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Costumer's Notes
Fall 2003
Editorial
Instant Costuming
Makeup Makeovers
Makeup Tools
Room Redo
Shopping Resources
Gypsy Style
Reading List

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Make Overs - Fall 2003

Editorial - Why are make over's so popular? This issue is devoted to the latest rage - the make over. Why did we select this topic? What transformations can you make to your environment, your look and your dance?

Instant Costuming - Dance Gowns - Many dancers enjoy performing wearing elegant imported beaded beladi dresses. However, there are other options available. Looking for a new gown? Here are a few ideas for new and inventive dance dresses.

Kami of Reno

Makeup Makeovers - Before and After. It's easy to get stuck in a 'look' rut, using the same makeup styles and colors. I decided to seek out some advice and here's what happened when I got a few different opinions on makeup application.
Makeup Tools - One of the things that I had to do this year was overhaul my makeup tools. Most professional makeup artists will tell you the same thing - good tools are essential for good results. From brushes to mirrors, here's the low-down on the most essential makeup accessories.

Room Redo - Claiming space and making it your own. Simple ways to integrate elements of our dance into interior design. From displaying jewelry and props to working magic with textiles, one functional space contains lots of ideas for turning a corner of your home into an Orientalist fantasy.

Shopping Resources - If you are inspired by our Room Redo article, perhaps it's time to go shopping. Here are a few of our favorite places to go for decor items on the web.

Davina In Print - "In the Gypsy Style"
Latest Article in the New Magazine - The Belly Dancer published by Zaina Hart. Davina is hostess of the costuming department and is looking forward to participating in this exciting new magazine.

Reading List - Books to help you plan a room make-over. These are my favorite inspirational reads with lots of yummie photos of glorious Middle Eastern spaces.

Davina's Book Reviewed - Check out the book review of our latest book "Embellished Bras" on Gilded Serpent e-zine.

Hot Link for Fall

Oriental Costumes
Their Designs and Colors
by Max Tilke

This is an electronic version of a 1922 publication that serves as a survay of Middle Eastern costume.
Max Tilke's drawings are beautiful. If you are interested in Middle Eastern costume history, this is well worth the peek.
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. Makeup Makeovers

If you can get to San Diego, you can get an amazing makeover from noted dancer and makeup artist Meleah. But, if you can't see her in person, she has an amazing makeup video.

"Face It"

This is an excellent video! It provides the viewer with a comprehensive guide to applying makeup. Maleah combines her skills in makeup artistry with her intimate knowledge of the dance to provide this incredible resource for the dance community.