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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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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