A Regency Era Photoshoot

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What do you get when you take two friends, a plethora of historical gowns, and two large Pumpkin Spice Lattes? Β A wonderfully fun time with some fabulous pictures to prove it!

Β A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted to photograph a large portion of my historical gown stock using real life models. Β So armed with a fully charged camera, my friend Cassandra and I braved the rainy and slightly chilly elements over the past two weekends to photograph some really stunning images! Β And since there are so many pictures to see, I will just get right to it!! Β 

I hope you enjoy!!!

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Oh and one last picture of Cassandra discovering the most perfect fall leaf of all….lovingly named “Leif Erikson”

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All of these gowns are available on my Etsy Shop!

I hope you enjoyed these photos as they were an absolute delight to take!

Have a fabulous Monday!!

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The Metropolitan Museum

I thought I would show you another book title on my “Must Get Soon” list, this time from the Metropolitan Museum.

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With beautiful photographs and paintings of not only jewelry but also close up of gowns, this book is perfect for learning and examining details. Β Here is the link to the shop:

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Old Fort Niagara: The French and Indian War

Well, this weekend was the huge reenactment at Fort Niagara focusing on the tension during the French and Indian War of the 1750’s (a.k.a. The Seven Year’s War.) Β The fort is unique and very beautiful as it sits on the side of the Niagara River on the border of New York and Canada. Β I spent the day there yesterday and was surprised at the large amount of re-enactors (Native, French, and American) who participated. Β While the majority of those reenacting looked amazing…I did notice a few people who, well, just looked plain sloppy and tried to hide the tops of their Nike socks by turning them down….not a good look in any century.

There were many sutlers there and live music which made the whole place a giant flashback to 1750! Β Although in spite of all my wanderings through the shops, I didn’t buy anything. Β There were two reasons why…one legit, and one personal. Β First the legit reason: Β I focus on 1860’s fashion and I found myself wandering through thinking “too old-fashioned” or “no longer in use…something else has been invented” or “while beautiful, this is something an 1860’s women’s grandmother would wear…soooo nope!” Β Don’t get me wrong, the fabric and trims were beautiful, but just not my era.

The other reason I didn’t buy anything was that I was completely and utterly ignored by the majority of sutlers. Β It seems that if you aren’t dressed in period clothing than you are invisible. Β  Literally. Β Not ONE shop owner even acknowledge me. Β Am I so special that I have to have to world stop? No, but it is good business practice to greet each customer…especially one who (if found the right fabric) was ready to plunk down hundreds of dollars to stock up on accurate fabric. Β I know I have ranted about this before, but between getting snubbed at small quilt shops by older women who think I’m an idiot, to sutlers who do not see me, I am getting very disappointed in the reenacting/sewing community. Β We need to be welcoming so more people WANT to get involved!

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