Contemporary Elizabethan Design - 1

Above is a sketch of my first design idea. In this design I have referenced traditional elizabethan hairstyles by featuring two symmetrical padded structures on the top of the head as featured in my of Elizabeth I's styles, for example in the Armada Portrait.

The Armada Portrait c.1588 Unknown artist
http://www.elizabethi.org/contents/armada/

The technique i plan to use to create frizz in the hair is crimping, which will replicate the texture of the hair seen in this portrait also. 
I have also taken inspiration from another portrait of Queen Elizabeth. In the portrait below some of the hair has been left loose around the shoulders, which i find to be a more feminine affect. This feature also suits my hair type which is medium length and will be fairly difficult to include it all in an undo.

(http://www.picpicx.com/elizabeth-i-of-england)

Ive tried to add a modern twist to this hairstyle by exaggerating the padding on the top of the head and also using back bombed hair to cover these features to give a messier and more high fashion edge.

What I like most about this design is the mixture of techniques used which i think makes the design look visually quite intriguing.