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Event: Henry Ford's 150th Birthday Party at the Nat'l Automobile Museum

Event: Henry Ford's 150th Birthday Party at the Nat'l Automobile Museum

From a huge Duesenberg Warning: Lots of pictures of old cars. I like old cars, and I like to take pictures of their shiny bits, so if cars don't interest...
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Tagged: 1920s Events Vintage
Sugarpine Living History Day, 2013 - Two-Person '20s Invasion

Sugarpine Living History Day, 2013 - Two-Person '20s Invasion

Yesterday our army of costume-clad amazons, all two of us, invaded a nice little local event at the Ehrman Mansion on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. We go every...
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Little 1920s Jersey Dress - In Progress

Little 1920s Jersey Dress - In Progress

Last week I thought I'd put together a simple little 1920s frock, made from a bold floral jersey fabric given to me by Vintage Dancer. I devised a little plan,...
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Our "Great Gatsby" Movie Meet-Up Party

Our "Great Gatsby" Movie Meet-Up Party

So who went to see "The Great Gatsby" last night?! Our local costume club, Great Basin Costume Society, got together to watch the movie and enjoy some dessert afterward at...
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Tagged: 1920s Events Vintage
"The Great Gatsby" 1920s Extravaganza (and SALE!)

"The Great Gatsby" 1920s Extravaganza (and SALE!)

Oh my goodness, Gatsby. Our little costuming club is dressing up for tomorrow's opening night, and I can't wait to sport my Unique Vintage beaded gown and black/gold sparkly 23Skidoos....
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Tagged: 1920s Shoes Vintage
Will The Real French Heels Please Stand Up?

Will The Real French Heels Please Stand Up?

My latest eBay acquisition thrills me to no end. Thanks to Lauren M. of Wearing History, who sent me the link to these - a box of eight "Lynn Wood"...
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Tagged: 1920s Shoes Vintage
Upcoming 2013 Projects

Upcoming 2013 Projects

I don't quite know how this happened, but I sat down to figure out what I need to sew this year, and suddenly realized there's...quite a lot of it!...and I...
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23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco

23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco

Last month we did a lovely photo shoot with Monica, Miss Art Deco, and her stylish beau Sam, at the wonderful Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Monica wore a smashing...
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How To Paint Your Own 1920s Flapper Shoes

How To Paint Your Own 1920s Flapper Shoes

Hi! Today I'm going to show you how to take a pair of 1920s white "paint-your-own" 23Skidoo spectator t-strap heels and transform them into the most amazing, glamorous, show-stopping flapper...
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V360: New Shoe Goo to Play With (And You Can Too!)

V360: New Shoe Goo to Play With (And You Can Too!)

...and by "Shoe Goo" I just mean cool stuff like leather paints, creams, and polishes. Good stuff. I've finally been able to get some Angelus products in the shoe shop,...
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V356: A Few More Antique and Vintage Shoes

V356: A Few More Antique and Vintage Shoes

Well, here I am again to show you more historic shoes from my rapidly growing collection.... Wedding Slippers, 1870s. These are a perfect example of an 1870s slipper. They have...
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V353: 1920s Knickers Pattern

V353: 1920s Knickers Pattern

Hi all! Miss Emily, of My Vintage Visions Blog, sent over this adorbs little original 1920s knickers pattern. Aren't these just sweet? /want/ I'm off to cut my hair like...
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