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Ruff Stuff
I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself. I blame the punny title on ktlovelyI managed to finish ALMOST everything I wanted done for this event! The only thing I didn't get to do was cut down the neckline of my smock from a high neck with neckband to a low square neck so that it could be worn with my new partlet. I ran out of time for that and just wore my ( Read more... ) -
1860s "Oriental" Fancy Dress
Michael and I had the opportunity to attend a private 19th century masquerade/fancy dress ball last weekend at Braehead Manor. It was quite possibly the loveliest ball event I have ever been to! The setting was beyond perfection, there was an exactly even amount of men and women (all eager to dance) and the food... Oh the food! Lobster salad, ( Read more... ) -
Lilli Ann Fox Fur Coat for Sale!
I am selling this lovely coat because I never wear it... And we need the money. :-/
This sumptuous coat is in excellent condition apart from some faint stains on lining, which are completely invisible when worn (see pictures). Fur is pristine, all closures are sound. It has pockets!
$250
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Costume College Envy!
Just a quick note to say that I love everyone's posts from Costume College, and you all looked fabulous! I have never been sadder that I didn't attend. It looked like everyone had so much fun ( Read more... ) -
I Made a Thing: The Kirtle Dirndl
Because of My Stupid Wrist (TM), I've been focusing more on "modern" sewing projects that don't have to be entirely hand sewn. I've made curtains for the kitchen, a maxi dress that I should take pictures of, and now this. I've been very inspired by modern, high fashion dirndls, particularly some made of African fabrics. I had resigned myself to ( Read more... ) -
Old Gowns, New Pictures
Life never slows down... Got back from CA/HI and right to a film shoot, then to see l'Hermione. I'm glad I had things in my wardrobe I could pull out, although my 18th c wardrobe consists all of practical work gowns (since, you know, I actually work in them). My white silk is in ruins, Felicity needs new trim and a wider stomacher, and my summer ( Read more... ) -
White Coutil?
Does anyone have a yard of white coutil they would be willing to sell me? This seems to be such a troublesome fabric to buy! -
The LORD giveth, and the LORD taketh away.
This post has been brewing in my mind for some time now... Hopefully I can articulate everything I've been feeling and thinking lately ( Read more... ) -
A Rumor in St. Petersburg
This outfit is rather a comedy of errors...
A couple months ago I got the insane idea that I needed a WWI-era outfit for Military Through the Ages this year. It didn't help that Nicole was all for it! Even though I should have been using the time to thoughtfully finish my Felicity sack gown for the Francaise Dinner, I went whole hog and started from ( Read more... )
