Thought for a lifetime

Einstein made the very important observation that " Imagination is more important than knowledge ".

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Costumer's Guild West



As a new official member of the Costumer's Guild West I was able to attend the annual meeting/fashion show on October 8, 2013.
I really miss costumes, the theater and interesting people.

Darth Vaders mother

The fashion show was a delightful mix of historically correct garments and fantasy costumes.

Civil War era

Life size American doll

Mardi Gras costume


Sack back gown

Edwardian era ( ? )


In addition to the meeting and the fashion show members brought in some historical and fanciful reticules.

Ostrich egg reticule made by an CGW member

Two unique reticules from the 1930s

Another interesting antique reticule


This was a display of a recreated military uniform. Although the materials were new the methods used to recreate the uniform were original. I think it is a Russian uniform but, I misplaced my notes on all the interesting costumes at this annual meeting/fashion show :(


The gold braid on the jacket and the feather plume of the helmet were most impressive.


The meeting and the members of Costumer's Guild West were very interesting.
I am looking forward to many more memorable events...
and maybe even wearing a costume!

Free Idea

Free People is one of my favorite brands because of its' boho, hand crafted, casual look. 
Unfortunately the prices are not casual...
this sweatshirt with trims was $88.


So I purchased a $15.60 light weight sweatshirt from Forever 21...


and my next trip to the fabric district in LA I selected a bunch of trims.
( I took the sweatshirt with me to be certain that trims looked good and it took about 35 minutes to select all the different trims that still worked together ).
Approximately $22 in trims.


Laid out the trims and then began the nightly ritual of hand sewing on some trims while watching Hulu on my computer.


Had to edit my trims when I realized the trims would go past my elbow. 
Unfortunately I neglected to try on the Free People sweatshirt so I don't know how high the trims went up the sleeve.


I really am lovin' my finished trimmed sweatshirt. 

Thanks Free People for the free idea!