High Hair and Cosmetics

Tweet The second half of the 18th century is an era particularly identified with hair and makeup these became such potent symbols of aristocracy during the Enlightenment and French Revolution.   France was one of […] Read more »

Celebrating Shakespeare

Tweet   It is the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare this year and his life and works  will be celebrated over the country. William Shakespeare  was born in 1564  and died in […] Read more »

Waterloo Weekend

Tweet Following the success of my Tudor Fashion Show at the Royal Armouries in Leeds I was asked to present a number of costume events over the months of May and June this year.  My Regency […] Read more »

The Royal Scots Club

Tweet Last Thursday we presented ‘Regency Afternoon Tea with talk and costumes ‘in the very beautiful and also traditional setting of ‘The Royal Scots Club’. The Royal Scots Club is a welcoming private members’ club […] Read more »

A Regency Gentleman

Tweet Regency Gentleman’s Shirt I have created a Regency Outfit which is to be worn in 2015 as part of my talk ‘Enter the World of Jane Austen’. This elegant outfit comprises of a shirt, […] Read more »

Costumes & Cake

Tweet Tudor Talk and Costume Display On Tuesday 6th of May 2pm I will be presenting a very interesting and informative talk about the design, construction and inspiration for historical gowns, as well as a […] Read more »

Splendour at Stockton

Tweet Yesterday I presented my new talk ‘Enter the World of Jane Austen’ at Stockton Library – it was very successful indeed we were sold out with over 75 people attending.  My talk included   […] Read more »

Lovely Lauriston

Tweet Last Saturday I presented a new talk ‘Kings and Queens in Costume’at beautiful Lauriston Castle in Scotland. The Castle is set in picturesque grounds just outside Edinburgh. I have been involved in a number […] Read more »

Newcastle Fashion Week

Tweet We have just presented a talk called ‘A Stitch in Time’ for Newcastle Libraries as part of the events during Newcastle Fashion Week 2013. It was a  very interesting, lively and informative lecture about […] Read more »

Mums at Museum

Tweet Today we presented a ‘Mother’s Day Costume Talk’ for the Woodhorn Museum and Heritage Centre in Ashington. It was a lovely venue – a beautiful light and airy function room with excellent facilities next […] Read more »