American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
18th c. Smackdown, Timbaland Style...
This one had me laughing so hard I nearly broke the boning in my stays. Thanks to Miss Abby at Stay-ing Alive for posting this and totally making my night!...
Her Grace, The Duchess of Cupcakes - How and Why I Love Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day. Two words that strike joy, fear, hatred, giddiness, bitterness, or joviality into the heart-shaped-hearts of people everywhere. It seems like there are always two camps: those that like...
Rockin' The Rococo
Today we've got reason to celebrate! Paper Moon, a local shop in Reno (where yours truly resides) has placed an order for American Duchess t-shirts! Now shabby-rococo-victoriana goodness will be...
American Duchess on Etsy
I haven't yet posted about the new American Duchess shop on Etsy. This is a combination of yummy things readers of this blog may be interested in, and the online...
Great Basin Costume Society - Events Plug
What: GBCS Chit-Chat Tea and CakesWhen: Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 11am to 2pm (or later)Where: Josef's Vienna Bakery & Cafe - 933 W Moana Lane - Reno, NVInterested in...
Why We Costume, Part 3: A Dream of The Past
There seems to be a fading of memories, after about thirty years, that turns otherwise horrible decades of fashion into inspiring vintage goodness, causing the fashion industry to launch revivals...
Lookin' Spiffy
To celebrate 99 followers, I've revised the layout to the blog. I've added another side bar, hopefully to keep relevant information from getting lost "down below," and also to keep...
Why We Costume, Part 2: Because We Don't Have To.
When I was in college, I got into dressing up in vintage and retro clothing. I tried to "live the lifestyle" that was Rockabilly - polka dot dresses, high heeled...
Condolences
Our thoughts are with Leimomi of The Dreamstress, tonight, sending her *hugs* for the passing of her Nana Oakes. We love you, Leimomi!
Why We Costume, Part 1: Every Dance is Your Wedding
Let's take a break from our regularly scheduled costuming for a little insight, a little philosophy, a little article on why it is I believe we costume.Why DO we costume?What...
Christmas Bait
Hooray for The Holidays! The Dreamstress posted about her lovely Christmas Bait (closely related to Pogey Bait), so I thought I'd post about mine as well. Amongst the cuddly flannel...
Early Christmas Gifts, Ubersexlich, All Manner of Update...
It's been a crazy mid-month, and here's hoping things calm down. Lots of happenings and announcements and other zaniness ahead...First Up - Pogey Bait! Nicole, herself a fantastic seamstress and...