Update on Doakes behind the cut since it's OT...
We have obtained 5 lovely new blouse styles, bloomers from the famous house of Kambriel, new one of a kind exclusive jewelry pieces, new googles, new eyepatches, pocketwatches, and finally have gotten the amazingly comfortable organic drawstring skirts from Global Girlfriend in. They are honestly so comfortable, I want to sleep in them.
We have only ONE Reticule box left, very few creame High Tea Blouses left, and very few faux leather underbusts left.
Here is a photo of Doakes before the fire:
Found it on his
facebook page for those who might like to join or stay updated. He had to have a feeding tube inserted Saturday night. This little guy is not getting a break but seems to be fighting.
P.S. for those interested in Steampunk Fashion in novella form, the lovely
Gail Carriger wrote just such a novel that comes out in October. You may recognize the cover image.
When asked for images for book #2, I came across this image that I do NOT remember taking and thought I'd share:
Gail posts almost daily with tidbits on Victorian fashion including how to hold your parasol. Worth reading and friending! Maybe she'll x-post to here if we ask nicely.