Extras: Paper Dolls
Shortly after A Duke of her Own was released, I had the idea of creating Georgian fashion paper dolls to accompany my Desperate Duchesses series. A talented illustrator helped me develop a template, complete with hairpieces and two dresses. I’ve included samples of wonderful gowns made by readers, as well as the template, so you can try the art of dressing a duchess yourself.
Design-a-Duchess Paper Dolls
Shortly after A Duke of her Own was released, Eloisa got the wonderful idea to create Georgian fashion paper dolls to go along with her Desperate Duchesses heroines. Collaborating with a very talented illustrator, she developed this template (shown here), complete with hairpieces and two dresses, drawn only in outline so readers could DIY. Eloisa […]
Read More →Two Ophelia Paper Dolls
Eloisa chose these reader-submitted paper dolls for Ophelia, her heroine from My Last Duchess: “This dress is definitely for Lady Ophelia, Hugo’s betrothed. It is a classic gown for an appropriate Lady to woo; she emanates poise.” and also Ophelia: “This gown exudes Lady Ophelia’s confidence; Hugo must convince Phee that he is worthy of such […]
Read More →A Viola Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Viola, her heroine from Say Yes to the Duke: “I see Miss Viola Astley shyly perusing a garden full of hydrangea flowers, dreaming of the day she’d meet her handsome, quiet vicar (though of course a duke is coming her way soon!).” To access the downloadable template so you […]
Read More →A Joan Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Joan, her heroine from Wilde Child: “This gown could only be for the daring Lady Joan Wilde in Wilde Child. Not only does the boastful skirt exemplify her nerve, but this model has the notorious golden hair that signaled Joan’s mother’s scandalous infidelity.” To access the downloadable template so […]
Read More →An Isidore Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Isidore, her heroine from When the Duke Returns: “With her flare and sophistication, Isidore would carry off this gem-laden gown with aplomb.” To see six more paper doll dresses designed by readers plus the one Eloisa made, and to access the download template so you can make your own, […]
Read More →A Harriet Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Harriet, her heroine from Duchess By Night: “This is the dress that Jem would have designed for Harriet.” To see six more paper doll dresses designed by readers plus the one Eloisa made, and to access the download template so you can make your own, please explore Eloisa’s […]
Read More →A Jemma Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Jemma, her heroine from This Duchess of Mine: “Jemma would love to wear this gown to Versailles!” To see six more paper doll dresses designed by readers plus the one Eloisa made, and to access the download template so you can make your own, please explore Eloisa’s Design-a-Duchess […]
Read More →A Roberta Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Roberta, her heroine from Desperate Duchesses: “Roberta’s red hair would look utterly delectable in this gorgeous green gown.” To see six more paper doll dresses designed by readers plus the one Eloisa made, and to access the download template so you can make your own, please explore Eloisa’s Design-a-Duchess […]
Read More →An Eleanor Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Eleanor, her heroine from A Duke of Her Own: “I see Eleanor in this delightful gown. It has the elegant yet extravagant touches that she would love.” To see six more paper doll dresses designed by readers plus the one Eloisa made, and to access the download template so […]
Read More →A Poppy Paper Doll
Eloisa chose this reader-submitted paper doll for Poppy, her heroine from When the Duke Returns, saying: “After she got over the extravagances pushed on her by her mother, Poppy would have loved to wear this soft pink, lacy beauty.” To see six more paper doll dresses designed by readers plus the one Eloisa made, and […]
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