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Archive for the '17th-18th C.' Category

How to Create That Marie Antoinette Hairstyle!

Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 18th, 2006

 

Having difficulties with your Marie Antoinette hairstyle?  Just how did Marie Antoinette and the ladies make those elaborate hairdos?  Maybe this 18th century print has the secret!  Click to see a larger image of this print.        
 
 
 
 

Read About Young Marie Antoinette Before Seeing Movie

Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 18th, 2006

Marie Antoinette was neither a saint nor yet a sinner in any grave degree, but an amiable and lovable woman, frivolous in her prosperous days, engrossed in the pursuit of amusement, thoughtless and imprudent in many of her actions and words, but who, nevertheless, in the time of adversity showed that she had a heroic […]

Marie Antoinette Costume Party

Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 18th, 2006

Ready for the Marie Antoinette movie? Have a masquerade party!
Everything you need for your costume is here!

Lady Epoch Royal Collection

Aristocratic Gent Royal Collection

Court Gent Royal Collection

Court Lady Royal Collection

Perfect Sword for Period Halloween Costumes

Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 27th, 2006

 

Back in the day, the cutlass was favored by men at sea because its shorter length and curved blade was better suited for hand-to-hand fighting in close quarters - like the deck of the Black Pearl! This is an extraordinary collectible sword to wear with your pirate costume or with any 17th-18th century period […]

Witch Shoes Go with 18th C. Dress-Up

Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 21st, 2006

 
Shoes available for Halloween witches work well with 17th and 18th century fashions. Not as expensive as authentic reproduction brands - but also not as sturdy.Click image for more info.