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We believe in the transformational power of a fabulous costume. In helping you look amazing, we hope to help you dust off your sense of fun and whimsy, empowering you to truly enjoy your life. |
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My sister Claudia reminded me with these photos, that from a very young age, I loved to dress people in costumes. I dreamed of being a fairy godmother that grants Cinderella her fondest sartorial wish.
 Julie practiced costuming her
sisters Cynthia and Andrea
I also like to enhance and re-create historical themes to be more comfortable, functional and beautiful. I use research materials as a jumping off place and then go wild. When I was in school I hated reading history. Once I became a costume designer and started pouring through books to find pictures of people in costumes, I began to love history. Now I enjoy reading biographies and history books. I learn about history through costumes. I can look at a shoe and tell you who was ruling England when that shoe was worn.
Since I am also a photographer, my work can take the very close scrutiny of the camera. Every detail is important. Beadwork and hand-made trims adorn everything. You could call me an "extreme" designer -- always pushing the edge of historical silhouette. All of the opulence and detailing that you see on my work is essential to the creation. We don't even use the word "plain" here at the costumesalon.com. However, everything must be wearable and durable and in most cases comfortable.
In this very virtual world of TV, movies, the Internet, and video games, costuming is a non-virtual experience. The costume is real and you become the character just by wearing it. With the Internet I can share my fantasy costumes with the whole world. The joy and fun of this transformation experience is now available to you through the Internet. Wearing one of my costumes is the ultimate "make-believe". If you have never tried it before, you are in for a really exciting surprise.
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