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Inspirations {February 22,2010}

Inspirations {February 22,2010}

My inspirations today come from a juxtaposition of Spring and Winter. It's been very odd weather lately: a sunny Springy day followed by a heavy snowfall, followed by another sunny...
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Tagged: Miscellany
:Ubersexlich - James' 18th c. Suit - Progress

:Ubersexlich - James' 18th c. Suit - Progress

Photos at last of progress on "The Suit." I've been working on the waistcoat, which to be honest is not at all interesting to look at right now. It wants...
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The 18th Century Dog

The 18th Century Dog

I watched a fascinating show last night, BBC 'Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog,' and got to thinking about dogs of the past, and what is a "period correct"...
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Inspirations  {February 16, 2010}

Inspirations {February 16, 2010}

I have no couch in my apartment. I want one that resembles THIS one, oh it's SO beautiful! I know I have been fairly remiss in posting on a regular...
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18th c. Smackdown, Timbaland Style...

This one had me laughing so hard I nearly broke the boning in my stays. Thanks to Miss Abby at Stay-ing Alive for posting this and totally making my night!...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Her Grace, The Duchess of Cupcakes - How and Why I Love Valentine's Day

Her Grace, The Duchess of Cupcakes - How and Why I Love Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day. Two words that strike joy, fear, hatred, giddiness, bitterness, or joviality into the heart-shaped-hearts of people everywhere. It seems like there are always two camps: those that like...
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Rockin' The Rococo

Rockin' The Rococo

Today we've got reason to celebrate! Paper Moon, a local shop in Reno (where yours truly resides) has placed an order for American Duchess t-shirts! Now shabby-rococo-victoriana goodness will be...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Monster Head: Dealing With Problem Wigs

Monster Head: Dealing With Problem Wigs

Once upon a time I cut my hair short. Really short. As a costumer, this presents certain challenges, which I decided could and would be solved by embarking on a...
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American Duchess on Etsy

American Duchess on Etsy

I haven't yet posted about the new American Duchess shop on Etsy. This is a combination of yummy things readers of this blog may be interested in, and the online...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Great Basin Costume Society - Events Plug

Great Basin Costume Society - Events Plug

What: GBCS Chit-Chat Tea and CakesWhen: Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 11am to 2pm (or later)Where: Josef's Vienna Bakery & Cafe - 933 W Moana Lane - Reno, NVInterested in...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Why We Costume, Part 3: A Dream of The Past

Why We Costume, Part 3: A Dream of The Past

There seems to be a fading of memories, after about thirty years, that turns otherwise horrible decades of fashion into inspiring vintage goodness, causing the fashion industry to launch revivals...
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1770s Hair Help From the Interwebs

The Dreamstress is seeking advice for big 1770s style hair. I haven't done a wig in this style yet, but I did find this video tutorial not only extremely well-done,...
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