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Book Review: "Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail" by Astrida Schaeffer

Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail Astrida Schaeffer (c) 2013 by Astrida Schaeffer ISBN 978-1-938394-04-1 Many of us have been anticipating Astrida's book "Embellishments" for quite some time. I was happy to...
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V297: Review: Litttle Bits 18th Century Makeup Products

V297: Review: Litttle Bits 18th Century Makeup Products

For those of your interested in 18th century makeup - recipes, application, general wear - you'll be pleased with Litttle Bits Clothing Company's line of Georgian beauty products for the...
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V276: Review: 18th Century Bath Products from Litttle Bits Clothing Company

A little while ago I received some lovely 18th century beauty products from Litttle Bits Clothing Company, and I have had the chance to test out the bath products. I...
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V248: 1772 Colonial Spice Tea by Litttle Bits Clothing Company

V248: 1772 Colonial Spice Tea by Litttle Bits Clothing Company

This morning, with the power out and no internet to eat my soul, I had a chance to slow down and enjoy a fine cuppa new tea I got from...
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V166: Book Review: "The Art of Finger Waving" by Paul Compan

V166: Book Review: "The Art of Finger Waving" by Paul Compan

Art of Finger Waving -- Recreating Vintage 1920s and 1930s Hairstyles Paul Compan (c) 2007 by Bramcost Publications ISBN 978-1-934268-34-6 There are few techniques in the world of vintage fashion...
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V117: Book Review: "Couture Sewing Techniques" by Claire B. Schaeffer

Couture Sewing Techniques Claire B. Shaeffer (c) 2011 by Claire B. Shaeffer ISBN 978-1-60085-335-7 A great many of us are self-taught seamstresses. We come equipped with a suite of sewing...
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V56: 18th Century Costumes from "Versailles: Countdown to Revolution"

V56: 18th Century Costumes from "Versailles: Countdown to Revolution"

I watched a documentary series recently called "Versailles," covering, in three installments, the history of the palace and its monarchs, Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. I was really...
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V31: Book Review: "18th Century Embroidery Techniques" by Gail Marsh

18th Century Embroidery Techniques Gail Marsh (c) 2006 by Gail Marsh ISBN 978-1-86108-476-7 There comes a time in every 18th century costumer's career when embroidery seems like a good idea....
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V4: Book Review: "Eighteenth-Century Clothing at Williamsburg" by Linda Baumgarten

Eighteenth-Century Clothing at Williamsburg Linda Baumgarten (c) 1986 by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ISBN 978-0-87935-109-0 In preparation for my trip to Colonial Williamsburg this coming October, 2012, and because I'm...
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Book Review: "Vintage Hairstyling" by Lauren Rennells

Book Review: "Vintage Hairstyling" by Lauren Rennells

Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques Lauren Rennells 2nd ed. (c) 2009 Lauren Rennells ISBN 978-0-9816639-1-3 If you are like me, you have pretty much no knowledge of how...
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Friday Review: Fugawee "Connie" Shoes

Friday Review: Fugawee "Connie" Shoes

Okay, this is as much a post of excitement and *glee!* as a "review," but I wanted to show you my new Fugawee shoes, and talk a bit about them....
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