compass.
You have a very impressive CV, but have you ever done a job you’ve regretted?
I’ve done some bits of shockingly bad TV that have never been shown, or at least I hope they’ve never been shown… Please don’t dig them out!
How did you feel about being cast as Mr Darcy?
l was thrilled to be asked, but realised I had to put my own mark on him – Darcy’s a character that is etched on to the national psyche, thanks to Colin Firth of course!
Oh yes, the famous white shirt scene. How was filming that?
Very cold. Not a lot of people realise that in the famous TV version you never actually see Colin Firth in the water or getting out of it. But I had to do the real thing, dripping wet and looking suitably brooding.
But has it helped with the ladies?
Well, we’ll see. I’m single at the moment and I’ve given up the chase. I’m relying on that old adage, ‘If you stop looking…’
Who would be your ideal leading lady?
There are some fantastic British actresses around at the moment. I’d love to star with Hayley Atwell or Hattie Morahan.
Have you ever been star-struck?
At a party in LA, I met this middle-aged gentleman who I was talking to for ages when I asked, ‘So, what do you do?’ Turns out I was speaking to legendary music producer Quincy Jones who worked on Michael Jackson’s hits. And there was little old me rattling on – I was so embarrassed.

Silent Monday: An Ideal Husband

Elliot Cowan (Mr. Darcy in Lost in Austen) and Fiona Button in An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband, starring Elliot Cowan, Samantha Bond, Rachael Stirling, Alexander Hanson, Charles Kay, and Fiona Button. At the Vaudeville Theatre, London, November 4, 2010-February 19, 2011.

• The Stage Review

Jennifer Aniston The Break Up

Aniston’s recent break up with John Meyer (a 30 year old musician) left them both emotional. John is persistent in sticking up for her. He tells the tabloids that the story is not very interesting quoting the reason for the break up as “People are different, people have different chemistry.” He is clear that there was no cheating or scandal just the two were not right for one another.

John claims he thinks she is “…the smartest and most sophisticated person I have ever met.” The break up left Aniston is a state of renewal. Shorty after she remodeled her Beverly Hills home removing the “His” section of the master bathroom in favor of a spa tub and soaking tub for herself. Looking less than ready to settle down in the near future, Aniston moves forward still confident and gorgeous. Aniston will no doubt be just fine in whatever decisions she makes and undoubtedly still able to achieve whatever she puts her mind to.