Dickens for me

Now I gotta think up what I want to add to my outfit this year... I got a beautiful black Battenburg lace fan and matching parasol last year, and now that I have those I decided to add a cameo to my outfit. I just bought it from www.flutterbees.com . It was only $10 - the best price I could find online (OK why do other repros cost so much???) I was also delighted to find that she sells hand-made lilac, rose, and honeysuckle soaps as well! I was very happy with the ordering process of her online store because she actually listed UP FRONT how much shipping costs, and she is VERY reasonable.

Also thinking of making some white flannel pantalets, since last year it was CHILLY. (hey you try wearing a hoop skirt with the wind blowing and see how cold you get!)

Next week I'm definitely planning on buying the corset kit from www.corsetmaking.com because the kit is much cheaper than buying everything separately, and I won't have to shop around anymore. The kit I want is Laughing Moon's Silverado, which offers large cup sizes for the well-endowed lady. Read a lot of good things about it online from different costume-makers. I just hope this corset helps me fit better in my jacket, as last year it just barely fit with the cheap corset...

Would love to buy some really cute period-correct black leather button-up shoes, but looks like it's definitely not happening this year. Someday I'd like to get them though from the sutler www.riverjunction.com .

Also might get some wider black satin ribbon (and this time with wire) as it might keep my bonnet on better and look better, too.

If I have any money left over (haha) I also plan to get some better stockings, from www.riverjunction.com too. The ones I got I think were from www.blockaderunner.com , and they just couldn't stay up worth a darn until I made garters by myself (which they could've told me they needed them. They came with a bit of elastic in them but it got pulled easily out).