Costume college: Pretty Pretty (Pink)Princess Party
Here are some of my photos from the awesome Pretty pretty princess party. Thank you to all of you who hosted the event. I had a fabulous time and enjoyed it thoroughly! The final...
Category: 2009 Costume College
Costume college: era mashup
The silk kirtle seen here is made by this lovely young Kentwell participant. She asked to pair her 16th century kirtle with my 18th century pocket hoops and matching bow. I think she might...
Costume college: day 2 – Collections tour- LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The first hour we looked at fashion plates and a study piece:
18th century jacket: debut at costume college
I wore my jacket closed through class on Saturday and then decided to fold it back and wear with my peach quilted stomacher. It was fun to get two looks out of one garment....
Costume college: day 2- Collections Tour – Lobby display
These outfits were never used for the intended purpose and are now on display in the lobby of Western costume. The sketched one is really neat. The gold-work was lovely to see. It is...
Costume college: day 2 – Collections tour (part three)
Continuing to look around we were shown into the collections and could view the items available. For example:
Costume college: day 2- Collection tour (part 2)
Western Costume continued…. We were given a tour around the facility. Starting with the shop where you can find anything you might need for a project. I wouldn’t mind having one of these rooms...
Costume college: day 2 – Collections Tour (part one)
The limited tour was well worth the trip. We all hopped on a bus to go to Western costume.
Costume college: day 2 – Orientation
I am so tried and it was only the first official day of Costume college. I’m going to split the day up and try to get the photos up this weekend. But I fear...
Costume College prep: in the workroom
Hmm.. Procrastination can be a great tool to get those nasty non-costuming projects out of the way. Take tonight, at midnight my roommate and I decide we are going to finally get the shelving...
