I’m quite excited to tell you that I have been asked to give a talk on historical hats at the Churchill County Museum in Fallon, NV, in March. Time to study up…
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V27: French Shoes of a Various Assortment
I pinned this great shoe illustration on Pinterest, via Athena. It is from the NYPL Digital Gallery. What I love about this image is that it illustrates three very distinct periods of…
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V18: Take the Victorian Button Boot Survey
It’s time for a little “focus group” research, to see what you ladies think about Victorian Button Boots. I’ve had a lot of requests for these, so I’m looking in to the…
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V15: “Astoria” Shoe Pre-Order Now Open
Okay, everything is ready. You can now go and order your Astoria Edwardian Shoes: Order Astoria Edwardian Shoes Most of you know the deal – we need a certain number of pre-orders…
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V14: Edwardian Shoe Candy
To celebrate the Astoria coming out on Monday, I want to post some of my favorite images of Edwardian shoes. It was such a wonderful time for footwear. Ladies’ shoes were styled…
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V13: Get Ready for “Astoria” Edwardian Shoes
You knew this post was coming! I got the Astoria samples in the mail today and am absolutely beside myself with how awesome they look. The toes are pointed. The straps are…
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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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Historical Shoes Holiday Wish Cards
Do you wish for a pair of American Duchess shoes for the holidays? Print one of these lovely “Holiday Wish” cards to deliver to your holiday honey: Download the Pemberley Holiday Wish…
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Reproduction 18th Century Shoe Buckles – NEW in the shop!
“Fleur” from American Duchess – available now How the heck do you keep 18th century latchet shoes closed? Why, buckles, of course! …but not just any buckles, as I learned. Shoe buckles…
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Silly Little Pemberley Video – Enjoy!
Please share if you like, and help us reach enough orders to run this cute style of historical shoe!
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Shoe Clips – Endless Possibilities for Historical Shoes
Shoe clips are the best things ever. I’ll just come right out and say it. Shoe clips allow you to drastically change the look of a single pair of shoes, just by…
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How to Coffee or Tea Stain Your American Duchess Silk Shoes
Miss Sharon asked me the other night about tea staining her silk Georgiana 18th century shoes. She was reluctant to do it, so I embarked on that journey on her behalf, and…
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“Pemberley” Regency Shoe Pre-Sale OPEN + Giveaway!
Go forth, merry historical holiday shoppers, and order a pair of Pemberlies, the perfect Regency shoe, for your Jane Austen-obsessed love one, or treat yourself! Pre-Order Now November 25 – December 9…
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Regency Foot Candy
For those of you stateside, Happy Thanksgiving! Since I know the lot of you are nomming turkey and accompanying side dishes, I will be short and provide you with some more Regency…
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1790s Wrap-Front Gown, Complete and with Shoes
I finally finished the 1790s wrap-front gown I’ve been working on foreeeeever. I will be wearing this gown, plus its accompanying accessories – pashmina, pineapple reticule, and Pemberley 1790s Regency shoes –…
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Shoe-To-Do of the Week: Blue and White Flowery Bits
This week I painted up a pair of Devonshires inspired by an extant pair held in Manchester City Galleries. I used Angelus Leather paints to color the latchets and heel blue, and…
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Introducing “Pemberley,” Regency Shoe, 1790-1810
I’ve been waiting so long to show you all the new Regency shoe! The “Pemberley” has been in development since Summer, and I am pleased to present her to you now: The…
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Shoe-How-To of the Week: Pretty Pretty Pink Princess Shoes
One of the coolest things about the Devonshire leather 18th century shoes is that you can paint them and decorate them easily, using leather paints, rhinestones, bias binding, trims, lace, anything really.…
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Shoe Shop Discounts – Opinion Please!
I love coupons, discounts, sales, and promotion, don’t you? We here at the Shoe Shop HQ are trying to decide which you would prefer. Please give us your opinion…. <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/5612065/”>Which Awesome…
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What Makes a Historically Accurate Regency Shoe?
The Met: 1790-1810. Before I got into making historical shoes for costumers and reenactors, I spent a lot of time looking for modern shoes that would “make do.” I did things like…
