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Bastille Day Sale!

Bastille Day Sale!

It's time for our annual mid-Summer Bastille Day Sale! We have looooooots of lovely historical shoes on sale this year: Theda Edwardian Oxfords - $145 ($165) Vienna Victorian Congress Boots...
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Vintage Capsule Wardrobes

Vintage Capsule Wardrobes

May 1940. Marie Claire. Though the term “capsule wardrobe” wasn’t coined until the 1970s, the idea stretches much further back. The general purpose of such a collection is to have...
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18th Century Hairstyles for Short Hair

18th Century Hairstyles for Short Hair

Nicole's chin-length bob was perfect, if not even a little too long, for the early 1780s crape'd hairstyle once supplemented with a few hair pieces at the back... One of...
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The Isabella Mactavish Fraser Project - Prep Work!

The Isabella Mactavish Fraser Project - Prep Work!

Working on our mockup dress in wool flannel, carefully studying photos of the original 1785 Isabella gown. Today Abby and I are in Scotland! We've come halfway across the world...
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#ADBeauty - 18th Century Hats, Caps, Bonnets, and Accessories

#ADBeauty - 18th Century Hats, Caps, Bonnets, and Accessories

Jasmine wearing her Therese hood, a very simple early 1780s accessory It is my belief that one can never have too many 18th century accessories. Hats and caps are essential...
1780 - 1781 Glasgow Polonaise Sacque Jacket Progress

1780 - 1781 Glasgow Polonaise Sacque Jacket Progress

1780 - 1781 Polonaise sacque jacket almost done! I love the back, even if it has double the fabric in it that it really needs. Alllmmmooosssttt doooonnnneeeee! This project has...
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#ADBeauty - 8 Authentic 18th Century Hairstyles!

#ADBeauty - 8 Authentic 18th Century Hairstyles!

Big Hair? Yes you can! Possibly the post you've been truly waiting for, today I'm going to give you some previews of the hairstyles in our next book "The American...
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Resplendent in 1835 - A Photoshoot

Resplendent in 1835 - A Photoshoot

Nicole Rudolph in her c. 1835 ensemble. OK, so it's pretty obvious I'm obsessed with the 1830s now (though I will never stop loving the 18th century deeply). I've made...
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#ADBeauty - 18th Century Cosmetics and Hair Care Products

#ADBeauty - 18th Century Cosmetics and Hair Care Products

Cynthia applied 18th century rouge in The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty. "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty" is a how-to book broken into what could...
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#SewingIsHard - 1830s Bodice Video

#SewingIsHard - 1830s Bodice Video

It's time for another episode of #SewingIsHard ! This time we're covering 1830s bodices, with some behind-the-scenes tips, tricks, and discoveries to help you in your own 1830s project. Enjoy!...
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Introducing "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty"

Introducing "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty"

We're official one month away from the release of our second book, "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty" ! This time last year we were sewing, styling, and...
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LacedNYC - A New York Party to Remember

LacedNYC - A New York Party to Remember

The Bathtub Ginnys perform at LacedNYC Once upon a time, Abby and I went to New York to meet up with our favorite people - Cynthia of Redthreaded and Dandy...
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