Let’s face it. Buying a new Halloween costume year after year is ridiculous. You end up buying a silly costume every Halloween and are seldom the same character ever again, right? I finally got tired of it and resolved to build up an authentic pirate costume by buying authentic pirate clothing each year. One Halloween, I […]
“Pirate” has become an all-encompassing word that denotes anyone who wore layers of loose tops, scarves and jewelry. Pirates are also usually assumed to be murders, thieves and villains who sailed the seas looking for something evil to do. For the most part, pirates took their sailing very seriously and were brought together by a […]
Several years ago, I went on a date that I wasn’t exactly excited about. The guy was a nice guy though, and what he suggested as a date intrigued me a little. He said he was going to take me out to a bow and arrow shooting range, where I could learn to shoot a […]
Are you considering going as a wench this Halloween to a party or other Halloween event? Wench costumes have many uses, offering tons of flexibility (beer wench costumes, or pirate costumes, as well as other medieval costumes.) Here’s why the wench costume is so great and why this costume makes an excellent outfit to wear. […]
The medieval era has always had a bit of mystery to it. The knight in shining armor and the damsel in distress are images we think of when it comes to the medieval times. The castle with a king and queen and the loyal subjects are other similar images. This Halloween, consider going with a […]
So, you’ve decided to get a costume and attend renaissance fairs all season, but what do you do with your costume once fair season is over? Spending all the money and time crafting the perfect and authentic costume doesn’t have to be wasted on a costume that’s only worn once or twice a year! Here […]
Getting or making a costume for a renaissance fair can be complicated enough but that’s only half of it! After you decide on what costume and what class you would like to go as, you now need to decide what jewelry and accessories to wear to match that your costume. The renaissance brought jewelry in […]
Capes and cloaks can add an air of mystique to any costume or outfit. While there is an undeniable function and effect that wearing a cape or a cloak can have, it is important to understand the difference in cloaks and capes that make them fundamentally different. Capes A cape has no sleeves, and goes […]
When dressing for a renaissance fair, or attempting to portray a woman from that time, there are some definite key elements that should be observed when putting an outfit together. For the most part, the Renaissance was a time about displaying wealth through clothing. The history around the era sees a renovation of the classes […]
Renaissance festivals are slowly becoming very popular across America, Canada and Europe. But what are they and what is the appeal? A renaissance festival is like any other festival, but with a twist. A renaissance festival will differ from standard festivals by having a touch of spice or Gothic adventure about them. Renaissance fairs are […]