The Isabella Mactavish Fraser Project - Prep Work!
Working on our mockup dress in wool flannel, carefully studying photos of the original 1785 Isabella gown. Today Abby and I are in Scotl...
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#ADBeauty - 18th Century Hats, Caps, Bonnets, and Accessories
Jasmine wearing her Therese hood, a very simple early 1780s accessory It is my belief that one can never have too many 18th century acce...
1780 - 1781 Glasgow Polonaise Sacque Jacket Progress
1780 - 1781 Polonaise sacque jacket almost done! I love the back, even if it has double the fabric in it that it really needs. Alllmmmoo...
#ADBeauty - 8 Authentic 18th Century Hairstyles!
Big Hair? Yes you can! Possibly the post you've been truly waiting for, today I'm going to give you some previews of the hairsty...
Resplendent in 1835 - A Photoshoot
Nicole Rudolph in her c. 1835 ensemble. OK, so it's pretty obvious I'm obsessed with the 1830s now (though I will never stop l...
#ADBeauty - 18th Century Cosmetics and Hair Care Products
Cynthia applied 18th century rouge in The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty. "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Cent...
#SewingIsHard - 1830s Bodice Video
It's time for another episode of #SewingIsHard ! This time we're covering 1830s bodices, with some behind-the-scenes tips, tricks...
Introducing "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty"
We're official one month away from the release of our second book, " The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty " ! ...
