Tips, Inspiration & News

I can’t take credit for the title of my first blog post as one of the many guest bloggers for Crystal Parade! Whilst discussing becoming a guest wi...

What is the hottest topic in your office after a weekend’s TV viewing? Maybe you are watching The Masked Singer? Are you trying to figure out which...

This month, to celebrate a whole year of collaboration between Primp My Costume and Crystal Parade, Charlotte Pacelli has decided to try something ...

This month’s @crystalparade1 blog features glamour icon @missjoliepapillon sharing her tips and advice on Burlesque Style with Primp My Costume! An...

NERVOUS, BUT NEARLY THERE Life as a crystal-covered pageant girl is as exciting as it is nerve wracking. Ok, so it’s just a few days until the...

SOUTH YORKSHIRE PAGEANT 2019 South Yorkshire Pageant 2019 winner Jessica Allen tells all about winning this amazing opportunity, and what she ...

by Dot Speight of Rumpelstiltskin and designer of the Dolly Board CRYSTAL COSTUMER DESIGN BEGINNINGS From as far back as I can remember the g...

This month, I am pleased to bring you the experience and insight from one of my oldest (vintage?) friends in the industry. I first met Delor...

Make your prom a Swarovski prom this year! You've spent hours scrolling through websites, flicking through magazines, looking at colour swatches to...

Charlotte and Boylesque chat about the bejewelled bandana and other costume faux pas in this one-on-one interview. COSTUME FAUX PAS Charlo...

Charlotte Pacelli and Storm Hooper dish on burlesque-style hula hooping, hula hoop costumes and the music which brings it all to life. HULA HO...

SWAROVSKI: NEXT LEVEL Last month I introduced you to the basics available in Swarovski crystals, and now we are taking it to the next level:...