Inspiration- Minty goodness
I’ve picked my gown fabric for Versailles. This is not going to be made rush by any means. I have already started designing the fly fringe and gown and wish to really savor building...
Tagged: 18th century
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...
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...
Photoshoot for Grimilde Malatesta: arts and wonders
Costuming: Laurie Tavan Corsetry & Gowns Hat & fan: Lynn McMasters Hat Patterns – Out of a Portrait Wig: Grimilde Malatesta: arts and wonders Makeup products: Ageless Artifice (now defunct I believe)
Purple & Green Ensemble
Eva brought in a pair of shoes and a Pinterest board filled with 18th century dresses and stays as her starting inspiration. Here is the final result:
18th Century Photoshoot – Williamsburg print jacket
Model: Breanna Bayba Hats & Fans: Lynn Mcmasters Costuming: Jacket: Laurie Tavan, Petticoat:Breanna Bayba 18th century photoshoot
With Eva’s two hats
Behind the scenes of me with Eva during the photoshoot :) I’m wearing the large wool and silk traveling hat I created while Eva wears the leather tricorn I made her for an indoor...
2017 Carnivale Venezia- Welcome Party
This was my second time attending Carnivale and my first one where I had some knowledge ahead of time to try to prepare appropriately themed costumes for the events. My best friend Robin attended...
Modeling for Lynn McMasters patterns
Full photoshoot modeling with Breanna Bayba for Lynn Mcmasters available on my photography page. Here are a few of the looks: The floral underskirt was made by Breanna and paired with an inprogress print...
18th century Wardrobe – Blue & White Caracao
I’ve had this fabric for years and knew I wanted to make something eventually. I have the same pattern in a brown colorway that I hope to make a slightly different design. The gown...
18th century wardrobe- Mixed Prints
Shown with two different hats and two different pairs of shoes for slightly different impressions: Shoes: American Duchess Photography: Tavan Photography Mixed Prints example
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...
Pretty in Pink
Fashion Equinox Producer/Director: Frank Versyle Designer: Laurie Tavan Model: Lala MUA: Lala Hair: Misia Rockte Photographer: Tavan Photography
