American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
V312: My Attempt at 1740s Wrapped Buttonholes
Thanks to the fabulous Hallie Larkin, over at Sign of the Golden Scissors, I've worked up enough courage to try wrapped buttonholes for my Snowshill riding habit jacket. The originals...
V311: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes Giveaway WINNER!
Holy Canned Tomatoes, Ladies, you all entered the 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes giveaway 408 times!! It's now time to pick the winner, and never fear - despite not being able to...
V310: Progress on the 1740s Snowshill Habit
I *have* been sewing - deadlines and reasons to rush and all that. I've made a little progress on the 1740s Habit I planned for some time ago, but it's...
V309: Happy Election Day, USA
In honor of Election Day here in America Land, and in celebration of women's suffrage, here's an awesome video you've probably already seen, but is still awesome:
V308: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes GIVEAWAY!
It's that special "23Skidoo" pre-order time, which means...it's GIVEAWAY time! About The Prize: Up for grabs is a pair of "23Skidoo" 1920s shoes in the colorway of your choice, or...
V307: The House of Elliot - 1920s in the 1990s
Vintage Dancer turned me onto an early '90s series called "The House of Eliott," for which I have nothing but obsession and love. I was the ripe age of eight...
V306: 1920s Beaded Evening Gowns - Old and New
Met, 1927 There are a few things in the world of historical fashionable dress that I am willing to buy, because I know I will never be able to make...
V305: {Small Biz Betties} What To Consider Before Launching a Pre-Order
Howdy! It's been quite awhile since I've done a Small Biz Betties post, but now is the perfect time to get started again. Today's topic will be about important points...
V304: Introducing "23Skidoo" 1920s T-Strap Spectators - Pre-Order Now!
I'm so pleased to introduce to you our first 1920s/30s style shoe, the "23Skidoo" t-strap spectators, available in two colorways. It's everything Deco Era Gatsby shoes should be - a...
V303: How To Create Flapper "Doll Eye" Makeup
Today's tutorial is inspired by several things - primarily Bette Davis and Clara Bow, and their ridiculously huge eyeballs, but also a blending of original flapper smokey eye makeup, and...
V300: Vintage Stockings, 20th Century
from Wearing History - 1939-40 - novelty stockings The other night at the Bomber Girl's Pageant, I was asked if we carried vintage style seamed stockings in the A-D shop....
V298: Costumes For Sale
I'm clearing out some space-takers in my Costume Closet, available in my Etsy shop. Here's what's on offer today... 1790s Gaulle. Drop-Front, made 2012 as a mock-up for another gown....