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  • Edwardian Elegance – “Gibson” Summer Photoshoot

    June 28, 2013

    A couple weekends ago, Chris and I ventured out with our gorgeous Edwardian model Liza, to shoot the new “Gibson” Edwardian shoes that have just come into stock. Liza wore an antique…

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  • 1790s Chintz Gown – More Fiddling

    June 26, 2013

    I’ve been stitching along on this 1790s chintz gown, little by little, fiddle by fiddle.  My apologies for these terrible photos – someday I will find my camera’s battery charger and stop…

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  • June Retro Picnic, with Vintage Advance 6643

    June 25, 2013

    This past weekend was The Weekend of Costume Picnics.  My Facebook feed has been exploding with the photographic evidence, and we here in Northern Nevada also partook.  Despite the weather being poor,…

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  • Have a Flip Through the Summer Shoe Catalog…

    June 22, 2013

    After last week’s photo shoot with our beautiful Gibson Girl, Liza, I thought it would be cool to share some of the photos in an interactive catalog, which took me entirely too…

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  • 1790s Chintz Gown – In Progress

    June 21, 2013

    A few days back I got the bee in my bonnet to start sewing on this 1790s chintz gown, inspired by the Museum of London gown everyone loves so much: Museum of…

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  • Chopines – Platforms of the Past

    June 19, 2013

    Chopines are so cool, especially when you compare them to the oh-so-modern heel-less shoes that are currently in fashion.  I guess they’re not as modern as they think. 🙂 Via How do…

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  • Victorian & Edwardian Stockings

    June 18, 2013

    Via – I’ll take any of these, please. Throughout history, people have worn some pretty spectacular hosiery.  I’m tickled today when I see fantastic socks for sale (and I often buy them,…

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  • Rat Rods & Rockabillies – Reno Rockabilly Riot

    June 17, 2013

    ….that was a lot of ‘R’s, lol. This past weekend, my friend Stephanie and I visiting Reno Rockabilly Riot, a cute little event with a few vendors and a lot of cool…

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  • Your Opinions Please – Fully Fashioned Stockings

    June 11, 2013

    Hi Ladies! Today I need your votes to help decide some things about the future line of vintage-style seamed stockings I’m working for the shop. Before you vote, here are some definitions:…

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  • Curtain-Along Dress #2: 1790s

    June 10, 2013

    Last year, I joined Festive Attyre’s “Curtain-Along” sewing event, when I fell in love with the Waverly “Felicite” curtains from Lowes, and made my favorite dress ever, the 1780 Indienne Robe a…

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  • Spring Sale – Pompadours & Imperfects on Sale

    June 7, 2013

    It’s the magical time of year when we make space in the garage-turned-warehouse, and have a big crackin’ sale! Pompadours are on clearance, to make room for the new version.  We’ve also…

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  • Mme Demorest’s Illustrated Portfolio of the Fashions for 1880

    June 6, 2013

    Last weekend a dear friend, Jenny, gave me an incredible gift – a complete pattern catalog from 1880.  I’ve been studying it with great interest and costume lust, careful to keep the…

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  • A Trip to Valhalla Renaissance Faire, 2013

    June 3, 2013

    This past weekend was one of many festivities, one of which was the annual visit to Valhalla, our most local Renfaire. Oh Renfaire, how I love thee.  A day of utter silliness…

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  • In Progress: Late 16th Century Doublet

    May 29, 2013

    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

    May 24, 2013

    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

    May 20, 2013

    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

    May 15, 2013

    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

    May 11, 2013

    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!)

    May 10, 2013

    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

    May 7, 2013

    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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