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Rising From the Ashes

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Trystan L. Bass

I’m moving webhosts, and I don’t know exactly how long it will take to get the site up and running on the new servers. So if you can see this, on either the old site or new one, there may be some broken links and images while I sort through things. Please be patient —

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The Great Sewing Room Reorg of 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Trystan
Sewing Room Reorg

It started, as most projects do these days, with a Pinterest board. Or maybe it started even before that with this room layout tool, mentioned in an Offbeat Home post. Because what’s more fun than screwing around with make-believe room diagrams where you can rearrange things to your heart’s content? Anyway, it all came down

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It’s baaaaaak!

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Trystan
just like an insane poltergeist, FROCK FLICKS IS BACK! and you can't stop us

FROCK FLICKS! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, after an unexpectedly long hiatus, the one and only, original podcast snarking historical movie costumes is back! Now we have a blog, a Facebook page, Pinterest boards, and Twitter. Follow us everywhere, we enjoy that kind of stalkerazzi action. Over on Facebook, we’re particularly active in discussing what movies

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Very Inspiring Blogger

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Trystan

Kendra of the most excellent Demode was sweet enough to give me this wee little award. So what the heck, I’ll play along! To accept the award, one must: Display the award and link back to the person who nominated you. State 7 facts about yourself. Nominate 15 bloggers for the award. Notify the winners.

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Wherein I Finally Buy a New Sewing Machine

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Trystan

People often ask me for advice on buying a sewing machine. Because, of course, someone who sews probably knows something about the machines they use, right? Well, sadly no. It’s kind of like asking for car advice — lots of people drive, not as many people know what goes on under the hood. Or computer

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Movin’ on up

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Trystan
Time

I haven’t updated the design of my costume website since 2006. So, um, perhaps it’s time … and while I’ve resisted this whole ‘move costume sites to blogs’ for a while, what the hell. I already double-post my dress diaries & have been doing so for years. I first blog them on LiveJournal, friends-locked, &

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I should have worn heels &/or more makeup, lol. But @sashavelour’s show at the Berkeley Rep was magnificent! Funny, smart, thinky, sassy, everything I needed. This week needs more sparkle! I’m slowly unpacking from my trips & the 1st things out were these fun buys from Du Barry Fashions in Las Vegas. Purple glittery leggings, a pink rhinestone pill case, a tiny tiara to top a wig, & some cool deco-esque earrings. Forgot to post this costume earlier — I wore this skull-print jacket (made from a tablecloth), plus a new purple hat, at our chateau last week. Look where I get to stay this week! @maisondechastenay has this beautiful room for me with cat pillows on the bed 😻 The house is beautiful & I’m amazed at the work @lisavandenberghe has put in to make this such a charming & comfortable B&B. Hanging out with my bestie at another 18th-century party in France! Yesterday was hot & humid at Vaux le Vicomte, but @fannywilk’s pink apero party was delightful! Spooky sunset shenanigans in the chateau’s upper story. Just a little walk around our chateau yesterday! Brunch al fresco at the Donjon!

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