It was such a lovely Christmas this year. I spent time with my family, Mr. C, and gave some lovely gifties as well as received some too. Here are the “historical” gifties…
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It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad Christmas!
Myself and Mom, in front of the family Christmas Tree. Before I post about the fantabulous costume-related gifts the wonderful people in my life got me for Christmas, I will report on…
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Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! (etc.)
Well folks, as you travel off to various parts of the world, or stay just where you are, here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah! Photo from MyVintageVogue
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Tiniest and Sneekiest Peek – 1960s Mad Christmas Dress
Okay, I was going to keep this secret until Christmas, but I’ll give a peek. It’s not the best picture in the world – will have to wait for Christmas to take…
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Regency Christmas at Daughter’s Cafe, Reno
First course – mushroom and leek soup, a cheese scone to accompany, and currant juice. This past Saturday evening members of the Great Basin Costume Society, and several new additions, gathered at…
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Happy Holiday Friday
I know this weekend is The Weekend of Christmas Parties. I’m snowed in up here in the mountains, and missing a Steampunk Christmas Party, but have a Regency Christmas Party tomorrow night.…
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Upcoming Projects, Looming Deadlines!
There’s just WAY too much on the to-do list, and it gets worse every time I post a “costume analytics,” but here’s what in the immediate-right-now future: 1795 Open Robe 1795 Janet…
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Costume Modeling with Ron: A Good Send-Off to an OLD dress
Ron’s painting, and yours truly. Photo by Ron Spears This past weekend I did some more costume modeling for Ron and company, this time wearing an original silk dress from we think…
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Costume Analytics: Emilie Seriziat’s White Muslin Gaulle, 1795.
Welcome back to Costume Analytics. This week we’ll be looking at a beautiful example of a 1795 transitional garment known as a “gaulle,” painted by Jacques Louis David, worn by Emilie Seriziat.…
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The Jane Austen Maxi Bra Complete
Regency underwear….I wouldn’t call it “pretty,” really. It was definitely designed for a utilitarian purpose rather than, uh, anything else. (this is just my opinion of course). That being said, this should…
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American Duchess “October Foxhunt” Winter Coat Official Release!!!
(Click the photo here for more views of the coat) Remember back when I was begging you guys to vote on some clothing designs on a website called Garmz.com? Well one of…
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Vintage Hats For Fun and Frivolity
I thought you would like seeing some more vintage hats. Most of these are for sale in the Boutique. Enjoy! Pink 1950s velvet perching hat. Navy blue 1960s? wool felt hat. 1930s…
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Design Sundays: “Decadence SixtyThree” Mad Men Inspired Dress Design
Okay, technically it’s late Saturday night, but I couldn’t wait to post, so here we go. I have exciting things to show you concerning the release of “October Foxhunt,” a jacket I…
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The Jane Austen Maxi Bra – Putting It All Together…
…and up, and out. These are quite an intriguing pair of bust-enhancing apparati! I’m so tickled. These stays have gone together surprisingly well, with just a little fiddling with the drawstrings in…
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18th Century Shoes – A Survey
Please participate in our 18th c. shoe survey! Please participate in our 18th c. shoe survey!
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Exquisite 18th Century Shoes
Well I wanted to make everyone shoes, beautiful 18th c. style shoes, but I checked into manufacturing them and it would take an order of 1000 pairs of shoes, minimum! In my…
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‘Tis The {Start of} The Season
In honor of the snow, the cold, and having bested Turkey Day, I’ve switched it up here to a festive holiday theme, and to celebrate, enjoy this obnoxious and yet stunning 1871…
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American Duchess Boutique (on Black Friday)
20% OFF SALE, any item, use the coupon code VINTAGENOVEMBER, now through December 1st! Ladies and Gents, in celebration of 300 followers, and because in Capitalismland it’s “Black Friday,” I want to…
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Costume Analytics: Marquise de Merteuil’s Peach Robe à La Française, from “Dangerous Liaisons”
This week on Costume Analytics, let’s look at a fantastic 1770s Robe a la Francaise, from the other pinnacle of 18th c. movie costuming, Dangerous Liaisons (1988). This film never goes out of style,…
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Costume Modeling at the Nevada Museum of Art
I was very lucky to be invited to model my latest 18th c. outfit for a painting and drawing class at the Nevada Museum of Art, thanks to Lady Carolyn, who recommended…
