A couple of weekends ago I was invited to a ‘retirement’ themed party where you were supposed to dress as your future alter ego. I went as a glamour nanna. You know the type; about 20% stylish, 20% comfort and 60% crazy. Please find me at future art gallery openings and thrift shops. Photo credit:…
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How to: Tutankhamun’s Tomb Poncho
The Tutankhamen Tomb Poncho was possibly the most dramatic costume that I made throughout my year-long challenge. So for my second How To, I thought I’d take you through it. You’ll be surprised to learn that while simple, it is quite time-consuming due to the intricate hieroglyphic patterns. What you’ll need Your height in…
How To: Paper Baroque Wig
Welcome to the first of many How To’s where I will give you a step-by-step guide to creating costumes and props for costumes. Today I’m going to show you how to make a baroque wig out of paper which you would have seen in yesterday’s post. What you’ll need White A4 paper (7 pieces) Pencil…
I’m Bach
I’m Bach bitch. Literally and figuratively*. So it’s been a few months since I last posted, but as you know I was taking a well-deserved break from the mayhem that was my Theme Me challenge over in Europe. Then about a month ago I moved interstate and began a new job… so things have been…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 