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Just thought everyone ought to see this. It's "Can't Speak French" by Girls Aloud. The ladies costumes are more 18th century-inspired than anything, but the fops are pretty tolerable and there are some LOLZ-worthy moments throughout the video. I would have embedded it but the option's disabled.

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Come inside for a cozy experience~! <3

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I will be attending a masquerade ball on All Hallows Eve and am considering dressing as the notorious highwaywoman, Lady Katherine Ferrers, aka "The Wicked Lady". Any suggestions as to how I could do this well, yet not spend loads of money on a fancy dress rental? Also, I'd like to still maintain a bit of femininity and sex appeal even though I'll ( Read more... )

I am new to livejournal and to this community. I would prefer to remain a bit of a mystery and so I'll keep my mundane details to a minimum ( Read more... )

Amazing photoshoot for Dolce & Gabbana 2007 including powdered wigs, frock coats, riding boots and all the other good stuff :)


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We are hoping to talk to other 18th century lovers who have been, will go or want to go, to Carnival in Venice.

Please join us!

http://community.livejournal.com/carnival_venice/profile

Just thought you all ought to see this. It's a collection of 18th-century inspired photographs taken for Vogue Paris in 1998.

xposted to foptillyoudrop, panniers and 18thcentury. I apologise if some of you see this multiple times.

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Good evening all! I recently read a charming story that I thought would appeal to the members of this salon. It was called "Mozart in Mirrorshades" and it was the last story in Mirrorshades: The Cyberpunk Anthology. It featured time travelers in our beloved 18th century, with appearances by some familiar faces (with a twist.) I do most highly ( Read more... )