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Whether you aspire to be an assassin for the Queen, spy for supernaturals, or simply conquer the Empire, Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing Academy prepares graduates for a wide range of career possibilities.
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The November NOVLbox
Back by popular demand, our Finishing School author/instructor, @gailcarriger, will once again be putting together a NOVLbox—a mysterious package full of bookish goods…and presents fit for a graduate of Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing Academy.
How it Works
1. Enter for a chance to win.
2. We’ll select & notify 10 lucky winners at the end of the month.
3. A surprise will be waiting in the winners’ mailbox!Enter to win the November NOVLbox, curated by Gail Carriger.
And ladies, prepare for a lesson in Manners & Mutiny,the final rousing installment of the New York Times bestselling @finishingschoolbooksseries! Preview the required reading here.
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Finishing School - Book the Fourth: Manners & Mutiny arrives TOMORROW. Preview the final year here.
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Are you ready for another rousing year at Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing Academy?
Reblog this post by midnight tonight with a mention of your favorite Finishing School instructorandour messenger mechanicals will dispatch to you* a vital piece of information that will help you “navigate” your final year of Finishing School.
Finishing School - Book the Fourth: Manners & Mutinyarrives in six days!
* Do make certain your submit box is on as our pigeons are for emergency use only.
Graduates of Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing Academy have far more career choices than their mothers might assume.
Finishing school is back in session in one week. PreviewManners & Mutinyhere.
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Here’s a tiny lil fanart of Sophronia from the Finishing School series I did last week. EVERYONE READ THESE BOOKS THANKS
Well done! Your portrayal of this brilliant but deadly individual as an innocent young lady has manipulated us all. You would do well at this school, my dear.
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Picklemen beware. On November 3rd, we shall Finish what was started.
Finishing School Book the Last: Manners & Mutiny:Add it to your shelf.
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If you haven’t attended Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing Academy for young ladies of quality, it’s time. Students don’t just learn to curtsy—they learn to finish—both the right kind and the wrong kind of finishing. And ladies, just so you know, gailcarriger is quite the instructor.
Start reading all three Finishing School books for just $1.99 each today!
Discover more of the academy and the lessons to be learned at finishingschoolbooks.
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If your carriage is hijacked en route to finishing school (as carriages so often are) by flywaymen who aim to rob or kidnap you (as flywaymen so often do), this flowchart will help to define your fate.
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If ever there were a lady of quality who could transform a shoulder pad into a stylish hat, it is the author of Waistcoats & Weaponry.
Gail Carriger returns to Finishing Fashion Week to reveal more secrets behind some of her favorite accessories so that we, too, can dress to the very height of steampunk fashion.
1. Tiny Hat
Because I am so often flying to steampunk events, having small hats is key. It is rather difficult to travel with overly large head embellishments in this day and age. Yes, I am aware this particular hat is quite ridiculous. But, hey, it can also be used as a duster! I made it using an old shoulder pad and a large feather cluster rescued from some ignominious thrift store fate. The shoulder pad technique is popular in the retro community and I simply repurposed it for steampunk. All your DIYs belong to us!
2. Watch
OK, I admit, I bought this necklace watch just because I thought it was so pretty. These days you can find them in many online stores. I like the necklace option because I can wear it as such or hook it onto the belt and stick it in a pocket instead. I find that at events I always need to know what time it is, and this works a treat.
3. Utensils
Food, my one true passion. I admit to having a bit of an obsession with the lowly spoon. I’m particularly fond of the ones that look like perfect little round bowls stuck on the ends of sticks. I have no logical explanation for this. Anyway, for nearby-conventions I have this utensil kit I strap to my belt acquired many years ago at a local Renaissance Faire (What? You’re surprised?). For away-conventions, when the knife proves a challenge to transport, I just pack the little teaspoon on a chain and clip. At first it was just for fun, but you would not believe how useful I’ve found it. I’m contemplating just wearing a spoon on my person at all times. But a girl can get a reputation like that. Not sure what kind of a reputation, but still…
4. Pouch
When I’m not wearing a pocket belt, I need something to carry stuff in (phone, cards, money, tiny squids and other snacks, as you do). I picked up this fab little pouch from Oberon Designat a faire years ago. (What? OK, OK, I worked there.) I added a few steampunk embellishments and an extra D-ring or two, and with one of those bolt snaps I can clip it to most parts of me.
More from FINISHING FASHION WEEK here.
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