Category Archives: Non-Historical Clothing

A Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Vacation

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

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If you’ve been reading the last few posts on the blog, you’ve seen mentions of my visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, which provided the backdrops for the photos I shared of my Book Dress … Continue reading →

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A Fortescue Frock

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

Say that ten times fast! I was originally calling this dress the Cotton Candy Stripe Dress, but while wearing it to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and seeing how well it matched the decor of Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlor it … Continue reading →

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Vintage-Inspired Book Dress

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

Two or so years ago, I came across this dress as I was poking around the internet. I loved the print, but the style was not for me. The peter pan collar, in particular, isn’t really my style. However, I … Continue reading →

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A New Old(er) Dress

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

Today, I present a new version of an old dress. (Well, not old in the usual way on this blog, which is a dress that is often 100+ years old. In this case, the ‘old’ dress is about 8 years … Continue reading →

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Spring & Summer Fabric Stash Additions: Stripes & Patterns

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

For most of this year, I’ve had a dress in mind that I want to build for an event in August. I’ve been on the hunt for just the right striped fabric for it for a few months, but really … Continue reading →

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