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She came home from Paris in my carry-on, currently being restored into an 1899-ish ballgown for myself for @izabelapriorattire 's fabulous Prior Attire Ball in April . If this dress had a name, she'd be: "Springtime in Paris". Sigh. I've wanted to make a gown like this my entire adult life...I'm considering a hot pink silk petticoat! . . #extantgown #springtimeinparis #shesfromparis #parisienne #frenchlace #frenchsilk #1899 #lilyabsinthe #lilyabsinthetravel #travel #nogoingback #firstcutisthehardest #silk #blackandwhite #victorianstyle #Victorian #labelleepoque #belleepoque #black #sequindress #glitter #secretrevealed (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZHvEadss6S/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Proof that I cut it really close! Extant textiles are a savage gamble to use....no mistakes allowed. Photo shoot tomorrow, I've been hand finishing this for twelve hours straight. . #extant #antiquetextile #blackandwhite #1890sstyle #1890sfashion #cuttingitclose #nogoingback #firstcutisthehardest #repurposing #lilyabsinthe #belleepoque #whew #exhale https://www.instagram.com/p/CYszk4ZL2z2/?utm_medium=tumblr