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  • The Vintage Makeup Review – with Lauren & Abby

    September 18, 2017

    Whether you’ve gone fully down the vintage style rabbit hole of everyday dress or you need a faceplan for an impending costume party, today we’re going to share with you our discoveries…

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  • Pattern Review: Decades of Style #2005 1920s “Baltimore” Dress

    September 14, 2017

    My Decades of Style “Baltimore” dress in green and ivory striped cotton. This past weekend was one of my favorite events of the year, the Oakland Gatsby. This annual end-of-Summer picnic is…

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  • Getting Ready for Gatsby

    August 14, 2017

    Hello Lovelies! Abby here — and let me tell you — I have 1920s on the brain! Now that Costume College has ended, the Royal Vintage travel schedule has died down just…

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  • A Very Vintage Trip to the UK

    June 23, 2017

    Hi! I’m Lauren – remember me? I’ve been away for awhile on a much-needed vacation to the UK. Hooray! Vacay! It was a wonderful, restful and also stimulating trip. We did many…

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  • Oh Snap – A 1920s Photo Shoot

    May 11, 2017

    Back in April we did a photo shoot for the new “Deco Darlings” designs, showcasing two of our lovely 1920s and 30s shoes – Evelyn and Lillian. Because the Deco Darlings work…

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  • Oh Snap – A 1930s Photoshoot

    April 27, 2017

    A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to shoot with a stunning woman, Rachel, who transformed from a hip, modern gal into a statuesque Joan Crawford movie star. Love these shoes.…

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  • Simplicity 8248 1930s Dress – Results and Review

    April 21, 2017

    Simplicity 8248 – 1930s Dress – made in rayon-like cotton. Ever since Simplicity released two new 1930s patterns last Fall I have been just dying to make one up. The timing seemed…

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  • Butterick Pattern Catalog, 1937 – A Few Faves

    April 3, 2017

    Butterick, 1937 Some time ago I went on a bit of a bender looking for original sewing pattern counter books. One of the counter books I had the good fortune to snag…

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  • Royal Vintage – Deco Darling Collection Now on Pre-Order!

    March 24, 2017

    Hello Darlings! We are super excited to announce that our sister company Royal Vintage has released the newest collection line for Pre-Order (Delivery in early June)! It’s named Deco Darling and it is…

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  • My Last Project of 2016

    January 1, 2017

    1930s-inspired hooded wool bomber jacket. It feels like I haven’t sewn much this year. I certainly have lapsed on the blogging, which I greatly apologize for! Everything we’ve been stitching up since…

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  • What I Wore to the Election, November 1920

    November 8, 2016

    Day dress, c. 1920/1921. Silk with embroidery, paneled skirt, belt, and cotton underbodice. In case you hadn’t noticed….. Today is election day. And for the first time, a woman is a real…

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  • Spotlight: New “Londoner” Edwardian Oxfords

    October 17, 2016

    Lauren here – This month we’re celebrating the new Fall/Winter styles we’ve opened for pre-order all at once. Each week we’re taking a closer look at each style, the inspiration and research…

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  • Rufflecon 2016!!!

    October 13, 2016

    Hello lovelies! Lauren and I are currently off on a new adventure together – first was China & now we’re off to Stamford, Connecticut for Rufflecon! (this is the part where I do…

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  • Introducing our Fall Collection of Historic Shoes – Pre-Orders Open!

    October 3, 2016

    It’s a big day! For the first time, we’re presenting our entire Fall collection all at once. Intense. This year we have new offerings in several of our historic categories. There’s “Fraser”…

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  • The Original 1916 – 1921 Party Dress

    June 21, 2016

    Well, this is a topic I can genuinely say I haven’t blogged about before. It’s amazing what send us down what rabbit holes. Metal thread embroidery with couched metal. These are all…

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  • Tuesday Shoes-day: 1920s Shoes Inspiration

    March 29, 2016

    Lately I’ve been working on the second collection for Royal Vintage Shoes. Wait, what? You haven’t even seen the first collection yet! I know, don’t worry! I’m having to adjust to fashion-industry-norms…

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  • How to Wear Vintage Menswear Without Looking Like a Man

    March 24, 2016

    Marlene Dietrich – famous for many things, one of which was rocking this look For centuries, women have been working elements of masculine dress into their wardrobes. Clear back to the 16th…

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  • Wearing History “Smooth Sailing” Blouse Review

    February 29, 2016

    Wearing History “Smooth Sailing” blouse made from the excellent printed pattern, worn with the ready-to-wear “Smooth Sailing” jeans. The pattern also contains piece for these pants. Late last year I made my…

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  • A “Miss Fisher” 1920s Burgundy Cloche Hat

    February 22, 2016

    It pales in comparison to the original, but I’m quite happy with my burgundy Miss Fisher hat, retro-cycled from a sad garage sale find. I know it’s February – practically Spring! –…

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  • Spotlight on Tango Boots – Video!

    December 18, 2015

    I made a video! I know that doesn’t seem like a big deal in today’s hugely visual world, but I worked *all day* on this and I’m proud of it, even if…

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