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Green Fairy Gown
 
Victorian Corset in green brocade with gold satin bias tape and bone channels. Green taffeta petal skirt over white with gold glitter tulle underskirt.
White flower headpiece with beading at the temples, and faux deer fur wrap.
 
This piece was created to attend FairieWorlds in Eugene, OR. 

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Pink Puppeteer Dress
 
Modified1870's bodice in pink brocade and teffeta with wide white lace trim. Pink striped calf length skirt and a large Ribbon hair piece.
 
This outfit was created to perform in as the Puppeteer "Marie Annette" for the Empire of Wonders at Dickens Fair.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Red Underbust and Bustle Skirt
 
Underbust Victorian Corset in oxblood taffeta. 1870's bustled underskirt in same oxblood taffeta. Black and White Victorian underskirt barely seen. Custom red glass necklace and earrings made to match.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

The Gown
 
1870's evening bodice in green and black striped taffeta with black satin ribbon and hand beaded jet bead trim. 1870's overskirt with butterfly train in same green and black taffeta with complementary hand beaded jet. Black taffeta pleated underskirt with black satin ribbon trim.
 
This gown is known as "The Gown" the way that "The Woman" in Sherlock is known as "The Woman". Created for ballrom dancing events and worn with great regularity. 

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Blue Tea Gown
 
1860's gown with a full skirt and pleated bodice with gathered sleeves made in blue green cross woven taffeta.
Matching Pink rose hair flowers with peacock feathers.
 
Created to work and attend Dickens Fair.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Polonaise Picnic Gown
 
1870's Polonaise bodice/overskirt in white cotton patterned with blue flowers and trimmed with cream lace and pearls. White silk dupioni underskirt.
White custom hair flower.
 
This piece was created to attend a Victorian style picnic.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Lobster Tail Bustle 
 
Victorian gowns require a lot of undergarments, one in particular is the bustle. This lightweight collapsable bustle is perfect fir any bustle gown and give just the right shape to any gown. Featured here in broad black and white striped cotton.
 
Custom made black satin hat with gathered white silk underside.
 
This item is worn under every bustle gown that is featured in the above photos.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Victorian Petticoat
 
Another important undergarment for any gown is the petticoat. This one is made to fit over a bustle and fluff out the skirts worn over it. Featured here in black ans white broad striped cotton.
 
This item is underneath each of the bustle gowns in the above photos.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

The Bee Queen
 
Victorian corset in black with gold bee brocade silk and an Edwardian style Circular skirt in black Satin and sheer gold applique. Custom made Golden flower and bee crown.
 
This piece was created as a Halloween Costume.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

The Blue Russian
 
1860's Pagoda sleeved bodice with blue taffeta accents and trim. Worn over a blue taffeta gathered skirt with black satin ribbon trim.
Custom Black silk dupioni hat with ostich, rooster, and peacock feathers.
 
Created to work and attend Dickens Fair.

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Fairy Queen Wedding Gown
 
Nicole's wedding gown for her fairy themed wedding. Cream Satin taffeta Wash overskirt and long butterfly train with a cream organza overlay and ornate lace trim. Lights were sewn into the trim to make the gown glow at night while cleverly hiding them during the day. Creme Satin taffeta bustled underskirt with knife pleats and satin ribbon trim.
White Silk bodice sewn by Robynne Winchester, applique and covered buttons by Nicole. 
Hand made Fantasy Film fairy wings, hand beaded veil, and Nicole's grandmother's 1930's vintage headdress lovingly restored by hand. 
 

Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

The Madame's Riding Gown
 
 
Blue Shimmer Satin Empire waisted Fantasy gown with black satin ribbon and pleated trim over a cotton gown with white lace. Custom made matching chocker with locket and black silk dupioni hat with ostrich, peacock, and rooster feathers. 
 
 
 
Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

Femme Fatale 1930's Gown
 
1930's evening gown with a slight train in bias cut black satin. White Satin lined faux fur stole and custom drop pearl earings.
 
Created for a Corporate Christmas Party/Dinner 
 

Photography by Todd Hartman
Hair & Makeup by Shannon Burla
 

 

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