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Madame X at Halloween Gaskells Victorian Ball

Madame X at Halloween Gaskells Victorian Ball

This weekend I went to visit friends and dance the night away at Gaskells, one of the most epic Victorian dance events in the West. I took Madame X with...
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More Tea with Madame X - Progress on The Satan Bodice from Hell

More Tea with Madame X - Progress on The Satan Bodice from Hell

...did I say satan? I meant satin, really. Or is it the same thing... I'm starting with the most recent photo, because I'm too embarrassed to start by showing you...
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Tea With Madame X -or- A Start to A Goth-tastic Gown

Tea With Madame X -or- A Start to A Goth-tastic Gown

Last week I put together a "quick and dirty" black satin bustle skirt to wear with my Steampunk outfits, but as all of you know, having a large quantity of...
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1880s Bustle Skirt - It's Black, It's Shiny, It's Quick and Dirty

1880s Bustle Skirt - It's Black, It's Shiny, It's Quick and Dirty

Playing dress up with a pseudo Victorian shirt and a velvet waist cincher A very short time ago I found myself in a predicament, one that involved needing a black...
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