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V114: Incredible 18th Century Jackets from the Imatex Online Collection

I have to give mad thanks to Emily over at My Vintage Visions, who showed me the secret of searching the Imatex costume collection, a wonderful resource with gigantic photos...
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V112: Steampunk Expo Yay!

V112: Steampunk Expo Yay!

Okay, I'm SO tired, but we had the most amazing 1st annual Steampunk Expo here in Reno. It was a huge success! Now time for a nap .... more photos...
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V113: Photos from The Steampunk Expo, Reno

V113: Photos from The Steampunk Expo, Reno

Yesterday the local Reno Steampunk club, High Desert Steam, held its first annual "Biggest Little Steampunk Expo." The idea was to kick off a Summer season of Steampunk events -...
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V111: Costume Painting, Week 2, at Nevada Museum of Art

V111: Costume Painting, Week 2, at Nevada Museum of Art

Last night was the second session of the costume painting open studio at the Nevada Museum of Art. Our model was Jeff, wearing a "Burning Man/Steampunk/Mardi Gras/Carnie/Jester" outfit. It was...
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V110: Pink Jackets of the 18th Century

...I want one. I want it to be patterned taffeta-silky-something. WANT. Inspo.... Okay, I know it's a polonaise, but let's just say it counts :-) ; 1775, Killerton, Devon, Nat'l...
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V109: Do You Know the Button Trick?

V109: Do You Know the Button Trick?

Don't you just hate decorative shank buttons that are all dangly and wobbly? Wouldn't it be so much better if they were nice and flat and secure on your garment?...
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V108: "Downton Sixby," on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

A little while ago I got a call from the costume designer at Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, asking if there was any chance they could get ahold of a...
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V107: Where Are Your Pompadour Shoes, 1680-1740?

V107: Where Are Your Pompadour Shoes, 1680-1740?

Pompadour (1680-1740) shoes in black brocade with leather-covered, custom Louis heel, and satin ribbon tie Hi Ladies! I haven't died, promise. I'm still working on new historical shoes for you,...
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V106: Titanic Memorial Tea, Reno

V106: Titanic Memorial Tea, Reno

Yesterday, like so many of you, us ladies and gents up here in Reno held our Titanic Memorial Tea at The Isles Tea Shoppe. After many pots of tea, a...
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V105: April 14, 1912

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V104: Costume Painting at Nevada Museum of Art, Class 1

V104: Costume Painting at Nevada Museum of Art, Class 1

Last night was my first class of the costume painting open studio at the Nevada Museum of Art. I have modeled for previous sessions, and it just looked like so...
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V103: Plans for 1930s Sailor Pants

V103: Plans for 1930s Sailor Pants

I'm on a navy blue kick recently. I've had one of those "I MUST MAKE THIS" moments, for a pair of wide-legged, high-waisted sailor trousers, to wear on the cruise...
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