Costumers' Lost Weekend: Found & Delivered

This past weekend 37 costumers got together on a hot & humid Texas day and celebrated the art of costuming.

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The panels were informative and well-presented. We learned how to use modern materials to achieve the large up-dos of the Edwardian, Transitional & Teens Eras.

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Tips were given in how to use household equipment to take great photographs of costumes. Many shopping trips to Home Depot and Lowe's have been planned.

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Do you know that Axe body gel and a flashlight makes an incredible light that can be incorporated into props? Other tips were given on making & modifying props as well as adding lights and sound. Other tips were given on Science Fiction costuming.

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And we learned some tips on working with vintage patterns and details on ensuring your Civil War costume is accurate.

 The Mourning Party

Our celebration continued into the evening as our Mourning Party convened. Our room had been transformed, along with our attendees. 

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Moody music set the stage for an evening of fortune telling, letting go of past issues with costumes with personalized Voodoo dolls, and other frivolities. 

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Photo by S Dreer

Our weekend wasn't over yet though! The next morning brought our Time Travelers' Brunch into being. We were represented by Georgian, Victorian, Science Fiction and more!

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We hope you enjoyed your foray into our Costumers' Lost Weekend. If you'd like to continue your journey, please enjoy our Flickr photostream.

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