Showing posts with label Dickens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dickens. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

My Shoes are Made for Walking!

I'm am soo happy with the shoes I bought off of Amazon! They arrived today!
I will be wearing them to the Dickens on the Strand, & occasionally to church, too!
Below are a couple pics of my boots! (please ignore the denim jeans!)



These shoes are actually quite comfortable! A little hot, but that's to be expected w/ tall boots. I reccomend these shoes to anyone who is looking for a pair for a re-enactment of some sort!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Dickens on the Strand

This winter we plan on going to the Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, TX!
We are only going on Sat. Dec. 5 since the 6th is a Sunday.
The time period is late 1800's - early 1900's. If you attend in costume, your entrance fee is half price! (pre-ordered tickets not eligible for discount) The Dickens on the Strand is a Christmas festival kind of event!

I'm in the process of making (& planning) my costume for the event! So far I have the petticoats made (one still needs to be shortened. it's gathered netting/toole so it's quite long! This is the "fluff" to make the skirt full.)
I already have the pattern that I will be using. Here is a pic:


I'm hoping to find fabric the same deep plum color.
Instead of having it completely gathered like a prairie skirt, I plan to make a gored skirt. Meaning it will be flat (not gathered) in the front, & pleated in the back. Each pleat is a gore.

Last week I ordered my shoes, which are due to arrive this Wed.! I can't wait for them to arrive! Here is a picture of the shoes:

I got a wonderful deal on these shoes! (Sadly they are not real leather, but if the were, they would be over $100.00!)
I bought them on Amazon for $35 including shipping!
I'll post a review on the shoes along with pictures when they arrive, so check back later this week!