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  • Bright Yellow Regency Gowns

    March 1, 2013

    …because there’s never enough yellow in my life! I have to admit that Regency isn’t my period, so when it came time to look for inspiration for something to wear to Maggie…

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  • Men’s Regency Inspiration

    March 1, 2013

    I’ve been a bag blogger, I know! It’s just that, well you know how it goes – brain fried with all kinds of in-progress projects, future projects, crazy stuff happening. My “big”…

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  • The Great Gibson Giveaway WINNER – Anna Olivia

    February 26, 2013

    And what an amazing giveaway it was! Well over 500 entries!  Alas, it is time to choose a winner, and that winner is………. Anna Olivia Anna, you shared on Twitter, Pinterest, and…

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  • New 1930s Wearing History “Moderne” in Progress

    February 25, 2013

    So after making that big scary list of stuff that I need/want to make this year, of course I’ve set to work on none of it at all.  I have a project…

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  • Upcoming 2013 Projects

    February 22, 2013

    I don’t quite know how this happened, but I sat down to figure out what I need to sew this year, and suddenly realized there’s…quite a lot of it!…and I keep remembering…

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  • Gibson Edwardian Shoes GIVEAWAY!

    February 19, 2013

    The Gibson Giveaway is Now CLOSED It’s time for another giveaway!  This time, snag yourself a pair of Gibson Edwardian Shoes in your choice of colors: About the Prize: Up for grabs…

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  • Beautiful Historical Fans – Please Vote!

    February 18, 2013

    Hello Lovelies!  Today I’d like to share with you a number of gorgeous historical fans, and ask your opinion on which you like the most… Fan #1 – The Met,  early 19th…

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  • “Gibson” Edwardian Shoes Now on Pre-Order

    February 15, 2013

    Today’s the day!  “Gibsons” are now on sale!  February 15 – March 8, 2013, you can order your pair and receive the discounted price.  We need to sell about 50 pairs of…

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  • 18th Century Pattens for Shoes

    February 14, 2013

    Bata Shoe Museum – Shoes with clog English, 1710-1730 Pattens. What are pattens, besides really really cool?  Pattens were ladies’ shoe accessories worn to protect one’s fancy shoes, to raise the wearer…

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  • Introducing “Gibson” Edwardian Shoes

    February 11, 2013

    Ladies, it’s that time again, time for a new historical shoe style!  I’ve been waiting ages to properly introduce you to our latest lady, “Gibson.”  You may have seen hints and teases,…

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  • 23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco

    February 8, 2013

    Last month we did a lovely photo shoot with Monica, Miss Art Deco, and her stylish beau Sam, at the wonderful Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Monica wore a smashing reproduction flapper…

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  • How To Paint Your Own 1920s Flapper Shoes

    February 7, 2013

    Hi! Today I’m going to show you how to take a pair of 1920s white “paint-your-own” 23Skidoo spectator t-strap heels and transform them into the most amazing, glamorous, show-stopping flapper shoes fit…

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  • V365: Costumed Ladies in Genoa, NV

    February 6, 2013

    This past weekend, a group of Great Basin Costumers attended an absolutely delightful play in Genoa, NV, one of the oldest settlements in Northern Nevada, and a delightful little town to boot.…

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  • V364: Corset Training – Week 2 Report

    February 6, 2013

    It’s been about two weeks now that I’ve been consistently wearing a Victorian corset for about 7+ hours per day.  I’ve already learned so much about my body, the effects of the…

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  • V363: Semi-Finished Project: The “Green Acres” Bustle Gown

    February 4, 2013

    I’ve been a bad blogger, but only because I’ve been *really* busy trying to get the Green Acres gown done for a local Victorian ball, this past Saturday. I suppose this is…

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  • V362: Corset Training – Week 1 Report

    January 28, 2013

    It’s been a week of daily corset wearing, and it’s time to report on all my findings!  Here goes… Simplicity 9769 Is Not Your Friend I started the week with a cheap…

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  • V361: Corset Training – Facing Questions and Issues

    January 27, 2013

    Hi! I’ve been wearing my corset now for 7 days, and within even this short amount of time, I have learned quite a lot about corseting, and also been asking myself some…

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  • V360: New Shoe Goo to Play With (And You Can Too!)

    January 26, 2013

    …and by “Shoe Goo” I just mean cool stuff like leather paints, creams, and polishes.  Good stuff. I’ve finally been able to get some Angelus products in the shoe shop, particularly for…

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  • V359: “Green Acres” Bustle – Progressing on the Bodice

    January 23, 2013

    I haven’t been sewing consistently, but I have made more progress on the bodice for this giant green bustle dress. It’s beginning to look like the end – needs finishing on the…

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  • V358: Rudolf Nureyev Exhibition at the de Young, San Francisco

    January 21, 2013

    Chris and I popped over The Hill for a photo shoot this past week, and while we were there, we visited the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park.  On display was…

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