So Especial Baile Imperial París 2019
A nice set of photos has been shared in this online magazine about the Bal Imperial I attended back in October by suroesteonline. I spy…Robin and I make little cameo appearances in the background....
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2019 Bal Imperial- Paris, France
For my birthday this year, and in honor of Queen Victoria’s 200th anniversary, my best friend Robin and I took a trip to Paris by way of Germany first. But I will circle back...
Queen Victoria 200th Anniversary in Paris, France
An opportunity arose to attend this wonderful Victorian ball with my best friend. We invited our dance partners, two years running, whom we met in Venice, Italy during carnivale a few years ago. I...
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:
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.
Playing Dress up
Trying on one of Gerry’s corsets at the Oxford Conference of Corsetry- Morua Designs The one and only @ltlaurietavan twirling in her vintage silk pjs and bed jacket paired with a single layer Edwardian...
Gala Night
So instead of spending 3 hours on my own hair…. I just popped on “Betsy” and was ready to go. Lynn Mcmasters loaned me this wonderful hat she made as an example for one...
Tease me, You’ll Flip Class
I have realized, through many hours of dressing my own hair, that I need more wigs for different eras. There are only so many 3 hour sessions I want to spend trying to make...
Costume College- On the way
This year I was not overly prepared for Costume college. I managed to power through jet lag from our family vacation, pack, and hop right back on a plane, this time to LA. This...
Atlantis- 18th century style
I found it fun to restyle an outfit quickly, for use at a party I didn’t anticipate attending. While I was totally out of place, it felt fun and worked just fine to enjoy...
I Won my Category!
And the winner for the Experienced category for the Foundations Revealed Compeition 2015: ≈ Thank you to everyone who voted and shared my blog posts. And congratulations to the other 5 winners in the...
“Sugared Smoke”
The view from our room in Las Vegas: After lacing Long corset (working title) onto the pillow I waited till dark and we took her for a shoot around the Las Vegas strip. I...
