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2013 Costume College, Pt. 3 - The Gala

2013 Costume College, Pt. 3 - The Gala

Merja's Baroque gown OMG. This wasn't her Gala dress, but I needed to include a photo of it anyway. Ready for the last set of pics from Costume College? Well,...
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2013 Costume College, Pt. 2 - Festive Attyre "Curtain Along" Meet Up

2013 Costume College, Pt. 2 - Festive Attyre "Curtain Along" Meet Up

Waverly Curtain dresses in chronological order from left to right. Ready for more photos from Costume College? I have tons, so here goes! Saturday, during the day, was the "Curtain...
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Pride and Prejudice: Volume 1 - Chapter 8

Pride and Prejudice: Volume 1 - Chapter 8

"She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild." "She did indeed, Louisa....
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2013 Costume College, Pt. 1

2013 Costume College, Pt. 1

I'm back! I'm alive! Costume College was splendid this year. I had SO much fun, met and chatted with so many cool people, and took so...SO...many photos. I'm breaking this...
Edwardian Elegance - "Gibson" Summer Photoshoot

Edwardian Elegance - "Gibson" Summer Photoshoot

A couple weekends ago, Chris and I ventured out with our gorgeous Edwardian model Liza, to shoot the new "Gibson" Edwardian shoes that have just come into stock. Liza wore...
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Behind the Scenes with the "More Than Just A Costume" Gainsborough Photo Shoot

Behind the Scenes with the "More Than Just A Costume" Gainsborough Photo Shoot

Howdy! I've had some questions about the most recent images I created, inspired by Gainsborough's portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, so I'm going to show you a little behind-the-scenes...
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1880s Green Acres Gown: Steampunkin' Photo Shoot Preview

1880s Green Acres Gown: Steampunkin' Photo Shoot Preview

Happy Easter! Yesterday was photo shoot day with one of my favorite girls, Angie, wearing one of my favorite gowns, the 1880s giant green bustle dress. I can't wait to...
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Sewing Cake "Pavlova" Pattern 1940s Photo Shoot

Sewing Cake "Pavlova" Pattern 1940s Photo Shoot

Howdy! Back in January, I worked on a "collabvertisement" with Steph C. of "Cake Patterns," to showcase one of her awesome, indie, vintage-inspired patterns, "Pavlova." It was a freezing cold...
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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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V318: Behind The Scenes at Our Winter Wonderland Photo Shoot

V318: Behind The Scenes at Our Winter Wonderland Photo Shoot

The original concept sketch for the Winter Wonderland set I've been *SO FLIPPIN' BUSY* trying to get everything done for the photo shoot yesterday. I finished the blue riding habit,...
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V293: Finished Project: Indienne Print "Curtain-Along" Gown, 1780

V293: Finished Project: Indienne Print "Curtain-Along" Gown, 1780

I finished my "Curtain-Along" dress in time to wear to Colonial Williamsburg, but it rained the day I had planned to wear it, and only donned it for a couple...
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V261: American Duchess For The Cure - Fundraising For Breast Cancer Research

V261: American Duchess For The Cure - Fundraising For Breast Cancer Research

Hi all! Did you know it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Many of us have been through or have loved ones who have battled breast cancer, myself included. To help raise...
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