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V319: Shop Small This Saturday at American-Duchess.com
Hey American Express ladies – this Saturday is “Small Business Saturday,” sponsored by American Express, and we here at American Duchess Company are about as small as it gets, with just me…
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V318: Behind The Scenes at Our Winter Wonderland Photo Shoot
The original concept sketch for the Winter Wonderland set I’ve been *SO FLIPPIN’ BUSY* trying to get everything done for the photo shoot yesterday. I finished the blue riding habit, with its…
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V317: 1740s Riding Habit – Nearly There!
Yesterday I made the petticoat and set the sleeves on the riding habit jacket. The petticoat is worn over panniers. I don’t have very big ones, but I wanted to try the…
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V316: Riding Habit Trim Inspirations
While I scramble around making the my version of the Snowshill riding habit somewhat wearable, here are some trimming inspirations… 1750-59 VandA – gorgeous, but not the kind of trim I have.…
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V315: 1740s Riding Habit Progress…Again
I’m motoring along on this project as fast as I can. I have little time to spare and too much to do to complete it in time for this coming Monday’s holiday…
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V314: One Week Left for 23Skidoo Pre-Order
Alright, Ladies, this is the *last week* to get your orders for 23Skidoo 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes in, and get that sweet discounted price. The order with the factory has gone in…
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V313: 1740s Riding Habit Set-Backs
Ever have one of those days where every bit of sewing you do has to be undone? As it turns out, my wrapped and couched buttonholes *looked* nice, but didn’t hold up…
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V312: My Attempt at 1740s Wrapped Buttonholes
Thanks to the fabulous Hallie Larkin, over at Sign of the Golden Scissors, I’ve worked up enough courage to try wrapped buttonholes for my Snowshill riding habit jacket. The originals were pieces…
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V311: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes Giveaway WINNER!
Holy Canned Tomatoes, Ladies, you all entered the 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes giveaway 408 times!! It’s now time to pick the winner, and never fear – despite not being able to see all…
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V310: Progress on the 1740s Snowshill Habit
I *have* been sewing – deadlines and reasons to rush and all that. I’ve made a little progress on the 1740s Habit I planned for some time ago, but it’s slow going.…
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V309: Happy Election Day, USA
In honor of Election Day here in America Land, and in celebration of women’s suffrage, here’s an awesome video you’ve probably already seen, but is still awesome:
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V308: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes GIVEAWAY!
It’s that special “23Skidoo” pre-order time, which means…it’s GIVEAWAY time! About The Prize: Up for grabs is a pair of “23Skidoo” 1920s shoes in the colorway of your choice, or a gift…
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V307: The House of Elliot – 1920s in the 1990s
Vintage Dancer turned me onto an early ’90s series called “The House of Eliott,” for which I have nothing but obsession and love. I was the ripe age of eight when this…
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V306: 1920s Beaded Evening Gowns – Old and New
Met, 1927 There are a few things in the world of historical fashionable dress that I am willing to buy, because I know I will never be able to make them myself…
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V305: {Small Biz Betties} What To Consider Before Launching a Pre-Order
Howdy! It’s been quite awhile since I’ve done a Small Biz Betties post, but now is the perfect time to get started again. Today’s topic will be about important points to consider…
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V304: Introducing “23Skidoo” 1920s T-Strap Spectators – Pre-Order Now!
I’m so pleased to introduce to you our first 1920s/30s style shoe, the “23Skidoo” t-strap spectators, available in two colorways. It’s everything Deco Era Gatsby shoes should be – a d’orsay pump,…
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V303: How To Create Flapper “Doll Eye” Makeup
Today’s tutorial is inspired by several things – primarily Bette Davis and Clara Bow, and their ridiculously huge eyeballs, but also a blending of original flapper smokey eye makeup, and 21st century…
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V300: Vintage Stockings, 20th Century
from Wearing History – 1939-40 – novelty stockings The other night at the Bomber Girl’s Pageant, I was asked if we carried vintage style seamed stockings in the A-D shop. I had…
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V299: Real WWII Bomber Girls
Today is the Battle Born Day’s Bomber Girl Pageant. I’m getting my ’40s on right now, and will be dancing the night away, and hopefully impressing the pageant judges with my authenticity,…
