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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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  • V270: The “Robe Royaliste” at Nevada Museum of Art

    September 26, 2012

    Last night I had another opportunity to model for the costume painting class at the Nevada Museum of Art.  I wore my new “Robe Royaliste,” a dress I made, erm, a couple…

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  • V247: Making a 1790s Gainsborough Hat

    September 3, 2012

    Yesterday I made a Gainsborough hat to go with the new purple 1790s “Robe Royaliste”.  I researched many a fine fashion plate from Dames a la Mode, and raided the craft store…

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  • V242: 1790s Robe Royaliste: Almost Done!

    August 29, 2012

    I had intended to bust out this giant purple chemise style gown quickly, but then between being mad sick and then lazy, it’s taken me *this* long to get it done! Needs…

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  • V225: Starting the 1790s “Robe Royaliste”

    August 12, 2012

    Before Costume College, I was making plans for a new 1790s gown in purple taffeta, called the “Robe Royaliste.”  I decided on a chemise style like the lovely green/gold gown in The…

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  • V203: New Dress Design: Robe Royaliste

    July 21, 2012

    I don’t have enough 18th century gowns.  I have jackets and things, and I do love jackets, but when it comes to full gowns, I have, like, one (soon to be two).…

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  • V200: Redingote Portraits of Win

    July 19, 2012

    I love the 1780s and 90s, particularly the mannish styles, like the Redingote.  Something about those big collars and buttons, paired with big-ass Gainsborough hats – YUM! Lady in Light Blue Gown…

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