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Enter the Royal Vintage Halloween Photo Contest!

Enter the Royal Vintage Halloween Photo Contest!

It's October! Enter all things pumpkin, the spreading of polyester spider web on *everything*, and the sudden sprouting of Spirit Halloween Stores all over the country. In 31 days it...
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Miss Fisher Chinoiserie Jacket Refashion

Miss Fisher Chinoiserie Jacket Refashion

The Miss Fisher Fashion quest continues! So far I've made some trousers, a skirt, a blouse, a couple hats, and I've purchased a few things as well. I've also caught...
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The 1940s in Shoes - Black Platforms (With Studs!?)

The 1940s in Shoes - Black Platforms (With Studs!?)

In my new endeavor to provide the costuming and vintage fashion world with the best of 1920s, 30s, and 40s footwear, I am constantly studying style trends of those decades....
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My Version of McCall 8641 - 1936 Skirt Pattern

My Version of McCall 8641 - 1936 Skirt Pattern

My 1930s "Miss Fisher" skirt inspired by McCall 8641 from 1936 Continuing on with my Miss Fisher Capsule Wardrobe, I set to making a skirt from the navy blue wool...
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Introducing the Tango Boots - Pre-Order Now Open!

Introducing the Tango Boots - Pre-Order Now Open!

At long last, I'm so excited to introduce our special 2015 Holiday release - the Edwardian Tango Boots! I've been working on these for about a year now, tweaking the...
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A 1920s Photo Shoot with Yours Truly

A 1920s Photo Shoot with Yours Truly

More pictars! I don't really like to model - I much prefer to be behind the camera - but sometimes it's easiest to put on all the stuff and just...
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1930s Photoshoot with Elspeth for Royal Vintage Shoes

1930s Photoshoot with Elspeth for Royal Vintage Shoes

Gosh, I've been so busy I've forgotten to share SO much! Time to back up and show you the pretty pictures! I put together a photo shoot with Elspeth, a...
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FlapperHacks: Re-blocking Wool Hats

FlapperHacks: Re-blocking Wool Hats

On today's edition of FlapperHacks, I'll share a couple of wool hats I've created for my Autumn Miss Fisher wardrobe. These hats were formerly in one shape, and have become...
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A Summer Straw Cloche for Mom

A Summer Straw Cloche for Mom

I've been on a hatmaking binge, ever since I refashioned my black straw Gatsby hat. No hat in my house is safe now. Even the moth-eaten hat husks waiting to...
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Tagged: 1920s Hats
Orientalism in 1920s Fashion

Orientalism in 1920s Fashion

Orientalism was a big trend in 1920s Western fashion, taking design for textiles, silhouette, even makeup, from Japan, China, Russia, India, and the Middle East. I noticed that Miss Fisher...
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The Famous Regency "Manchester" Boots!

Boots. Manchester Art Gallery. 1949.97 Ladies, since several of you expressed that you're not getting our updates on Facebook, I'm posting the results of the latest Exclusive Cycle 6 poll...
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Tagged: Regency Shoes
My First Miss Fisher Outfit

My First Miss Fisher Outfit

Last month I wrote about my love obsession with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, and of course Miss Fisher's fashion. While the show is set in 1929, most of what Miss...
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