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Dark Garden Alyscia Corset with Pencil Skirt and Patchwork Boots for WorldCon...
This is probubly the outfit I got the most complements on in person. The internet liked the polka dot one the best. It works best in person, I think.Outfit BreakdownHair: silver turban - $7Earrings:...
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Vintage Silver Cocktail Dress with Dark Garden Waspie Corset for WorldCon San...
This was my last outfit of the con, I stayed up until 3am dancing in it. So yeah, that was something.Outfit BreakdownHair: silver turban - $7Earring: silver bow and pearl (vintage) - similar $8Broach:...
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Vintage Shape with a Modern Bra (Blog Post By Request)
One of the questions I get a lot is where to find a buy a new bra (with modern measurements) but that will give the conical pointed shape of the 1950s.Well darling fashionable reader, I am here for...
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Black With Pink Print Maxi 1930's Style Dress from eShakti
So I have worn this dress 3 times, Fashionable Reader, but each time I forgot to take a photo. So this time I dragged the AB into the backyard to get one before I even LEFT for the event.Outfit...
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The Great Closet Purge of 2018: In Which Gail Lets Go of Old Loves
Its happened again, but this time with feeling. Time for a closet purge.My darling Fashionable Reader, can you believe it's been 10 years?Well not in this exact blog but pretty much I've been talking...
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In Memoriam: 1950s Marigold Cocktail Dress
In here is another little ode to a long lost closet items Fashionable Reader.I've worn this several time, mostly for evenings at WorldCons over the years and only 2 years ago I was lamenting to my BFF...
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In Memoriam: 1980s Red & White Suit
In here is another little ode to a long lost closet items Fashionable Reader.I will admit, when I bought this suit I imagined I would wear it more because it has versatility in it's favor.It just...
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In Memoriam: 1960s Pink Floral Maxi Dress
I enjoy writing little odes to my long lost closet items, Fashionable Reader.It is a way of remembering them, and chronicling my relationship with them. But it also reminds me why I got rid of them....
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In Memoriam: 1960s Black & White Check Suit
Here is another little ode to lost closet items, Fashionable Reader.I shall miss this one particularly because of its extreme versatility. I took it to Europe many years ago and managed to get many...
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TEXTRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.You can shop my recommendations via the following lists: Steampunk, Retro Jewelry, Makeup, Retro Clothes,...
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Gail Carriger in Steampunk Pinup Raspberry Pencil and Corset at Teslacon
I've been wearing more and more what I call steampunk pinup lately. It's easier to travel without the copious skirts.I'm wearing...Silver velvet turban ($10)Flashy broach pinned to turban (similar...
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Gail Carriger in Steampunk Pinup Red & Black Corset at Teslacon
I broke out the big guns for Teslacon this year, Fashionable Reader. Which is to say the red and black leather and brocade flasy corset. AKA the Class 5. You can read more about how it came to be in...
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Mentioned in this video…Broderie anglaise cream colored full parasol.Blue painted china pattern parasol.Umbrella with grey lace pattern used as a parasol.Vintage 1920s umbrella with jeweled handle and...
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Gail Carriger & the Airship Ambassador discuss the Parasol Protectorate ...
So I'm wearing a mushroom blouse that I can't remember where I got. I t has a built in cravat and it buttons but it has stretch so it goes over the rack without a gap. It's kinda a magic shirt, to be...
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Happy New Year Fashionable Darlings!
Happy New Year! Here's hoping it's a good one. Here are some fashionable shots of yours truly with bubbly (my second favorite beverage)... Black 1930s style maxi dress (probubly 1970s) more on this...
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10 Beauty & Makeup Hacks for the Reluctant
I've begun to realize, Fashionable Reader, that I number a lot of simple hacks in my beautify routine are basic and ones I think everyone knows... and then they don't.So I thought I would pull them...
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The Most Basic Makeup Routine for the Lazy ~ 13 Simple Steps
I'm asked about my makeup routine quite a bit, Fashionable Reader. Especially since I started doing Facebook Lives.So I thought I'd put this blog post together for you... Full retro makeup for an...
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The Courage to Wear a Cape from Gail Carriger
I had an interesting encounter the other weekend, Fashionable Reader.I was at a barbecue. You know, that thing, in the back yard, where you burn the meat?This was no a high fashion event ~ suburban in...
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The REAL Reason the Custard Protocol is Set in the 1890s from Gail Carriger
The sleeves, Fashionable Reader. So ridiculous, how could I resist?via Robbie Rozelle @divarobbie We are at puffed sleeves! #AnneofGreenGablesedwardian-time-machine tumblr sleeve supports1894...
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Travelling Light ~ How To Make Many Outfits From One Suit by Gail Carriger
So I thought you might like to see how I pack light, Gentle ReaderHere I have a favorite (now passed along) black and white 1950s check suit parsed out and worn many different ways with many different...
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