1. I recently had fun reworking an older costume, adding more beading and changing the beaded drapes. Dancer is Saideh 

    Photos are by Gina Simons Photography and The Dancers Eye respectively, both are v talented photographers based out of St Louis

  2. This is a fabulous tutorial for making diy steampunk belts whether you’re going to dance in them or just wear them for show. I watched this a while back and have built a few belts based on this concept. My only advice is not to make it quickly. I find that the belt will be more rad (and more uniquely personal) if you slowly build up the pieces and chains that you’re going to use rather than buying it all on a whim at your local craft store. Good luck and happy crafting!

  3. THE MINI-HAT Love them or hate them, they’ve become all the rage as accessories in much experimental dance and costume. Coming from the NeoVictorians and Steampunks, these hats are often tiny top hats attached to a headband or several pins in order for one to mount them onto one’s head— at a jaunty angle if so desired.  Decorated with feathers, lace and ribbons, many of a more industrial-revolutionary *cough*steampunk*cough* mind add things like cogs, compasses or watch parts in order to match an outfit. One of the most wonderful features of the mini top-hat is that it allows the wearer to still create a fantastical hairstyle and not worry about mussing it.  Mini top-hats have gained such popularity that they are now sold in stores at your local mall— Claire’s and Forever 21 to name a few— but I recommend adding a bit of DIY flair if you choose to go that route. Pull out a hot glue gun and some feathers, lace or old buttons and it will soon be a hat unique to you AND expressing your individual style.

    THE MINI-HAT

    Love them or hate them, they’ve become all the rage as accessories in much experimental dance and costume. Coming from the NeoVictorians and Steampunks, these hats are often tiny top hats attached to a headband or several pins in order for one to mount them onto one’s head— at a jaunty angle if so desired. 

    Decorated with feathers, lace and ribbons, many of a more industrial-revolutionary *cough*steampunk*cough* mind add things like cogs, compasses or watch parts in order to match an outfit.

    One of the most wonderful features of the mini top-hat is that it allows the wearer to still create a fantastical hairstyle and not worry about mussing it. 

    Mini top-hats have gained such popularity that they are now sold in stores at your local mall— Claire’s and Forever 21 to name a few— but I recommend adding a bit of DIY flair if you choose to go that route. Pull out a hot glue gun and some feathers, lace or old buttons and it will soon be a hat unique to you AND expressing your individual style.

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Although founded on bellydance and steampunk costuming, this blog will focus on all sorts of facades that we as humans use for theatre, dance and amusement.

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