HOW TO RHINESTONE A BLACK DRESS
Clothing EmbellishmentJenny Mugridge

HOW TO RHINESTONE A BLACK DRESS

Sometimes you just need a little sparkle in your life! If you’re preparing for a show, an exclusive after-party, or want something dazzling for a p...
BILLY PORTER: GET THE LOOK
Fashion & MillineryJenny Mugridge

BILLY PORTER: GET THE LOOK

Billy Porter is the style icon we’ve all been waiting for. Whatever gender, race or sexuality you are, you cannot deny that Billy Porter is drippin...
CRYSTALS, HATS, AND STUDIO LIFE
Fashion & MillineryJulian Garner

CRYSTALS, HATS, AND STUDIO LIFE

I remember the first week of my new found freedom and crazy amount of time after I left my career in London to pursue a career in Millinery and Dra...
CATWALK CRYSTALS
Fashion & MillineryPoppy Pennington

CATWALK CRYSTALS

Jean Paul Gaultier, the 'enfant terrible' of fashion, ended his 50 year reign of couture catwalks with a final show at the Théâtre du Châtelet in P...
RHINESTONE TIPS FOR BUSY HANDS!
Rhinestone ApplicationJenny Mugridge

RHINESTONE TIPS FOR BUSY HANDS!

Today's blog comes from Jenny, an amateur burlesque performer, professional copywriter and life-long crafter. Jenny is obsessed with the beautiful,...
DRAG IN POPULAR CULTURE
Performance CostumeDylan Joel

DRAG IN POPULAR CULTURE

Dylan Joel is an independent London based designer whose designs range from tailored suits to dresses to accessories, inspired by segments of queer...
MY MANY FACETS
Performance CostumeJulian Garner

MY MANY FACETS

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 gues...
A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL CRYSTAL APPLICATION
Rhinestone ApplicationKatie Barnes

A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL CRYSTAL APPLICATION

Written by Katie Barnes - multi-award international winning nail artist, educator, competition judge and brand owner. There are numerous ways ...
OFFICE GOSSIP WITH A TOUCH OF SPARKLE!
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

OFFICE GOSSIP WITH A TOUCH OF SPARKLE!

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...
CELEBRATING ONE YEAR WITH PRIMP MY COSTUME!
Performance CostumeCharlotte Pacelli

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR WITH PRIMP MY COSTUME!

This month, to celebrate a whole year of collaboration between Primp My Costume and Crystal Parade, Charlotte Pacelli has decided to try something ...
BURLESQUE STYLE WITH JOLIE PAPILLON
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

BURLESQUE STYLE WITH JOLIE PAPILLON

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

FESTIVE SPARKLE

CRYSTALS FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER The festive season, filled with festive sparkle, is upon us and we couldn’t be more excited! Every year w...