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Sugarpine Living History Day, 2013 - Two-Person '20s Invasion

Sugarpine Living History Day, 2013 - Two-Person '20s Invasion

Yesterday our army of costume-clad amazons, all two of us, invaded a nice little local event at the Ehrman Mansion on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. We go every...
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The Real Mod Cloth (Pssst! It's Polyester!)

The Real Mod Cloth (Pssst! It's Polyester!)

Last night I was invited by Lady Carolyn to dress in one of my favorite decades of fashion, the 1960s, to appear with a couple other gals as a visual...
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Tagged: Vintage
Vintage Pants: Simplicity 5409, from 1972

Vintage Pants: Simplicity 5409, from 1972

A couple posts back, I shared my plan to "bring sexy back" with at-waist pants. I was intrigued by the many wonderful responses on Facebook - some of you are...
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Tagged: Vintage
Vintage Pants - 1930s - 1970s

Vintage Pants - 1930s - 1970s

I think I'm done with low-waisted jeans forever. I hate the way they squeeze the fleshy bits of my hips up and create a belly where I didn't have one...
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Tagged: Vintage
Little 1920s Jersey Dress - In Progress

Little 1920s Jersey Dress - In Progress

Last week I thought I'd put together a simple little 1920s frock, made from a bold floral jersey fabric given to me by Vintage Dancer. I devised a little plan,...
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June Retro Picnic, with Vintage Advance 6643

June Retro Picnic, with Vintage Advance 6643

This past weekend was The Weekend of Costume Picnics. My Facebook feed has been exploding with the photographic evidence, and we here in Northern Nevada also partook. Despite the weather...
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Tagged: Events Vintage
Rat Rods & Rockabillies - Reno Rockabilly Riot

Rat Rods & Rockabillies - Reno Rockabilly Riot

....that was a lot of 'R's, lol. This past weekend, my friend Stephanie and I visiting Reno Rockabilly Riot, a cute little event with a few vendors and a lot...
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Tagged: Events Vintage

Your Opinions Please - Fully Fashioned Stockings

Hi Ladies! Today I need your votes to help decide some things about the future line of vintage-style seamed stockings I'm working for the shop. Before you vote, here are...
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Our "Great Gatsby" Movie Meet-Up Party

Our "Great Gatsby" Movie Meet-Up Party

So who went to see "The Great Gatsby" last night?! Our local costume club, Great Basin Costume Society, got together to watch the movie and enjoy some dessert afterward at...
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Tagged: 1920s Events Vintage
"The Great Gatsby" 1920s Extravaganza (and SALE!)

"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....
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Tagged: 1920s Shoes Vintage
1959 Derby Day Dress - Simplicity 3063

1959 Derby Day Dress - Simplicity 3063

Yesterday was our Great Basin Costume Society's "Fancy Fillies Derby Day Tea," where bunches of eccentric people got together, wore weird clothes, and watched some horse race... Hehe <3 The...
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Will The Real French Heels Please Stand Up?

Will The Real French Heels Please Stand Up?

My latest eBay acquisition thrills me to no end. Thanks to Lauren M. of Wearing History, who sent me the link to these - a box of eight "Lynn Wood"...
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Tagged: 1920s Shoes Vintage