Showing posts with label Virginia City Ball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Virginia City Ball. Show all posts

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Yet another ball

Another ball has come and gone. This time I had two of my brothers attend, so I was accompanied by the two best-looking men in town instead of just the one.
Having a political discussion outside the pizza joint.

Not much to show here!


The fact that one of his buttons is missing makes this even more adorable.

Sunglasses were invented the previous year in 1864.

I can't believe the sun was at just the right angle!

There was a photographer going around taking pictures for the website and he had us pose for this one. I had him take a few with my camera as well.

The cover for their new album "Sexy Beasts and Balls".

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Raining Gentlemen

Saturday was the 1864 Ball in Virginia City once again. It was foggy and rainy all day, which means I was actually comfortable in my dress (and boots, bloomers, petticoats, and corset). We wandered about town in the afternoon and my hem got nice and muddy - very authentic. I think this may have been the most enjoyable Ball yet. I had my three gentlemen with me, so I was happy.


Because I haven't had much time to sew since I've been back, I simply changed the sleeves on a dress from last year and made NL's burgundy tie. I love this dress with short sleeves.


The guys are adorable in this picture. I don't think that's the look they were going for, though.



Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Just Dance!

I can't help it. Lady GaGa and Civil War Balls go so well together!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

The Last Dance

Here are some pictures from the VC Ball we attended yesterday. I am still trying to perfect the "aged" photo look with my computer program. It's harder than it looks!
In attempts to make my part easier I decided to wear a dress from the last ball. But it was impossible for me obstain from making something, so I made some men's clothing instead for MT and JB. I made MT's wool gabardine overcoat, vest, collar, and supplied his hat and shoes (both vintage). I also made JB's black vest and gold paisley silk Osbladestone tie. I showed MT how to use my sewing machine and he made himself the red Ascot tie. He was one the most distinguished gentlemen there - the talk of the town! I thought we were walking tourists attractions last time, but this was more like a "walk back in time".

The pictures that I have aged were taken at the Fairweather Inn in Virginia City.
Besides the extreme heat (inside and out) and the affects of staying up late the night before, it was one of the best balls yet.