The “fascinator”, a.k.a. “that little hat worn at an angle” is a staple of steampunk fashion. Typically worn by women, you may recall Damon Wayans really rocking the look in the “Men on Film” sketch in the classic TV show “In Living Color.” I was going through our steampunk props the other day when I […]
Two of our most beloved young heroines hail from the Victorian Era – Alice of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865, Lewis Carroll) and Dorothy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900, L. Frank Baum.) I grew up with their stories, but perhaps because they are such a part of our culture, I never thought about […]
The Night Circus was not what I expected. I knew it was a work of fantasy set in the Victorian era, with perhaps a few steampunk elements. What I didn’t expect was how thoroughly I’d enjoy this book. It has elements of mystery, romance, and magic, all expertly woven into an immersive and absorbing experience. […]
