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As I sit here typing up my June blog post for the ever so wonderful Crystal Parade I find myself reminiscing about a few things. The day of the off...

One of my greatest assets, the one I truly value the most, is my imagination. It has always been there and there are days, when anxiety raises its ...

This month @primpmycostume speaks with the multi-talented Louise Holland. Louise has worked to become London’s most sought-after (and impeccably dr...

This month's blog post was scheduled to be something I was going to be incredibly proud of. It was a moment in my career, a milestone reached, when...

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 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...

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...

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...

Today's blog comes from Jenny, an amateur burlesque performer, professional copywriter and life-long crafter. Jenny is obsessed with the beautiful,...

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

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...

Written by Katie Barnes - multi-award international winning nail artist, educator, competition judge and brand owner. There are numerous ways ...