American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Shoe Clips - Endless Possibilities for Historical Shoes
Shoe clips are the best things ever. I'll just come right out and say it. Shoe clips allow you to drastically change the look of a single pair of shoes,...
How to Coffee or Tea Stain Your American Duchess Silk Shoes
Miss Sharon asked me the other night about tea staining her silk Georgiana 18th century shoes. She was reluctant to do it, so I embarked on that journey on her...
"Pemberley" Regency Shoe Pre-Sale OPEN + Giveaway!
Go forth, merry historical holiday shoppers, and order a pair of Pemberlies, the perfect Regency shoe, for your Jane Austen-obsessed love one, or treat yourself! Pre-Order Now November 25 -...
Regency Foot Candy
For those of you stateside, Happy Thanksgiving! Since I know the lot of you are nomming turkey and accompanying side dishes, I will be short and provide you with some...
1790s Wrap-Front Gown, Complete and with Shoes
I finally finished the 1790s wrap-front gown I've been working on foreeeeever. I will be wearing this gown, plus its accompanying accessories - pashmina, pineapple reticule, and Pemberley 1790s Regency...
Shoe-To-Do of the Week: Blue and White Flowery Bits
This week I painted up a pair of Devonshires inspired by an extant pair held in Manchester City Galleries. I used Angelus Leather paints to color the latchets and heel...
Introducing "Pemberley," Regency Shoe, 1790-1810
I've been waiting so long to show you all the new Regency shoe! The "Pemberley" has been in development since Summer, and I am pleased to present her to you...
Shoe-How-To of the Week: Pretty Pretty Pink Princess Shoes
One of the coolest things about the Devonshire leather 18th century shoes is that you can paint them and decorate them easily, using leather paints, rhinestones, bias binding, trims, lace,...
Shoe Shop Discounts - Opinion Please!
I love coupons, discounts, sales, and promotion, don't you? We here at the Shoe Shop HQ are trying to decide which you would prefer. Please give us your opinion.... <a...
What Makes a Historically Accurate Regency Shoe?
The Met: 1790-1810. Before I got into making historical shoes for costumers and reenactors, I spent a lot of time looking for modern shoes that would "make do." I did...
Regency Shoes Pricing Poll - Please Vote!
Extant Regency shoes, used as reference for the Pemberlies. I have a very important question to ask you, or rather a very important choice for you to make. I want...
Fashion Face-Off: Regency vs. 1960s
We all know history (and fashion) repeats itself, and designers of the past were as inspired to borrow from previous decades and centuries just as much as fashion labels are...