This is Catherine "Skittles" Walters, a renown Victorian courtesan. The courtesans were the IT girls of the Victorian era.When the courtesans rode out on Rotten Row their riding habits were always at the cutting edge of fashion. Polite society looked down on them, then rushed home to copy their style. Skittles was infamous for the tightness of her habit. It was rumored she was sewn into it and men gathered to speculate whether she wore undergarments or not.
This is us in "normal" sidesaddle attire, not quite as elegant as Skittles. Watch this space for the steampunk version :)
Sorry don't understand hints. :p
ReplyDeletePhotoshoot pfft yes that will happen but this is so going out in public!! SS show... school... main streets of local towns...
I think you should paint my pony while you are out this way house sitting :)
ReplyDeleteoooh good plan!
DeleteI'd heard tales that you actually ride sidesaddle, you crazy lady! Is it uncomfortable? You look pretty bad ass! :)
ReplyDeleteI am a card carrying sidesaddle freak! lol
DeleteMy body is buggered thanks to rheumatoid arthritis, so I only ride sidesaddle now. I'm also classified as a para-athlete (to do para-dressage). So from my point of view sidesaddle is WAY more comfortable than "normal" astride riding :)
Hello, A.W.! That's hilarious men would speculate about Skittles' undergarments. Typical!!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a lovely weekend and happy A to Z!!
Hi Laura, yes as long as underwear has existed, men have been obsessed with it! lol
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