The American Duchess Guide to 18th century Beauty- Behind the scenes Making of video
“>Behind the scenes of the Coiffure Beignet hairstyle in the book can be found on Facebook watch.
Tagged: 18thc
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...
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 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
Black Pompadours from American Duchess
Lauren of American Duchess suggested I could easily pair my pink gown with the black shoes with a change of accessories. So with a change in hairstyle, addition of a black velvet ribbon and...
18th century inspired shoot with American Duchess
Here are some lovely compilations that I just adore. Lauren is sending me a cd of other images so I’ll pick my favorites and share once they arrive.
18th century jacket: finally photographed
This jacket was intended to be worn on the way home from my wedding *laugh*. It was finally finished and not worn until this year! I happened to be 8 months pregnant at the...
Wedding diary: 2+ years later I finally make the jacket…
I had cut this out the week before my wedding figuring I’d add a piece to my outfit. I wanted to take off the gown and throw on the jacket to head home that...
Proposed project: 18th century bodice
Remember this fabric, I found what it has to be made into. “A LADY’S BODICE OF BLUE SILK BROCADE POSSIBLY DUTCH, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY “ I’m hoping I’ll have enough for...
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....
18th century jacket: trial version
I traded a blue and white duvet cover for this hand block printed cotton fabric. The pattern itself is too dense but some of the elements remind me of 18th century fabrics. I’ll have...
Hybrid corset: constructing the mock-up
This is the beginning of a corset incorporating elements from 18th century stays but without tabbing at the hip section. The bottom will be solid panels more like a Victorian corset. However, we decided...
