tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61145661692103451302024-02-02T09:43:28.693-08:00A Dance in TimeEmma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-12113803295451476312013-01-24T20:20:00.003-08:002013-01-24T20:21:16.626-08:00Upcoming!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Get ready! The Bonnie Blue Ball is coming </span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ticket info soon. Stay posted!</span></i></div>
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Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-59077732426540560912010-09-17T08:32:00.000-07:002010-09-17T13:44:09.407-07:002010 Bonnie Blue BallYes! The annual <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Bonnie Blue Ball</span> </i>has come around again.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">October 30, 2010</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">5:00</span> in the evening<br />
Dinner, and dancing, and tons of fun for the <i>whole family.</i><br />
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You can come in costume, or in evening wear. And, this year's event boasts a unique bonus, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">a costume contest!</span> Entry in the contest is an extra <b>$5</b> at the door, and all attendees will take a vote on the evening's best costumes. Prizes to be announced.<br />
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Ticket prices are <a href="http://sincerelysouthern.com/winnsboro/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">here</span></a>. Be sure you register right away to take advantage of the <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Early Bird Discount.</span></i><br />
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For more information about this unique event, view last year's <a href="http://adanceintime.blogspot.com/2009/07/invitation-to-ball.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">post</span></a> on the subject. Or... view a slideshow of last year's <a href="http://cmd.shutterfly.com/commands/pictures/slideshow?site=josphotos08&page=josphotos08&album=2542"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">photos</span></a>. Do leave us a comment if you have any questions!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We hope to see you there!</span>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-89900238332863799772010-08-02T09:54:00.001-07:002010-09-07T19:59:41.982-07:00The Gossip About TownTheir are <em>rumors </em>circulating... rumors of a <span style="font-size:large;">thrilling</span> event in October.<br /><br /><div>Click <a href="http://sincerelysouthern.com/winnsboro/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">here</span></a> to see if the rumor is true! More news coming soon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6pX8u5TZXUJioRVPGboJaA4JInUj9O2t1hC_aN1VVFcFxNJbs4Ylmm5AaOwXnkdQ9IMGw9Sqw19JIhly-Xfhm2IZoN1cE3U3Hva857xVTbuW0HFLCu7olKPu1ksu-W9v_2Wit8AH48M/s1600/pd651310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6pX8u5TZXUJioRVPGboJaA4JInUj9O2t1hC_aN1VVFcFxNJbs4Ylmm5AaOwXnkdQ9IMGw9Sqw19JIhly-Xfhm2IZoN1cE3U3Hva857xVTbuW0HFLCu7olKPu1ksu-W9v_2Wit8AH48M/s400/pd651310.jpg" width="343" /></a></div></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-80780379334590985632009-11-18T09:17:00.000-08:002009-12-03T10:30:57.064-08:00Reminiscent<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpoUFaV98DVUIHzJqvDkUptv6eGeBkDFU8knymgybhyphenhyphen50hyphenhyphenq3Hbeg5VAnZBD8CugBXSlp1KVjQv8YyMEtBPL3YvzIbtt4ymGIg7WAgH_8eyQDsYhyXq_TESEg4LVQRkomawwfsIdORes/s1600/IMG_3231.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpoUFaV98DVUIHzJqvDkUptv6eGeBkDFU8knymgybhyphenhyphen50hyphenhyphenq3Hbeg5VAnZBD8CugBXSlp1KVjQv8YyMEtBPL3YvzIbtt4ymGIg7WAgH_8eyQDsYhyXq_TESEg4LVQRkomawwfsIdORes/s400/IMG_3231.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405571397916133026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">day</span> was drawing to its <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">climax.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> The sun had reached its <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">zenith</span></i>.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dizzy </i>with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">anticipation</span>, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we gathered in the ballroom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNSILOPFAu-a0kGsDwLq7jx2yMMxhYiu537E2j0W-PMI4E51pQO45q8StRziJa13pU_WOFCD9uugRXAly04zIaeqrEidiCVwazZmTZ43EKca6ppo2HOMgOaaD9r4j5FMwj0QTTN_H42M/s1600/IMG_9372.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNSILOPFAu-a0kGsDwLq7jx2yMMxhYiu537E2j0W-PMI4E51pQO45q8StRziJa13pU_WOFCD9uugRXAly04zIaeqrEidiCVwazZmTZ43EKca6ppo2HOMgOaaD9r4j5FMwj0QTTN_H42M/s400/IMG_9372.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405498504454233714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Supper</b></span> was begun...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe7Z_0dTBHE6RGaSJzydpN516mYNcWY7sQxhMGTOlaCnbCihIZW_PSffrt7ZFNtEsJe568TJCLsg3DLB97vtngvqbPqP7qrhJFzZX6ighKmXy0WKHDNBwriklZfGsqNZ17M3VqC5NKrw/s1600/IMG_9373.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe7Z_0dTBHE6RGaSJzydpN516mYNcWY7sQxhMGTOlaCnbCihIZW_PSffrt7ZFNtEsJe568TJCLsg3DLB97vtngvqbPqP7qrhJFzZX6ighKmXy0WKHDNBwriklZfGsqNZ17M3VqC5NKrw/s400/IMG_9373.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405498513620049218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Whilst the<i> </i><i>silent </i>stage awaited <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">music</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmGIMzOAVh_sun-aMeITvflmXAXDFVNBwFltYeUKh_FEx6ksjnacUC2kIrfEnk0ItcZPDunfuIdbRuKt2c1u3dM2JzdWEX7JYHJWk0KbQ92DgpMQgb1AvgxLBwNeCinTN3g0wzfRo448/s1600/IMG_9376.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmGIMzOAVh_sun-aMeITvflmXAXDFVNBwFltYeUKh_FEx6ksjnacUC2kIrfEnk0ItcZPDunfuIdbRuKt2c1u3dM2JzdWEX7JYHJWk0KbQ92DgpMQgb1AvgxLBwNeCinTN3g0wzfRo448/s400/IMG_9376.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405498520211762434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The floor awaited the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>tapping</b></span> of feet...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7S8gv8vA2JiwZvF8NFg90hICRnjPT6l1z8OoQKqp7iPXvJEIBhdpoUc6zaSKEZ-Lz6aIvMCdIAOxQCHAsMdewJQ0xn9-6LsOgKDYVUHDQR8d-N_L-K0fYWfKhZO8h8urKbAAQ3qAoogk/s1600-h/IMG_9438_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7S8gv8vA2JiwZvF8NFg90hICRnjPT6l1z8OoQKqp7iPXvJEIBhdpoUc6zaSKEZ-Lz6aIvMCdIAOxQCHAsMdewJQ0xn9-6LsOgKDYVUHDQR8d-N_L-K0fYWfKhZO8h8urKbAAQ3qAoogk/s400/IMG_9438_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410735986718389602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">And, slowly</span>, the sun began to<i> sink</i>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The ballroom began to<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">fill.</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8NfOnKrYaLMhrkZz_aI5VVVVQedxw5Dc6b5JV-aPQ9YrJlInHWB98Y5UFxGi-O6XPlmwayx8fcHX0GqCQaKv6CNFIcIxaqGOvacUE88nLGC12E9KsagqVKivUT_DMkYVbEqH-ZrS8is/s1600/IMG_9456.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8NfOnKrYaLMhrkZz_aI5VVVVQedxw5Dc6b5JV-aPQ9YrJlInHWB98Y5UFxGi-O6XPlmwayx8fcHX0GqCQaKv6CNFIcIxaqGOvacUE88nLGC12E9KsagqVKivUT_DMkYVbEqH-ZrS8is/s400/IMG_9456.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405519884118621970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">And </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Bonnie Blue Ball</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> officially began!</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJr1JKoi9Kuu2qUedkiy6m9_Fn2CaXiwo5Bb-CVOx8LfqvO03IF68I19cnYpI_zAw4KB9wqLkUYxb1rtFihvYWVXZMFLyZVQ7ieYwrq4j-L2fJppVC84sxO9Ll5LWkU_3ycL51MPeJZt8/s1600/IMG_3184.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJr1JKoi9Kuu2qUedkiy6m9_Fn2CaXiwo5Bb-CVOx8LfqvO03IF68I19cnYpI_zAw4KB9wqLkUYxb1rtFihvYWVXZMFLyZVQ7ieYwrq4j-L2fJppVC84sxO9Ll5LWkU_3ycL51MPeJZt8/s1600/IMG_3184.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJr1JKoi9Kuu2qUedkiy6m9_Fn2CaXiwo5Bb-CVOx8LfqvO03IF68I19cnYpI_zAw4KB9wqLkUYxb1rtFihvYWVXZMFLyZVQ7ieYwrq4j-L2fJppVC84sxO9Ll5LWkU_3ycL51MPeJZt8/s400/IMG_3184.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">View the full slideshow </span><i><a href="http://cmd.shutterfly.com/commands/pictures/slideshow?site=josphotos08&page=josphotos08&album=2542"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></i></div></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-69292775096351182922009-07-22T08:30:00.000-07:002009-11-20T07:43:53.991-08:00An Invitation to the Ball<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqA8icByZIs5je1bKoxpSeQzZPpCEV1RvrKUdtja87VcXb0mPQxFFwFGzLuzVdAXY7GKtuiyvZFPP8gmrY8xWYmmluk8E5pkzygxy3CvqQfkc1T5U1fV4otAAD5SB40CkaynZXfCSYDs/s1600-h/Ball+Invite.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqA8icByZIs5je1bKoxpSeQzZPpCEV1RvrKUdtja87VcXb0mPQxFFwFGzLuzVdAXY7GKtuiyvZFPP8gmrY8xWYmmluk8E5pkzygxy3CvqQfkc1T5U1fV4otAAD5SB40CkaynZXfCSYDs/s400/Ball+Invite.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363196582469097826" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:angelized, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">You are invited</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">on October 31st, 2009,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">to attend</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">the</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:emancipation;">Bonnie Blue Ball</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A </span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">unique</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> event, a chance to step </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">b</span></i></b><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">ack in time</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">to move your feet to the dances of the </span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1860's</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">to watch</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> hoopskirts</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> swirl and </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">gloved hands</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> touch.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What an honor to be an attendee at this historical </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"re-enactment"of one of the most important times </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">in our nation's history!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Join us!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">October 31st, 2009</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">5:00 - 10:00 p.m.</span></b></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQhXKnzrtSbEU8UTyiAJMCBW9JrtbXeK37T_fFkxitcPSaiFxYfsRdtQq5mWW7sQIppmUBgrmKezatIAEdkEPOtgy-8qd1-ICbtf0fvMK2y2b5AkmS1shbwfJCdX2ur3Y5ZhGFI02LxI/s1600-h/Quad+Pic.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQhXKnzrtSbEU8UTyiAJMCBW9JrtbXeK37T_fFkxitcPSaiFxYfsRdtQq5mWW7sQIppmUBgrmKezatIAEdkEPOtgy-8qd1-ICbtf0fvMK2y2b5AkmS1shbwfJCdX2ur3Y5ZhGFI02LxI/s400/Quad+Pic.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361307963885382834" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ticket prices are as follows...</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /><br />Check out these Deep Discount prices! They are nearly half the "at the door price". Don't hesitate to get in early.</span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;">Deep Discount</span></span></b> to <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"start the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ball </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">rolling"</span><br /></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">You must have your deep discount in by </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Labor Day</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">( 9/8/09)</span></b> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">actually the day after</span></i><br /><br /> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">$10.00 per person,<br /> $18.00 per couple,<br /> $50.00 per family-immediate members</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> (married children are a separate family)</span></i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG5cnfInHZRi5C9FlXtjyRxP2Yrz3jvr0xK4qxvXB-TXIrf7jujHERZ28ILUt6Few7cEAZMcFp-Acym1tHut8IY9uIka1hO_f4yFWmGCeU-ru0TKyRzHVc1bAwNfMXB0Mzenpo3ENJAQ/s1600-h/ballroom-dancing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG5cnfInHZRi5C9FlXtjyRxP2Yrz3jvr0xK4qxvXB-TXIrf7jujHERZ28ILUt6Few7cEAZMcFp-Acym1tHut8IY9uIka1hO_f4yFWmGCeU-ru0TKyRzHVc1bAwNfMXB0Mzenpo3ENJAQ/s400/ballroom-dancing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361307968896952722" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Early Birds</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"> </span></span>to<i><b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"feather the nest"</span></b></i><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">You must have your early bird discount in by </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Columbus Da</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">y</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> (10/13/09)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">actually the day after</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">$15.00 per person<br /> $25.00 per couple<br /> $65.00 per family - same parameters</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLal-zjewszGgJUrE-Ae0xnp4PoJvuLHuoO3X0yrOWQRYGfQSAjmGoMszgg0_hWTkopqPnLKhCNVtp2XTdXb1kSLz679aNntX8a-nhacdt1hMulzVoK9zQcO8lfoqJOepLWMTxfMuBWg/s1600-h/winslow-homer-russian-ball.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLal-zjewszGgJUrE-Ae0xnp4PoJvuLHuoO3X0yrOWQRYGfQSAjmGoMszgg0_hWTkopqPnLKhCNVtp2XTdXb1kSLz679aNntX8a-nhacdt1hMulzVoK9zQcO8lfoqJOepLWMTxfMuBWg/s400/winslow-homer-russian-ball.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361307979507315618" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">At the door</span></b> - <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Come on in!</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> Glad to have ya!</span> – <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The day of the ball</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><b>(10/31/09)</b><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><br /> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">$20.00 per person<br /> $35.00 per couple<br /> $80.00 per family- immediate members</span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrneVWNOQgPNpSJXZgQtkTJKkDPmKcwUGDQ1WKppfeqaBkUZTVXB81FI0Nq_IYcxxBK6BTK0ITCtgOn6w0K-OGu2niLqfwz_3i9i9kbvAAuIz85dYODOhNoqH1Atv8s_qEdIVypv3ezdk/s1600-h/ball_07.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrneVWNOQgPNpSJXZgQtkTJKkDPmKcwUGDQ1WKppfeqaBkUZTVXB81FI0Nq_IYcxxBK6BTK0ITCtgOn6w0K-OGu2niLqfwz_3i9i9kbvAAuIz85dYODOhNoqH1Atv8s_qEdIVypv3ezdk/s400/ball_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361307975938406738" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Purchase</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> tickets</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://sincerelysouthern.com/winnsboro/register_deep_discount.htm">here.</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">(</span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">At the Door</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">ticket prices can </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">only</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> be purchased the day of the Ball. Online reservations are unnecessary</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">)</span></span></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', 'new york', times, fantasy;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;color:black;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Or send checks to...</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt;color:black;"><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><em><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Foundation for Christian Alternatives</span></span></strong></em></span></span></span></p><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1248461994_0" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; color:transparent;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;">2112 CR 4778</span></strong></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;">Winnsboro, TX, 75494</span></strong></span></span></span></p></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt;color:black;"><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt;color:black;"><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Or contact Karl or Nancy Falster at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;">(903) 629-3034</span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Would you like to donate? Sponsor privileges include free admission to the ball, and advertisement for your business. Contact the Falsters at the number above for more information, or email them at <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;">zag@falsterfarm.com</span></span></i></span></span></p></span></b></span><b></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', fantasy;color:#660000;"><b><br /></b></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqllxefab3SvAqOF3enVeyOUJz14JLpcXl_ir4r69qTLr-Z4Rpt06PBBUx5rkhvDVk6cfyHggWk4EhkV1u5JszDREQzZ8Z9o5hFwJ5CucoXNsM6Uquee83rdIvonHRxi7pTzo2fGgZHC8/s1600-h/soldier-ball.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqllxefab3SvAqOF3enVeyOUJz14JLpcXl_ir4r69qTLr-Z4Rpt06PBBUx5rkhvDVk6cfyHggWk4EhkV1u5JszDREQzZ8Z9o5hFwJ5CucoXNsM6Uquee83rdIvonHRxi7pTzo2fGgZHC8/s400/soldier-ball.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361307969737151458" /></a></div></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-13790552201478179372008-12-01T18:26:00.000-08:002008-12-09T05:27:16.811-08:00Christmas Bonnie Blue Ball Photos<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">2006 Christmas Ball</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBBklO9VmZ5LKr7QjUKDqd_t8Wewfnt4iURGv3TIhtLJ3Xvv7kOV8Ax56kE804miNbS9GhShtJc1D43_idIoyLS9G6gtD1-mLFrPxZj4OSm8lrz-cV6I1v_cbcosPPdZhnJM1CydFFQ0/s1600-h/IMG_3344.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275979577415572562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBBklO9VmZ5LKr7QjUKDqd_t8Wewfnt4iURGv3TIhtLJ3Xvv7kOV8Ax56kE804miNbS9GhShtJc1D43_idIoyLS9G6gtD1-mLFrPxZj4OSm8lrz-cV6I1v_cbcosPPdZhnJM1CydFFQ0/s400/IMG_3344.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpi37q7pAHGX_ogXiA8y-8Q26evYtw-8hf7gzeR0SW1xzhDA5-aMb77vV1MW-KnLuaG6RG50XM_aLsw5efTycq3nicVQpZynfQd_HSrfe4Y9M70Hk5mEAw95lY2oDHZSWMyBL5HvMl2Uc/s1600-h/IMG_3374.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275985149910884034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpi37q7pAHGX_ogXiA8y-8Q26evYtw-8hf7gzeR0SW1xzhDA5-aMb77vV1MW-KnLuaG6RG50XM_aLsw5efTycq3nicVQpZynfQd_HSrfe4Y9M70Hk5mEAw95lY2oDHZSWMyBL5HvMl2Uc/s400/IMG_3374.JPG" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"> </span><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"></span>Presenting the colors...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1J-NtycGyuXMW_L3xfdOGcLdI1De0od1GdrHzgMSIs6-uuqFxChIq1CAfRgXHeU7yPZgkMyRs1liti3W7DTSsQBXMZZs533LVeH2Ed7hIcYaW4Nw1w9BwMeNvjAkog4NirSgmk4M7DGM/s1600-h/IMG_3343.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275979580878644834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1J-NtycGyuXMW_L3xfdOGcLdI1De0od1GdrHzgMSIs6-uuqFxChIq1CAfRgXHeU7yPZgkMyRs1liti3W7DTSsQBXMZZs533LVeH2Ed7hIcYaW4Nw1w9BwMeNvjAkog4NirSgmk4M7DGM/s400/IMG_3343.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Aq0QhD37anQxXv8SvYj6ZqSg7dX-p-RI1REoLEhEQZCG0MOfHDfzs17AeLOril4YqSYzAx3rX6pK-mVdbgFR_PKa9LDmVJcNp83kc67zurQj9FYZQYxaKi3cZ2VNW72tz_gqagZD5ik/s1600-h/IMG_3347.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275979574688010930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Aq0QhD37anQxXv8SvYj6ZqSg7dX-p-RI1REoLEhEQZCG0MOfHDfzs17AeLOril4YqSYzAx3rX6pK-mVdbgFR_PKa9LDmVJcNp83kc67zurQj9FYZQYxaKi3cZ2VNW72tz_gqagZD5ik/s400/IMG_3347.jpg" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"> </span><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"></span>A small Southern Belle<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbOvZeDsqYDtqkM6t5twRYaRZ07tbU1TR5_qG50K32pohdlxBfjxYbdaVXQL6uoS6eHYIWFjOA4sJnSiM3-9AqrzLPs7MNTXk-GaY15vx6qAzhDt8tYQCYTI1EdAWMkNdYsKtXcV8S-Y/s1600-h/IMG_3411.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275985160891714738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbOvZeDsqYDtqkM6t5twRYaRZ07tbU1TR5_qG50K32pohdlxBfjxYbdaVXQL6uoS6eHYIWFjOA4sJnSiM3-9AqrzLPs7MNTXk-GaY15vx6qAzhDt8tYQCYTI1EdAWMkNdYsKtXcV8S-Y/s400/IMG_3411.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwQg_I-lC1eB8lj4uDzG38x6iy4JPMfN6l9YzdbuMq5zESt_jdDw9I0uhZQhVFvQA9Utvcp2MUFTdWc38q14Z_uJSiXg7ktJtPMgmflTS2Exeg4YNctk4HQWi8ENALxW4X4Yk8BI48Ow/s1600-h/IMG_3395.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275985155460742386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwQg_I-lC1eB8lj4uDzG38x6iy4JPMfN6l9YzdbuMq5zESt_jdDw9I0uhZQhVFvQA9Utvcp2MUFTdWc38q14Z_uJSiXg7ktJtPMgmflTS2Exeg4YNctk4HQWi8ENALxW4X4Yk8BI48Ow/s400/IMG_3395.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"></span>Waiting for the dance to begin!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_KN5VBLgGbYFOKCIYHsOtkzaJh3rkG0c8SDDLvoeIxwF0DddV8IMJ0eWEM6Yj_GjcuL03c5u-DzAdFs9Iu2APISl4-UZ2M4YVIswKWeL4CDUwjEL-BUkTNWp_1xJD3u-36Kgz6QTfds/s1600-h/IMG_3324.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275985146542702658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_KN5VBLgGbYFOKCIYHsOtkzaJh3rkG0c8SDDLvoeIxwF0DddV8IMJ0eWEM6Yj_GjcuL03c5u-DzAdFs9Iu2APISl4-UZ2M4YVIswKWeL4CDUwjEL-BUkTNWp_1xJD3u-36Kgz6QTfds/s400/IMG_3324.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVEWbCeW-DeOfo2NWFstQFSuYE_5uHv1EXbdAH8gXZZe_2HHG0IktcBi3rFPyDkBzmeWmHGer0oyn2snpKV4mOh_PQzP1TOOGfXMTsjYuNBb5nV5kAqaLOyjoOIIcZG4fqmIPBuiDwAE/s1600-h/IMG_3338.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275979571335717522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVEWbCeW-DeOfo2NWFstQFSuYE_5uHv1EXbdAH8gXZZe_2HHG0IktcBi3rFPyDkBzmeWmHGer0oyn2snpKV4mOh_PQzP1TOOGfXMTsjYuNBb5nV5kAqaLOyjoOIIcZG4fqmIPBuiDwAE/s400/IMG_3338.JPG" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">2007 Christmas Ball</span></span><br /></div></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvnO_zjsNSwiWqMYl_qvXltd7E93kbz3MKnjXR5Pj4tnUfZIbDnlgGuIk6kAGaUcA-diYlbgw9ECbWACKf4_2rZp4mcZnwMo-SEwINsACxkjmRri3QjWBE50xBLCI2T1cN0ULa9PWDYZo/s1600-h/IMG_7748.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275017034754801858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvnO_zjsNSwiWqMYl_qvXltd7E93kbz3MKnjXR5Pj4tnUfZIbDnlgGuIk6kAGaUcA-diYlbgw9ECbWACKf4_2rZp4mcZnwMo-SEwINsACxkjmRri3QjWBE50xBLCI2T1cN0ULa9PWDYZo/s400/IMG_7748.JPG" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: normal">The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Tiger String Band</span> leading the dancers in "The Virginia Reel".</span><br /></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeMfNLQ5TDPYQlJFh9q1SzEV62IKbMf46wQ9OSY9WwVVOiEj5OFgqlg5nDQdLJHc3sNiMU91rSjhqN1gk198gsb4t1ymr3DKDP9ytAJS9nbkUn4Z5XKkIZx7k3oUgb31ausfU4HHqvSQ/s1600-h/IMG_7685.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275017030653093810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeMfNLQ5TDPYQlJFh9q1SzEV62IKbMf46wQ9OSY9WwVVOiEj5OFgqlg5nDQdLJHc3sNiMU91rSjhqN1gk198gsb4t1ymr3DKDP9ytAJS9nbkUn4Z5XKkIZx7k3oUgb31ausfU4HHqvSQ/s400/IMG_7685.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-HLjIlaxmYj0e4V1T7sV8Vs2XtfQv8ZQYJ2EQgmJJebx-qZ6Dni8WHwGacDNtU7H3ETEWJIM3TuvVVYp8zpha5Olmy4vvaEl6yYj8vQST53GYJeyOaW1SfgGe4o5cFL6WfsE7Z43PXE/s1600-h/IMG_7664.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275017025971050130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-HLjIlaxmYj0e4V1T7sV8Vs2XtfQv8ZQYJ2EQgmJJebx-qZ6Dni8WHwGacDNtU7H3ETEWJIM3TuvVVYp8zpha5Olmy4vvaEl6yYj8vQST53GYJeyOaW1SfgGe4o5cFL6WfsE7Z43PXE/s400/IMG_7664.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgE1u0JpwTHHEnely7Evj8rBbzNtyP7AvKHTwShCn38BCxUIFc3MeKsUot0GOpVxLDiZiSobAN9Iumv4PwIqUNCfpQF0QP7ZhT6XlVMuEZQwNAVCHN_7UV3qAPwEDEJIj_ZSwttIomBY4/s1600-h/IMG_7720.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275989418451216338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgE1u0JpwTHHEnely7Evj8rBbzNtyP7AvKHTwShCn38BCxUIFc3MeKsUot0GOpVxLDiZiSobAN9Iumv4PwIqUNCfpQF0QP7ZhT6XlVMuEZQwNAVCHN_7UV3qAPwEDEJIj_ZSwttIomBY4/s400/IMG_7720.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AXnF36aciFf3D1bI8UykdzKcsw9Uz230owZd90RJRzTffC7bpxFETeSScAmbljCd4gEL3MFo2MoKy7gBcLMUoUhODEv4PqpW6qRfdqXmCnlG8ehDBn5-2ZRCCeFO7oEZL6HKWeeB5DM/s1600-h/IMG_7691.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275989411619321074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AXnF36aciFf3D1bI8UykdzKcsw9Uz230owZd90RJRzTffC7bpxFETeSScAmbljCd4gEL3MFo2MoKy7gBcLMUoUhODEv4PqpW6qRfdqXmCnlG8ehDBn5-2ZRCCeFO7oEZL6HKWeeB5DM/s400/IMG_7691.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"></span>A young couple dancing the night away...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBuOWSj4E2yraq2I4BnfuUoAgqQP1PSAOH-A-rcU9mKh7qf1VZ1cye5ymHv_qP8fe3io-dJb_u_-7gdex65bCqapSWYMR_hxapFYXAEFGxC4UH7HZKg6VGXddpveX_hGmc_N2epVjzgw/s1600-h/IMG_7704.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275989413659687778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBuOWSj4E2yraq2I4BnfuUoAgqQP1PSAOH-A-rcU9mKh7qf1VZ1cye5ymHv_qP8fe3io-dJb_u_-7gdex65bCqapSWYMR_hxapFYXAEFGxC4UH7HZKg6VGXddpveX_hGmc_N2epVjzgw/s400/IMG_7704.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibx4fluajp59YX1eawjyobsWixYbIhEgX0rpFC-Oxlm5NBwNpquaDhp7tfzD7w1dZlIF06SDZqux9e_S3uKnteBxLZm9VOvORXlyJBP3utepzDZ8KnhHSZ9mU0D-TIB7tFwNdIjyjL22c/s1600-h/IMG_7695.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275989404552092130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibx4fluajp59YX1eawjyobsWixYbIhEgX0rpFC-Oxlm5NBwNpquaDhp7tfzD7w1dZlIF06SDZqux9e_S3uKnteBxLZm9VOvORXlyJBP3utepzDZ8KnhHSZ9mU0D-TIB7tFwNdIjyjL22c/s400/IMG_7695.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Gathering to sing our final farewell, "Auld Lang Syne".<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAN2sAgkyBG8ZOo5vOhqc4GZS3Ju64onOj8MRm8prZatkE443gbjMB2kkBgcteTdLOuME1Zv-XFWlN7b_-5q5tDhuqWClccfjoIllffv5PUOae4LiXMCHRlNSZj-OYNe02Y8BHYZvh1Ao/s1600-h/IMG_7783.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275017043643445154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAN2sAgkyBG8ZOo5vOhqc4GZS3Ju64onOj8MRm8prZatkE443gbjMB2kkBgcteTdLOuME1Zv-XFWlN7b_-5q5tDhuqWClccfjoIllffv5PUOae4LiXMCHRlNSZj-OYNe02Y8BHYZvh1Ao/s400/IMG_7783.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Please join us for the 5th Annual Bonnie Blue Ball on Februray 7th of 2009! (see below for more details)<br /><br />Emma and Johanna, <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">A Dance in Time</span> official bloggersEmma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-76592917279458351622008-11-28T17:05:00.000-08:002008-11-28T17:07:00.158-08:00Costuming PossibilitiesI came across some lovely 1860's reproduction clothing and thought I would share, for the benefit of costume seekers. <div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/visionaryfamily_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ">Reproduction 1860's Clothing</a></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-70767902410810087402008-11-20T15:06:00.000-08:002008-11-24T08:12:34.776-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'emancipation';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Announcing.... </span></span></span></div></span></span></span><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'emancipation';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">The Bonnie Blue Ball</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; font-size:16px;"></span></span></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:american typewriter;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In April of 1861, the first shot of the American Civil War was fired. The people of the South fought the people of the North, brother against brother, family against family, one state against another. The story is a long one, a story told countless times in countless ways, of the people of North and South, and the things they faced so long ago.</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAi4HM8GLKzY30o8pTx6oUnSe64dBejvgSEJeiT6gpxzjhaRyFXzKKPKPr8tqkCTkGNk0YQn3eeIemHAKGUyXnPaKGXjm42qGZof4a3CBmmJ_1zcYbrf6XGeFVDe2CXhmpG5c8b69Blvo/s1600-h/IMG_7741.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAi4HM8GLKzY30o8pTx6oUnSe64dBejvgSEJeiT6gpxzjhaRyFXzKKPKPr8tqkCTkGNk0YQn3eeIemHAKGUyXnPaKGXjm42qGZof4a3CBmmJ_1zcYbrf6XGeFVDe2CXhmpG5c8b69Blvo/s400/IMG_7741.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270926751146097666" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'american typewriter';"><br /></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';"><div style="text-align: left;">Take a step into history and join us on February 7th, 2009 at the annual Bonnie Blue Ball. This year’s event will be held in the City Auditorium of Winnsboro, Texas. Come and step in time to the lively 1860’s tunes played, in person, by the renowned Tiger String Band, dancing such dances as the Virginia Reel, the Spanish Minuet and the Patty Cake Polka. There will be an abundance of swishing hoop-skirts and courteous Southern gentlemen, of clapping hands and tapping heels. Come one! Come all! To celebrate our history and our heritage in a memorable evening that is wonderful fun for the whole family.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:emancipation;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">TICKETS</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$15 adult<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$5 child (ages 4-15)<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$30 per couple<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$50 per family/ group of four or more<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">These ticket prices are the reduced early bird rates. </span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">Do not hesitate to purchase them as soon as possible. </span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">Tickets bought at the door on Feb. 7, 2009 </span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">will be as follows….</span></div> <div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$25 adult<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$10 child<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$60 per couple<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'hoefler text';">$85 per family/ group of four or more</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0PT6Je-bivZJFNal_8w4p_SqUbCmmUV_uFXoIrNLkakR0-cPxbX_G9_ahQE7gL98xppdmb2OghwPSdi60ZFPxaRJ5ueEnZFXMaVltyQV3z8ziHhssXBZOyLbVX4PBmTEkAYhhI1afG8/s1600-h/IMG_7773.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0PT6Je-bivZJFNal_8w4p_SqUbCmmUV_uFXoIrNLkakR0-cPxbX_G9_ahQE7gL98xppdmb2OghwPSdi60ZFPxaRJ5ueEnZFXMaVltyQV3z8ziHhssXBZOyLbVX4PBmTEkAYhhI1afG8/s400/IMG_7773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271102375153658866" /></a></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: left;">If you are willing to sponsor this event and </div><div style="text-align: left;">can invest a sum of money by December 10th, </div><div style="text-align: left;">please contact me with one of the choices </div><div style="text-align: left;">below as soon as possible. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">$1000.00<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">$500.00<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">$200.00<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">$100.00<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">$50.00-25.00</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sponsors are given the privilege of </div><div style="text-align: left;">advertising their business at the event.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Note: If you decide to sponsor the event, </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">your entry fee will be included in your donation.</span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">Payment for tickets must be received by December 31th, 2008. Make checks payable to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">The Foundation for Christian Alternatives</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">. The checks are tax deductible. If the amount of tickets sold by that time does not reach the needed quota to pay expenses for the ball, the event will be cancelled and your money refunded.</span></span></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'american typewriter';"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">How about giving a ticket to the ball as a Christmas gift? Simply mention that you’d like it as a gift and the name/names of the recipients, and we’ll send you an elegant gift certificate that will serve as your ticket. What girl would not relish such a special evening?</span></div></span></blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'american typewriter';"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></div></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We hope to see you there!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Emma and Johanna, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">A Dance In Time</span> official bloggers<br /></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-83015076740391366522008-08-17T14:28:00.000-07:002009-10-29T09:03:46.597-07:00A closer look, Women's Gowns<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdujKV4R5wnLsyBYlFZNVcwDCnhHQbJsoIu21uQdcZyfPr2WZXkwxmQB-CUUWFJgEQrGf4Sqq2d2mrcLgRUAex20h-CANMXPQfI4xGgt0zRGvzB4mW-hvH60jJL8gpPaoTfGXAlp63WrQ/s1600-h/1860ruffle400.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdujKV4R5wnLsyBYlFZNVcwDCnhHQbJsoIu21uQdcZyfPr2WZXkwxmQB-CUUWFJgEQrGf4Sqq2d2mrcLgRUAex20h-CANMXPQfI4xGgt0zRGvzB4mW-hvH60jJL8gpPaoTfGXAlp63WrQ/s320/1860ruffle400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372078204925643970" /></a><br /><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">First, click on <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.vintagevictorian.com/costume_1860.html">this</a></span></i></b> link for a colorful and informative description of what women's Civil War era ballgowns looked like, including what was proper for certain age groups. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Have you looked at it? Yes? Then we can move on.</span></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The question, of course, is how can we recreate this? How, in a simple, economical, timely, fashion? This is, of course, for those of you who aren't professional seamstresses, and can create anything you would like with a pattern, in record time. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">First thought... <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Civil+War+ball+gown&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=vintage+southern+belle+dress&_osacat=0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Ebay</span></a></span></i>. Check it out. There are some decent deals on there. Yes, the best and most authentic gowns tend be very expensive, but you may find something that works perfectly for you. There is a great variety of authentic, and not authentic. It really depends on particular you want to be. For this ball, we are not picky. One bit of advice, though, for Ebay shopping. Be extra sure it will fit before you bid. If the gown was laid flat, and measured, the measurements given will larger than the actual size. Be sure and double check the size with the seller before bidding. Feel free to ask any questions you may have, as we are experienced Ebayers.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Second thought... <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Making your gown,</span></i> or, if you know someone, having someone else make it. There are a multitude of patterns online for Civil War ballgowns. The skirts are not difficult to make, and often do not need a pattern. If you are looking for someone to sew your costumes for you, leave a comment and we'll get you a list of contacts.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sewing is a whole other world. If you are familiar with it, go for it! Below are some pattern websites and historical sewing forums we reccomend.</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzSM7piqHBdqm191KGLDxBGuxMJ9K2l4n9YdBu9iM5McUkv71GqdY1vtIy9pzpUBNRiE5WOQoJqHk8w8Oqr56IVFIZn812Ov4UT-Jl3k54x4BtSKJcvHoZinh72bCb6ZUTQK6TZC5aB4/s1600-h/704colorweb.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzSM7piqHBdqm191KGLDxBGuxMJ9K2l4n9YdBu9iM5McUkv71GqdY1vtIy9pzpUBNRiE5WOQoJqHk8w8Oqr56IVFIZn812Ov4UT-Jl3k54x4BtSKJcvHoZinh72bCb6ZUTQK6TZC5aB4/s320/704colorweb.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372070100010807698" /></a></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://forums.sensibility.com/">Sense and Sensibilty</a></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.pastpatterns.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Past Patterns</span></a></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.trulyvictorian.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Truly Victorian</span></a></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">The Sewing Academ</span>y</a></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><a href="http://www.simplicity.com/c-164-costumes.aspx?pagesize=99999999"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Simplicity </span></span></a></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><a href="http://www.simplicity.com/c-164-costumes.aspx?pagesize=99999999"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Costume</span></span></a></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Accessories.</span></i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Hoops...</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i><b><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390033159212&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=390002319395&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%252BIA%26itu%3DIA%252BUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D41"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Here</span></a></b></i> is a link to the hoop skirt we have found to work best for us. It is not truly athentic, material wise, but creates an authentic looking shape, and is very comfortable. You may choose a hoop with more, or less, hoops, depending on how large you want your skirts.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Shoes...</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Slippers work best. The cheapest route? Buy some at Walmart and ornament them yourself to match your gown.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Jewelry and Hair. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The link given at first explains this well.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpaaARPmynM9fxies8ARgvpcbiwLEJoU3PsOPWB-CI2AJrwOun7t0ypVhKLpH9Ry5f8JM00zv5B8bOr4QcYDlTrUaBoZXoHSp3Y0hbrVTGRK_BzecG3pdaM-EXEhLGFNqRtBrUCNoAVw/s1600-h/hair_cover.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpaaARPmynM9fxies8ARgvpcbiwLEJoU3PsOPWB-CI2AJrwOun7t0ypVhKLpH9Ry5f8JM00zv5B8bOr4QcYDlTrUaBoZXoHSp3Y0hbrVTGRK_BzecG3pdaM-EXEhLGFNqRtBrUCNoAVw/s200/hair_cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372073971097030530" /></a></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span></p><blockquote><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Wrist length white gloves, in cloth or kid leather, were considered a ballroom necessity, to be removed only when taking refreshments. Shoes should be fairly flat, with at most a low heel, such as ballet flats or "character ballets," in white or a color to compliment the gown. The shoe can be ornamented with a small ribbon bow in the color of the shoe. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hair should be worn parted in the center and pulled away from the face, rolled on the sides and pulled into a bun fairly low in the neck. Evening head dresses can be circlets, wreaths, or decorative combs with ribbons, flowers and feathers. Earrings should be dangles, brooches are often worn and short bead necklaces are appropriate, as well as gold bracelets; a matched pair of bracelets is especially fashionable. A small fan or small bouquet also make good accessories. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvaDGzeGXt8x9_-ZPnGtxkaX9Ezqe-8RiEwB6kk6wlxhQTSx93BNQaliFfdTQaqrtFcXT5ImeeODy58N3M55gG54ocm4n-mHkOhBy7m2GqWKXR6aPpjnVOig1b96NQLadP7zHbiFJwJg/s1600-h/0001.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvaDGzeGXt8x9_-ZPnGtxkaX9Ezqe-8RiEwB6kk6wlxhQTSx93BNQaliFfdTQaqrtFcXT5ImeeODy58N3M55gG54ocm4n-mHkOhBy7m2GqWKXR6aPpjnVOig1b96NQLadP7zHbiFJwJg/s200/0001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372077253118117538" /></a><a href="http://www.victorianweb.org/art/costume/nunn10.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Here</span></a> is a page with detailed information on hair from the 1860's. Also, a page with photos of hairstyles and hair pieces coming soon!</span></span></p></blockquote><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span></p><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So, off you go! And have fun!</span>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-59938793847252537482008-08-14T09:00:00.000-07:002009-08-17T15:52:05.617-07:00What is in a Costume<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The basics for a woman's 1860's ball gown include the following.</span></span><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIc7v4tTGquDb3-EGFdFvZf0kGFs5q5UaSXUR1bDizfu2_A-JaHGkShfggzgdKZxC_s-zqxWlCjssV3PZAloKXNLWOZFQ_j7ht5nd8AOcKD7DBdq3O1NZ9cIEu4YhOkfkZy-t4F-Q4HU/s1600-h/1856_har_b.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIc7v4tTGquDb3-EGFdFvZf0kGFs5q5UaSXUR1bDizfu2_A-JaHGkShfggzgdKZxC_s-zqxWlCjssV3PZAloKXNLWOZFQ_j7ht5nd8AOcKD7DBdq3O1NZ9cIEu4YhOkfkZy-t4F-Q4HU/s400/1856_har_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371044986225122290" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A separate bodice and skirt</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The skirt is full enough to cover a hoop, and the bodice is fitted. Remember, they wore corsets then!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A hoop skirt</span></span>, or crinoline.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A petticoat</span></span> or two, so that the line of your hoop won't show beneath your skirt.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Bloomers</span></span>, for modesty's sake. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A Corset?</span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Yes! If you can find or make one. They are very comfortable for dancing in, preferable to our 21st century undergarments. If you do find one, you will want a <i>chemise</i>, or, for simplicity's sake, a modern <i>camisole</i> will work.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Slippers</span>. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Not ballet flats, but fitted slippers, that won't fall off your feet. Long stockings are period correct with them, but are not necessary if you must do without.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Accessories</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, jewelry, handbags, fans, hair styles, etc. I will be doing a post on these soon.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">For the men, there are two options, civilian clothes, or a uniform.</span></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBPKKX5UtSAODAnGZF0zGRkU1zrrfQfjJiWtPWzAR34YD3RquZlQa48wGn0q_8XtVG5XODgn8trLh9fPJvO5TdR-jIDqlEi0Syto_dwzhMJ2d_UKR5GHFYikfVXGOkNw2gk20yNljITY/s1600-h/menfashioncard.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBPKKX5UtSAODAnGZF0zGRkU1zrrfQfjJiWtPWzAR34YD3RquZlQa48wGn0q_8XtVG5XODgn8trLh9fPJvO5TdR-jIDqlEi0Syto_dwzhMJ2d_UKR5GHFYikfVXGOkNw2gk20yNljITY/s400/menfashioncard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371055441572068594" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Civilian clothes include the following.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A shirt</span></span>, or <i>blouse</i>, usually, with a high collar.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Trouser</span>s</span>, preferably a higher waisted, rather then today's low cut pants.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A jacket</span></span>, with or without tails. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">A cravat</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, a necktie.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A uniform has similar pieces, cut differently... pants, shirt, jacket, no cravat. Confederate or Union. Our ball is Confederate, but you are welcome to do either.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Shoes</span></span>. Black dress shoes will work with either one. Tall boots are nice for the look of a uniform, but not always comfortable for dancing.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Hats.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> A soldier's cap or broad brimmed hat.</span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKaWIox7zLwMk0bY37dK9yxzP9qVvX0V5hFkLvhT1VZY7LlXJcwqgq-DU0rmRhDJuQ8ZG9sAmYaUIrbRVsC8VY7sZd1OKFnFO0LldGtvJ3hyphenhyphens5-jfRJVY3a09k8oDykX07ZsVv3p2A2A/s1600-h/800-801.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKaWIox7zLwMk0bY37dK9yxzP9qVvX0V5hFkLvhT1VZY7LlXJcwqgq-DU0rmRhDJuQ8ZG9sAmYaUIrbRVsC8VY7sZd1OKFnFO0LldGtvJ3hyphenhyphens5-jfRJVY3a09k8oDykX07ZsVv3p2A2A/s200/800-801.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371068393761988002" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Suspenders</span></span>, or a belt.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"Where do I get all this?", you ask. I will be posting soon with more details.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Emma</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-28193301828006158792007-09-03T13:21:00.000-07:002009-10-15T07:55:17.577-07:00A Closer Look, For the MenContriving a gentlemen's costume, historically, can nearly be called more difficult than putting together a ladies. On Ebay, and other internet sources, historically accurate menswear is rare. Thankfully, there are ways, if you know, or are, a seamstress, to recreate the look of long ago rather well.<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstMfC-1p-8babBiQrF20KrNQ3aMNR7vggc3jGEnrm9CNS_DqGoJ8UgFwDvF4NZNeMKGOFI-UsvpsiF8wtGcHkoNR6LylJefJrKV9Gkt7MjX6P3w9QZ7ANWxYOaG_Ykrqm-WS2YDvlgrU/s1600-h/Annex+-+Davis,+Bette+(Jezebel)_06.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstMfC-1p-8babBiQrF20KrNQ3aMNR7vggc3jGEnrm9CNS_DqGoJ8UgFwDvF4NZNeMKGOFI-UsvpsiF8wtGcHkoNR6LylJefJrKV9Gkt7MjX6P3w9QZ7ANWxYOaG_Ykrqm-WS2YDvlgrU/s400/Annex+-+Davis,+Bette+(Jezebel)_06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382523220307310850" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Makeovers...</b></span></div><div>#1. Take a trip to Goodwill, or your local thrift store, and choose your items.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will need...</div><div>A shirt, a lightweight white button up, the finer the fabric the better.</div><div>A suitcoat and pants, in dark colors, preferably natural fabrics. Wool usually works best. </div><div>A vest. It can be done without, but if you can find, or make one, do!</div><div><br /></div><div>During all this shopping, keep sizing in mind. The better fit, the better the overall look. Especially with the trousers... If you can find extra length, it will enable you to raise the waistline, and still hit the shoes nicely.</div><div><br /></div><div>For the shirt, <i><b><a href="http://www.shasta.com/suesgoodco/newcivilians/gents/menshirts.htm"> "Vera's Quick and Easy Manly Shirt"</a> . </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">If you'd like to play with the collar a little, and re-create other historic styles, by all means, do!</span></i></div><div>For the trousers,<b><i><a href="http://www.shasta.com/suesgoodco/newcivilians/gents/mentrousers.htm"> "Manly Makeover for Modern Pants"</a> .</i></b></div><div>For the vest, <i><b><a href="http://www.shasta.com/suesgoodco/newcivilians/gents/menscoats.htm#Vests"> "Easy Vest Modification"</a></b></i>... </div><div>For the coat, carefully remove all pockets, alter to fit, and go with it!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Accessories</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">...</span></span></div><div>The cravat... The cravat is one of the simpler sewing projects, requiring only a little knowledge. It is basically a long piece of fabric, about 58' long, 6' wide. Tying instructions are <a href="http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/how_to_tie_a_cravat.php"><i><b>here.</b></i></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Gloves... They are not a necessity, but highly recommended.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Uniforms</span></b>...If your gentleman wishes to come as an enlisted man, and not a civilian, then many of the same rules apply. If you buy, it will be pricey. If you sew, you need to know what you're doing. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7H69_e5ekCbf1N99v6L7WN4Nqb2WENpuVXfcKSDsPUV0_uq_WM274UqoKHIJ_5X25JVKQ7pbuSwASdVUqPIeW15V-IAHyjrknxTu3Xl2oNb6b1VX4e_IOBdBD3bvpGBVO7R1paNhE0Q/s1600-h/i6107DCC3-51F5-42A4-AF83-3FE5C99DBFA3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7H69_e5ekCbf1N99v6L7WN4Nqb2WENpuVXfcKSDsPUV0_uq_WM274UqoKHIJ_5X25JVKQ7pbuSwASdVUqPIeW15V-IAHyjrknxTu3Xl2oNb6b1VX4e_IOBdBD3bvpGBVO7R1paNhE0Q/s400/i6107DCC3-51F5-42A4-AF83-3FE5C99DBFA3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392834780756846978" /></a> I haven't much experience personally in acquiring uniforms, having found civilian wear to be simpler. If you are interested in a uniform for your gentlemen, leave a comment, and I will get you the best websites for purchasing, the best patterns for sewing, and the best way to get advice.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARE1p9FH8NWPW5ncQnD_utH2dKCKrDkpypl8tFIiiyVuARo-TvNvhHlKs5Sq0pCqE0WaX85jcawZE1TzlmPv9sJmgmsOKAp6XZd2lS92lihwrMKxgjmZ2SgZCvRwxYzwRuxi3Rwrop-g/s1600-h/403174.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARE1p9FH8NWPW5ncQnD_utH2dKCKrDkpypl8tFIiiyVuARo-TvNvhHlKs5Sq0pCqE0WaX85jcawZE1TzlmPv9sJmgmsOKAp6XZd2lS92lihwrMKxgjmZ2SgZCvRwxYzwRuxi3Rwrop-g/s400/403174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392840044373717394" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Simpler, less accurate Costumes</span></div><div>A simple suit and bow tie will also work for this event. If you aren't able to put together the made over outfit, just wear your dress clothes. If you have money, and would like to simply purchase the needed items, check out the <i><b><a href="http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/">Gentlemen's Emporium.</a></b></i></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div>Until next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>Emma</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-82900207118970535392003-09-15T09:30:00.000-07:002009-09-23T08:28:05.557-07:00Hair Inspiration for the night of the Ball!<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/crazed_dreamer/aVaTaRs/PeRiOd%20DrAmAz/ourmutualfriend56.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/crazed_dreamer/aVaTaRs/PeRiOd%20DrAmAz/ourmutualfriend56.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Dear Attendees and other interested readers,</div><div><br /></div><div>I am the sister of whom has been giving you all the wonderful information on the proper<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">etiquette</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span>and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">dress</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span>for attending a dance in time, the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Emancipation';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Bonnie Blue Bal</span>l</span></b></span>. She has requested that I help her out by sharing tips, advice, and photos on the lady's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1860's</span> <i>accessories</i>. So, here I go! (do let me know how I do)</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>First, I will begin with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Freebooter Script;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">hair</span></span>, something which I find very fascinating and easy to spend a lot of time dreaming about. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga57DV_ZWXg_BidGRET3ZloT9jSean94u5jGqYZ30Zq-bPn0SxB3K6zQ-J3G_LSgtr4g6tTDVZQ5AAVp4H19KTgR9MygCiX7efz13AA_bVXP8RgC8wce_5gLu4yCTP5zd9-CWCn_gFh08/s1600-h/Gone755.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga57DV_ZWXg_BidGRET3ZloT9jSean94u5jGqYZ30Zq-bPn0SxB3K6zQ-J3G_LSgtr4g6tTDVZQ5AAVp4H19KTgR9MygCiX7efz13AA_bVXP8RgC8wce_5gLu4yCTP5zd9-CWCn_gFh08/s400/Gone755.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381897424557112018" /></a></div><div>I would like to share with you a few photos which have inspired my imaginative mind immensely. If you know the <b>basics</b> of what is historical, you can browse for inspiration and be able to tell what will work and what won't.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsh6miXdq4CQDG03l0D4ADz4qUPluxO1FR5x94Xm-vEfrGenswxf0ROfdf_7QFcOT9zt3H30-X5hvDVrZ0ciZ6XN3XqDcCZsMPnvooBaDQ6EHW54tL_KxnQ2jVbGkm7jXO7wED2i2Rwc/s1600-h/ada_396_396x222.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsh6miXdq4CQDG03l0D4ADz4qUPluxO1FR5x94Xm-vEfrGenswxf0ROfdf_7QFcOT9zt3H30-X5hvDVrZ0ciZ6XN3XqDcCZsMPnvooBaDQ6EHW54tL_KxnQ2jVbGkm7jXO7wED2i2Rwc/s400/ada_396_396x222.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381889927939164978" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyi0VNr3n53bciajzkvuSv72iMzfwuSrDm31ka-frgHJSPxsHOr8IczpSJh7KecqPDFrOonuaV9WfEC2Fvz1rGPvZQ6ziB25tOAdXHF5zcxKfqKm_9aSomRX2TsBcu54XfwprSlT1CzM/s1600-h/Annex+-+Fontaine,+Joan+(Jane+Eyre)_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyi0VNr3n53bciajzkvuSv72iMzfwuSrDm31ka-frgHJSPxsHOr8IczpSJh7KecqPDFrOonuaV9WfEC2Fvz1rGPvZQ6ziB25tOAdXHF5zcxKfqKm_9aSomRX2TsBcu54XfwprSlT1CzM/s400/Annex+-+Fontaine,+Joan+(Jane+Eyre)_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381891839014385746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uAc0e-pczBRZZTXIHrNf8T3nNqsTW4EecvbQf7nsurvYa_nqSyXbNTXm9YQtUK3eX1AZflTFBwP5nG_BPBx7TMpW8kLkX4NQkIqSyYGcugIDd1XgQQlUCa1ek33KFDTgWFmELOOlPA8/s1600-h/women2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uAc0e-pczBRZZTXIHrNf8T3nNqsTW4EecvbQf7nsurvYa_nqSyXbNTXm9YQtUK3eX1AZflTFBwP5nG_BPBx7TMpW8kLkX4NQkIqSyYGcugIDd1XgQQlUCa1ek33KFDTgWFmELOOlPA8/s400/women2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381894997339496802" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uK7APyIRIrqfsYiTF7Myw6T-2RGr6ROgXHaGqxVb3WLL6nk9JP1ByUY0h_ysnMnUjK1ywI724tDQ_tASBRDDlEfWnVvf08AqWIxGNyVj9D8tMlhM426rf5Cqb6eQX_9F9XZCQUPJsT0/s1600-h/bleak_house.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uK7APyIRIrqfsYiTF7Myw6T-2RGr6ROgXHaGqxVb3WLL6nk9JP1ByUY0h_ysnMnUjK1ywI724tDQ_tASBRDDlEfWnVvf08AqWIxGNyVj9D8tMlhM426rf5Cqb6eQX_9F9XZCQUPJsT0/s400/bleak_house.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381895481873692482" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijxTDPe9cnCYXRFxlPVOGStYcyRzQeNjLJrMv8ofmIpZK2gtvAOOFxi4EWWftojPTheTV0-X9wnDT93pPg95beKsiL6FIlncqizxlZKDyQu_qej8Np3OEiCQG6FNpMuHv9wJgZReMObGA/s1600-h/hair_cvr_back.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 176px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijxTDPe9cnCYXRFxlPVOGStYcyRzQeNjLJrMv8ofmIpZK2gtvAOOFxi4EWWftojPTheTV0-X9wnDT93pPg95beKsiL6FIlncqizxlZKDyQu_qej8Np3OEiCQG6FNpMuHv9wJgZReMObGA/s200/hair_cvr_back.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382513731889581746" /></a><br /><div>I will not bore you with all the ins and outs of <i>historic</i> hair, instead, I want to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">inspire</span> you! However, if you are interested in learning the details, as I am, <a href="http://www.shasta.com/suesgoodco/newcivilians/womenswear/hairstyles.htm">click here</a> for a wonderful description of <i>historic</i> hair. 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 332px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2fQcIZkbuISiF84eU3YsGw-49Ns8QWrTALWU9BsVI6dwynGrhqkvxfQT01hcI8pxTC6YHCNBnUpn8iqVEpudpjAKxpo1z4kUGLnkJRNzKfm3yAU_IZcfCNzJxUcU_gCB2nZd2cjr2JE/s400/186ballg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382254294770332610" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDXDkSbVjYQdBt7h4ek8Z8G-y1M2n2h5imchE2nhb8Yge28qz0nZnGwib5LxiF-JEQ4Zfrj9bQnLToSzf84ZUdDUVXNeFUS-J4v7JGLmP-ikOfxWxnsPMBlQS4lAYRhnCfmhiaCJMlVI/s1600-h/3720546968_16888a62d2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDXDkSbVjYQdBt7h4ek8Z8G-y1M2n2h5imchE2nhb8Yge28qz0nZnGwib5LxiF-JEQ4Zfrj9bQnLToSzf84ZUdDUVXNeFUS-J4v7JGLmP-ikOfxWxnsPMBlQS4lAYRhnCfmhiaCJMlVI/s400/3720546968_16888a62d2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382253122588845602" /></a><br />I hope you have enjoyed seeing the collection of images I put together, in hopes that they will inspire you as they have me! Don't tell <i>me</i>, you didn't<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Freebooter Script';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">sigh</span></span> at least once! I have put these photos together with the object of getting your mind rolling with ideas for how you want to arrange your own locks. If you have a question about a hairstyle's authenticity, do leave me a comment and feel free to ask and share any of your own knowledge. I would love to discuss it with you. </div><div><br /></div><div>Over the two Balls I've attended, I've improved my hair and hope to do even better this year. I will share with you a few photos from my hairstyles...<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Ball of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2006</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">...</span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjoAKOOadznpXexzY5TuN93WOsB7QwH54jaNxmUhFZsAVDCTMAQcAJACTX0dKwInfH4NHS4ATuzVrlTmtT73WXeVEwJgVZFIdpixUTgpxYUOZLv8X9cxnE4kmHzLulouTg2wzJxQbm94/s1600-h/IMG_3355.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjoAKOOadznpXexzY5TuN93WOsB7QwH54jaNxmUhFZsAVDCTMAQcAJACTX0dKwInfH4NHS4ATuzVrlTmtT73WXeVEwJgVZFIdpixUTgpxYUOZLv8X9cxnE4kmHzLulouTg2wzJxQbm94/s400/IMG_3355.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382239439868962482" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: center;">(as you can see, the front part was not the least bit authentic, but I did well with the large curls about my neck, the small curls I twisted up, and the pink flowers to touch it off perfectly!)</div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bonnie Blue Ball </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2008</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkRlDhOZakvtYnZhahjsNJULJVz2oOE4ZjkdGAEvdWAA7giB_w5QHBpZO2mEDXYkF-7BV2fGH1Anx9nOKUjYq-C371ICCGYN-LSK9-AjDK1wFbxgF9BHhTyMK5YEbdFOWos3DelLhMfk/s400/IMG_7742.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382151398981015986" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkRlDhOZakvtYnZhahjsNJULJVz2oOE4ZjkdGAEvdWAA7giB_w5QHBpZO2mEDXYkF-7BV2fGH1Anx9nOKUjYq-C371ICCGYN-LSK9-AjDK1wFbxgF9BHhTyMK5YEbdFOWos3DelLhMfk/s1600-h/IMG_7742.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">T</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">his year I did much better after Emma suggested swooping my hair over my ears with curls at the bottom and a large bow in the back. Simply lovely!) </span></span></div></span><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay tuned for more on<i><b> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Freebooter Script';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">accessories</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Johanna</b></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0zm0ul3QN1aXrf6SRgt3hXtxqkq8kmhgMd6PCdzz_ExQYZrxXpGhRGRZAESDKFw7SIFkTr5369GE2Q9Cx4daWYPjW7FL8EW-QvsVrzLZetTAc1Nhd6pMT9O4lX2HRST9GcNrpObM-dE/s1600-h/hair_g_2-56_s.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0zm0ul3QN1aXrf6SRgt3hXtxqkq8kmhgMd6PCdzz_ExQYZrxXpGhRGRZAESDKFw7SIFkTr5369GE2Q9Cx4daWYPjW7FL8EW-QvsVrzLZetTAc1Nhd6pMT9O4lX2HRST9GcNrpObM-dE/s400/hair_g_2-56_s.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382244633494623538" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixwCNCd96zuWiwUkyJY3z0s-h_jxiVVinZM4rOPxKVeRy4bbBIeGOrJwXuuYgJh0-fnx_6F5vfB6J92sgblpRm_SzdPZZ2jV_pSsYgNtxPiLrn5rhFeR1SID_9jvqlIdUXIrOaz25i7I/s1600-h/same-sex1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixwCNCd96zuWiwUkyJY3z0s-h_jxiVVinZM4rOPxKVeRy4bbBIeGOrJwXuuYgJh0-fnx_6F5vfB6J92sgblpRm_SzdPZZ2jV_pSsYgNtxPiLrn5rhFeR1SID_9jvqlIdUXIrOaz25i7I/s400/same-sex1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382246558423955458" /></a></div></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114566169210345130.post-52260286210519347972000-09-16T19:28:00.000-07:002009-10-28T08:38:39.415-07:00Accessory particulars for the Ladies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yQ-04w_l-eeryheCX4oMH2xgzQVNKYiE2WUFOjUPd-yz6auhZIoWAqQPCGe5MfjBeeUuBGI974PE7vSPiox6qZJc2AEmIeikk4kN1NtIMiyF_GGC78UrppIAIAay-EGEU7_uQmdYVAg/s1600-h/demorestL.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yQ-04w_l-eeryheCX4oMH2xgzQVNKYiE2WUFOjUPd-yz6auhZIoWAqQPCGe5MfjBeeUuBGI974PE7vSPiox6qZJc2AEmIeikk4kN1NtIMiyF_GGC78UrppIAIAay-EGEU7_uQmdYVAg/s400/demorestL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382258125516121378" /></a>Accessorizing for the Ball is one of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Freebooter Script';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">loveliest</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span>parts of the Ball preparation! Finding those little items that make for the perfect finishing touch is simply thrilling. There is no other way to describe. It is ever so enjoyable.<div> <div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Cochin';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Shall we <i>talk</i> about it?...</span></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXM2DqhkdciyWsM4YN8uV5MywFO45a_rr0eyc4fQmnOSypHxok5_DXtKWIAWRE6EicVNjr-J9SHyqlfm6wWHx-ith-ryKnUqv5KAL0p83m1yRikO0ZDVyailRciTsv_go9tuN1z99I2M/s1600-h/186ballg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXM2DqhkdciyWsM4YN8uV5MywFO45a_rr0eyc4fQmnOSypHxok5_DXtKWIAWRE6EicVNjr-J9SHyqlfm6wWHx-ith-ryKnUqv5KAL0p83m1yRikO0ZDVyailRciTsv_go9tuN1z99I2M/s320/186ballg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397347535643005042" /></a><br /></div><div>Let us begin with our <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'cochin';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">footwear</span></span>... what on earth would be historically accurate but still comfortable for dancing???</div><div><br /></div><div>To a dance or social, the ladies wore pointed or boxy-toed<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'cochin';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">pumps</span></b></span> that had sturdy little heels. They also wore dainty little <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>ballet slippers</b></span>. The pumps and ballet slippers usually had an embellishment of some kind that matched their ballgown. A bow, a flower, a ruffle, embroidery, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAPHAM4PNDSz-ixPQbx1dEi9Vsc2oje9TGrDvfVazBHkHcInKaITMUtqCweDPq2qjJZxYDBDTxbEGo_JlBlqh6R_VMfqeXlqjnl4I2UJTs8jzs-Xb3IgHpx-RRtSIe2SFyTA8FbFe9nY/s1600-h/1883_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAPHAM4PNDSz-ixPQbx1dEi9Vsc2oje9TGrDvfVazBHkHcInKaITMUtqCweDPq2qjJZxYDBDTxbEGo_JlBlqh6R_VMfqeXlqjnl4I2UJTs8jzs-Xb3IgHpx-RRtSIe2SFyTA8FbFe9nY/s320/1883_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396985328156894002" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAapgnwbjW9n-m3qmv2izN-wkDE4RmJoKyClCXGJTaK59vM43NRkVh8ImL9CJEy92QEhzfpcFTEkScrEXviZw7WoqvQ_tc7xUG4tswmfeVKHJrtqgyaagEqEZw3jtmY6aNVpTjHxsCG_8/s1600-h/1860s.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAapgnwbjW9n-m3qmv2izN-wkDE4RmJoKyClCXGJTaK59vM43NRkVh8ImL9CJEy92QEhzfpcFTEkScrEXviZw7WoqvQ_tc7xUG4tswmfeVKHJrtqgyaagEqEZw3jtmY6aNVpTjHxsCG_8/s400/1860s.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396984474165296930" /></a>Below you see the pointed toe and the boxy toe. Also notice feminine, curved heel. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmFm2-F3ozItZZVUyUgpYC9nxS0k9lO_OnCkmBMpWAQdTWEySahqOwecvrUMbbLJ5TcaU8H_EIbGogqusssRlUafFWL-S2-efCP8-KNPMQlajLo9rlqCtv-To30Fz9pIaSwyfrSvBnvQ/s1600-h/verashoeslf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmFm2-F3ozItZZVUyUgpYC9nxS0k9lO_OnCkmBMpWAQdTWEySahqOwecvrUMbbLJ5TcaU8H_EIbGogqusssRlUafFWL-S2-efCP8-KNPMQlajLo9rlqCtv-To30Fz9pIaSwyfrSvBnvQ/s400/verashoeslf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397013476897374386" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(photo from <a href="http://www.shasta.com/suesgoodco/newcivilians/index.htm">fannyandvera's web page</a></span>)</div></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Aren't these so unique and delightful?!!! If you are wishing to know more about the different styles and types as I was when I learned a little about them, click <a href="http://www.shasta.com/suesgoodco/newcivilians/shoes/verashoe.htm">here</a>! Wonderful information awaits you. Assuming you have read it, I will now title you an expert on these matters!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, of course you are asking yourself, "Where shall I find a shoe like that without costing me a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">fortune</span>?" "<i><b>Excellent</b></i> question<i>,</i> " I would say to you. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcYbNkuZs_etdVlCHwkWjLKLSFC6LzpyIOojkr4CPi0Ahym4Q2PsxcLsGvcu05ouVdLdLt-1xvH3f2Feh-Lsm165ypatv6ZJ3XlbZln8ykD4N1PXfciHqBcqDKDvZNe-JTfrBcIHBT-s/s1600-h/peter-1860.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcYbNkuZs_etdVlCHwkWjLKLSFC6LzpyIOojkr4CPi0Ahym4Q2PsxcLsGvcu05ouVdLdLt-1xvH3f2Feh-Lsm165ypatv6ZJ3XlbZln8ykD4N1PXfciHqBcqDKDvZNe-JTfrBcIHBT-s/s400/peter-1860.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397360840484431154" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As you can probably guess, to find a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'cochin';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">basic pump</span></span> with the perfect heel and toe can be quite expensive. The only way of finding the perfect historic <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'cochin';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">pump</span></span> would be through a reproduction company. Which... yes, can be quite pricey.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, what are the options? I say, go for the <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">ballet slipper</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">!</span> You can find a simple, comfortable ballet slipper from a shoe store near you. Make sure the shoe fits well and will be comfortable for dancing. If you are afraid it might come off, find one with an elastic strap (or one with ballerina ribbons like <a href="http://www.advantagebridal.com/hadebaslwiri.html">this one</a>) or sew one on yourself. Then, you have the thrill of decorating the shoe! Little flowers, a bow, ribbon- oh! there's just so much you can do! I am very much looking forward to decorating my slippers for this ball. </div><div><br /></div><div>A few <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1860's shoe</span> <i>embellishments</i>...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDiumiFL4BLyd5luxDAOqrZR-OFgGN3DkPhkDTbAjN0HaC4oLmOGbVPiyaelvJVh8b2INJjjrdNhotzbS35Gek9pD1eCaXRM6nvUca0PnN4N4I80d7AH5RTXWNXjb89eXCChd3uoJQKo/s1600-h/rosette_2_1861_b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDiumiFL4BLyd5luxDAOqrZR-OFgGN3DkPhkDTbAjN0HaC4oLmOGbVPiyaelvJVh8b2INJjjrdNhotzbS35Gek9pD1eCaXRM6nvUca0PnN4N4I80d7AH5RTXWNXjb89eXCChd3uoJQKo/s320/rosette_2_1861_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397317514167773666" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWdscVGtzp47x8pk-lgVNBrzTuesbro9BjhLOxOfiAHayaC9tbM65Ra8Krw2P7G18AOWjSFXdQBiuaRBmnx3KKxhy8L8qA7EGPA635qlwX4H4qM9gKSDQjAIwBvw7f4LZ6GK6s4WGMn4/s1600-h/rosette_3_1861_b.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWdscVGtzp47x8pk-lgVNBrzTuesbro9BjhLOxOfiAHayaC9tbM65Ra8Krw2P7G18AOWjSFXdQBiuaRBmnx3KKxhy8L8qA7EGPA635qlwX4H4qM9gKSDQjAIwBvw7f4LZ6GK6s4WGMn4/s320/rosette_3_1861_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397317806585510370" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOyRJ_rmePvISpnVb1DjfPSt4_HIezdsyh0Je8oYDgCSNbh1uekF2IgKASG08Y4i0jE5pWHHNL7Vbbe_3L-7lsvJtAR86gLyOuW4fUKQHUTbHiaIf_u6KyRtBqOG9hyphenhyphenH9HlAgQ0BHLvA/s1600-h/rosette_1_1861_b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOyRJ_rmePvISpnVb1DjfPSt4_HIezdsyh0Je8oYDgCSNbh1uekF2IgKASG08Y4i0jE5pWHHNL7Vbbe_3L-7lsvJtAR86gLyOuW4fUKQHUTbHiaIf_u6KyRtBqOG9hyphenhyphenH9HlAgQ0BHLvA/s320/rosette_1_1861_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397343959432848402" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You may be wondering, what about the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'LibbyScript';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><b>classic, 1860's boot</b></span></span>? Of course! The 1860's <b>boot</b> is very historic and a thrill to wear!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDdDhxgvPMDpBhU0ZAWUt5kZDuKAoSzz5vmwjVf11mCPJQ5oFME79cc6661ZjyynVpSg595-fgFkX2tlhshzducrPkamFuBlxyVHfH0wDxf5Lv_8nbcLCH_4xsw89MFg4PQGfrSPEILM/s1600-h/verabootsl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDdDhxgvPMDpBhU0ZAWUt5kZDuKAoSzz5vmwjVf11mCPJQ5oFME79cc6661ZjyynVpSg595-fgFkX2tlhshzducrPkamFuBlxyVHfH0wDxf5Lv_8nbcLCH_4xsw89MFg4PQGfrSPEILM/s400/verabootsl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397315873520241458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(photo from <a href="http://www.shasta.com/suesgoodco/newcivilians/index.htm">fannyandvera's web page</a></span>)</div></div><div><br />However, the boots worn on the streets were different from boots worn to a Ball. <b> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'LibbyScript';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Evening boots</span></b></span> were usually white or the same color as your dress. They were kid, satin, or silk. If you can find white or cream boots at a shoe store, <i><b>wonderful</b></i>! But if not, black or brown work well too and are just as fun to dance in! </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrim-xDYzeru3qSBf0npJ40NbtOyo2ZrYlJB7WaOW8ejqM_iwxrCJem78N9OKhZmcB22TgIT_BYmS9MiIBaNxp7NL24OBV24L-wanb3R4iFn6fbXZrLSJM-FvLu4shnhXtFYYdz2AWzQ/s1600-h/IMG_1902.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrim-xDYzeru3qSBf0npJ40NbtOyo2ZrYlJB7WaOW8ejqM_iwxrCJem78N9OKhZmcB22TgIT_BYmS9MiIBaNxp7NL24OBV24L-wanb3R4iFn6fbXZrLSJM-FvLu4shnhXtFYYdz2AWzQ/s400/IMG_1902.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397316930373861842" /></a><br /></div><div>One more thing, it's best if the heel on the boot is not very high. Due to the active dance steps you do all night long, a high heel can be very painful. But then again, if you are used to dancing in a high heel, go for it!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">[</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Let me share a little secret to encourage you... for our very first Ball, we made a trip to Goodwill to see what we could find for shoes. We found some old fashioned looking, brown, boots for two of my sisters! I ended up wearing some ballet flats I had, and Mom found some boots on sale at a shoe store. To this day, we still wear those shoes to the Ball. Hey! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">They work! Hopefully by next year, we will have decorated slippers for all the girls, and retire the brown boots for 1860's <b>day-wear</b>. But, they have served their purpose wonderfully! But I wanted to encourage you to feel free to start small and find something that will work, and then work up to being historic.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">]</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, there you have my long-winded section on <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">historic</span></b> shoes. Wait... was I supposed to be brief Emma? Dear me. I hope you have enjoyed reading, I hope you have learned much, and are now hopping away to your closet, very <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">inspired</span></span> to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">excited</span></span> to see what you may find!</div><div><br /></div><div>I was hoping to give you information on all the details of a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Freebooter Script';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">southern belle's accessories</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span>this year. But, due to our own preparation, my time is very limited. So, I hope to join you again next year and share more!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to continuing our lovely conversation....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Johanna</b></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9fIIPCxMaT4q8xMxITZW4-8yMKf7pEKuroriUVpYOdyUATTkG92uUg3e-eMbIi3Pm57KuBthpUNWk8d-Qo9P31rkZJAx5dqp4exWr4wlRX7RlwVWiJlP9aif2GTvuKsjroIE7sBko2E/s1600-h/eugenie.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9fIIPCxMaT4q8xMxITZW4-8yMKf7pEKuroriUVpYOdyUATTkG92uUg3e-eMbIi3Pm57KuBthpUNWk8d-Qo9P31rkZJAx5dqp4exWr4wlRX7RlwVWiJlP9aif2GTvuKsjroIE7sBko2E/s400/eugenie.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397302504547003154" /></a></div>Emma Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748489776196996868noreply@blogger.com1