American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
1930s Oxfords: Your Vote, Please!
Ladies, I have so many exciting new shoes to share with you, but first I need your opinions. I had "Claremont," our 1930s reproduction oxfords, sampled in both black suede...
The Lake Tahoe Gatsby Picnic, 2013
Liza You already espied a few photos from last weekend's Gatsby picnic at Lake Tahoe, but here are a few more just for jollies... A picnic set up with a...
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...
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....
Introducing "Hartfield" Regency Walking Boots - Pre-Order Open!
Ladies, I'm so happy to finally be able to offer up the new Regency walking boots, "Hartfield," for your consideration. Of all the shoes we've done, I feel these are...
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...
Small Biz Betties (and Shoe News): Things Don't Always Go According to Plan...
It's been some time since I've written a Small Biz Betties post, but I thought now would be a good time to talk about the best laid schemes o' mice...
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...
Have a Flip Through the Summer Shoe Catalog...
After last week's photo shoot with our beautiful Gibson Girl, Liza, I thought it would be cool to share some of the photos in an interactive catalog, which took me...
Chopines - Platforms of the Past
Chopines are so cool, especially when you compare them to the oh-so-modern heel-less shoes that are currently in fashion. I guess they're not as modern as they think. :-) Via...
New Historical Shoes Coming Soon from American Duchess
As I dig out from under the *piles* of boxes, here are some new shoes to entice you... "Tissot" 1860-1880 - great for Civil War, Natural Form, and Bustle Eras....
"The Great Gatsby" 1920s Extravaganza (and SALE!)
Oh my goodness, Gatsby. Our little costuming club is dressing up for tomorrow's opening night, and I can't wait to sport my Unique Vintage beaded gown and black/gold sparkly 23Skidoos....