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“When Eras Collide”

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Shannon Larratt

Tessalina in Rhode Island made this awesome look herself — both her ears are DIY stretched (2ga), and the entire 1864 style outfit was sewed by her as well. I’m more impressed by the outfit I think! There’s another picture after the break.

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120 responses to ““When Eras Collide””

  1. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    Yeah, being able to make a whole 19th century outfit is definitely more impressive than being able to stretch your ears to 8mm. The skirt is lovely!

  2. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    Yeah, being able to make a whole 19th century outfit is definitely more impressive than being able to stretch your ears to 8mm. The skirt is lovely!

  3. kim Avatar
    kim

    i got some old lady cameo earrings inset in my 1″ plugs. they would absolutely match that outfit. She looks so graceful in
    it,too.

  4. kim Avatar
    kim

    i got some old lady cameo earrings inset in my 1″ plugs. they would absolutely match that outfit. She looks so graceful in
    it,too.

  5. kim Avatar
    kim

    i got some old lady cameo earrings inset in my 1″ plugs. they would absolutely match that outfit. She looks so graceful in
    it,too.

  6. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    What a talented young woman! As a fellow seamstress, I must say I’m very impressed with her hard work. 🙂

  7. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    What a talented young woman! As a fellow seamstress, I must say I’m very impressed with her hard work. 🙂

  8. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    What a talented young woman! As a fellow seamstress, I must say I’m very impressed with her hard work. 🙂

  9. Sin Avatar
    Sin

    Beautiful! I do renaissance faires, so I’m used to seeing neat costumes, and granted this isn’t the say period I costume in..its still very well done!

  10. Sin Avatar
    Sin

    Beautiful! I do renaissance faires, so I’m used to seeing neat costumes, and granted this isn’t the say period I costume in..its still very well done!

  11. Sin Avatar
    Sin

    Beautiful! I do renaissance faires, so I’m used to seeing neat costumes, and granted this isn’t the say period I costume in..its still very well done!

  12. guesting00h Avatar
    guesting00h

    Charming Lady. A perfect period piece.

  13. guesting00h Avatar
    guesting00h

    Charming Lady. A perfect period piece.

  14. guesting00h Avatar
    guesting00h

    Charming Lady. A perfect period piece.

  15. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Wow….I know you..hey Tess!!

  16. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Wow….I know you..hey Tess!!

  17. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Wow….I know you..hey Tess!!

  18. Rambo1424 Avatar
    Rambo1424

    What a beautiful talinted young lady WOW! Thank you very much for showing the photos!

  19. Rambo1424 Avatar
    Rambo1424

    What a beautiful talinted young lady WOW! Thank you very much for showing the photos!

  20. Rambo1424 Avatar
    Rambo1424

    What a beautiful talinted young lady WOW! Thank you very much for showing the photos!

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