Everyday 1910s

My absolute favourite period of history is from 1890-1920.  So much happened in those years.  I also greatly enjoy the clothing of that time, particularly from the 1910s.  So, I have been browsing the net to see what is out there for costume patterns and such, and came across this:


http://www.vintagedancer.com/how-to-make-a-titanic-swim-dress-on-a-budget/

I also realised that my style of dress in everyday can in some ways mirror the fashions of my favourite decade.  (Vintage/Retro is super easy right now, but the whole Edwardian Era doesn't translate to modern day as well)
So today I tried to imitate the "Kimono Style" of the early Teens, but in a modern way.  Here is how it turned out:

It was terribly difficult to get a clear picture of the entire outfit, I may try again sometime.

I tried this pretty tunic over top of one of my long dark brown skirts, and it turned out to look pretty good.

 So basically, I have been wearing dresses (or tops) with Empire waists, with belts, and layer things either over or underneath.  They still look pretty modern, especially when the dresses aren't too long.  I also wear stockings, my oxford shoes or button up boots to add to the look and accessorise with my watch necklaces and vintage looking necklaces and wear vintage hair accessories too.  It is great fun trying to find ways to bring in historic style into my everyday clothing!

Pondering Titanic and Tea

So, I am currently working on a paper for a the History of Canadian Popular Culture from 1850.  I am writing about tea and its implications on Canadian society.  It is proving to be interesting, as I am drawing from etiquette and respectability as well as imperialism and the popular notion of Canada as being "British Canada."  Hopefully I get a coherent paper and an thesis that makes sense - and perhaps I will drink more tea, as it seems that writing about tea fuels the desire to drink tea.

Also, my parents sent me reproduction newspapers about the sinking of the Titanic.  I got them last night and have not had the opportunity to look intently at them.  I did notice in my skimming though, the disparity between the different newspapers and their reports on the same incident - one paper claims that everyone on the ship was safe, and that other ships will be coming to the passenger's aid.  More papers proclaim the number of dead, although the numbers vary greatly from 800 to 1800.  I find this altogether very intriguing.