To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3

Thursday, October 2, 2014

We Wear History Events in September 2014

These past couple of weekends have been very busy for We Wear History, my costuming group here in town.  On Saturday, September 20th we put on a Through the Ages Fashion 
Show for the antique store Something Special.  It was so much fun!  The day was fabulous...not too cold and not too hot!  The owner of the store, Gwen, had been wanting to do a fashion show for a tea party for quite a while and it finally came to be!  We demonstrated 5 different categories...1) underwear 2) 1860s hoops 3) natural form and second bustle 4) 1890s and early Edwardian and 5) Teens era.  Tammy was a wonderful emcee and described our dresses wonderfully!  What I love most about fashion shows is the look on the lady's and gentlemen's faces when they see the dresses and especially what was worn under them!  

Here are a few of the pictures that were taken.  For more visit our Facebook page...

We Wear History's "Through the Ages Fashion Show"










This past Saturday, we helped The Bishops' House celebrate thier 125th Birthday!  Aaaaaand since it was a Birthday party, we decided that we should wear tiaras!!  This was a very special event for me because it was the first time my Mother in Law, who does not in Idaho, attended with me!!  She wore my yellow Ruth DeWitt Bukater tea dress and I think she looked fabulous!!

More pictures can be seen here...

125 Years of the Bishops' House







It has been a fun past couple of weeks and we have many more events in the planning!  I can't wait!!

Be blessed my friends!

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18 comments:

  1. Little MothballOctober 2, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I love that you're all wearing tiaras!

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    1. GinaOctober 3, 2014 at 9:31 PM

      Thank you! Tiaras are so awesome!
      Blessings!
      g

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  2. The Quintessential Clothes PenOctober 2, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Oooo, tiaras! You all look fabulous. What wonderful ways to share your love of historic clothes with the public.

    Best,
    Quinn

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    1. GinaOctober 3, 2014 at 9:32 PM

      Thank you Quinn! It is so fun to attend an event and discuss Victorian dress with those who are not familiar with it! Especially at the Bishops' House!
      Blessings!
      g

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  3. AnonymousOctober 2, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    That picture of you and your mom looking at each other is so cute! I love both dresses.

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    1. GinaOctober 3, 2014 at 9:33 PM

      Oh thank you! Since she lives in Illinois, she hasn't started costuming with us, but when she moves here, she more than likely will! She had a great time!
      Blessings!
      g

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  4. JeanetteOctober 3, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful events and the costumes are incredible!

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    1. GinaOctober 3, 2014 at 9:34 PM

      Thank you so much Jeanette! The events were so very fun to partake in!
      Blessings!
      g

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  5. D. LeighOctober 4, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Oh WOW, Gina!!! This was so fantastic!!!! Thank you for sharing all the fun and beauty!!!

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    1. GinaOctober 5, 2014 at 6:35 PM

      Thank you so much Diane! It was super fun!
      Blessings!
      g

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  6. Time Traveling in CostumeOctober 5, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, ladies! Fashion shows are becoming my favorite thing to do and be able to show all our hard work.
    Gina, I'd swear it looks like you changed into a least 4 gowns. I have a hard time with just two. :O
    Val

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    1. GinaOctober 5, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you Val!! They are a very fun thing aren't they? Believe it or not, most of us changed 4 times....we had about 15 minutes between eras to change clothes. It was challenging, but we did it! I decided that "Speed Changing Victorian Style" needed to be an Olympic Event!!
      Blessings!
      g

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  7. RachelOctober 5, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Great great pictures, so so pretty ladies! I love this. It looks like a splendid time!

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    1. GinaOctober 7, 2014 at 5:46 PM

      Thank you so very much Rachel! It was quite the splendid time!
      Blessings!
      g

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  8. UnknownOctober 7, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    So much fun! Glad you had great weather for your events. Costuming in humid is wretched. Everyone looks fantastic!

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    1. GinaOctober 7, 2014 at 5:47 PM

      Ugh...costuming in humid weather is indeed wretched!! I try to avoid it when I can!! hahahaha!!! Blah...Thank you! Everyone did look fantastic!!
      Blessings!
      g

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  9. MarylouOctober 7, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    The photos are so lovely! Ladies, of course, too! Yours dresses are amazing!

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    1. GinaOctober 7, 2014 at 5:48 PM

      Thank you Marylou for your lovely compliments!!
      Blessings!
      g

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