One of the perks of my job is getting to work on interesting custom pieces I don't usually get to tackle. Recently one of my most sty...

I've been busy with kanzashi making the past few months, but trying not to spam up the blog too much with them. I love making the trad...

Not much to read today, but I know everyone loves a good retro photo or 4! I had the pleasure of shooting with the lovely Kitty Lynne the ot...

If you collect vintage jewelry, you probably have more than a few vintage brooches constantly on hand> Now sure, the obvious place to put...

From the V&A A while back I was fortunate to catch the V&A's Golden Age of Couture exhibit and spent longer than most sta...

As much as I love crazy all out sparkle, just like Marie Antoinette I have a real soft spot for pearls.  Lustrous, luxurious, but also natur...

If the dress can make the girl, then right accessories make the dress! One of the elements of vintage style that really define the vintage ...

If there's one fashion thing people universally agree on, it's that you can't live without a good set of pearls! When I'...

When I'm getting dressed on a morning, or for a night out I have a kind of internal check list as I go... Got hair all pined up in the b...

I've been getting that period costume itch again, the little voice in my ear that is always saying "panniers are practical, it'...