Unlike last year, this year's Easter in Christchurch was a quieter affair with only a handful of us taking part in various activities. That's not to say that it wasn't a great weekend, of course, I had a wonderful time. A low key long weekend was just what I was needing after months of stress… Continue reading A Lovely, Low-Key Easter Part I
Category: Victorian
Oops, I Did It Again Part II
This post was supposed to go up a couple of weeks ago but then, in true Miss Temby fashion (I've got to stop doing this), I was sewing right up until the night I packed for my trip for Easter. So, better late than never, right? You would have seen from my last post that… Continue reading Oops, I Did It Again Part II
Oops, I Did It Again Part I
I got distracted by the 1890s. Actually, let me rephrase that - I fell for the 1890s again. And in a big way. It started out innocently enough, with the decision to dress in the 90s for Easter instead of my original plan which had been utilising my 1880s tartan capsule wardrobe. It should have… Continue reading Oops, I Did It Again Part I
The Aubergine Part II
I really should have written this post last year but I found that I neither had the time or the motivation to do so. But, this is a new year and I am in a much better state of mind so here we go. If you can't remember Part I, here it is. Last year… Continue reading The Aubergine Part II
Heritage Celebrations with a Twist Part II
You'll recall from Part 1 of this tale that I made mention of me organising the Historical Fashion Show that was part of the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations. For so long it was something that was so far away but, all of a sudden, I not only found myself at the Heritage Celebrations but awakening… Continue reading Heritage Celebrations with a Twist Part II
Heritage Celebrations with a Twist Part I
I know, I know, I was a bad blogger last week - I took almost no photos whatsoever. Hardly any event photos and got zero photos of my 1893 Aubergine Dress on my own camera. I also didn't take any photos of Mum wearing the Plum Ensemble that I made for her 😫 So... what's… Continue reading Heritage Celebrations with a Twist Part I
Progress on Mum’s 1890’s Plum Outfit Part II
You will recall from my first post about Mum's outfit that I wasn't entirely happy with the sleeves and their complete lack of puff. I said that I would replace them if I had the time. I didn't have the time, but they bugged me enough that I ended up making new sleeves anyway. Here… Continue reading Progress on Mum’s 1890’s Plum Outfit Part II
The Emerald Cape
AKA the Cape of Insanity! I have a habit of getting overly ambitious with my sewing plans. Right from Day One I was wanting to and planning to make projects beyond my skill level or just projects that take a whole lot longer to do than I think they will. I can say right from… Continue reading The Emerald Cape
My Victorian Beauty Secrets
Shhh, don't tell anyone, but Victorian ladies liked to care for their skin (even if they were unknowingly causing more harm than good by applying scary things like lead) and many did wear makeup - minimally of course - it was definitely a no-makeup makeup look for them (since they didn't want to be mistaken… Continue reading My Victorian Beauty Secrets
Something to Dance In
My original plan for a secondary look with my Aubergine Dress was a fancier bodice based on an extant House of Rouff bodice and to wear it to attend a dinner. Alas, time not being on my side, and with the dinner ticket being out of my price range (as I'm also attending the ball… Continue reading Something to Dance In
