Steampunk Fashion

While I am still learning to make my own corsets, I had to purchase this pretty blue one.  I  was at least able to make my own sleeves though.  

The great thing about steampunk is you can get creative and be as simple or as complex as you want.  For my costume, I had collected various found objects over time, such as jewelry pieces and leather belts, to create tools and gadgets. An old brown skirt was found at the thrift shop, and I added some ruffles to it.  To top it off, add some goggles and aviator hats to get the neo-Victorian pilot look.

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Flapper Film Star

Okay so flappers are an easy costume to throw together, but what's more fun is playing the part of a real flapper.  I chose Colleen Moore, a 1920s filmstar flapper who rocked the bobbed hair.

 So take a moment and watch old films or clips on the web and play the roll of a true flapper for the night.  

To learn more about Colleen more, here is a link to get you started: Colleen Moore

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Hoop Pirate

This was one of my few store bought costumes which was perfect for the Tour de Fat festival of 2012.  I did  however make the pirate hoop.

For you dance hoopers out there, just wrap some white electrical tape around a black PVC piping hoop.  

For those who are not familiar with making your own hoops and just want a cool pirate hoop, just buy black and white electrical tape and wrap it around a store-bought hoop.  Black and red would work, too.  

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Black Swan Style

This costume was pretty easy to throw together.  The hardest part is really the eyes, which wasn't so bad.

What I used to get the look:

-Black frilly skirt (a tutu will work, too)
-Black tank top
-Black tights/shoes
-White face paint blended all over face and neck (or a pale fundation/powder for a more subtle look)
-Eyes: Grey, black and silver Eye liners used to draw feathers around eyes.  The most important is to get a general outline and fill it in.  I got detailed, but it ended up blending all together anyway.
-Hair: Pull hair back into a bun like a ballerina, use feather headbands and add black feathers randomly with bobby pins.

Thanks for visiting.  I hope my ideas has given someone an idea on what to be this holiday season.  Please feel free to share, ask questions, or comment.  

~Angelique

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Falling Down the Rabbit Hole...

This costume was handmade and sewn together with various found material.  I won't get into detail, but it's easy to improvise if you make the time for it.  Some of my favorite features include the bunny ears and gloves which were made out of a fuzzy winter scarf and hat.  Also, I liked the idea of adding black mesh lace to the bottom of my dress along with black boots to give it a darker look. 

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Celebrating Mardi Gras at School

There's not much celebrating of Mardi Gras in my town, so a co-teacher and I thought we'd bring the festivities to our school in a class of ages 3-6.  This is was great excuse to dress silly and get the kids to parade around downtown.  Parents were happy to participate and walk in our mini parade.

Me entertaining the children while I taught in my Mardi Gras attire that day.

The children were so excited to put on their own Mardi Gras parade for the community.

Enjoy, share and have fun.  Thanks for tuning in!

~Angelique

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Me, Back in the Day as a "Material Girl"

Now that the Halloween season is around the corner, I'm brainstorming on what to be this year.  If you are checking out to this blog, I imagine you probably are, too.  I figured I should share some of my costume ideas from the past if it might help someone out.  I am always looking on the internet for ideas by other people so that I can create my own costumes, so maybe I can inspire someone this year.

 Material Girl 

2007

DIY: Take Mardi Gras necklaces in pearl color (like Mardi Gras necklaces), cut them up at different lengths and twist them back together as bracelets and necklaces of different lengths.  I cut the neck off of that pink shirt to get it off of my shoulders, and I tied mesh ribbon onto a headband for my hairpiece.  I went out and bought a hair crimper for the occasion, too!  The gloves simply came from a Halloween costume store.

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