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Corsetry fun – Stitch and Bitch2 -August
Well, I did warn you…. it was hardly a fortnight and I was back in Oxford with Julia from Sew Curvy for another stitch and bitch session. if you missed the last one – here it is… Stitch and Bitch...
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Steampunk Amazones Collection, Part 1
Well, I love Steampunk – mostly because it combines a few of my passions: history, clothing, culture. with this collection I sought to add to the mix and enhance my perception of Steampunk through...
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Victorian Commission part 2: Kiddies’ stuff!
Following the first part of that exciting commission, when 7 Victorian outfits from 1865-1885 were made, a follow up order for children’s clothing was placed. Once again i was delighted to be...
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Victorian Delights in Leighton House, Hondon
Victorian Delights take place in Leighton House, London in May – the event is a part of a nationwide themed events called Museums at Night, when museums stay open after hours and provide some...
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Eleanor through the ages
A slightly different post – mostly to honour one of my most loyal customers – or, to be precise, a customer who, though the years of stitching, fittings, events etc, has became a very close friend....
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Steampunk Amazones Collection, Part 2
And at last I can now share the second part of our collection ( first part here) – this time shot locally, bu Lucas and also by Paul, our regular pro – I will make a separate post with his pictures,...
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Steampunk Amazones Part 2 – Mockford Photography
As promised in my previous post, the present entry is to honour the awesomeness that is Paul Mockford. I felt the photos deserved a post on their own and they clearly do – very, very happy with...
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The Spirit of Autumn Dress Project
Autumn Spirit dress Well, that was something different. One week I have an idea, next week the outfit is ready…. absolutely loving the result of the friendly/professional cooperation on this...
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My Big Fat Victorian Wedding – St. Audries Park, West Quantoxhead, Somerset....
My Big Fat Victorian Wedding – St. Audries Park, West Quantoxhead, Somerset. 17th October 2011.Filed under: bridal gowns, horse riding, Victorian, Wedding
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The Autumn Bride Collection – Mockford Photography
And here we go again – the last seasonal collection of the 2013 done! The team this time ventured to a lovely Coombe Abbey near Coventry for the shoot – and for the first time the weather didn’t...
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The Autumn Bride Collection – The Dresses
This time you have already seen the official photos ( click here if you haven’t… ) so it is about time i posted about the designs and the dresses – and as always i will provide sample pricing too....
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Steampunk Asylum, Lincoln, September 2013
Our first Asylum. The biggest Steampunk event of the Year – and what an event it was! We were there mostly as traders, selling Steampunk and Victorian themed articles of clothing to fellow...
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Impromptu Autumnal Shoot
Well, I do love autumn – it is by far my favourite season – not too cold, not too hot, stunning, ever changing colours, varied weather… Love it. And one day coming back from a hack in the fields...
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Looking the Part 1: Undergarments
OK, so I have been in the business for a while. I have been re-enacting even longer – my first gig was in 1997 if I remember well, and I got into costume making almost straight away. True, I was...
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Victorian Christmas at Holkham Hall 2013
Ooops, we did it again:-). And yes, indeed Prior Attire was again hired to provide costumed interpretation at this stunning venue. It was our fourth time at Holkham Hall, and a third Christmas (...
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Candlelight Nights in Aston Hall
Aston Hall hosts Candlelit tours for 6 nights in November – and this year Prior Attire was there for a ride! The working team was put together by the industrious Black Knight Historical, and each...
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Looking the Part 2. Make up and Hair
Right, now you have that perfect dress and silhouette, supported by all the correct underwear (as covered in part 1 here), the next step is the face and hair. It is not much, you may think, but do...
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2013 in pictures
New Year’s Eve party – by White Mischief exactly what is says in the title – a collection of what was happening here in the last 12 months! enjoy – and- Have a lovely New Year! the first event of...
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Regency Christmas at Aston: dress project and event
Not so long since we were at Aston Hall doing 17th century event, we were asked by Black Knight Historical to join the forces yet again – this time for filming a short feature film for the NBC....
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Stays; walls of defence about a lady’s shape…
Stays; walls of defence about a lady’s shape…. if you haven’t seen this blog yet – don’t tarry – go there straightaway and explore! wonderful!Filed under: Uncategorized
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