Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday Thrill – Masquerade Ball


custom made ball gown with silk dupioni and black lace

black rocker goth womens ring jewelry with bronze and black textured button with scrollingwomen's tatted lace masquerade mask in black sequins and swarovski crystalsIn honor of yesterday's Halloween celebrations, I'm doing a Thursday Thrill fit for a masquerade ball! And not one of those, "Oh I just wore jeans and a mask" type parties. I mean a legit masquerade ball (think David Bowie and Labyrinth) (I love that movie by the way). And I found just the costume for my make-believe ball! An over-the-top gown of glorious frills and black lace. This custom gothic Marie Antoinette gown from Romantic Threads can be made in any color of Dupioni Silk that you choose, but I particularly love the peacock teal. Even the inside would feel luscious on the skin because she lines the dress in black satin. With a gown like this, you wouldn't need much else regarding accessories. I would keep it simple, relatively speaking. I chose this hand tatted black lace mask. Pamela, from Totus Mel, sews the lace to a wire frame that can be gently bent and adjusted to your face shape. She hand sews sequins, swarovski crystals, and silver thread throughout the mask as well. Forget all the extravagant jewelry and go with one statement ring and bold painted nails. I picked my black rocker goth ring, "Dream Dust", made from a vintage button.

Featured Items:
Gown by Romantic Threads
Mask by Totus Mel
Ring by ChatterBlossom

Hope you all enjoyed your spookiest holiday! I would love to hear what costumes you wore! I went as a 50's diner waitress. :-)


22 comments:

  1. Love this gown...how fun that would be to wear!! I didn't dress up for Halloween this year, but hubby and I had a blast having a scary movie marathon in the dark with tons of candles and yummy treats, lol.

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    1. OOoooh, yikes! Scary movies are off limits for me! I'm a pretty big baby when it comes to horror flicks! ;-)

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  2. WOW, what a costume! This would be amazing to wear to a real masquerade ball, but does anyone every put these on anymore? When I think of masquerade balls, I always think of Europe. Maybe they still hosts these there, what do you think? Thanks for sharing!

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    1. I'm not sure, but I wish they would!! There may be some niche groups doing them I'm sure!

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  3. Woow! Awesome post, dear~!

    xxx

    Tatiana

    http://www.bonnie23blog.blogspot.com/

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  4. The mask is gorgeous!!! Thank you for the link and the name - I just keep staring at it all the time... x

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  5. Love your accessories!
    Follow you by GFC, hope, you'll follow me back)

    Kicky Jane

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  6. OMG this mask is amazing ! just Gorgeous <3 ...would You like to follow each other ? just let me know Dear :)

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  7. mask makes an incredible impression it is just gorgeous :O Would You like to follow each other ? just let me know :)

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  8. Wow, that amazing dress. I wish I could wear it to a regular event. Maybe opera opening? It's divine.

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    1. OOoooh, opera evening would be so cool to show up in this dress!

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  9. Dramatic!
    Your ring goes perfectly with this collection!

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  10. I love that gown! Dressing up is so much fun :)

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    1. Wouldn't that outfit be so much fun?! I would love that!

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