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lisa
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This weekend, I went to the The Edwardian Ball & World's Faire 2011, held in San Francisco's Regency Ballroom (built 1909) on January 21 and 22, celebrating macabre mid-century storybook illustrator Edward Gorey, as well as Edwardian, Victorian, and Roaring Twenties fashion.
Everyone dressed up to the nines in vintage, antique, or costume replicas of clothes from the Victorian, Edwardian, or Art Deco eras. The woman on the far right made her own feather-and-pearl bustle.
Victorian EraThe Victorian Era, named after the prosperous and peaceful reign of England…
Edwardian Era Womens ClothingThe beginning of the 20th century was a confining time for many women, as s…
lisa, you really get to go to some awesome events!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, officialfuel! :) Check out the CW blog later today. I'll be posting more about it.
wow nice cloths
Just dropped by to wish You and Yours a Merry Christmas and thanks for your comments on mine and sharing your treasures!!!!
merry x-mas
Hi Lisa, I am toracat, Edwardian Ball sounds great!! I have a chair listed and some people say Edwardian and others say Art Nouveau , do you have an opinion? Only if you get time! thanks