tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25263262803558861242024-03-21T17:19:30.229-07:00The Great Basin Costume SocietyLauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-70983157038945514922014-03-01T13:17:00.003-08:002014-03-01T13:20:08.658-08:00Event: 3rd Annual Titanic Tea - April 12, 2014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i>It's April 12, 1912, and it's tea time. Ladies and Gentlemen are welcome to assemble for tea in the Café Parisien, on B Deck, starboard side.</i><br />
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Professionally catered by Chez Louie, at the Nevada Museum of Art, you will enjoy gourmet savories, sweets, and a selection of endless tea. Admission to the museum exhibits is included in the ticket price as well.<br />
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<b>Time: 1 pm - 4 pm</b><br />
<b>Place: Chez Louie, Nevada Museum of Art</b><br />
<b>Price: $25 - Buy tickets here: </b><br />
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Suggested costume is fashionable daytime attire for circa 1912. Children are welcome. Costumes are always admired, but never required.Lauren Stowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09008240537371936468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-67215395838993181272012-06-12T14:37:00.001-07:002012-06-12T14:37:45.571-07:00Steampunk Event: UNWOMAN Steampunk Musical Benefit and Art Show - July 6, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">July 6, 2012</span></b></div>
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High Desert Steam and Reno Art Works present San Francisco-based cellist-singer-composer-producer "Unwoman," performing with local musican Xtevion from the Schitzopolitans.</div>
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Donations go towards the musicians and RAW artists, and support the funding of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/140424476075680/">2nd Annual Victorian Steampunk Ball in Virginia City, September 29th, 2012.</a></div>
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Steampunk and Victorian attire suggested.</div>
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<br /></div>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-47506104183084755372012-04-06T13:39:00.003-07:002012-04-13T22:14:27.598-07:001st Annual Reno Steampunk Expo - April 21st, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SoQZEvwor5x3QQwQmbjsdlnBjJkNyt1vTY9c6sbWeLQTTtcEwgltzHStb2f8MaJ7bbwBE207KhkphUtpy0rQoQJxq4aJ0cXdm-jL4R1wwqw8YKsKmJ7lyl2gVVTxNnjIRdeJwS8fNqU/s1600/steam-expo-poster2012-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SoQZEvwor5x3QQwQmbjsdlnBjJkNyt1vTY9c6sbWeLQTTtcEwgltzHStb2f8MaJ7bbwBE207KhkphUtpy0rQoQJxq4aJ0cXdm-jL4R1wwqw8YKsKmJ7lyl2gVVTxNnjIRdeJwS8fNqU/s640/steam-expo-poster2012-w.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, April 21, 2012</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Reno Unitarian Church</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">780 Del Monte Lane</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Reno, NV 89511</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></div>Welcome to Reno’s Biggest Little Steampunk Expo, a first event of the season to whet the appetite for the steamy year to come! Just check out the schedule of events:<br />
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<b>11 am</b>: <b>Opening of the Expo: Free admission</b> to a day of Steampunk fun! On your way in, be sure to pick up a complimentary raffle ticket for fabulous prizes, and take the opportunity to improve your chances by purchasing a few more throughout the day. Stroll through the vendors (spaces still available, contact <a href="mailto:highdesertsteam@gmail.com">highdesertsteam@gmail.com</a> for details) and see what our fabulous Northern Nevada community has to offer!<br />
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<b>11:30 am – 12:30 pm</b>: <b>Steampunk Undress - $5</b>. Willing to drop a fin and to see a lovely lady take off her clothes? Now that we have your attention, join Vivian Dare for a step by step look at steampunk costuming as she removes and talks about each piece of her wardrobe and how to work similar pieces into your future costume. (Rated PG for possible profanity and mild violence while dealing with corset lacings). <br />
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<b>12:45 pm: <span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD OUT</span> Steam Tea - $15</b>. A limited number of people will be able to enjoy tea and tasties provided by Edible Alchemy (creator of the fabulous cookies at September’s Steampunk Ball) and friends! Enjoy your tea in the best (and only!) seats for the fashion show.<br />
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<b>1:00 pm: Steampunk Fashion Show</b>. We welcome all who’d like to show their fabulous creations! Please contact highdesertsteam@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. <br />
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<b>2:30 -3:30 pm: Thrift Your Steam - $5</b>. Spend a little to learn a lot about spending a little to have a lot! Costuming expert, Lauren Elizabeth talks about what to look for at thrift stores to create a fabulous costume for less. She will also include some simple techniques to improve those finds that are too marvelous to say no to even if they may not fit just right. <br />
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<b>4:00 pm: Raffle Drawing</b>. While your presence won’t be necessary to win, isn’t it more fun to be there to pick up your prize?<br />
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<b>5:00 pm: Close of the event. Be sure you get to the vendors before they have to pack up to go!</b><br />
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Please contact <a href="mailto:highdesertsteam@gmail.com">highdesertsteam@gmail.com</a> should you wish to vend, volunteer, or would just like further details!! <br />
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Please share and invite everyone you think might be interested!Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-64658522639068370422011-09-09T21:05:00.000-07:002011-09-09T21:05:11.826-07:00Ladies' Guide to Steampunk Fashion, 2011<b>Ladies, what will you wear to the <a href="http://greatbasincostume.blogspot.com/2011/08/victorian-steampunk-ball-to-be-held-at.html">Steampunk Ball, September 17</a>?</b> If you've not put together a costume yet, no worries! There's plenty of time to compile a fantabulous ensemble from thrifted pieces, odds and ends, and a little Victorian inspiration. <br />
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<b>What Is Steampunk?</b><br />
Steampunk is the term for a fictional world of Victorian Science Fiction. Imagine if technology had never advanced beyond steam power? Now mix this with the Victorian aesthetic and fashions of the 19th century.<br />
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<b>Are There Steampunk Costuming "Rules?"</b><br />
No, but there are a few guidelines. In general, think like a Victorian - what materials and fabrics were available in the 19th century? Leather, brass, khaki, cotton, velvet, silk, and linen are good materials to stick to when putting together your costume.<br />
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<b> There are no rules for what women can and can't wear</b> - pants, corsets, no corsets, short skirts, striped stockings, no stockings, hats, no hats, you name it, there's nothing proper or improper.<br />
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<b>Steampunk sub-genres include</b>: Adventurer/Safari Steampunk, Cowboy/Western Steampunk, Neo-Victorian Steampunk, Goth and Supernatural Steampunk, Steamship/Sea-Faring Steampunk, Air Pirates, Mad Scientists, Military Steampunk, and I'm sure there are many more, so don't feel limited!<br />
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Check out these images below for some steamy ideas:<br />
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</tbody></table><b>Also try adding "steampunky" elements to your Victorian historical gowns. Check out these gowns that would be very welcome at any Steampunk event:</b><br />
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<b><u>Elements of a Steampunk Costume</u></b><br />
(mix and match - not all or any of these things are "required" but are cool to add on):<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A cool corset - Etsy.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tophats of any size, with any decoration, including goggles, brass bits, gears, and feathers. This one is from Etsy.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alternative headgear such as a headband with feathers and gears. Make one yourself, or fin them to buy on Etsy.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lace cuffs, or leather cuffs, or cuffs with bows. Make them yourself, or find some cool ones on Etsy.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pocket watches, clocks, and gears - shop Etsy for all of these, or try SteampunkEmporium.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steampunk jewelry - made from gears, or jet beads, or with pendants. Etsy.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div><b><u>Online Vendors:</u></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://www.steampunkemporium.com/steam.php">SteampunkEmporium.com</a> - men's and women's costume pieces and complete ensembles.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy.com</a> - hundreds upon thousands of Steampunk pieces handmade</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopplasticland.com/store/">PlasticLand.com</a> - women's clothing and accessories with a decidedly steamy twist</li>
<li><a href="http://www.clockworkcouture.com/">ClockWork Couture</a> - men's and women's clothing and accessories</li>
<li><a href="http://www.got-steam.com/Scripts/default.asp">Got-Steam Steampunk Emporium</a> - accessories, corsets, jewelry, bits</li>
</ul></div><div><b><u>Local Vendors (Reno area):</u></b></div><div><ul><li>Melting Pot World Emporium - 1049 S. Virginia Street, Reno</li>
<li>Savers (Thrift Store) - 3800 Kietzke Lane, Reno ~or~ 2350 Oddie Blvd, Sparks.</li>
<li>The Old Red Garter - 80 South C Street, Virginia City</li>
<li>Junkee's - 960 S. Virginia Street, Reno</li>
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">The Rendezvous runs both days, but join members of the GBCS on Saturday, June 11th. Wear your favorite western attire, anything from Victorian ladies of the 1860s, to cowboys and cowgirls of the modern day.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">This is a wonderful event for Civil War enthusiasts. Witness a live battle, shop for wares in the sutler's camp, watch pony express demonstrations and a gun fight.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">Suggested costume: Victorian 1860 through 1890, Edwardian, Western cowboy and cowgirl of all decades.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">As always, costume is admired but not required.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">This is a free event. For more information visit:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><a href="http://www.nvshows.com/carson-city-rendezvous/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.nvshows.com/car<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></span>son-city-rendezvous/</a></span></span>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-73975358322708646082011-05-11T20:29:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:26:13.611-07:00A Revolutionary Ice Cream Social and Fundraiser, July 17, 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XhpZRjDuEZ9ZwacrVA7W3nce1gggSOJ7ZZLFxzDEnVdFjIe01V0NWle-br-YRcceeVvFt3Q5khVWOrPi5qBptaLifvIt_OPZUaxgPM4al-6Zqu7Rhf1u3Y-Wq_neQUp_E8rl0FesoxI/s1600/1790+-+Dam+i+vit+och+bl%25C3%25A5+kl%25C3%25A4nning+och+r%25C3%25B6d+solfj%25C3%25A4der.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XhpZRjDuEZ9ZwacrVA7W3nce1gggSOJ7ZZLFxzDEnVdFjIe01V0NWle-br-YRcceeVvFt3Q5khVWOrPi5qBptaLifvIt_OPZUaxgPM4al-6Zqu7Rhf1u3Y-Wq_neQUp_E8rl0FesoxI/s200/1790+-+Dam+i+vit+och+bl%25C3%25A5+kl%25C3%25A4nning+och+r%25C3%25B6d+solfj%25C3%25A4der.jpg" width="115" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>Where:</u></b> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Celebrate both American and French independence with a patriotic-themed ice cream social. Enjoy the beautiful weather, relaxing park setting, and delicious ice cream while also learning about the clothing and costume that was worn in between 1776 and 1789.<br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">The Revolutionary Ice Cream Social is also a fundraiser to help raise money for the Steampunk Ball at Piper's Opera House, coming up in September. More information and tickets for the ball will be available at the social. Your admission ticket goes to help the restoration of Piper's Opera House.<br />
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Admission is $10, which includes all the ice cream you can eat, as well as the 18th century clothing lecture. The whole family is welcome, with admission for children under 12 free.<br />
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Wear your 18th century and Regency costumes! From calico gowns to floaty muslin Jane Austen frocks, this is a great opportunity to show off your early period dresses. As always, costume is greatly admired, but not required.<br />
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Canyon Creek Park is located on Robb Drive, between Mae Anne and Sharlands. It offers covered picnic pavilions, grassy areas, and playground equipment. Parking is plentiful around the area.</span></span></div></div>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-3817186073600380692011-05-11T20:24:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:26:13.498-07:00Valhalla Renaissance Festival 2011 - GBCS weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-w2o5SMbcrhTRT59qD8AOlh8-SXe-BYoZMURUwJiwzzmZaknmtdSN8-mF8T4WaqrEjPmGcTmTAB3UDEtCWAVGVF2QRTVvvlLE5Fkq2NbZ5hhssT2qxmcEXqWM5GfbSAWzKe4sJB0Zjo/s1600/180px-Elizabeth_I_of_England_-_coronation_portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-w2o5SMbcrhTRT59qD8AOlh8-SXe-BYoZMURUwJiwzzmZaknmtdSN8-mF8T4WaqrEjPmGcTmTAB3UDEtCWAVGVF2QRTVvvlLE5Fkq2NbZ5hhssT2qxmcEXqWM5GfbSAWzKe4sJB0Zjo/s320/180px-Elizabeth_I_of_England_-_coronation_portrait.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>June 4-5, 2011</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>10 am to 6 pm Saturday</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">Join fellow Great Basin Costume Society members at Valhalla, the area's finest and largest Renaissance Faire. RSVP on Facebook: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192080127504529">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192080127504529</a><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">$17 adults</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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Under 6 Free</b><br />
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Suggested Costume:<br />
Elizabethan c. 1560 - 1590, pirates, knights, peasantry, wenches, nobility, middling class, merchants, exotic foreigners<br />
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Get away from it all and lose yourself in the magic and merriment the Renaissance times.<br />
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Rub elbows with noblity, pirates, barbarian and beautiful ladies, This year's Valhalla Renaissance Faire will feature four stages of continuous entertainment, Action packed shows, Music, Dancing, jesters, 900 costumed actors, Shakespearian vignettes, expertly staged battles, storytelling for children and adults, archery tournaments and much more.<br />
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Shop over 100 merchants selling a wide array of arts and crafts, one of a kind jewelry items, woodcrafts, artwork, ceramics, clothing, historic weapons and leather goods. And to top it all off, a hard hitting joust. - This is a place to be!</span></span></span>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-70481862024569558282011-04-07T12:45:00.000-07:002011-04-07T12:52:01.090-07:00The Victorian Steampunk Ball - September 17th, Piper's Opera House, Virginia City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUEuy2fH5mJKBybtwmt_RhUmYm_hzA-ssKLCSHBjVgQez5gIO5jZBttWLNOXPODRcCtrWmHiIlrfkJps4n__4vxAQs-v1LKUhA8v7YblwrXKATHial9krN5FGye6qMAvyFGWrgdjBBpw/s1600/steam-ball-poster-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUEuy2fH5mJKBybtwmt_RhUmYm_hzA-ssKLCSHBjVgQez5gIO5jZBttWLNOXPODRcCtrWmHiIlrfkJps4n__4vxAQs-v1LKUhA8v7YblwrXKATHial9krN5FGye6qMAvyFGWrgdjBBpw/s400/steam-ball-poster-w.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">Come join The Great Basin Costume Society, High Desert Steam, the Reno Steampunk Club, and the Sacramento Steampunk Society at our first annual "Victorian Steampunk Ball," an evening of dancing and entertainments at the historic Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">The ball will feature Victorian ballroom music, to include waltzes, polkas, mazurkas, and the Congress of Vienna. All manner of fantastical costume is admire</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">d (but not required) - Steampunks, Victorian ladies and gentlemen, soldiers and cavalrymen, Neo-Victorians, explorers, miners, and "doves."<br />
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Don't miss the other Steam events throughout the weekend! Ride the fully restored steam train from Carson City to Virginia City (or from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back), tour mines and haunted saloons, go ghost hunting in the Virginia City Graveyard, have a sarsparilla at the Bucket of Blood Saloon, even stay overnight in one of the many haunted (or not haunted) historic hotels and B&Bs.<br />
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<b>The Steam Ball starts at 7:00 pm at Piper's Opera House<br />
Tickets are $20 when you pre-pay (using Paypal), or $25 at the door</b><br />
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All proceeds from this event go to benefit the restoration of Piper's, and to support the Great Basin Costume Society.<br />
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Please help us raise money by telling your friends, and attending any of the fundraising tea parties, costume shows, and other events put on by the Great Basin Costume Society between April and September.</span></span></span><br />
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In support of Women's History Month, come learn about the 16 layers of clothing that went into dressing the lady of the early 1900s, with Carolyn Runnells' famous "edutaining" presentation.<br />
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<b>Tickets are only $5!</b> <br />
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Pre-purchase your tickets through Paypal (link below).<br />
Tickets will also be available at the door, but we encourage pre-purchasing to ensure your seat.<br />
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Cookies and snacks will be available at the cafe, and all proceeds from cafe sales will benefit the non-profit Rainshadow Charter High School. Other proceeds from the event help support the Great Basin Costume Society. Donations are welcome and appreciated!<br />
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Feel free to come in Edwardian costume and enjoy a spot of tea and the show!<br />
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Regency describes the period of English history from about 1800-1820. In France it was known as "Empire" or the Napoleanic Era, and in the fresh new USA it's referred to as the Federalist period. No matter your country of origin, this period of dress has common trends and themes. Let's take a look, and come up with some ideas for Winter-time Regency clothing appropriate for an evening party.<br />
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At the turn of the 19th century, the fabric of choice was very thin cotton muslin, and this nearly sheer fabric was generally white, and often featured delicate embroidery, sprig printing (block printing, a new technology), or subtle striping. Light colors were favored over dark, and in the infant years of the Regency, these thing white muslins were worn in both Summer and Winter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Sari" gowns were very popular, inspired by the intense <br />
colors and beautiful designs of India</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Later in the Regency we begin to see heavier silk fabrics coming back into style, along with bold colors. These gowns featured Indian and Asian inspired embroidery, beading, and decoration, and could be very complex in the cuts of the bodice, but still featured the straight-front skirts, and gathered backs.<br />
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<b>For Winter</b><br />
Cool-weather wear included the pelisse, the spencer, and the open robe. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A green pelisse with much detail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A slate grey/blue pelisse</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The pelisse is a long coat, often made of wool or velvet, that completely covers the dress, and was long-sleeved.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A spencer with military detailing and textured fabric</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A quilted silk spencer</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The spencer is a short jacket worn just over the bodice, fastening under the bust, and allowing the skirts of the gown underneath to show.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lady of Portland House's open robe, from Janet Arnold's<br />
pattern (Patterns of Fashion 1)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An extant open robe from the the late 1790s, early 1800s.</td></tr>
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The open robe is an over dress, with short, 3/4 or long sleeves, the drapes the full length of the gown, but is open in front, closing with a belt under the bust. <br />
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The pelisse and spencer are for outside, travelling, and riding, whereas the open robe is more of an evening or indoor garment.<br />
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<b>Ballgowns and Evening Wear</b><br />
A ballgown would be the appropriate garment for evening. These were often silk, taffeta, shiny, luxurious fabrics, with glitzy details, lace overlays, or in stunning bold colors. Here are some beautiful examples of ballgowns from the later Regency:<br />
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<b>Hair, Hats, and Head Things</b><br />
Regency hair styling was relatively simple in comparison to other periods. Think Greek and Roman - the hair was curled and pulled up into a high, short ponytail or a bun. The front of the hair was allowed to stay loose and fall in short ringlets over the ears and forehead. <a href="http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/regency-hairstyles-and-their-accessories/">JaneAustenWorld has an excellent article on hairstyles and accessories</a>. <br />
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Popular evening hair accoutrement included ostrich plumes, ribbons, wraps (again, think Greek), decorative combs and clips, and turbans.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lady wearing beautiful evening dress, with a turban and feathers</td></tr>
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Other accessories for ladies included a reticule, a folding fan, long white gloves, and delicate slippers. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The shape of these slippers is simple and modern.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an embroidered reticule, to keep your things in.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Resources for Regency:<br />
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Websites<br />
<a href="http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/">Jane Austen World</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wemakehistory.com/Fashion/Regency/RegencyLadies/RegencyLadies.htm">We Make History - and Introduction to Ladies' Fashions of the Regency Era</a><br />
<a href="http://www.songsmyth.com/eveningdresses.html">Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fashion-era.com/regency_fashion.htm">Fashion Era - Regency Fashion History</a><br />
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Movies<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Emma-Romola-Garai/dp/B002XTBE6K?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Emma (2009)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002XTBE6K" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Emma-Gwyneth-Paltrow/dp/B00000G3AZ?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Emma</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B00000G3AZ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (Gwenyth Paltrow)<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sense-Sensibility-Special-Emma-Thompson/dp/0800141660?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0800141660" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Keira-Knightley/dp/B000E1ZBGS?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Pride & Prejudice</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000E1ZBGS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (Keira Knightly)<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Restored-Colin-Firth/dp/B00364K6YW?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Pride and Prejudice (Restored Edition)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B00364K6YW" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (Colin Firth)<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vanity-Fair-Widescreen-Reese-Witherspoon/dp/B0006FO8E8?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Vanity Fair (Widescreen)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0006FO8E8" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (Reeser Witherspoon)<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Regency-House-Party-Richard-Grant/dp/B000679NFU?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Regency House Party</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000679NFU" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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Reference Books<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Collection-Kyoto-Costume-Institute/dp/0760782024?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Fashion: The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0760782024" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Federalist-Regency-Costume-1790-1819-Shep/dp/091404625X?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Federalist & Regency Costume: 1790-1819</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=091404625X" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Regency-Era-Fashion-Plates-1800-1819/dp/1440404690?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Regency Era Fashion Plates: 1800-1819</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1440404690" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Your-Own-Regency-Dress/dp/B003YMXIHS?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Design Your Own Regency Dress</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003YMXIHS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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Patterns:<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-9221-Regency-Costume-Pattern/dp/B002KQL006?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Simplicity 9221 - Regency Tea Gown and Jacket Costume Pattern - Size DD (4, 6, 8, 10)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002KQL006" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/1804-1812-Regency-Gown-Pattern/dp/B001HGT3B8?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">1804 - 1812 Regency Gown Pattern</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001HGT3B8" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/-1810-Regency-Evening-Dress-Pattern/dp/B0016DCKZ8?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">1790 -1810 Regency Evening Dress Pattern</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0016DCKZ8" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Folkwear-Empire-Dress-Pattern/dp/B0017RN7RI?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Empire Dress Pattern</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0017RN7RI" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sense-and-Sensibility-SS120-Underthings/dp/B0029E8XMM?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Regency Underthings Pattern</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0029E8XMM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Butterick-Sewing-Pattern-Regency-12-14-16/dp/B0044FLLJG?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Butterick Sewing Pattern 6630 Misses' Regency Gown & Coat, Sizes 12-14-16</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0044FLLJG" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Pattern-Historical-Costume-Regency/dp/B0030V7OG4?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Simplicity Sewing Pattern 4055 Historical Costume / Regency Gown for Misses</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0030V7OG4" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Butterick-Pattern-Historical-Costume-Medieval/dp/B002ZZ008K?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Butterick Sewing Pattern B4890 Misses Historical Costume / Medieval Dress, Sizes 6-12, or 14-20</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002ZZ008K" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Early-1800s-Regency-Stays-Pattern/dp/B0019AF35W?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Early 1800s Regency Era Stays Pattern</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0019AF35W" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/1800-1820-Regency-Corset-Pattern/dp/B003T7C8N8?ie=UTF8&tag=laureeske-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">1800 -1820 Regency Corset Pattern</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=laureeske-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003T7C8N8" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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Where to Buy Online (pre-made costume pieces):<br />
<a href="http://www.regencyreproductions.com/regency_gown.htm">Regency Reproductions</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/garlandofgrace?ref=pr_profile">Garland of Grace on Etsy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Reproductions?ga_search_query=regency+gown&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">Reproductions on Etsy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/LitttleBits">Little Bits Clothing Co. on Etsy</a>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-77401885017705923172010-11-03T13:18:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:18:02.183-07:00GBCS Regency Holiday PartyLadies and Gentlemen,<br />
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Debbie and I have been planning a little Holiday diversion for you all, a Regency-themed Holiday party, complete with a historically accurate dinner and parlour games. The party will be in the evening, from 5 pm - 8 pm (or those whereabouts), and we need your vote on which day in December will work best for you:<br />
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Many more details to follow!Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-12697021378998670212010-08-16T11:42:00.000-07:002010-08-16T11:42:18.350-07:00Sacramento Gold Rush Days - September 4, 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaVpb3n39emWDzaI6GlNz0dOcMxUgmslZQ8JgHwvLBGpGVi6wYxBbH3b9Zh5AZVcUvclZLTN57jlHyyh7SzFh-TNE3Js17Nglx3xxsmjFkmqDC9unpgCDXCZB1dLZ4VG-O2eJ0H7VrpY/s1600/footer_goldpan-image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaVpb3n39emWDzaI6GlNz0dOcMxUgmslZQ8JgHwvLBGpGVi6wYxBbH3b9Zh5AZVcUvclZLTN57jlHyyh7SzFh-TNE3Js17Nglx3xxsmjFkmqDC9unpgCDXCZB1dLZ4VG-O2eJ0H7VrpY/s400/footer_goldpan-image.png" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>When:</u></b> September 4-5, 2010</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Where:</u></b> Old Downtown Sacramento, CA</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>From the Gold Rush Days website</b></u> (</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.sacramentogoldrushdays.com/about/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">http://www.sacramentogoldr</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><wbr></wbr></span><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ushdays.com/about/</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">More than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento as the annual festival "turns back the clock," transforming Sacramento's historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. Costumed re-enactors, Wild West gun fights, musicians playing period instruments, and many aspects of life during the Gold Rush will be highlighted</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">during the four-day event.<br />
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The Great Basin Costume Society would like to invite anybody and everybody interested in this period of history in the West. Come down for the day or the weekend - admission is FREE! - and enjoy a true "back in time" experience, with so much to see and do, many lovely shops to browse through (including Sac City Dry Goods, a boutique for costumers and re-enactors), and a great opportunity to wear your mid-Victorian Civil War and earlier costumes, and meet others from throughout our area interested in costuming and history.<br />
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This is a kid-friendly event, so bring the whole family. If you are in costume, prepare to have your photo taken a lot. The roads are dirt and the walkways made of wood, so wear sensible shoes. Tour the train museum while there, and participate in the costume contest!<br />
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<b><u>Suggested costume</u></b> - 1840s-1870s. California's Gold Rush, as we know, started in 1849, and California became a state in 1850. Civil War and Indian War attire is welcome, along with pioneer and settler costumes, miners, railroadmen, mountain men and women, gunslingers, ladies of the night, cowboys and cowgirls, pony express riders, you name it!</span></span></span>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-75957901234644843002010-08-16T11:39:00.000-07:002010-08-16T11:39:32.491-07:00Nevada Territorial Wild West Fair - August 28, 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNgElZ1DFW8vu_3DwmnILqiNFQgM_O9lf_q_RTLZdXq9HubnR3U9Y78aJtxB1HQ7syiJZb0WPRBeMoMpCK-HsgpAHkrhS_WwNFQ-i3nnuWVwmd9cN7wHnMFSjoKMwFIX-DgZpndhqkyw/s1600/Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNgElZ1DFW8vu_3DwmnILqiNFQgM_O9lf_q_RTLZdXq9HubnR3U9Y78aJtxB1HQ7syiJZb0WPRBeMoMpCK-HsgpAHkrhS_WwNFQ-i3nnuWVwmd9cN7wHnMFSjoKMwFIX-DgZpndhqkyw/s400/Logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>When:</u></b> August 28th, 12 noon to midnight. Costume Contest at 2 pm</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Where:</u></b> Reno Livestock Event Center, Reno</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">From the Wild West Fair website (</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://wildwestfair.com/about-us/info-on-the-2010-fair/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">http://wildwestfair.com/ab</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><wbr></wbr></span><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">out-us/info-on-the-2010-fa</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><wbr></wbr></span><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ir/</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">):</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Every year the Nevada State Fair has attracted thousands of fair goers and tourists alike. And now with this new statewide heritage theme taking shape in our State Fair, we’re expecting bigger crowds and more regional, national, and international attention to our event in the months and years to come. Where else can you enjoy a day with yo</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ur family involving something exciting for all ages?<br />
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This year the Nevada State Fair is evolving into a statewide heritage event with new faces, new events, new entertainment, more hands-on experiences, exhibits for kids, a living history of Nevada’s rich heritage and cultures from its territorial days, and of course, Paul Maurer Shows Carnival will return with many new and exciting rides!<br />
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<b><u>Great Basin Costume Society Members</u></b> - our club is working with the Wild West Fair to put on a Costume Exhibition and Contest, with outstanding prizes for the winners. Unfortunately, GBCS Members (those who have paid their membership dues) may participate in the exhibition (show off your costume), but may not participate in the contest. More information for the Costume Contest can be found on the flier attached to this event (see photos).<br />
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Come enjoy the fair in costume and represent the club! The fair runs August 25-29, and features much to do and see, historical reenactors, performers, rides and games, exhibits and attractions.<br />
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<b><u>Admission (at the gate):</u></b><br />
Adults - $10<br />
Kids 10 & under - FREE<br />
Seniors 65+ - FREE<br />
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Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands - $28<br />
FREE admission opening night, August 25th<br />
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GBCS members helping out with the Fashion Exhibition will have FREE admission Saturday, August 28th.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>When:</u></b> September 11, 2010 - memorialize 9/11 by celebrating our unique Western American Heritage.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Where:</u></b> Carson City Train Depot - take the train to Virginia City and back again.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>OR</b> meet the group in Virginia City (drive up for the day).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Come join The Great Basin Costume Society AND the Sacramento Steampunk Society as we take the Wild West by storm as Steampunk time travelers!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>GBCS member</b></u>s - ride the train from Carson if you like, or drive up to Virginia City to meet the Sac Steampunkers as they come in on the train. The 51st Annual International Camel Races are going on this weekend as well, so there will be lots to see and do, and plenty of people to admire us</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">in our costumes!<br />
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<b><u>From the Sacramento Steampunk Society:</u></b> This is a major weekend outing. We will meet in Carson City, Nevada at 9:30 AM Saturday (earlier if you want to tour the train museum first) to take a steam excursion train to Virginia City.<br />
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We will have about three and a half hours to tour the old west silver mining town of Virgina City (with an introduction by a local guide) before reboarding the train for the return trip.<br />
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Saturday evening we will have a banquet in Carson City (details to be arranged). We will be riding the historic Virginia City and Truckee railroad in recently restored 1914 Pullman cars (inside with padded seats) behind a recently restored real steam locomotive.<br />
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<u><b>How to Dress Steampunk: </b></u><br />
Think of Jules Vern, "The Golden Compass," movies like "Stardust" and "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." Steampunk is a combination of Victorian attire - fine ladies and gentlemen, explorers, goths and vampires, smugglers and pirates - Science, and Victorian aesthetic. Spruce up your Victorian outfits with watch gears, add some driving or flying goggles, combine costume pieces you wouldn't normally. It's not about being historically accurate, but is instead about creativity, "time travel," and having fun!</span></span></span>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-71398844129116261952010-08-09T18:52:00.000-07:002010-08-09T18:52:18.958-07:00Wild West Fair - Costume Contest - Organizational Meeting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hMd7JYctvflTVWoHnR-jLE_AxY3W57FfebLkLD5Mwmw8DOl45cJt2tLGjOEIhJzzZsN4t8bWmuMBfP9QKzx8wEyZjUu8aLJt6ZywJ8r0oG2Kl1buYW6IUXT3V-2pDZSeUgsyCpRWvAc/s1600/cowgirl3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hMd7JYctvflTVWoHnR-jLE_AxY3W57FfebLkLD5Mwmw8DOl45cJt2tLGjOEIhJzzZsN4t8bWmuMBfP9QKzx8wEyZjUu8aLJt6ZywJ8r0oG2Kl1buYW6IUXT3V-2pDZSeUgsyCpRWvAc/s200/cowgirl3.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>When:</b> August 22, 2010 1 pm- 3 pm</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Where:</b> Dana's House, 15300 Redmond Loop, Reno</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For anyone interested in volunteering for the Wild West Fair's Costume Contest, GBCS's first sponsored and hosted event, please join us for this informational and organizational meeting. We will need a good group of ladies and gentlemen to act as <b>icecream-servers, people-movers, entry-collectors, prize-givers, or to stand out as en example of awesome costuming!</b> Judges, please also attend this meeting.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There will be drinks and s</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">nacks. This is a casual meeting, so costume is admired but not required. Please RSVP via<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=151724589377&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=137305826307561&ref=mf"> Facebook</a> or by e-mail: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_843464256">GreatBasinCostume@gmail.co</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_843464256"><wbr></wbr></a></span><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="mailto:greatbasincostume@gmail.com">m</a></span></span></span>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-60280314262940835282010-07-28T11:07:00.001-07:002010-07-28T11:11:57.094-07:001920s Fashion in Color<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kWRzCZTQW3s&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kWRzCZTQW3s&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a fantastic piece of COLOR film from the 1920s, showing evening dress as well as day dress. What a rare piece of footage, and a glimpse into the past! There were real people, real clothes. Very inspirational!</div>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-4841580885935629112010-07-28T11:00:00.000-07:002010-07-28T11:00:36.901-07:00Alameda Vintage Fashion Fair - October 9, 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzxnAZbNCwA-TJPd15PZfUaRh5djyIzkMPbElO3iY76jmJwG7AdcUtzcRlEKaKR5amqVEcNn-2A7FHH14B0JxlQcHuN4wjWXfFZSZPK8zwPw8HJO5hAnX1DwDwiC3bm4a-d1xGXliqAM/s1600/Alameda-Vintage-Sale-flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzxnAZbNCwA-TJPd15PZfUaRh5djyIzkMPbElO3iY76jmJwG7AdcUtzcRlEKaKR5amqVEcNn-2A7FHH14B0JxlQcHuN4wjWXfFZSZPK8zwPw8HJO5hAnX1DwDwiC3bm4a-d1xGXliqAM/s400/Alameda-Vintage-Sale-flyer.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>For anyone heading down to the Bay Area, there will be a vintage fashion expo on Alameda, October 9th. Click the flyer image above for more information. This is not a GBCS sponsored event, just a little info for those of you hunting vintage clothing!Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-66210072317018686992010-07-17T12:11:00.000-07:002010-07-28T11:04:40.933-07:00The Great Gatsby Festival & Tea - Lake Tahoe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpl6JVA7UYYFy-RvF-QuK2mCkmDYee5kYRbDPo1b1avrNO_vIrMV50BZYC-C8_e6XH4SMukHVN_DPc-X9iPS30d6pu4vss8ndfY_uAxxKcP4Svk_eJJYMSttx5cpBVSuJTt9Xnlw_Tq0/s1600/artdecocostume.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpl6JVA7UYYFy-RvF-QuK2mCkmDYee5kYRbDPo1b1avrNO_vIrMV50BZYC-C8_e6XH4SMukHVN_DPc-X9iPS30d6pu4vss8ndfY_uAxxKcP4Svk_eJJYMSttx5cpBVSuJTt9Xnlw_Tq0/s200/artdecocostume.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><b>When:</b> August 15, 2010 11 am - 4 pm<br />
<b>Where:</b> Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy a lovely picnic in 1920s attire, at the beautiful Tallac Historic Mansion and grounds, South Lake Tahoe.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Bring a picnic, games, your friends, and experience the Gatsby Tea & Fashion Show (2pm), as well as music, dancing, antiques, historic house tours, vintage auto rides, an</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">d treats.<br />
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Suggested costume is 1920s-1930s, day wear for warm weather.<br />
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While the general festivities are FREE, the Gatsby Tea and Fashion Show is $35/ticket, includes tea, refreshments, and seating. Contact Joyce via e-mail for tickets:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_959248098"> </a></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="mailto:tahoe-heritage@sbcglobal.net">tahoe-heritage@sbcglobal.net</a> or by phone (530) 544-7383.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Great Gatsby Festival at Tahoe, and the Gatsby Tea and Fashion Show are not GBCS sponsored events.</span><br />
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<div><b>What to Wear:</b></div><div>This is a summer, daytime event, so wear lightweight, light colored fabrics, floaty cottons and voiles, linen, and lace. Bring a hat and sensible shoes. Flapper attire is not quite right for this daytime event. Here are some suggestions and inspirations for women and men:</div><div><br />
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</div>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-91262254033122749852010-07-05T15:02:00.000-07:002010-07-05T15:11:41.400-07:00GBCS Tea - aka MeetingHello Everyone, there will be a meeting and goodies to munch on! We will be discussing our role as hosts at the Parade and judges for the Costume Contest at the State Fair. Also the Fallon Fair is coming up.<br /><br />Costumes are always admired, but never required! Looking forward to seeing everyone. If you need directions feel free to call.<br /><br />When: July 18<br /><br />Where: Carolyn's House<br /> 13830 Cochise Dr.<br /> Reno, NV 89521<br /><br /> 775-852-3420 H<br /> 775-843-3000 C<br /><br />South on 395, exit 57 B (toward Carson City), turn left on St. Rt 341 toward Virginia City, go to past 7-11 to Chamy, turn left, go to Rim Rock, turn left, to Cochise turn right.<br /><br />If you have facebook you can RSVP here<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141319775878602Lady Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04523556570912592956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-13482131821446087762010-07-02T16:23:00.000-07:002010-07-02T17:22:44.275-07:00Mark Your Calendars! Aug 28, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JeFJFhEfGxgtuEHmkH2sA5jPCzOWUX-wuZfY4R_sbG8VoLLT3397Q5rKyOJpX471hvJ1ibbu9ojTyWOXTceeLqpsjEXmaBWpDBxEsonWbAC5Dj7iTEYmUojJAVapc5GBUrEtnApE5JU/s1600/NTWWF+logo+silver.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JeFJFhEfGxgtuEHmkH2sA5jPCzOWUX-wuZfY4R_sbG8VoLLT3397Q5rKyOJpX471hvJ1ibbu9ojTyWOXTceeLqpsjEXmaBWpDBxEsonWbAC5Dj7iTEYmUojJAVapc5GBUrEtnApE5JU/s400/NTWWF+logo+silver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489453758924575378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><h3 style="font-weight: normal;font-family:georgia;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span style="font-weight: bold;">It is official!</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> The new Nevada State Fair, the Wild West Fair has asked us to be the hosts for the Parade of Historical Fashion and the Costume Contest. We will be providing the organization and judges for this event. All are welcome to be in the Parade, but unfortunately if you are a member of GBCS you won'</span><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="text_exposed_show">t be able to compete in the Contest. Ya know, it's that thing about conflict of interest. We're the judges and we pick our own.<br /><br />However if you are reading this and not a member by all means enter in.<br /></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The prizes are awesome! Real money! Fairly big money, enough to buy fabric and "stuff". They (State Fair) are talking in the range of $25.00 for various categories up to 1st prize of 150.00 or 300.00. Here is the link to the State Fair. We will have links on their site within the next week or so to the "rules",the categories, prizes and entrance forms. </span><br /></span></span></span></h3><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mark your calendars, save the date, plan on participating. If you are a GBCS member plan on helping out the day of by being in the Parade, helping with the Judging and helping with the Victorian Ice Cream Social. Yes you read right. One of the State Fair's sponsors is giving away Ice Cream. They will give it away just before we start so people can enjoy their ice cream and the show. We provide the ambiance and line people up for ice cream. Oh yes, we get to eat Ice Cream too!</span></span><span><span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEaSrjLKRvhcuhEsU_nZUOi3yk24-_fqR-LiMHZfGul5GxoTXDCpCKjrOM17C78cXaWJwj2cXuNGJGSi2cbYYqXT1mKzP6Chw1Jo5Tg8R_aMcp6HyDLaOvzrNHFgf2LNEhQ_dcEy6zcI/s1600/mini_664.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEaSrjLKRvhcuhEsU_nZUOi3yk24-_fqR-LiMHZfGul5GxoTXDCpCKjrOM17C78cXaWJwj2cXuNGJGSi2cbYYqXT1mKzP6Chw1Jo5Tg8R_aMcp6HyDLaOvzrNHFgf2LNEhQ_dcEy6zcI/s400/mini_664.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489466924151872546" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span>Lady Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04523556570912592956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-35220602464562528012010-06-21T18:09:00.000-07:002010-06-21T18:09:21.233-07:00Event: Piper's Summer Masquerade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw30KyVDL9pdUfGlDCHXRlBakIDNsaRJ-pa0k8ByhmgFSSbpSZo8Q32Cml1FyZrpdMBdkXPszY3w6GUi8xEHo8xuwkrcjdmWaRfUfU8fcqdjpUImhcT4jL0Z4xAmGxuceoCDjMpD1ZitM/s1600/dancecouple3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw30KyVDL9pdUfGlDCHXRlBakIDNsaRJ-pa0k8ByhmgFSSbpSZo8Q32Cml1FyZrpdMBdkXPszY3w6GUi8xEHo8xuwkrcjdmWaRfUfU8fcqdjpUImhcT4jL0Z4xAmGxuceoCDjMpD1ZitM/s320/dancecouple3.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<tr><td class="label" style="color: grey; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 100px;">Location:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Piper's Opera House</div></td></tr>
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</div><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">Come enjoy a night of music, dancing, and dressing up at historic Piper's Opera House in Virginia City!<br />
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Live Music - Mt. Rose Trio Band, and Dance Master Gus<br />
Appetizers and Bar<br />
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Admission: $18<br />
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We are encouraging Historical Costumes at this event. <b>Elizabethan , Renaissance , Civil War , Victorian , Edwardian etc. This will be a Mardi Gras style Masquerade Ball.</b></span></div><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br />
</span></div><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><b></b> Please let all your friends know, the more the merrier . Be sure to check out the Tahoe House Hotel, a newly restored Victorian Boarding House. (775) 847-5264</span></div><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br />
</span></div><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">This is event is open and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=124238397613975&index=1">listed on Facebook, RSVP!</a></span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-21823520039262940472010-05-28T12:23:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:23:51.892-07:00How to Use the Costume ClosetDear Happy Members,<br />
We here at the GBCS have a costume closet, a "virtual closet" full of costumes that members are willing to lend out to you for various events. If you do not have a costume to wear to, say, a renaissance faire, or a civil war event, or a 1920s, picnic, look here!<br />
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To check out the costume closet, click the label on the right that says "CLOSET." (You may need to scroll down a bit to find it; it's right under the beautiful lady in the red and white bustle dress). Scroll down and use the "previous" links to browse through the closet.<br />
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<b>If you would like to contribute to the Closet, please e-mail the following information to </b><a href="mailto:GreatBasinCostume@gmail.com"><b>GreatBasinCostume@gmail.com</b></a><b>:</b><br />
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<b>*Measurements - bust, waist, hips (if applicable)</b><br />
<b>*Pieces of the costume - what's included, such as chemises, corsets, jackets, skirts, etc.</b><br />
<b>*A short description of the costume</b><br />
<b>*How to contact you, such as your e-mail address</b><br />
<b>*At least one photo of your costume</b><br />
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Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-89682343491765312592010-05-28T12:14:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:14:35.755-07:0016th c. Renaissance/Elizabethan Noble Gown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlgOyHU8sBKGseqwgpbHtFLdUehNNvMo1OBTMjAq0KgmwQgI58NtQGKGnZ1cyKokPxoYF47ZWmlag09nlplEpYSnpPbvUbVRCGn70VkGPa4BI4nVmcbCTbQsw2mAXOuBoWJIAdZSDGmI/s1600/polish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlgOyHU8sBKGseqwgpbHtFLdUehNNvMo1OBTMjAq0KgmwQgI58NtQGKGnZ1cyKokPxoYF47ZWmlag09nlplEpYSnpPbvUbVRCGn70VkGPa4BI4nVmcbCTbQsw2mAXOuBoWJIAdZSDGmI/s400/polish.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbC1yWFkv9jK2TmPCWwEVF0D1AoODSm8QbK9hUAY-3G7Re6Szuj3mIh4hOok-clkuzEyyQhB9CtEbOBCjyCG1-you6fpNqwH-gd7Y0ybJWS_bGcsbi9j-M2bHaVvoT8hER8dvtow84Fc/s1600/renjacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbC1yWFkv9jK2TmPCWwEVF0D1AoODSm8QbK9hUAY-3G7Re6Szuj3mIh4hOok-clkuzEyyQhB9CtEbOBCjyCG1-you6fpNqwH-gd7Y0ybJWS_bGcsbi9j-M2bHaVvoT8hER8dvtow84Fc/s320/renjacket.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I am willing to lend out this gown to anyone needing a costume for Renaissance events.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />The full costume includes:<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- bodice<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- skirt<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- velvet flat cap<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- silver belt (optional)<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- sleeves (optional)<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- fur (optional)<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />This gown also has a matching turquoise late 16th c. jacket, if that is more your style. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Measurements:<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />bust: 33" or smaller<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />waist: 27" or smaller<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />height: 5'6" or a bit taller<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />This gown is very tight-fitting. The jacket is a little looser.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />The dress is made of jacquard, with large sleeves that tie on at the shoulders. The bodice closes with lacings on the side back seams. I recommend wearing a corset with this bodice, but it's not absolutely necessary - the jacket is a little looser, and can be worn without a corset. Many petticoats, or a modest farthingale is also recommended, as well as a shirt, although if you are without a shirt or chemise, I am willing to lend it as well (but it's on so-so condition). <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />E-mail me: <a href="mailto:renreeser@gmail.com" style="color: #105289; direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">renreeser@gmail.com</a></span>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526326280355886124.post-71877362564818595872010-05-28T12:08:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:08:16.421-07:0016th c. Elizabethan Noble "Travel" Costume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgv-o0cffyMMHHER2y7tOTGdbWKJXOYSShKtHUrTh58WzVeiBZV5xia0nLThdi8EVlHpzc5aK5-6Cm9wuPxKhkxUeMBsGQo3eo6NUO0EfHIlB3LtuC7opvkjA_a0pWFGH-8ruR_lVCkTM/s1600/lauren-gold-black.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgv-o0cffyMMHHER2y7tOTGdbWKJXOYSShKtHUrTh58WzVeiBZV5xia0nLThdi8EVlHpzc5aK5-6Cm9wuPxKhkxUeMBsGQo3eo6NUO0EfHIlB3LtuC7opvkjA_a0pWFGH-8ruR_lVCkTM/s400/lauren-gold-black.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">This costume is a later Elizabethan ladies' doublet ensemble, with separate silk sleeves, a matching tall hat, and black silk skirt. The bodice is made of gold jacquard, with black velvet ribbon trim.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />This costume includes:<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- doublet bodice<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- black silk skirt<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- black tie-on sleeves<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- ridiculously tall hat<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Measurements: <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />bust: 34" (or a bit larger)<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />waist: 28"<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />height: 5'6" +/-<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />The bodice closes with hooks and eyes up the front, and is worn closed to the neck. A shirt with a high collar is recommended, or a separate ruff. The bodice has a little flaw in the bust, so if you are bustier than 34" that will help fill it out. The photo on the left shows the additional velvet trim added to the bodice.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />The sleeves are split, with velvet ribbons connecting the upper and lower parts in a germanic fashion. They are silk sleeves, with slashings, and trapunto (cording) styling, and tie on at the shoulder. The skirt is a slim-line "hunting" skirt, made of black silk dupioni. It is not designed to be worn over a farthingale, so only a couple petticoats will be necessary. The hat is a very high "tall hat" that sits on the top of the head at an angle, rather than down over your forehead. It's a bit ridiculous (and fun!), so don't feel obligated to wear it, but it adds a lot to the outfit!<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Please e-mail me if you wish to wear this costume! <a href="mailto:renreeser@gmail.com" style="color: #105289; direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">renreeser@gmail.com</a></span>Lauren Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547111610954587797noreply@blogger.com0