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  • Inspirations {February 22,2010}

    February 22, 2010

    My inspirations today come from a juxtaposition of Spring and Winter.  It’s been very odd weather lately: a sunny Springy day followed by a heavy snowfall, followed by another sunny day. I…

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  • :Ubersexlich – James’ 18th c. Suit – Progress

    February 18, 2010

    Photos at last of progress on “The Suit.” I’ve been working on the waistcoat, which to be honest is not at all interesting to look at right now. It wants for buttons…

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  • The 18th Century Dog

    February 17, 2010

    I watched a fascinating show last night, BBC ‘Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog,’ and got to thinking about dogs of the past, and what is a “period correct” dog. I…

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  • Inspirations {February 16, 2010}

    February 16, 2010

    I have no couch in my apartment. I want one that resembles THIS one, oh it’s SO beautiful! I know I have been fairly remiss in posting on a regular basis, so…

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  • 18th c. Smackdown, Timbaland Style…

    February 16, 2010

    This one had me laughing so hard I nearly broke the boning in my stays. Thanks to Miss Abby at Stay-ing Alive for posting this and totally making my night! Make sure…

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  • Her Grace, The Duchess of Cupcakes – How and Why I Love Valentine’s Day

    February 14, 2010

    Valentine’s Day. Two words that strike joy, fear, hatred, giddiness, bitterness, or joviality into the heart-shaped-hearts of people everywhere. It seems like there are always two camps: those that like Valentine’s Day,…

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  • Rockin’ The Rococo

    February 10, 2010

    Today we’ve got reason to celebrate! Paper Moon, a local shop in Reno (where yours truly resides) has placed an order for American Duchess t-shirts! Now shabby-rococo-victoriana goodness will be available in…

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  • Monster Head: Dealing With Problem Wigs

    February 9, 2010

    Once upon a time I cut my hair short. Really short. As a costumer, this presents certain challenges, which I decided could and would be solved by embarking on a journey into…

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  • American Duchess on Etsy

    February 6, 2010

    I haven’t yet posted about the new American Duchess shop on Etsy. This is a combination of yummy things readers of this blog may be interested in, and the online shop for…

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  • Great Basin Costume Society – Events Plug

    February 3, 2010

    What: GBCS Chit-Chat Tea and CakesWhen: Sunday, February 28, 2010 – 11am to 2pm (or later)Where: Josef’s Vienna Bakery & Cafe – 933 W Moana Lane – Reno, NV Interested in joining…

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  • Why We Costume, Part 3: A Dream of The Past

    February 2, 2010

    There seems to be a fading of memories, after about thirty years, that turns otherwise horrible decades of fashion into inspiring vintage goodness, causing the fashion industry to launch revivals and thrift…

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