Masquerade balls came into popularity in sixteenth century Italy. These elaborate events were extremely popular with the upper classes, giving them an opportunity to wear beautiful gowns and ornate eye masks while celebrating special occasions. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Depp and Burton join forces once more in Dark Shadows
Surely one of the most successful cinema double-acts of recent years, actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton have combined their considerable talents once more on their latest film foray. Dark Shadows, which goes on general release in the UK on the 11th May, is an updated big screen re-imagining of the cult 70s gothic soap opera of the same name. Continue reading
Some Accessories to Finish a 1960s Fancy Dress Look
1960s fancy dress costumes are always great fun to wear, enabling you to be someone else for a night. While colourful, hippy outfits look great on their own, the accessories you choose will make your outfit really authentic and help to complete your look. Here are some accessory ideas for 60s costumes: Continue reading
What about a fancy dress wedding theme?
I was chatting to a pal over the weekend and she was telling me about a fab wedding she’s off to in the next few weeks. The guests have been instructed to wear their finest clobber for the wedding ceremony during the day, and then in the evening the party fun will step up a notch with a fancy dress wedding reception. Continue reading
The Muppets get a job promoting the Big Apple
Fresh from the success of their latest film foray, the marvellous Muppets are certainly not resting on their laurels. The world famous puppets have been put to work by tourism officials in New York City in order to spread the world that the Big Apple is the perfect holiday destination for families. Continue reading
