Your Fantasy Costume Articles
Jungle Gypsy Clothing: TRIBAL AMAZING HAND MADE FAIRY WEAR
Jungle Gypsy fashion is the result of the combined talent of designers Francine Lunar and Julie Montesano, compromised to imagine garments as pieces of art full of light and creativity. Inspiring, unique, vibrant and showcasing the "spice" and charm of people who has travelled all over the world nourishing from rich and different sources and cultures. Most of the fabrics are even dyed by themselves rendering each piece one of a kind. Indeed the result of love and dedication and a must visit for tribal, dancers, free spirits and even urban fairies as super catchy and cool daily pixie wear, so you can become the Goddess ANY time, ANY moment. Earth and nature tones, feminine lines, organic looking amazing collection. Not only tops, skirts and dresses but also accessories and headpieces.
You can also network with the crafters by liking them in facebook
I'm absolutely in love with their high waist corsetsy in ivory and brown, combining different laces, trimmings and ornaments. So stunning
Historical Dreams: fantasy medieval gowns
Above, one of my favorites in gold trimming and dark brown fabric. Larp fantasy dress
Historical Dreams is a store based in Germany that specializes in fantasy gowns and garments (some with medieval and tudor-historic inspiration), The gowns highlight some lovely floating sleeves, some of the versions with some lovely faux fur trimming. They are designed and manufactured by Petra Karl. I specially like those robes with more like browns, green and dark grays, because they seem more elegant to me rather than all those striking colors you find in similar offers.
The gowns are multi-size and they lace in front and back to enhance your silhouette. Seems also very durable and comfortable.
Winter is approching: get turn your fantasy costume warm but pretty! Gloves and scarfs by Laima Shop
Laima shop is a store based in Latvia Europe that features a collection of handcrafted knitted items by designer crafter Inga. Shawls, scarfs, neck warmers and a huge collection of fingerless gloves. But also boleros, shoulder warmers and well a really lovely showcase if you need to warm your pixie/tribal/steampunk or even lolita outfit for the cold weather to come. Most of them in lovely colors, from natural greens, white and browns if you're fond of "pixie tribal faerie wear" or even cute pinks and whites for Lolita style and brown and golden for Steampunk outfits. I found the collection showing a great quality and care
Below you can see some examples of neckwarmers, from ragged natural-pixie look to cute-kawaii Lolita doll style. All colors chosen are evidently neutral and chosen with taste, some of the items are vibrant in color but never cheesy.
And enough said, go and have a look, cos temperature is dropping down and though yo u may have that fantasy costume almost ready, if you attend a fantasy outdoors event you may need some protection ;-)
If the crown fits... be the princess of your own fairytale
If the crown fits... wear it...
That's the quote that this lovely store that specializes in fairy-tale like lace crowns advertise. If the Crown Fits is only for children (though your little girl will just love to become a princess) but also for adult fairy princesses. Available in lots of sizes, shapes and colors, Each crown is individually handcrafted. I may say these are elegant and ideal for wedding and bridal fashion, but also a lovely and royal complement to your princess outfit.
This is "Aurora" model one of my favorites, I'd love one of this in ivory, silver rusty golden or brown :)
If you have any custom request or you simply want to show your love :) you can network with the crafter in their facebook page
Draconian dreams: complements for a luring she-vampire
Draconian dreams is the new store of crafter, singer and composer Lady Morte, from the Spanish dark folk band Trobar de Morte :) (fellow talented friends in fantasy music you should check). But she´s expanding now her talents to a fashion and complements design line called "Draconian dreams" featuring a lovely collection of dancers, and also tribal bracelets and bras (perfect for belly and gothic bellydancers), faun horns and more. A luring dark fantasy for women vampires and warriors. With her own designs but also open to commission your custom design if requested.
Based in Spain, and operating from facebook, prices are really afforadable and they look really impressive. Go and check it out!
Beautiful Organza fairy wings by Fairytrade
Fairytrade designs run by crafter Jan Morritt and partner Leslie :) features a really pretty collection of delicate organza fairy wings; each pair is handmade and unique, light to wear and very durable. Available in different sizes (from small (ideal for crowdy events) to large and conspicuous and shipping. I would highlight this wing maker for brides to be as they have white wings that are perfect for weddings :). But not only wings but also masks, unicorn horns, and other magical accessories for wee pixies and adults :)
Remember our "Rainbow article specia? When I saw these I thought, perfect inclusion for that article :) perfect for vibrant hippie souls and colorful fairies.
And below one of my favorite articles :) these iridescent angel wings are one of my favorite items, they look just so ethereal and seem to catch light magically :)
Miss Nebel: Cabaret, tribal, steampunk and tribal jewellery
Miss Nebel is a crafter/store based in Barcelona Spain that specialized in handmade jewelry of antique inspiration. From Steampunk, Pirate, Cabaret, Burlesque to Victorian and even fantasy inspiration, the store offer different collections of hand-made and designed products at very affordable prices.
This is one of my favorites, :) but yet again I have an obsession for keys ;-). This one would do great for both Steampunk or Fairy garments :) sure it opens an enchanted gate
Below: a pair of feathered hand sewn wrist cuffs with tribal-bellydance inspiration :) Lush, exotic and even I'd say beautifully decadent.
Aside from the official Miss Nebel website you can also visit their etsy store to see the actual listings on sale and in english if needed .http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissNebel#
And as We´re close and in the mood for Halloween, she also paints masks in the mexican style of "El día de los muertos). Here is an example
Remember you can also network with the crafter in twitter @missnebel or facebook in the latest you can see portfolios of already sold or available products, but remember that even sold, crafter welcomes commissions.
Oonacat: Realistic and amazing sculpted Heelless Hooves and paws
Hey you Demoness and Satyrs! Oh what a discovery!
Just see this and drop your jaw!! I don't know if it's comfortable, or if it would be even safe for me to use them in a concert performance, but it got me craving for them :) And they have even fuller models :) Hand made by order and thus fully customizable for a perfect fit!
Remember a while back when we made a tutorial/article about satyr legs? Well Oonacat has make it even an article of high fashion :) that´s for sure :)
For sure I have bookmarked their site and I'm longing to see their finished wolf-claw, if only to get inspiration as I'm plotting a wolf-videoclip shooting. Oonacat is a must-see
Here's a youtube video so you can see them in motion, definitely will catch attention
And here is an example of their hand-sculpted and painted horns :) They claim to make also sculpted ears and other props :). Certainly a must bookmark to check on updates. :)
Also you can network with the crafter by joining the official Oonacat facebook page
ALOJA Mediaeval and Fantasy Fair of Banyoles (Spain)
For me it's always special to have an excuse to wear my fairy garments :) but in this one I'll be even attending as performer myself :). If you happen to live in Catalonia, Spain, 12-13-14th October 2012 takes place a wonderful fantasy/medieval fair in Banyoles. From medieval to LOTR lovers and fairies, everything fantasy is welcomed :) In Spain fantasy fairs are scarce, It is true that there are a wealth of medieval ones but they seem to be more strict historically and the highlight of Banyoles is that is also starting to go in the league of european fantasy fairs :) Look at that flyer... I can guess she is Galadriel ;-) And by the way I (yes, I'm the admin of this blog but also a singer and performer ;-)) will be performing Friday night :) in a very special concert.
You can download a pdf of the activities. C´mon and join!
http://www.banyoles.cat/uploads/20121002/Programa_FIRA_ALOJA_2012.pdf
Moonshine baby creations: feather eyelashes and headpieces
Based in Los Angeles, Moonshine baby Creations with headpieces and eyelashes full of feather, lush and colorful, Moonshine baby creations offers a delightful, majestic, opulent, strange and magical collection of items and handcrafted accessories that will delight specially tribal belly dancers, flappers, art-noveau lovers, mischiveous fairies and pixies and even gothic ladies. Each has their luxury treasure hidden in this lovely little store.
I already highlighted their lovely "queen of hearts" fake feather eyelashes both in our "feather eyelashes" and "Queen of Hearts" special, but regarding "feather eyelashes" they go beyond into the realm of the gaze of the goddess. From tribal to fairy :) they are absolutely enchanting :).
I absolutely love this pair because I think it's so wearable across genres... though I have some friends in tribal belly dance that will be thrilled about my discovery :))
Another lovely pair with iridescent peacock feathers. Honestly, after surfing the entire etsy store I wouldn't be able to pick one pair, they're all absolutely amazing :)
But feather eyelashes are not their only highlight they also make some lovely headpieces and accessories as well :) and there are some stunning examples like the one below :)
Below: Ozma Headpiece inspired in the works of L. Frank Baum, absolutely DELICIOUS!