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Another snow (or rather, ice) day. I slept far to long in and watched far too much tv. I also got some freelance website updates in, so that is something.

I wish I'd had the energy/initiative to do more, but I suppose it is just as well. My dry winter skin has become infected in a few places, and lack of rest has probably not helped the situation. Laying around drinking water and taking echinacea is probably the best thing to do for it. I've also pulled out the humidifier and am using a special moisturizer to try and heal myself up.

Watching "Taken" on Sci-Fi has been highly amusing, if only because one of the Men in Black characters is played by Matt Frewer, the same guy who played "Max Headroom" back in the late '80s. It's so weird to see Max as this evil government suit who makes flip remarks (ok, well maybe not the flip remarks bit)

fashion geeking

In the realization that I am better off researching than sewing at this time of year, I've finally found proof that not every woman wore white during the years 1800-1820.

Having said this, I'd have to find a natural fiber velvet that would drape correctly and ixnay on the sheer ruff-looking thing (though I do like the puffed sleeves). Another option might be something like this (both links from Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion).

I had been thinking of trying the 1796-1800 semi-nude fad (Chapel Perilous French revolution costume guide), but I need more support/coverage than that!