Nothing much to report again.  Let me see...

It was ridiculously warm. 84 at least. Now they're saying 89 tomorrow, before a cold front comes through Thursday overnight.

I got a bag on ASOS. Anyone heard of Lavand? It's clearance, probably left over from summer. I love the colors, and it's a cute design without being too cutesy.  I won't use it ( Read more... )

Did anyone see the$9.99 silk taffeta sale at Fabric Mart? There's some really good stuff. The jacquards in particular are extremely nice for mid-19th century. Patterned silks with woven texture are fairly common in extants, but not often seen in reproduction. A lot of the tan blends (just one example) look very much like things I've seen in museums ( Read more... )

It was fun! So crowded. Good thing we met up in the morning instead of mid-afternoon ( Read more... )

I finally went through my coats/gloves/winter hats capsule a week or so ago. There were a few things that I can give away, and a few more than I may put in a "holding zone" since I'm really not using them at present but don't want to give up right away ( Read more... )

I really need some shoes for choir concerts. I've kept an eye out for the better part of a year, but haven't found anything in regular retail sources that fits my criteria and wasn't totally bland.

Dance Shoes Online is where I got my 1920s-esque shoes for the robe de style. Among their many options, I can find things that meet all of my criteria ( Read more... )

https://www.etsy.com/listing/233524069/pinked-edge-trim-custom-service-using?ref=shop_home_active_1

*throws confetti*

*runs in circles*

What else do you do when you find the Holy Grail?

Spread the word!

FFC is having a pretty decent sale on shirting. As it seems I'm getting back into going to reenactments, I could use another lightweight dress. I have a very nice sheer, and I have a very dark one that's decent but I'm pretty tired of it. And the skirt is kind of short ( Read more... )

Genuine buttoning, two-tone, looks like off-white and brown.  $30 starting bid.The toe puzzles me a bit; it's almost an almond shape. But the shape of the uppers and the heel looks mid/late 1860s ( Read more... )

LOTS of them. Be warned.

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1910s Gibsons, black, size 9 (say they fit large), well worn, starting $39.99

1830s-1860s Gettysburg, size 6, brand new, starting $80