Fashion by Gaslight's Journal

Antique corsets for sale...again

I am sorry to re-post about these corsets but e-Bay had cancelled the auctions because I had links to my website in the listings.
(I did not know that was a bad thing, now I do)

So, I have listed several antique corsets for sale on my website.

http://www.laracorsets.com/Antique_Corsets_for_Sale.htm

As always there is detailed construction info on each corset's page.

This week I will also be adding numerous items to the Antique sewing patterns and corset making supplies pages on my website as well as all sorts of stuff in my e-bay store.

http://www.laracorsets.com/Lara's_Antique_sewing_Patterns.htm

http://www.laracorsets.com/Corset_making_supplies.htm

http://stores.ebay.com/LARA-CORSETS

Thank you for your time and consideration.
If you can buy anything I would be sincerely grateful and so would my mortgage company.

(Please forgive my cross posting)

My new Victorian Frillies
(VF)
I got a VERY special gift in the mail today!!! Immediately, I began ironing so I could put them on and waited very impatiently for Jason to get home from work so I could have them photographed!

Presenting....
Very special goth frillies made by Lady LaSalle. THEY ARE SO FREAKING BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! I am wearing them now and have no plans to take them off.

(It took me a minute to figure out how to wear the drawers!! LOL! You all would have died laughing watching me put them on backwards!)

( SEE SEVERAL MORE PHOTOS! )

Current Mood: excited

Victorian Goodies
To make room for new arrivals I am selling my beautiful original 1880's museum quality and wearable cape (The bodice has already been sold and is on its way to the US). Also a few other victorian related goodies made by victorian gothic uk! All details are under the cut and are work safe. Apologies for any cross posting. ( Victoriany goodies )

A fashion space like myspace
I have been alerted to a network similar to myspace in it's set up but advertises those who make and sell or just plainly sell stuff for a fashion basis.

Follow the link and join, it's only just started but looks to be good:
http://daretobeglamorous. ning. com/

It's set up by the sister of http://www.myspace.com/catwalk123

My new gown and hat
Last week, I completed a black velvet and bengaline gown circa 1879. I will wear this ensemble to the public opening of The Museum at FIT's "Dark Glamour" exhibit on Friday.

"An introductory gallery will focus on the origins of gothic style, which have inspired both designers and goths. The Victorian cult of mourning, for example, will be illustrated by actual mourning dresses, veils, and momento mori jewelry. The main gallery space will be designed as a labyrinth, featuring iconic themes such as Night, with black evening dresses; the Ruined Castle, with fashion inspired by gothic images of the Dark Ages, ruins, and fragments; and the Laboratory, where futuristic fashion "monsters" are created. Other themes include Veils and Masks, Mirrors, and the Haunted Palace – the last of which draws on Edgar Allan Poe’s architectural metaphor for a disturbed mind."

On to the gown! The light/flash may make the trim, etc appear grey, but it is all jet black.

( MORE PICTURES HERE )

Here's the mini top hat I made for the gown. It is a buckram base covered in black velvet and black bengaline, with a black grosgrain ribbon hat band.

( MORE PICTURES HERE )

Current Mood: good

Fashionshow film and pictures!
Atelier La Rose Couture had their first Fashionshow on Castlefest in August.
Castlefest is a Dutch based Gothic&Fantasy fair.

Here is a film of the full fashionshow:

With a Burlesque act from Amarantha LaBlanche!

For a selection of pictures:
http://www.larosecouture.com/index.php?page=Doc384

Costumestyles:
-Burlesque
-Renaissance
-Baroque
-Regency
-Cival War Era
-Victorian Late Bustle

Crossposted all over the place! Sorry,i'm just so happy :)

Victorian, Regency--> to Modern Jewelry & accessories for the everday woman
Ladies are you tired of finding those really nice sets of jewelry only they are too small for your ears or your neckline..?? Well I hand make jewelry in all sizes! I am plus sized as well and it's damn hard t find nice big items for those of us that are on the bigger side of things. Check out my banner and shop to see my creations! It's a new shop but I have been doing this for 25 years now and just recently discovered Etsy. So they are now hosting my shop!

Please do drop by, shop or browse and let me know what you think of my creations! Thank you!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5301885
handmade jewelry, jewelry, victorian jewelry, Regency

Sea Shanty necklace
A lovely new one of a kind necklace at Beautiful Era. Click on the image to be transported there! Thank you for your time and have a lovely day.

I'm going to ball this autumn dressed as a Victorian gentleman, and I have a few questions.

1) Where can I find more or less historically correct waistcoats online, preferably in funky patterns? And in smaller sizes, I'm a woman, and not a very big one at that.

2) Cravat or tie? I'm aiming for a sort of 1880/90's style. Where can I buy one relatively cheaply?

3) Any recommendations as to the hairstyle?

Thanks!

getting to that time of the year people.
Been posting about this for the past year but time is coming close and the more that come the better.

Second Annual Time Travel Picnic

Last year was the first like it in the history of the world and since it was fun a good time and we all looked great!

So this year August 2ed you should come!
Web page and info here: http://community.livejournal.com/timetravelpicni/profile

This year every one who comes will get skeleton keys,compass'es, Books and more military pins! So it will be like last year but with more fun stuff to bring home with you.

Dress any way you like,the point is to come and have fun and meet new humans you did not know .

Food too!

If you have no clue what the hell I am talking about look here for all the info and a good spot to set up carpools and swap ideas for outfits.

http://community.livejournal.com/timetravelpicni/profile

These are the photos from last year to show no one was eaten by birds.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaborwhalky/sets/72157600342037567/

Its all for the sake of fun and meeting people.

So...who's coming?

If you can not come and you like this idea set up your own and post photos to the group!
It is a great deal of fun!

If you can not come and you like this idea set up your own and post photos to the group!
It is a great deal of fun!

Simply Lark Press: On eBay!
Simply Lark Press
http://myworld.ebay.com/simplylarkpress

Home to Alternative, DIY, Vintage, Gothic, Steam Punk, Neo-Victorian, Indie, and Hippie Merchandise
Email simplylark@gmail.com with any questions or comments!

Hey guys.

I'm looking for some help on this one...

Anyone know where I might find a hat similar to this?

A top hat..but shorter and wider?

Any help is appreciated! I'm really having no luck!

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All bath products can be ordered fragrance free for gentlemen. However, rumors exist that gentlemen do very much enjoy Blooddrop's fragrances At Denny's After Rocky, Cafe Zazou, Buch de Noel and Frau Von Schtinklestein's Partially Completed Bavarian Love Essence in the privacy of the showers.

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Who will make my clockwork Polonaise?
So I have gathered up the Robert Kaufman fabrics, and a bunch of antique glass clockface buttons, and I would like to have a dress made for the Edwardian Ball in Los Angeles in the Fall. The pattern I want is Truly Victorian 410, 1873 Polonaise.

here are my thoughts on this: I DO NOT CARE ABOUT HISTORICAL ACCURACY.
This will be a steampunk, punkass, patchwork polonaise with many fabrics, crazy trim, etc.
I actually want it to have leatherette straps across the bodice. I will NOT be wearing a corset under it, my natural shape is just fine thankyou!
I am looking for someone to make this who has made a Polonaise before, at least once, someone who has no problem completing projects in a timely fashion and isn't so busy that scheduling will be a huge challenge. And it needs to be someone local if at all possible, because I'd really like to do a trade- a portrait for the dress!- it's more fun that way. But I am also open to paying for it.
if you know anybody who might be interested, please forward them my info !
cross-posted to lots of places...

The VICTORIAN APOCALYPSE tomorrow night Fri March 28th!
DISINTEGRATION!!!

Disintegration's next installment TOMORROW NIGHT, Friday March 28th!
We bring you... THE VICTORIAN APOCALYPSE!!

( Read more... )

Fabulous accessories for costume or formal!

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Accessories for Men & Women
Chokers * Cameos * Necklaces * Earrings * Hats * Cuff Links * Watch Chains * Gloves * Hosiery * More!

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SHIP WORLD WIDE ~ PAYPAL ACCEPTED

Current Mood: bouncy

The Midsummer's Night Ball - a masquerade ball in Salisbury
Your hosts, Oberon and Titania, cordially invite you to enter our magic hall with your best finery and indulge in mischief, glamour, and magic in historic Salisbury, a few miles from sacred Stonehenge.

The ball is taking place on 20 June, 2008, Midsummer's eve, from 7:00pm till 1am. We truly wish to make this an evening for our guests to remember: be whisked away by a horse and carriage to the marble steps of the Salisbury guildhall, where the Oreo String Quartet will be playing music for the season in the Foyer. Fine wines and casked ales are being provided by Shipseys for your enjoyment. Puck and Attendant Faeries, courtesy of Firecat Masquerade, will be making an appearance to entertain our guests while DJ duo Sexbat and The Ingenue and DJ Andy Ravensable keep the trad-goth and industrial music going until the early hours. Photographer Dylan will take photos so you can have momentos of your special evening. Expect a surprise or two as well along the way, as this is a night when nothing is as it seems, and anything is possible!

Victorian Jewelry
Hello :)

I have some brand new jewelry designs up for sale, and several auctions on eBay!

Aranwen's Jewelry

Please visit my Etsy shop, eBay store and website for a lot more.

Thank you for looking! :)

Current Mood: loved
Current Music: Grendel - Soilbleed v.3

What is she building in there?

Brass gears and cogs, boxes that sing...these are a few of my favorite things...

This charming brass and copper music box in the shape of a Victorian sewing machine plays the tune of "My Favorite Things" while brass gears turn round and round, the bobbin bobs, and the foot moves back and forth. Four large gears are visible, and the bobbin and drawer are accented with brass nuts. Wind-up key is located underneath the drawer. A brown band is included and can be replaced with any rubber band. The music of gears for steampunk ears, indeed! See other photos. Measures 14 cm wide, 15.5 cm tall, and 9 cm deep.

( Detail photos... )

See the Steamy Stitches Music Box here, or view other creations at Theriaca Fina.

[Crossposted to relevant communities.]

Current Mood: pleased

Hey folks, I'm wondering if anyone could answe a question for me. I googled a little bit and didn't quite find the information I was looking for.

What is the purpose of the bustle pad? Well, I mean, I know the *purpose* but is it in place of a cage? Why would you do that? Personal preference? Does it date to any particular years?

I'm very curious!

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