Filter by
V210: Sugarpine Living History Day 2012, and 1933 Vintage Vogue Dress

V210: Sugarpine Living History Day 2012, and 1933 Vintage Vogue Dress

As promised, here are pics from today's lovely event at the Ehrman Mansion, Sugarpine State Park, Lake Tahoe. Our Great Basin Costume Society group - Oscar, Debbie, Baby Autumn, Sarah,...
American Duchess
V197: Summer Tea at Carolyn's

V197: Summer Tea at Carolyn's

Today I attended a delightful Summer Tea, hosted by Carolyn and Debbie of the Great Basin Costume Society. There were lots of lovely things to eat, and lovely people with...
American Duchess
V169: The Pony Express Re-Ride at Fort Churchill, NV

V169: The Pony Express Re-Ride at Fort Churchill, NV

This past Thursday, my parents and I ventured out to Fort Churchill, Nevada, to see the Pony Express Association's annual re-ride event, in which riders travel the same route, in...
American Duchess
V163: The Carson City Rendezvous, 1860

V163: The Carson City Rendezvous, 1860

Mums on the left, me on the right, in our plaid hoop dresses, and bonnets made by dear friend Maggie This past weekend Mummsies and I attended the Carson City...
American Duchess
V155: Valhalla Renaissance Faire, 2012

V155: Valhalla Renaissance Faire, 2012

Lovely courtesans, cute gig I'm back from Valhalla Renaissance Faire, at South Lake Tahoe. Yesterday was lovely, not too hot, and not snowing, lol. Here are some photos from our...
American Duchess

V148: Vote For the Winner of the Poly-Pompadour Contest!

So it's Sunday on a holiday weekend - I hope you're all either out doing awesome costume stuff, or in sewing awesome costume stuff. If you've got a minute, cast...
American Duchess
Tagged: Events
V121: "The Unsinkables" at Gaskells Titanic Ball

V121: "The Unsinkables" at Gaskells Titanic Ball

As promised, here are a few photos from Gaskells Ball last Saturday, with our "Unsinkables" group of lovely-attired ladies. I had a fabulous time, and got to see so many...
American Duchess
V112: Steampunk Expo Yay!

V112: Steampunk Expo Yay!

Okay, I'm SO tired, but we had the most amazing 1st annual Steampunk Expo here in Reno. It was a huge success! Now time for a nap .... more photos...
American Duchess
V113: Photos from The Steampunk Expo, Reno

V113: Photos from The Steampunk Expo, Reno

Yesterday the local Reno Steampunk club, High Desert Steam, held its first annual "Biggest Little Steampunk Expo." The idea was to kick off a Summer season of Steampunk events -...
American Duchess
V106: Titanic Memorial Tea, Reno

V106: Titanic Memorial Tea, Reno

Yesterday, like so many of you, us ladies and gents up here in Reno held our Titanic Memorial Tea at The Isles Tea Shoppe. After many pots of tea, a...
American Duchess
V90: 1920s Fashion Presentation at the National Automobile Museum, Reno

V90: 1920s Fashion Presentation at the National Automobile Museum, Reno

Last night Lady Carolyn and I co-presented "The Bee's Knees and the Cat's Meow: Fashionistas 1920s Style," a general survey of women's clothing and fashion trends through the Roaring '20s....
American Duchess
V78: 1950s "Ladies Who Lunch" Outfit

V78: 1950s "Ladies Who Lunch" Outfit

I gave my presentation on hats, 1850-1960, yesterday, and wore something I thought was appropriate for an afternoon luncheon. Dress: made from vintage Butterick 8154 Hat: vintage mink "caterpillar" toque...
American Duchess