One of the 'buzz words' at my work is Curiosity. How can we make things easier/better for the customer and those employed by the organisation? What can we change or stop doing? It has occurred to me that curiosity is such an important aspect of historical costuming. Creativity and curiosity are linked and curiosity leads… Continue reading Curiosity In Costuming
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Pursue Your Passion
Recently, I addressed a hall full of people. My friends have estimated anything from 200 to 300 people were in attendance for the historical fashion show that I organised and presented as part of the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations. This may not seem like a big deal to some of you but, for me, I… Continue reading Pursue Your Passion
My Victorian Beauty Secrets
Shhh, don't tell anyone, but Victorian ladies liked to care for their skin (even if they were unknowingly causing more harm than good by applying scary things like lead) and many did wear makeup - minimally of course - it was definitely a no-makeup makeup look for them (since they didn't want to be mistaken… Continue reading My Victorian Beauty Secrets
Post Event Blues
Apart from historical costuming I also sporadically compete in half marathons. I've crossed the finish line twenty-five times and each time, no matter how exhausted I might be, I get that euphoric high. The next day I'm still riding pretty high from the race but then the Post Race Blues kick in. I feel flat,… Continue reading Post Event Blues
Further Packing Ideas
Earlier this week I listed what I like to take with me just in case an emergency wardrobe malfunction hits while at an event. This list is sort of similar but focuses more on what you could pack to help you get through the event, all emergencies aside. Snacks - Definitely try to pack… Continue reading Further Packing Ideas
Costuming Events Emergency Kit
Even though you are hoping for the best (i.e. no costume issues, lost buttons, etc), it is always a good idea to plan for the worst when you're travelling for an event. Just in case. Hopefully, you'll never need to use your emergency kit... What do I have in my kit? Backup buttons… Continue reading Costuming Events Emergency Kit
Thriving at Historically Costumed Events
I had originally titled this post Surviving Historically Costumed Events but that just didn't make sense. That was just too much of an oxymoron. I mean, if you're doing something that you love then you shouldn't have to survive it. Sometimes events can be a bit more difficult to take part in because you're tired,… Continue reading Thriving at Historically Costumed Events
The Importance of Being Yourself
I think that one of the most important things to remember when historical costuming (and life in general) is to be true to yourself. No matter what century or decade you are dressing in if you are not dressing in something that you feel comfortable in then it's not going to be fun for you,… Continue reading The Importance of Being Yourself
