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V249: Georgian Beauty Myths BUSTED!, by Elisa of Isis' Wardrobe

V249: Georgian Beauty Myths BUSTED!, by Elisa of Isis' Wardrobe

Glenn Close in "Dangerous Liaisons" Hi all! Today I'd like to turn the floor over to the wonderful Elisa of Madame Isis' Toilette, and Isis' Wardrobe, who has been studying...
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V248: 1772 Colonial Spice Tea by Litttle Bits Clothing Company

V248: 1772 Colonial Spice Tea by Litttle Bits Clothing Company

This morning, with the power out and no internet to eat my soul, I had a chance to slow down and enjoy a fine cuppa new tea I got from...
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V247: Making a 1790s Gainsborough Hat

V247: Making a 1790s Gainsborough Hat

Yesterday I made a Gainsborough hat to go with the new purple 1790s "Robe Royaliste". I researched many a fine fashion plate from Dames a la Mode, and raided the...
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V246: My Regency Papillote Curls

V246: My Regency Papillote Curls

After seeing this wonderful little video on how to use your flatiron and tissue paper to make 18th century and Regency "papillote" curls, I was itching to give it a...
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V245: Floral Gowns of the 1770s (and a little 1780s too)

Met - 1770s-80s gown, remodeled from c. 1740s silk Happy Saturday! Chris and I have been working overtime packing up Pompadours and white Kensingtons to ship out, so I'm a...
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V244: Modeling Regency at the Nevada Museum of Art

V244: Modeling Regency at the Nevada Museum of Art

Hi all! A couple nights ago I modeled for the historical costume painting class at the Nevada Museum of Art. I wore one of my favorite outfits, a Regency gown...
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V243: Pompadour Heels At Last

V243: Pompadour Heels At Last

I'm really excited to finally be taking delivery of the Pompadour heels tomorrow. They've cleared customs and are truckin' their way over the Sierras this evening. To celebrate, here are...
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V242: 1790s Robe Royaliste: Almost Done!

V242: 1790s Robe Royaliste: Almost Done!

I had intended to bust out this giant purple chemise style gown quickly, but then between being mad sick and then lazy, it's taken me *this* long to get it...
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V241: September Call for Sponsors

V241: September Call for Sponsors

Hello Ladies and Gents! Are you an up-and-coming small business that might benefit from advertising here on American Duchess? How about giving a nicely-placed banner ad a try here on...
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V239: Cassell's Household Guide

There is something so -udderly- wonderful about household guides of the 19th century. And what is even more wonderful is that they are all out of copyright and readily available...
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V240: Robe a la Francaise, 1740

Bwah, it's one of *those* days, so here's a beautiful gown to gaze upon... The Met Robe a la Francaise 1740s British Hand-painted silk, fly fringe trimmings I'll take a...
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V237: Absinthe

V237: Absinthe

I'm going to a Steampunk Absinthe Party tonight. I've never tried the stuff, and I'm not much of a drinker, but I am a little curious, at least to taste...
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