Recent Reading
View this post on Instagram Christmas Eve reading #queenvictoria #mymistressthequeen #reading #bookshelf A post shared by Laurie Tavan (@laurietavan) on Dec 24, 2018 at 8:47pm PST
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Winter Nesting Doll
While having to focus on health and healing (read: much less historical sewing), I’ve slowly accumulated a vintage and reproduction vintage wardrobe over the past two years. It has been a fun adventure and...
December is here and time to turn your calendar page:
View this post on Instagram Time to turn to the last page of my 2018 Calendar wearing @creationsbylivfree and @laurietavan ?? if you liked this one you will love my 2019 one, since is...
Harvest High Tea at NorwoodClub with Dandy Wellington
View this post on Instagram Last weeks sold out Harvest High Tea at @NorwoodClub was a true fabulous event. Here are just a few incredible photos by @NinaGalicheva.NYC! For more check the ??LINK IN...
Queen Victoria – red velvet
I made this red velvet gown for Costume college “Dressing the Royals” Gala. Here are the final images from Costume college:
2018 Structuring Fashion! I’m going!
Structuring Fashion Conference in Munich, Germany takes place this September at the Bayerisches National Museum. I am very excited to be attending with many colleagues, people I’ve admired forever, and many Livejournal friends I’ve...
Victorian Fans
Here are two examples of Victorian fans Lynn has made. The pink paper one has kits available to purchase. Here is a lovely custom silk and lace fan: Keep an eye on on Lynn’s...
Legion of Honor- Casanova Exhibit
I decided to do an update on my Lily of the Valley gown and do an alternate styling. A new ruffle was added at the hemline to coordinate with the sleeve treatment. I removed...
Professional photos from Daisy Rose
The Art deco preservation ball had a lovely photographer,MementoMode: With my lovely friend Amelia:
2018 Art Deco Preservation Ball-
Check out my images from the Art Deco Preservation Ball Art Deco preservation ball on my Tavan photography site.
SF Speakeasy
I’ve been enjoying attending the SF Speakeasy over the past two years, so many visits! This time I went with one of my best friends, Rene and we both managed to take a few...
Lily of the Valley gown
Day 3- picked up my custom Moretta mask in blue -My new Lily of the valley gown fully handsewn #18thcenturyfashion #18thcentury #moretta #mask #carnevale2018 #carnevale #silk #handsewn #bells #lace #venezia A post shared by...
Dickens Reunion ball- ballgown revamp
I had a lovely time in my revamped blue frock with additional waist belt. I also used my new fan by Lynn Mcmasters in a coordinating blue shade throughout Dickens fair as well as...
Visiting American Duchess
Visiting @americanduchess @missroyalvintage -geeking out over shoes and gowns. I managed to buy my first fabric of the new year- thank you Lauren! 💗💗💗💚💗💗💗#Reno #americanduchess A post shared by LT Laurie Tavan (@ltlaurietavan) on...
2017 Dickens Fair Royals Day
Photograph: Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland copyright Philip Pavliger This year for Royals day I planned to deck out the Queen more than ever before. As director again this...
