LEARNING THE SECRETS OF BURLESQUE COSTUMING
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LEARNING THE SECRETS OF BURLESQUE COSTUMING

As a pre-Christmas treat for you all, Charlotte sits with UK Queen of Burlesque Miss Polly Rae who kindly shares a few of her golden costuming secr...
GLITZ AND GLAM: INTERVIEW WITH A UK BURLESQUE DANCER
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GLITZ AND GLAM: INTERVIEW WITH A UK BURLESQUE DANCER

When I began performing on the UK Burlesque circuit in 2006, a love for the costumes was a large part of the fuel behind my ambition. As the years ...
SMASH THE COMPETITION WITH A SPARKLY BIKINI!
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SMASH THE COMPETITION WITH A SPARKLY BIKINI!

When you're getting ready for the competition of a lifetime, you want the focus on all your hard work. Having the right outfit can help, bu...
WHAT IS BURLESQUE?
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WHAT IS BURLESQUE?

Burlesque has been creating waves in the entertainment industry since the Victorian era. It has recently begun to recirculate in popularity as wome...
THE FEATHER BOA
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THE FEATHER BOA

An iconic piece of fashion history, a staple in standing out, a favourite amongst the confident and collected individuals. The Feather Boa ticks al...
ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR HORSE RIDING EQUIPMENT
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ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR HORSE RIDING EQUIPMENT

HORSE RIDING EQUIPMENT Standing out in Equestrian based competition can be difficult. There is a plethora of competition trying to stand out, no d...
JAZZ UP YOUR COMPETITION COSTUME
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JAZZ UP YOUR COMPETITION COSTUME

Competition season is upon us, and we want to help give you every edge possible over the opposition. Judges will be dishing out style points for th...
LONDON'S WEST END AND CRYSTALS
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LONDON'S WEST END AND CRYSTALS

Here at Crystal Parade we have a lot to be proud of. We are proud of our wide product range, not only including a plethora of premium crystals and ...
HOW TO ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR MOTIF
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HOW TO ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR MOTIF

A beautiful motif can lift the look of any costume, dress or craft project, but what if you took it one step further? Why don't you have a go at ad...
SPARKLY DANCE COSTUMES WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS
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SPARKLY DANCE COSTUMES WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS

Swarovski crystals can help you to stand out from the competition, due to their sparkly shine and array of colours and sizes. Founded in 1895, Swar...
PERFECTLY HORRID HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS
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PERFECTLY HORRID HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS

So it’s that time of year again; the leaves have fallen, the skeletal trees lay bare and the warm touch of a summers afternoon seems a lifetime ago...
SWAROVSKI AND PRECIOSA CRYSTALS FOR CINDERELLA
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SWAROVSKI AND PRECIOSA CRYSTALS FOR CINDERELLA

The UK’s premier online retailer of craft supplies, embellishment equipment and costume making materials has been very busy recently. The team at ...