What People Are Saying About Candice's Presentations

• “JASNA Southern AZ invited Candice to present in person at our annual Jane Austen Birthday Tea. Her presentation on 'what a lady carries in her reticule' was fantastic. Her talk was engaging, fun, and our group learned so much. 10/10 recommend!”
  - Jane Austen Society of North America-Southern Arizona on What a Lady Carried in Her Reticule in the Time of Jane Austen
• “We could not have been more delighted with Candice Hern’s presentation on Women’s Publications. What a delightful, warm and intelligent speaker.  Her depth and breadth of knowledge was astounding as was her willingness to share her collections with us.   She responded to all our questions with in-depth and insightful answers, taking time to add interesting facts along the way.  When we asked our members if we should hire her again the answer was a unanimous and resounding yes.”
  - Regency Society of Virgina on Ladies’ Magazines in the Time of Jane Austen
• “Candice's presentation on Mourning Practices in the Time of Jane Austen was excellent!  We were entertained and educated by this talk.  The images of mourning clothes and jewelry made it come alive.  Most of the members of my group knew next-to-nothing about this topic, but no longer!  Thank you, Candice, for an outstanding presentation!”
  - Jane Austen Society of North America -Eastern Michigan Region on Mourning Practices During the Time of Jane Austen
• “Candice's brisé fan presentation was extraordinary and her knowledge on the subject exceptional. And, oh her fans! Absolutely exquisite!”
  - Jane Austen Society of North America -St. Louis Region on Brisé Fans: An Essential Accessory in the Time of Jane Austen
• “Our members were so excited for Candice Hern's talk that we even had new signups to our group just to hear her presentation!  The presentation itself was chock full of pictures and little tidbits of information that related the historical pieces to the real ladies who had at one point owned the items. Our members definitely recommend this presentation to anyone curious about history or the Regency era time period!”
  - Regency Fiction Writers on What a Lady Carried in Her Reticule in the Time of Jane Austen
• “Candice was a fabulous speaker on Regency era fashion. Her expertise, paired with her natural flair, had our audience audibly gasping at each new revelation and smiling throughout the presentation. After the talk, guests commented how much they enjoyed the speaker and how her content provided complementary context for the Jane Austen movie adaptation costumes on view at the museum.”
  - Taft Art Museum, Cincinnati on Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen
• “Candice's brisé fans presentation was enthralling, and the visuals were stunning! Candice is a superb and engaging presenter, and she is so generous to share her Regency-era collections and deep knowledge of fashion and history. We were completely entranced!”
  - Jane Austen Society of North America, North Carolina Region on Brisé Fans: An Essential Accessory in the Time of Jane Austen
• “Candice Hern both delighted and educated us with her presentation on Regency period fashion. She showcased numerous examples that taught us about Regency terms such as undress, half-dress, and full-dress, as well as the various types of day wear and evening wear.  Candice demonstrated enthusiasm and knowledge of the Regency period.  We look forward to having her speak again on another aspect of the Regency period.”
  - American Association of University Women, St Paul, MN Branch on Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen
• “Candice's informative talk about silhouettes in the time of Jane Austen was met with delight and enthusiasm by our members. Candice never fails to bring new perspectives to our understanding of the Regency era in which Jane Austen lived.”
  - Jane Austen Society of North America, Minnesota Region on Shades, Shadows, and Profiles: Silhouettes During the Time of Jane Austen
• “The Jane Austen Fest - Mount Dora welcomed Candice Hern to its 3rd Annual Fest.  With a fascinating collection of fashion prints from the Regency Era, Candice presented a colorful history of evolving clothing styles. The historical knowledge she provided was intriguing. Candice’s warm and friendly manner, along with her humor, had everyone looking at Regency wear in a whole new light.  Thank you Candice.”
  - Mt. Dora Jane Austen Fest on Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen
• “Candice gave a marvelous presentation on Regency fans from her collection. Our members enjoyed it so very much, and she did a terrific job giving us the background and history of each of her fans. One fan was more beautiful than the next—just jaw dropping!”
  - Fan Association of North America on Brisé Fans: An Essential Accessory in the Time of Jane Austen