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Gibson Girls: Sex Goddesses of the American Victorian Age

In a recent interview on hubpages, Lilian Eden asked me whether I was drawn towards 'yesterday's definition of beauty' or to what Hollywood is projecting today. I all but skirted the issue (no pun...

7 comments    gibson girl life magazine
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Victorian Lace-Up Boots

I absolutely adore Victorian lace-up boots.  You know the boots I'm talking about. They are often called Victorian boots, granny goots, gothic boots, or witch boots, but they all generally refer to some...

35 comments    sexy fashion costume
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Wedding Theme Ideas: I Reveal the Best Wedding Theme Ideas

It's supposed to be the happiest day of your life, so it's logical that you want to choose the wedding theme ideas that wil make your wedding day also as memorable as possible. I have reviewed several theme ideas to help you.

2 comments    wedding hollywood beach
Free vintage gift tag: wreath with large red bow74

Free Vintage Christmas Gift Tags

These gorgeous free vintage Christmas gift tags come in the form of a boat, a banjo, a topiary tree, a hot air balloon, an antique car, a Christmas stocking and three kinds of wreaths.

0 comments    arts christmas vintage
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Victorian Designs: Fashion Plates from 1850-1899

This large collection of free authentic black and white Victorian clip art features detailed illustrations and ornate scroll work borders and brackets.

29 comments    pictures arts history
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Beautiful Christmas Cards

Of all greetings card or holiday greetings cards, among the most beautiful to me are Christmas cards. It seems those designing them take special care of give a little more of themselves for this special...

0 comments    christmas christmas card
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Victorian Costume - Online Resources

The Victorian Era was named for Queen Victoria, who was queen of the British Empire from June of 1837 through January of 1901. Fashion of the era began with an hourglass silhouette and large puffed sleeves....

3 comments    online fashion costume
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Beautiful Legs

Legs can get you where you want to go in many ways. But what constitutes “great legs”? This hub takes a sociological look at legs; analyzing some of the many shapes, sizes, stigmas and subjectivities of our lower extremities.

8 comments    legs classical venus
Queen Victoria at the time of the Golden Jubilee, 188780

Queen Victoria's India Connection

Queen Victoria liked India and everything Indian and that included a man. Who was he?

6 comments    history india britain
Baroque shoe with Louis heel82

Yes, Men Wore Heels and Tights

I know I've thought of the pain of breaking in a new pair of heels and that it's not fair that men get to clomp around in flat, wide, comfortable shoes. They have no idea, I've thought. But, it turns out...

1 comment    fashion history shoes
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