OK, back from Costume College, and feeling the need to get back to my blog, and my costuming. You'll have noticed I've been in another dimension for a long while. However, this is a re-boot--or, boot again!--and resetting of expectations. I like the theme for next year's CoCo being accessories, and I feel the need to finish UFOs and complete more ( Read more... )

But at least I'm thinking of costumes with the American Duchess Highbury giveaway. I like that researching and making up comfy, historically appropriate shoes is working out for American Duchess, and I've had good fits with the Kensingtons and Astorias I've already received. Now if only the seasonal allergies would dry up, I could get some work

One of the things I like about this region is the cool places to go, events to attend, and opportunities to dress up. one such venue is the Edgar Allan Poe House in Baltimore, and the lovely Westminster Hall where they often hold Poe-related events. His gravesite in the courtyard is very atmospheric in late winter evenings, and several times we've ( Read more... )

OK, a little belated, but in case you want to know:
1) I made up to #103...thanks for those who voted! I was interested to see that in my range of the rankings, it seemed like every 2 or 3 people pushed me up one step in the ranks. I suspish the curve is not at all constant, and the top 25 were actually WAY above me in daily vote totals. The press ( Read more... )

I'm particularly fond of flats, and I do costume Regency period, so imagine my delight:

Pemberley Regency Shoe Giveaway


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It's been interesting participating in the Red Carpet Dress Design Contest: http://eandadriannapapellpromotion.com/contest/?z=1634
Thanks to all who are willing to "like" the sponsors and vote for my dress. Please continue till the end of the contest.
Many thanks to all who are willing to share with their friends. Ditto. I'd love to have a last-3- ( Read more... )

So, I decided to enter it: http://eandadriannapapellpromotion.com/contest/?z=1634

The E!Online Live from the Red Capet and Adrianna Papell Contest.

This is how Facebook does (near) Future Fashion Folios!  Did anyone else enter? I know it's a popularity contest, and if it were me, I might have preferred to let non-voters see the gowns WITHOUT having ( Read more... )

 Must get back to costuming ( Read more... )

Hi, Friends.

I'm going to "bump" my cousin's Suzanne's plea for sponsors for her local charity, Lincoln Literacy Council is holding a 10 K run on June 5th, and I really liked her Facebook announcement that she was seeking donations.

She said: "Running around in circles? I'm really good at that. Fundraising? Not so much. However, if any of you would ( Read more... )

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