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Cycle 3 Exclusive - Vote for Colors!

Cycle 3 Exclusive - Vote for Colors!

We've gotten a bit bogged down with the various holidays worldwide, but we're gearing up for production to start again, so it's time for another Exclusive! The winner of the...
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Tagged: 1920s 1930s Shoes
The 10-Day Tailoring Challenge - Completed in 8 Days!

The 10-Day Tailoring Challenge - Completed in 8 Days!

Well, here it is, my 1935 jacket, on my body. I'm super proud of this project, even with all the mistakes I made. It's wearable and looks pretty alright (please...
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My 10-Day Tailoring Challenge

My 10-Day Tailoring Challenge

About 7 days ago I decided to start a tailoring project. Years ago I received McCall 8420, a 1935 pattern with a skirt and kinda-half-Norfolk jacket. The pattern was my...
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Introducing "Victoria" Carriage Boots

Introducing "Victoria" Carriage Boots

Today's post is all about carriage boots. I'm maybe a little TOO excited about our new "Victoria" Carriage Boots...I'm...well...wearing them right now. They went to Starbucks with me this morning,...
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My 5 Hour Wearing History "Smooth Sailing" Trousers

My 5 Hour Wearing History "Smooth Sailing" Trousers

So last Thursday I made some trousers. Pants are completely terrifying to me, so I had actually bought the fabric for these trousers months ago, sat on it, and in...
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The Reno Tweed Ride: Inspiration

The Reno Tweed Ride: Inspiration

Coming up in June, our local Steampunk group is hosting the first Reno Tweed Ride, wherein a lot of nutters dress up in, well, tweed, and ride bicycles through Downtown...
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Giveaway: "Upstairs/Downstairs" Season 1 DVD

Giveaway: "Upstairs/Downstairs" Season 1 DVD

Happy Holidays! We have so many lovely things planned for you. Today's treat? You could win the Season 1 DVD of BBC's "Upstairs/Downstairs" (2011). Here's how to play... a Rafflecopter...
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Tagged: 1930s
Glorious 1930s Vintage Shoes

Glorious 1930s Vintage Shoes

from Etsy seller Simplicityisbliss The 1930s is one of my favorite periods for footwear. Everything is just so darn snazzy! Perforated leather, interesting stripe decorations, oxfords, cutouts, color blocking ......
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Tagged: 1930s Shoes Vintage
Glam Your Gams with Claremont 1930s Oxfords

Glam Your Gams with Claremont 1930s Oxfords

After tromping around the University of Nevada, Reno, campus for several hours, I'm more in love with these shoes than ever. They're comfy, snazzy, and totally made the ensemble. The...
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Introducing "Claremont" 1930s Oxfords - Pre-Order Now Open

Introducing "Claremont" 1930s Oxfords - Pre-Order Now Open

"Claremont" 1930s Oxfords Pre-Order September 2 - 22, 2013 $115 ($135) www.AmericanDuchess.com Today I'm excited to present to you a new 20th century vintage repro, "Claremont," a chocolate brown suede-and-patent...
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Tagged: 1930s Shoes Vintage
New 1930s Wearing History "Moderne" in Progress

New 1930s Wearing History "Moderne" in Progress

So after making that big scary list of stuff that I need/want to make this year, of course I've set to work on none of it at all. I have...
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V342: 1930s Christmas Dress, Decades of Style #3007

V342: 1930s Christmas Dress, Decades of Style #3007

Happy Holidays! For those of you who celebrated Christmas, I hope you had a wonderful one! We had a family-and-friend-packed day, full traditions old and new. One of my new...
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