I've been slow at posting, mostly because I've been doing the boring college student thing. With the semester coming to a close, I h...

This is an 1830 La Belle Assemblee fashion plate. It clearly states that these are fancy dress outfits (and indeed, I would believe nothing ...

I have finally gotten around to watching Downton Abbey. I've heard incredible things about the hats, so I was watching for them. In fact...

I have a confession to make. I have not yet watched Downton Abbey (although I do intend to). I also have not seen The King's Speech. But...

I have developed a serious thing for Hussar uniforms. Totally spiffy and dripping with gold braid, these just look so cool! The problem, of ...

I love these uniforms, and I love this music. I wish I knew more about men's military uniforms - if anyone knows more than I do, please ...

These come from a wordpress blog called " The Cabinet Card Gallery ," which actually has bunches of really cute cabinet cards. But...

First I found this cool La Belle Assemblee fashion plate of a girl in an armlet, with this super-funky necklace. It looks like a ribbon loop...

Ooh, look! Another armlet! This is a 1925 La Belle Assemblee fashion plate, thanks to the Los Angles Public Library. They have an incredible...

This exhibit looks amazing. These are some of the most beautiful early 19th century clothes I've ever seen. I keep wanting to say "...