Some time ago I acquired a large number of vintage patterns, and slowly but surely have been making my way through them. This pattern is fantastic. Both pieces are incredibly simple, and…
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1950s Petticoats
As we all know, petticoats were a big thing in the 1950s. Large, puffy skirts had to be supported by various methods of pooferry, pufftasmicness, and even occasional hoop-lah. Here are some…
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A First Look at “Astoria” Edwardian Shoe Prototype
I interrupt “50s week” to bring you this very important post. I just received the first photos of Astoria, the Edwardian shoe that has been in development. Here is your chance to…
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Book Review: “Vintage Hairstyling” by Lauren Rennells
Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques Lauren Rennells 2nd ed. (c) 2009 Lauren Rennells ISBN 978-0-9816639-1-3 If you are like me, you have pretty much no knowledge of how to create…
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Vintage365: New Years Resolution
Via My New Years Resolution this coming 2012 is to “do” something vintage every day of the year. I’m calling this “Vintage365,” after the “365” self-portrait photo project many have done. I…
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Dress-Up Christmas Party at Liz & Warren’s
A couple nights ago, we went to Liz and Warren’s Christmas party. All costumes were welcome, so there was an array of periods, from Regency to Civil War to Steampunk. There was…
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Leather Ponies
I was never a fan of Kitty on X-Factor UK, but there was one performance that rocked my world – her rendition of Queen’s song “Don’t Stop Me Now,” in which she…
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Regency Open Robe Refitting
I like fixing things, although you’d think I’d just do them right the first time, lol. Last year I made an emerald green open robe, from the infamous Janet Arnold pattern. It…
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On the Seventh Day of Christmas…
…my True Love Gave to Me… Even though the 12 days of Christmas actually start *after* Christmas, I wanted to post these before so they could be enjoyed :-).
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On the Sixth Day of Christmas…
My True Love Gave to Me … Six late geese, but I got them up before midnight, so it’s technically still 7…well, more like 6 now … days until Christmas!
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On the Fifth Day of Christmas…
My True Love Gave to Me… A different take on “Five Golden Rings.” I hope you like him. 🙂 Just 8 full days until Christmas, yikes! Remember, USA folks, you have ’til…
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On the Fourth Day of Christmas…It Was Jane Austen’s Birthday…and Free Shipping Day!
On this day in 1775, Jane Austen was born. Why So Serious? To celebrate, everything in the American Duchess store ships free. Everything. In-stock items like 18th century Georgiana and Devonshire shoes, and glittery…
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On the Third Day of Christmas…
My True Love Gave to Me…. I hope you like these little doodles I’ve been doing. I’ve been enjoying painting them, although I’m getting a little worried for the 8 maids and…
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On the Second Day of Christmas…
My True Love Gave to Me … Only 11 days now until Christmas!
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On the First Day of Christmas…
…my True Love Gave to Me… Just 12 days until Christmas! USA – order your in-stock Historical Shoes and Accessories gifts by December 21st to have them before Christmas! www.American-Duchess.com
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It’s “Boardwalk” Sunday!
A photo of the original Boardwalk – older then the 1920s, but you get the idea I love Sunday. Sunday is the day of period dramas … Pan Am, Downton Abbey, and…
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The Charleston. I Must Dance The Charleston
Who here is obsessed with the 1920s? /raises hand I don’t even know why, but over the years I’ve become more and more enchanted with the Jazz Age. My initial reaction to…
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Georgian Shoe Buckles- WINNER
Out of 43 entries, the winner of the 18th century Shoe Buckles IS….. Lucinda Brant! Lucinda, please contact me at [email protected] to claim your pretty, sparkly prize! Congratulations! Didn’t win the buckles?…
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Ready For the Holidays?
Hi All, I’m writing to you with a couple announcements: Today is the last day to pre-order Pemberley Regency Shoes, for the special $80 price. We’ve sold enough to make the order,…
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A Regency Gown Remodel
When I was in Tennessee, Maggie gave me one of her Regency gowns, to wear to tea…and then gave me the gown altogether. *bliss!* Maggie and me at Tea. This is the…
