9.20.2008 @ 7:06 pm UTC by lilah wild
High-end dancewear from Spain, where the ruffles are brightened with wild prints and extreme drama. Customizable flamenco shoes that can also be made without the performance nails for everyday wear, castanets, gorgeous handpainted fringed shawls and wooden fans.
salsa & flamenco
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9.10.2008 @ 6:43 pm UTC by lilah wild
Salsawear that throws quite a bit of Marilyn Monroe in with the ruffles and pixie hems. It’s all made from machine washable stretch fabric, lots of halters, ruching, fluttery little sleeves, with sheer-panelled pants and coordinating tops if you’d rather go the separates route. Dance shoes, hair flowers, and even glittery bras that make for good bellydance costuming.
bellydance & sari • hair dyes, falls, & ornaments • salsa & flamenco • shoes & boots
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8.26.2008 @ 3:23 pm UTC by lilah wild
A gorgeous fusion of Wild West and salsa, where riding jackets and prairie dresses are conjured up from lace, velvet, and layer upon layer of ruffles. This is the kind of place to find both a cute little cap-sleeved top to wear with jeans or a romantic gauzy bridal-possible gown, and the classic underthings to wear them with, too.
lingerie & hosiery • modern glamour • salsa & flamenco • victorian, steampunk & pirates • wedding wear
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8.24.2008 @ 1:25 pm UTC by lilah wild
Flamenco dance gear where among the polka-dotted skirts and hair flowers, there are loads of fans: printed and painted and plain, trimmed with lace or decorated with spills of tiny flowers. The mantillas offer stunning cloak-length veils for the bride, the shoes are professional-grade and mary janeish, and the Spanish dolls have fabulous outfits.
dolls • hair dyes, falls, & ornaments • salsa & flamenco • shoes & boots • victorian, steampunk & pirates • wedding wear
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12.15.2007 @ 4:11 pm UTC by lilah wild
All kinds of fans, from vintage-inspired lacy Victorians to contemporary pop-art makeovers, with tons of pretty floral designs to browse through. There’s a section for bridal fans, as well as customization services, and “blanks” for the DIYers. All this and a message decoder, too.
gothic • salsa & flamenco • victorian, steampunk & pirates • wedding wear
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6.15.2007 @ 6:37 pm UTC by lilah wild
This dancewear site has an absolutely scrumptious flamenco section with megafrilled skirts, patterned with polkadots and florals. Ballet is covered with tutus and pixie-skirted flowing dresses, lots here that could easily be incorporated into gothic and retro ensembles.
ballet & ballroom • salsa & flamenco
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11.6.2006 @ 10:30 pm UTC by lilah wild
Original dance fashions from the UK, with a good selection of frilly tutus, velvet leotards, jazz pants, chiffon salsa-cut skirts, ice skating dresses, and loads of things that are great to work out in.
ballet & ballroom • salsa & flamenco
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