Soutache and lace over wool textile we found in Paris’ Montmartre Fabric District became my new 1890s style cape from the hands of Adam. 🙂
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1890s
At the Oriental Saloon
Enjoyed drinks and spirited conversations with cowboys in our favorite saloon on Allen Street in our Belle Epoque Best. 😄
On The Streets Of Tombstone
Seen on the streets of Tombstone…more like “wearing the streets of Tombstone!” 😄
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Out & About In Tombstone
PROOF that we left #11 and walked the streets of Tombstone! Actually… check out my skirt hem. I’m *wearing* the streets of Tombstone. 😆
1890s Style… 😄
I love the bright colors of the 1890s, did they invent the concept of a “pop of color”?
Maaaaaaybe…😄
Book Fashion: A History From the 18th to the 20th Century | Etsy
Love coffee-table picture costume books but hate the huge size when you need to quickly look up a costume reference? Well, look no further! This is a new copy of the 2015 edition of Fashion: A History from the 18th To The 20th Century by the Kyoto Costume Institute. This is part of the Taschen
Textiles for Victorian and Edwardian Clothing 1880-1920 Diane | Etsy
Interested in Victorian and Edwardian clothing but confused as to how exactly the fabrics of the period looked and felt like? Heres an reference source that provides an excellent introduction and can definitely help! This is a used copy of the 2004 book Textiles for Victorian and Edwardian Clothing