Make your Irish Dance tiara sparkle on stage with Preciosa crystals
Irish DancePoppy Pennington

Make your Irish Dance tiara sparkle on stage with Preciosa crystals

The Irish Dance Tiara is a staple piece of any Irish dancer’s costume, no princess is complete without her tiara and you need to feel like a prince...
GLITZ AND GLAM: INTERVIEW WITH A UK BURLESQUE DANCER
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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!
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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...
ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR IRISH DANCING DRESSES AND ACCESSORIES
Irish DancePoppy Pennington

ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR IRISH DANCING DRESSES AND ACCESSORIES

When speaking of Ireland, the Emerald Isle conjures up many images when you hear its name, such as Guinness and redheads, but most think of Irish D...
SWAROVSKI JEWELRY & SHOES THAT SPARKLE
Footwear EmbellishmentPoppy Pennington

SWAROVSKI JEWELRY & SHOES THAT SPARKLE

SPARKLE YOUR LIFE! Swarovski Crystals are hugely popular among many around the world. With an array of colours and cuts, these pieces appeal to a v...
WHAT IS BURLESQUE?
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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...
CRYSTALISE YOUR KICKS
Footwear EmbellishmentPoppy Pennington

CRYSTALISE YOUR KICKS

Are you looking to stand out in your shoes? Then why not crystalise them to add an extra touch of personalisation to them! Whether you want a Subtl...
ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR HORSE RIDING EQUIPMENT
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

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...