tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51010783846388636762024-02-07T05:58:55.936-08:00The Little Costume ShopAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-86999241621351373472015-03-19T05:28:00.005-07:002015-03-19T05:29:29.399-07:00Spring is Sprung!<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US">Wedding
season is almost upon us just as Spring is beginning to arrive! Which means a
surge of pastel invitations, a whirlwind of tulle and lace overskirts, romantic
off the-shoulder necklines, flower tiaras and a lot of celebrating.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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this time carefully selecting gifts and we have the ultimate luxury gift idea
in mind: the bride’s wedding gown perfectly recreated in miniature by our
skilled team, from her gown and veil right down to her bouquet, jewellery and
now even her hair!</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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celebrate this bridal season we are displaying our spring inspired wedding
maquette, which was made for Susan Ruddick. A gorgeous lightweight ivory
duchesse silk satin gown with net petticoats, featuring a beautiful hand
painted rose design which reflects the original dress to perfection!</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit;">What could
be more unique than having your wedding dress on display as a memento of such a
special day? Rather than relegating it to a box in the attic, it can now be
kept on display as a miniature work of art!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Photograph by George Chinn.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Photograph by Richard Wilding.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Photograph by Richard Wilding.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Photograph by Richard Wilding</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-8824755930847430242015-03-11T04:07:00.000-07:002015-03-11T04:08:26.811-07:00Celebrating Dame Beryl Grey<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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1952, ballerina Beryl Grey thrilled audiences at the Royal Opera House, Covent
Garden, by dancing Odette and Odile in the Royal Ballet’s production of Swan
Lake. The Little Costume Shop is delighted to be able to share with you her
original costume perfectly recreated in quarter scale. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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almost sinister black velvet and tulle tutu worn in the role of Odile during
Act III, was designed by Leslie Hurry and the headdress was made by Hugh
Skillen. This classical ‘plate’ tutu, it is decorated with fine gold cord
appliquéd entirely by hand onto the bodice and tutu. A smattering of 1920’s
gold sequins glint against the deep black background. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are celebrating Dame Beryl Grey’s magnificent career in ballet by displaying our
miniature recreation. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our quarter scale replica.<br />
Photograph by Richard Wilding. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail from the original costume. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail from the original costume. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Headdress from the original costume.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ballerina Beryl Grey dancing the role of Odette in Swan Lake at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in 1952.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our quarter scale replica.<br />
Vin's studio shot. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our quarter scale replica.<br />
Vin's studio shot. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our quarter scale replica.<br />
Vin's studio shot. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ballerina Beryl Grey dancing the role of Odette in Swan Lake at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in 1952.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our quarter scale replica.<br />
Vin's studio shot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our quarter scale replica.<br />
Vin's studio shot. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dame Beryl Grey and Vin Burnham at The English National Ballet's 85th birthday celebration for Dame Beryl. </td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-71590306905850309822015-02-09T05:26:00.000-08:002015-02-09T05:30:54.242-08:00Love Is in the Air!<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri;">Valentine’s
Day is just around the corner! It’s the perfect occasion to show the person you
love how much you appreciate them and what better way to do this than by giving
them a truly exquisite gift that will stand the test of time?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri;">We are
celebrating this occasion with our perfect Valentine’s gift - our very own
‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ maquette from The Nutcracker ballet. This delightful tutu is
made entirely by hand and stands at 54cm high. The skirt and bodice
panels are edged in fine silk taffeta, with a delectable rose tinged hem on the
silk tulle skirt. It is encrusted with a combination of sparkling Swarovski
crystals, shimmering seed pearls, and a scattering of very rare, delicately
shaped original 1920s gelatine sequins. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri;">It really
is good enough to eat!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We hope you
have a wonderfully decadent and indulgent Valentine’s Day.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette from The Nutcracker ballet.<br />
Photograph by Richard Wilding.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birmingham Royal ballet - Natasha Oughtred dancing the role of the 'Sugar Plum Fairy' and Jamie Bond as the prince. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette.<br />
Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Betty Grable - Valentine pin up, 1937</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette.<br />
Vin's studio shot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delightfully delectable sugared plums.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette.<br />
Photograph by Richard Wilding.</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-73993206750904833342015-01-15T04:44:00.001-08:002015-01-15T05:11:37.679-08:00A Winter Wonderland<div class="MsoNormal">
In winter our focus turns towards home and comfort with
shorter and chillier days and we have the perfect thing to capture your
attention!</div>
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The Little Costume Shop is displaying a very special little
fairy, one which would make the ultimate adornment for your home, adding a touch
of sparkle during these darker months.</div>
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Our Snowflake Fairy tutu from The Nutcracker ballet is
decorated with silver tissue glittering beneath the top layer of the silk
ombreed tulle skirt. She glitters and shines with tiny Swarovski crystals,
antique rhinestones and unique 1920’s shaped gelatine sequins. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Make the most of these frosty days. Invest in one of our
costume maquettes to bring romanticism and glamour into a little corner in your
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(And did you know that we can make wings to go with any
fairy?)</div>
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Have a wonderful winter!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Snowflake Fairy' tutu. <br />
Photograph by Richard Wilding. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of our 'Snowflake Fairy' tutu.<br />
Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Priscilla Lane, 1940</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Debbie Reynolds celebrating New Year 1953.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Vogue front cover. 1930's</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Snowflake Fairy' costume miniature.<br />
Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bird's eye view of our 'Snowflake Fairy' costume miniature.<br />
Photograph by George Chinn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Vogue cover.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cyd Charisse, 1940's </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Snowflake Fairy' costume miniature.<br />
Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-3567401630130575312014-11-20T06:46:00.001-08:002014-11-20T06:46:09.317-08:00Thanksgiving Greetings!<div class="MsoNormal">
Thanksgiving is almost upon us! It’s that time of year when
the anticipation of Christmas begins growing, we start searching for unique
presents and our inner glutton can come out to play, not only for roast turkey,
pumpkin pie, ginger bread, marzipan and cinnamon spiced hot chocolate, but for
the opulent and decorative arts too; sparkling Swarovski crystals and
glittering sequins, sumptuous hand dyed silks and ornate hand beading - all
that is decadent, indulgent and wonderfully autumnal. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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To celebrate this festive time of year we are displaying our
‘Autumn Fairy’ Costume Maquette, recreated from the ballet Cinderella.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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A highly decorative and glamorous tutu made entirely by
hand, it has an appliquéd skirt and bodice encrusted with a combination of
Swarovski crystals, seed pearls and very rare and delicate original 1920’s
sequins that glint through from the top layer of lilac and green tinted silk
tulle. A miniature work of art that would make the most unique and desirable gift
of all. </div>
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Have a happy Thanksgiving!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-71249827991898322562014-10-23T03:42:00.001-07:002014-10-23T03:46:52.412-07:00Have a Spooktakular Halloween!<div class="MsoNormal">
It’s almost that spooky time of year again! The one day of
the year where witches, ghouls, winged creatures and villainous vixens come out
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We are celebrating by displaying our eerily beautiful ‘Bad
Black Bat’ miniature ballet costume. Made entirely by hand, this quarter scale
maquette is comprised of a silk tulle dress with a blood red underskirt and
tiny slime green 1920’s gelatine sequins. The bodice is appliquéd with vintage
midnight black lace and the bat-like wings are made of latex and dead leaf
spines. </div>
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Does it remind you of a certain caped crusader? Created by
the very same hand that brought you the original Batsuit, Penguin and Catwoman
costumes for Batman Returns, this makes a wonderful and unique piece of costume
iconography to invest in. </div>
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Have a very happy Halloween!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Bad Black Bat' costume miniature.<br />
Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Bad Black Bat' costume miniature.<br />
Photograph by Richard Wilding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ann Miller - 1945</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1940's Halloween dress up</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Batman<br />
Photograph by Herb Ritts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Batman Returns<br />
Courtesy Warner Brothers Studios</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1930's Halloween cover of Life Magazine.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1920's Halloween dress up</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Catwoman<br />
Courtesy Warner Brother Studios</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Penguin<br />
Courtesy Warner Brothers Studios</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dusty Anderson - 1945</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Veronica Lake - 1940's</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-7596225366508525922014-10-01T04:29:00.002-07:002014-10-01T04:30:58.215-07:00Celebrating a new season of Strictly Come Dancing with our Lilac Fairy miniature. <div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US">Don't
forget to tune into the new series of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend to
see prima ballerina Darcey Bussell reprise her role as judge on the
season’s 12</span><sup><span lang="EN-US">th</span></sup><span lang="EN-US"> year. In celebration we
are displaying our Lilac Fairy costume miniature that Darcey termed: “a little
work of art which will delight any collector.”</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US">Our Lilac
Fairy miniature stands at around 21 inches tall. This glamorous tutu has
appliquéd skirt and bodice panels edged in frayed shot silk taffeta and
encrusted with a combination </span>of Swarovski crystals, seed pearls and original 1920’s gelatine sequins. Tiny swags of linked sequins festoon the shoulders.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy this season of spectacular dancing!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell with our Lilac Fairy costume miniature.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Photograph by Becky Maynes.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Lilac Fairy costume miniature.<br />
Photograph by Richard Wilding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell as the White Swan.</td></tr>
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Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell on Strictly Come Dancing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell as the White Swan. </td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US">The Mariinsky Ballet is returning to the
Royal Opera House for an exciting three-week season of spectacular ballets
including: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, A Midsummer Nights Dream composed by German
composer Mendelssohn and choreographed by the great Russo-American
choreographer George Balanchine, a former principal dancer of Diaghilev’s
Ballet Russes, and Cinderella composed by Sergei Prokofiev just to name a few. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The season begins on the 28<sup>th</sup> of
July and runs through until the 16<sup>th</sup> August opening with one of the
most admired 20<sup>th</sup> century Russian ballets: Leonid Lavrovksy’s celebrated
version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet featuring Ulyana Lopatkina, prima
ballerina at the Mariinsky Theatre and Daniil Korsuntser, principal<span style="color: red;"> </span>dancer at the Royal Ballet<span style="color: red;">.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">In celebration of the Russian ballet
tradition and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, where costume designer Vin
Burnham began her career, we are doing a special feature on our very own
limited edition Odette and Odile costume maquettes from the <a href="" name="_GoBack">Royal
Ballet’s production of</a> Swan Lake designed by Yolanda Sonnabend; a wonderful
and most coveted collector’s item for any avid ballet fan. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Both maquettes are made up of a classic
‘plate’ tutu decorated with wing motifs which have been screen printed onto
silk organza in silver ink, then beaded with the tiniest Swarovski crystals and
stones, and embroidered with a combination of vintage and contemporary seed
beads. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If you would like to see one of our costume
miniatures up close<span style="color: red;">, </span>be sure to visit our ‘Queen
of the Night', which is currently on display at the Royal Opera House, Covent
Garden, in their front of house showcase. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Make sure to buy tickets to this exciting
summer event that is sure to delight!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Odette - Our 1/4 scale maquette of Yolanda Sonnabend's design from Swan Lake.<br />Photo by Richard Wilding<br /> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Odile - Our 1/4 scale maquette of Yolanda Sonnabend's design from Swan Lake.<br />Photo by Richard Wilding<br /> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marianela Nunez, principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, dancing the role of Odette - Royal Ballet<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 13px; text-align: start;"> </span>Zenaida Yanowsky, principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, dancing the role of Odile - Royal Ballet<br /> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 1/4 scale maquette of Odette - Swan Lake.<br />Photo by George Chinn<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 1/4 scale maquette of Odile - Swan Lake.<br />Photo by George Chinn<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mariinsky Ballet dance Swan Lake at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soloist Oksana Skorik of the Mariinsky Ballet dancing the role of Odette and soloist Timur Askerov in the role of Prince Siegfried<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soloist Oksana Skorik of the Mariinsky Ballet dancing the role of Odile and soloist Timur Askerov in the role of Prince Siegfried<br /></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-4136358266040649612014-05-13T13:14:00.002-07:002014-05-13T13:21:51.184-07:00The Importance of Craftsmanship<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Collect - The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects began the 9th and ran until the 12th of May at the Saatchi Gallery in London. This event is run every year by the Crafts Council and is well worth a visit as it is one of the mos</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 20px;">t inspiring events of the year. Their goal is to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craft.<br /><br />There is an intimacy and uniqueness in an object that has been handmade by someone with a refined eye for a craft skill, which can never be replaced by a machine. Each piece is imbued with the story of the maker, however, the more things we buy and consume, the more their origins are taken completely for granted. The focus ends up being on the final product, and hardly any on the significance of the means. An emotional attachment towards handcrafted pieces is so vital to keep this kind of work alive.<br /><br />At The Little Costume Shop, we aim to showcase the slow perfection of skill and the implicit touch of the human hand in our wedding and costume miniatures, so that it can spark a more intimate connection with the customer and lead to a product with real lifetime value. A miniature handcrafted work of art!</span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907670813458493346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101078384638863676.post-34987102311785585172014-04-01T04:17:00.003-07:002014-04-01T04:17:39.033-07:00Spring is here!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #535353;">Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #535353;">And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #535353;">Spring is finally in the air! The flowers and trees are slowly returning to life from their winter slumber and the city is transforming. Everything is brighter and more colourful; the sweet smell of blossom is in the air, birds are chirping, and there are hints of a warm summer to come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #535353;">Spring is known as a time of rebirth and inspiration and to celebrate we are displaying our limited edition ‘Spring Fairy’ costume miniature from the classical ballet Cinderella.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #535353;">A longer, classical tutu with a pink tinged hem on the silk tulle skirt, ombreed to a fresh green into the waistline. Garlands of little silk flowers, and shot silk taffeta foliage decorate the tutu, and the bodice. Tiny shimmering wings grow out of the back of the bodice, each with a butterfly spot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #535353;">This is a wonderful time for new beginnings; a time of passion, love and the flourishing beauty of our surroundings. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Spring Fairy' costume miniature. Photograph by George Chinn.<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Spring Fairy' miniature. Vin's Studio Image. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of our 'Spring Fairy' miniature. Vin's Studio Image. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side close up of our 'Spring Fairy' miniature. Vin's Studio Image. </td></tr>
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As fair art thou, my bonnie lass,</div>
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So deep in love am I, </div>
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And I will love thee still, my dear,</div>
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Till a’ the seas gang dry.</div>
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- Robert Burns. <u>A Red, Red Rose</u>.</div>
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Valentine’s Day is finally here and while the fashion crowd
will be spending it with their first love – fashion – as London Fashion Week
begins today on the 14th, the rest of us will be focusing our attention on our loved
ones.</div>
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We are celebrating Valentine’s Day by displaying our
‘Sugarplum Fairy’ costume miniature. A glamorous and decorative tutu made
entirely by hand; a sparkling testament to the skill and precision with which
The Little Costume Shop creates these miniature works of art. </div>
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The skirt and bodice panels are edged in the finest silk
taffeta with a rose pink tinged hem on the silk tulle skirt and encrusted with
a combination of sparkling Swarovski crystals, seed pearls, and a scattering of
very rare, delicately shaped original 1920s gelatine sequins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Sugarplum Fairy miniature. Photograph by George Chinn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah Lamb as the Sugarplum Fairy at The Royal Opera House.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1920's Valentine flapper.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Sugarplum Fairy. Photograph by George Chinn. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah Lamb as The Sugarplum Fairy. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twirling tutu.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of our Sugarplum Fairy miniature. Vin's studio image.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cupid. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Valentine photograph.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photograph by Richard Wilding.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of our Sugarplum Fairy miniature. Photograph by George Chinn. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crystallised sugarplums. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Sugarplum Fairy miniature. Photograph by Richard </td></tr>
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All this is madness, cries a sober Sage:</div>
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But who, my friend, has reason in his Rage?</div>
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The ruling Passion, be it what it will,</div>
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The ruling Passion conquers reason still.</div>
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Less mad the wildest whimsey we can frame,</div>
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Than ev'n that passion, if it has no aim;</div>
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For tho' such motives folly you may call,</div>
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The folly's greater to have none at all.</div>
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– Alexander Pope ‘Epistle III. <u>Of the Use of Riches</u>.
Moral Essays.’ </div>
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If you had the chance to see Francesca Zambello’s production
of Carmen last month at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, you will have
seen the magnificent set and performances in this stunning show. </div>
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The beautiful gypsy Carmen warns any man who loves her to
beware, but she does not foresee the fierce passion that she will unleash on
Don Jose when she seduces him. This dramatic opera shows the destructive power
of seduction that can lead men down the wrong path and cause them to lose
everything. </div>
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The traditional costumes by Tanya McCallin are what bring
the 19<sup>th</sup> century Seville to life in all its bustle and excitement. Zambello’s
production has been a mainstay of The Royal Opera House calendar since 2006 and
has never failed to captivate people each year so be sure to watch it next
year!</div>
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At The Little Costume Shop, we are displaying our Carmen
maquette in celebration of The Royal Opera House production. The corset is made
from period textiles and contemporary woven silks. The underskirt is made from
multiple shot silk strips, shaded into the waist and hem, and overlaid with
distressed silk tulle. The shawl is made out of fine ‘turban’ cotton, printed
with tiny sprigs, bordered with a hand knotted fringe of multi coloured
strands. Her shoulder wrap is gossamer fine silk, printed with a subtle gold
motif and fringed with ombreed shreds and an edging of 1920s gelatine sequins. </div>
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This work of art has been scaled down to perfection and will be sure to delight!</div>
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If you would like to see one of our costume miniatures up
close make sure you see our ‘Queen of the Night,' which is currently on display
at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in their front of house showcase. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photograph by George Chinn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Carmen film poster</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vin's studio image</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photograph by Richard Wilding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royal Opera House - Carmen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vin's studio image</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vin's studio image</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage gypsy adorned with jewels</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vin's studio pic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royal Opera House Carmen poster</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage gypsy draped in embroidered textiles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vin's studio image</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Carmen poster</td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US">Oh the weather outside is frightful, but
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<span lang="EN-US">This dramatic and elaborately decorated
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gift of all this season. Silver tissue glitters beneath the top layer of silk
ombreed tulle. The skirt sparkles and shimmers with a smothering of tiny
Swarvoski crystals, antique rhinestones, and original beautifully shaped
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowflake Fairy Tutu - Photograph by Richard Wilding. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowflake Fairy Tutu - Photograph by George Chinn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowflake Fairy Tutu. Photograph by George Chinn. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The snowflake dance from The Nutcracker. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fairies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Winter Fairy. Photograph by Richard Wilding.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowflake Fairy Tutu at The Royal Opera House<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Ready or not, Thanksgiving is here! </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">It’s time to revel in all the goodness Autumn
brings: sipping hot chocolate, tucking into pumpkin pie and turkey, brisk walks
in the rustling leaves watching them become a rainbow of colours from shades of
green, to yellow, orange, gold, and red. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">To celebrate this time of year we are
displaying our <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘Autumn Fairy’</b> collectible
for those of you who would like to gift your loved ones with the most unique
gift of all; a miniature ballet costume! <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5101078384638863676" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">A highly decorative and glamorous tutu made
entirely by hand, with appliquéd skirt and bodice encrusted with a combination
of Swarovski crystals, seed pearls and very rare, delicately shaped original
1920’s gelatine sequins glinting through from the top layer of lilac and green
tinted silk tulle. </span><br />
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piece of costume iconography, or have your wedding or bridesmaid’s dress
recreated in quarter scale, please contact us at <a href="mailto:vinilla@thelittlecostumeshop.com">vinilla@thelittlecostumeshop.com</a>
or sign up to our newsletter to receive more information <a href="http://www.thelittlecostumeshop.com/weddings/contact">www.thelittlecostumeshop.com/weddings/contact</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angela Greene with a turkey - 1940</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marilyn Monroe with a turkey</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding a turkey</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Thanksgiving card</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio 'work in progress' photos - Vin Burnham</td></tr>
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In the spirit of Remembrance Day, we at The Little Costume
Shop are displaying our miniature red wedding dress in commemoration of those
men who fought so bravely on this day in 1918. </div>
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As is the case with a poppy, the smaller size of the dress only adds to
the beauty along with the draping and beading done by a remarkably
skilled hand.<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photograph by George Chinn</td></tr>
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<o:p> </o:p>We leave you with this poem "Why Wear a Poppy?" by the poet Dan Crawford.</div>
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“Please wear a Poppy,” the lady said,
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I had a boy about your size,
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That sure did sound like an awful fight,
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That we at home in peace might live.
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Remember
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Wishing you a very happy Guy Fawkes Night from The Little
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It’s that time of year again to huddle around a bonfire and
watch the sky twinkle, crackle and pop with all the different shapes and
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To celebrate we present to you our miniature ballet costume
‘The Sugar Plum Fairy;’ an explosion of pink tinted silk tulle encrusted with
shimmering 1920’s gelatine sequins, Swarovski crystals and seed pearls. A unique
and beautiful gift that would delight anyone with an eye for glamour and
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444;">The Little Costume Shop wishes you a very
happy Halloween!! To celebrate this spooky time of year we are displaying our ‘Bad
Black Bat’ miniature ballet costume. Made entirely by hand, this quarter scale
maquette comprises of a silk tulle dress with a blood red underskirt and tiny
slime green 1920’s gelatine sequins. The bodice is appliquéd with vintage black
lace and the wings are made of latex and dead leaf spines. </span></div>
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a certain caped crusader? Created by the very same hand that brought you the
original Batsuit, Penguin and Catwoman costumes for Batman Returns, this makes
a wonderful piece of costume iconography to invest in, contact <a href="mailto:vinilla@thelittlecostumeshop.com">vinilla@thelittlecostumeshop.com</a>
or sign up to our newsletter to receive more information. <a href="http://www.thelittlecostumeshop.com/weddings/contact">www.thelittlecostumeshop.com/weddings/contact</a></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Bad Black Bat' Photograph by George Chinn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Bad Black Bat' Photograph by Richard Wilding</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Darcey Bussell, world-renowned prima ballerina, has returned
as a judge on the TV series ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ now in it’s 10<sup>th</sup>
year! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is also the proud owner
of one of our miniature ballet costumes; The Lilac Fairy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She says:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“The Little Costume Shop’s
miniature costumes are little works of Art, which will delight any collector. I
really enjoy my beautiful ‘Lilac Fairy’ costume as it’s a great reminder of my
very first solo with the Royal Ballet Company (Covent Garden). It is very
special.”</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you would like to invest in a little piece of costume
design iconography, or have your wedding or bridesmaid’s dress recreated in
quarter scale, please contact us at <a href="mailto:vinilla@thelittlecostumeshop.com">vinilla@thelittlecostumeshop.com</a>
or sign up to our newsletter to receive more information<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.thelittlecostumeshop.com/weddings/contact">www.thelittlecostumeshop.com/weddings/contact</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell and our Lilac Fairy. Photograph by Becky Maynes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lilac Fairy. Photography by George Chinn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up shot of our Lilac Fairy. Photograph by George Chinn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell at the Olympics 2012 closing ceremony</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell on Strictly Come Dancing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell on Strictly Come Dancin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darcey Bussell as The Black Swan<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Lilac Fairy costume miniature. Photograph by Richard Wilding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Odile' costume miniature - The Black Swan from Swan Lake</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d1d1d;">Our quarter scale maquette 'Back to Black' was made specially for the
Amy Winehouse Foundation Gala in New York to commemorate her 30</span><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d1d1d;">th</span></sup><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d1d1d;"> birthday. It is
entirely made by hand out of leather, velvet and silk; a miniature work of art
inspired by the sublimely talented Amy. A big thank you to Henry Hate for
tattooing the silicone mannequin with the same tattoos he did for Amy herself.
And thank you to George Chin for the wonderful photos! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The Amy Winehouse Foundation -</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.amywinehousefoundation.org/">www.amywinehousefoundation<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>.org</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Back to Black.' Photograph by George Chinn<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy Winehouse<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Winehouse live in concert at the Cambridge Junction on 19th November 2006. Photographed by Valerio Berdini.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Back to Black' quarter scale maquette entirely hand made out of leather, velvet and silk.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Back to Black' quarter scale maquette - side view</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Back to Black' quarter scale maquette back view</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 'Back to Black' quarter scale maquette. Photography by George Chinn</td></tr>
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