Mascherina

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Oneira - I Dream the self.

Wonderful Female art show at Studio C gallery in the magical Santa Fe Art Colony. So much good work coming out of that small space, I left feeling utterly inspired. Plus I got to try on original Royal Shakespeare Company costumes. but that is for another post.

I am utterly enchanted by Page Turner’s ‘Tiny Toes’

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

The Mermaid of Venice Beach

Last year we coaxed a mermaid from the sea and took her for a stroll along the Venice Boardwalk to show her earthly delights and curiosities.

Headdress, collar and costume - Mascherina

Photographer Flaminia Fanale

Make up - Ana Sanchez

Model - Izumi Bogen

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

China Blue Kitty

Following the sustainable path - Vintage Embroidered Chinese silk kitty mask with lace detail by Mascherina.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

The glamorous side of 'make do and mend'.

I can't let go of anything. I have had this wonderful vintage Cheongsam hanging in my wardrobe for years. All the hem is ripped and it wouldn't be worth it to mend it. So, I salvaged the silk and turned them into petals and then let my noggin fill in the gaps. A bag of vintage leather, a box of Swarovski crystal jet, a cup of tea and Pride and Prejudice on the computer, (Matthew Macfadyen as Mr Darcy, of course!) and voila! This is what happened.

More and more I am recycling fabrics for my costume pieces. Making do with what I have and being inspired like crazy by the possibilities of a ripped vintage dress and scrap upholstery. I don't want to buy anything new. As much as I love eco fashion, not all sustainable wear has to be made from hemp and bicycle tires.