Every once in awhile I go meandering off into other centuries. My love of costuming started with Elizabethan, and it is still a period I adore, though I seldom costume for it…
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1790s Musings and Inspirations
I’m back to square one with what to wear to Maggie’s wedding in October. (Nevermind my own wedding, I’ve got that one figured out, haha) My ORANGE! sari dress just…no, so now…
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New Historical Shoes Coming Soon from American Duchess
As I dig out from under the *piles* of boxes, here are some new shoes to entice you… “Tissot” 1860-1880 – great for Civil War, Natural Form, and Bustle Eras. This is…
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Bastille Day Picnic Inspiration
Portrait of Madame Emilie Seriziat and her Son, 1795 I’ve been MIA lately due to moving, yay! But also nay! because all of my sewing stuff is in complete disarray. Still, there’s…
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Our “Great Gatsby” Movie Meet-Up Party
So who went to see “The Great Gatsby” last night?! Our local costume club, Great Basin Costume Society, got together to watch the movie and enjoy some dessert afterward at a local…
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“The Great Gatsby” 1920s Extravaganza (and SALE!)
Oh my goodness, Gatsby. Our little costuming club is dressing up for tomorrow’s opening night, and I can’t wait to sport my Unique Vintage beaded gown and black/gold sparkly 23Skidoos. I don’t…
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Tavistock Button Boots Steampunk Photoshoot at the Sparks Museum
It’s been *ages* since Chris, Angie, and I did this Victorian / Steampunk photo shoot for Tavistock, featuring the “Green Acres” gown, and, of course, our new black button boots. I’ve been…
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1959 Derby Day Dress – Simplicity 3063
Yesterday was our Great Basin Costume Society’s “Fancy Fillies Derby Day Tea,” where bunches of eccentric people got together, wore weird clothes, and watched some horse race… Hehe <3 The biggest hat…
