When I was brainstorming inspiration board ideas for Halloween, I kept thinking of Pierrot and Harlequin, and was inspired to created something from that. Pierrot’s costume was the main inspiration here. His ruffled collar and cuffs inspired a dramatic ruffled wedding gown. The black-and-white palette made me think of whimsical chalkboard typography and calligraphy, but I also added some pale pink for a little romance. Pierrot’s pom poms made me think of this dark chocolate truffle-studded wedding cake, and his painted face translates to real life in the form of black wing-tip liquid eyeliner.

So what do you think? Could you pull inspiration from such an unexpected source?

Mood: dramatic whimsy
Palette: black, white, baby doll pink

Credits: whimsical pierrot inspiration wedding

Top row from left: chalkboard art by Dana Tanamachi, vintage Pierrot with mandolin, chocolate truffle cake by April Reed, anemone bouquet by Matthew Robbins for Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: bar cart from Lonny, ruffle neck dress by Bill Blass, black and white harlequin wallpaper from Better Homes & Gardens via Apartment Therapy
Row 3: pierrot photo by Tim Walker, white on black calligraphy by Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, vintage Pierrot photo, harlequin photo by Tim Walker
Row 4: black flats with ankle bows via Man Repeller, pink cocktails via Camille Styles, black wing tip eyeliner via A Cup of Jo

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