Amanda has now produced a simply charming coloring book, featuring 25 of Jane Austen's most famous quotes in whimsical settings with delightful hand-drawn ink illustrations.The 8.5" x 11" book is printed on smooth white 65# paper, which is excellent for colored pencils, pens, markers, and even light watercolor washes! To celebrate Amanda's achievements, I am hosting a giveaway of a copy of "She Coloured," and I've also got a special coupon code you can use in Amanda's online shop!

This is a 1925 tailoring manual illustration. Note the stylized, sleek hair on the lady and the very flat-chested mannequin. No, it's not a male mannequin! Women wore chest-flattening corsets and bras at the time to get that flat, boyish silhouette.

This is a 1925 menswear catalog featuring the latest suits. I loved the cover and had to scan it to share the woman's very "together" outfit.

Here are two 1902 Howard Chandler Christy illustrations from an edition of An Old Sweetheart of Mine by James Whitcomb Riley. Christy was renowned for his magazine covers at the turn of the century.

This is the cover and one page from a 1908 Standard Fashions newspaper insert. The "pouter pigeon" bosom silhouette was on its way out by this time, but the "S" curve figure still held on for several more years.

Here is a group of images from the March 1912 issue of La Mode. I love the full-color centerfold of fashions! Note the children's fashions as well. These are large images, so give them time to load after you click on them!

These images all come from the September 1911 Parisian La Mode and depict the "cutting edge" fashions of the day. Note the neo-Empire styles and the use of neckline fichus reminiscent of the Regency era. One page also features a pattern with instructions. Note the wedding dress and maid of honor dress designs!

Here's a lovely 1910 scarf ad from Every Woman's Magazine, featuring a fringed silk scarf, "the height of fashion." A wonderful accessory to make a comeback--scarves are so versatile!

Here is an illustration of two ladies in afternoon frocks from a 1910 issue of The Lady's Magazine. Note the extra wide hat crowns, made especially to accommodate the "Gibson Girl" hairstyles of the period.

Illustration of girls in "lingerie dresses" from a 1910 catalog. These were marketed for young ladies preparing for high school graduation. Beautiful! [Note: "Lingerie" dresses refer to gowns made from thin heirloom fabrics like voile and organdy, worn over intricate undergarments.]

Illustration of two girls in day dresses from a 1910 catalog in my collection. The one on the right is designed to look like it has a separate jacket, but it's part of the dress. The one on the left has a detachable "girdle" (sash).

Three pages of 1910 ladies' hats from a catalog in my collection. Note the fantastic plumes and varying brim widths.

This is an 1910 Collier's illustration from a story that appeared in the magazine. Note the neo-Empire lines of the lady's dress, with the raised waistline and sash. The hairstyle is even reminiscent of the Regency period. The empire waist had a brief revival between 1911 and 1912.

This is a lovely 1910 fabric ad for Flaxon white goods. Love the hat and all the whitework on the dress. Note the wonderful ruffles at the top of the sleeve.

Here are three ads for Pictorial Review patterns from a 1910 ladies' magazine. I love the slimming lines and attention to details. Note the embroidery and tucks. The S-bend silhouette has finally gone out of fashion, and the columnar corset has come into vogue.

Here are two 1910 pattern ads from a magazine. The first is a girl's day dress; the second is for "combinations" (underdrawers and corset cover).

Here are three lovely pages from the National Cloak and Suit Company's 1910 catalog. The details on these outfits are dizzying. All of the inset lace, braided trims and minute pleats and tucks are amazing. I love the models with their Gibson-esque faces.

I love the hat on this model from the cover of a 1910 McCall's. Also note the transparent bodice lace with gold trim. Simply scrumptious!

Dresses from a 1914 catalog. Note the varied overskirts, ruffles, and trims. This is the era of drapery and asymmetrical trims--the more, the merrier!

A beautifully illustrated cover from a 1912 Collier's magazine. The young man looks smashing in his suit and tweed hat, and I just love the casual elegance of the woman's day dress and wonderful hairstyle.