Happy Halloween!

I had another intended topic in mind for this month's post. But then I had so much fun with Halloween this year, which is hands-down my favorite holiday, that I decided to hold off on my original idea, and instead this month's post is dedicated to presenting a photo montage of this year's Halloween festivities. Our Lunaria ladies crew and friends had fun partying at Emerald City Trapeze's Carnevolar show. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Photo Credits - Marice Goodson (top), Emerald City Trapeze photo booth, and members of Lunaria

Belly Dance Beach Photo Shoot

Time to get glam! Last month I had a new set of belly dance pictures done. Since I have some new costumes and a new hair color (hello purple!), I decided it was time to acquire some photo documentation on both aspects. I grabbed my costumes, my makeup, and the talented photographer, Chris Yetter, and we headed to Sunrise Beach in Gig Harbor, Washington. It was really fun to shoot on the beach, and especially appropriate for the mermaid costume. As we were shooting, we were acquiring some bystanders, but the more the merrier. Although, it was definitely hot outside! Hopefully, I was able to pull off looking fancy and fabulous, rather than hot and sweaty. But I'll let you be the judge of that. Below are some of my favorite shots from the shoot.

  

Alessandra's Paramount Theatre Photo Shoot

Warning! Narcissistic post ahead! Last month I did a photo shoot at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. This historic theatre provided a fun setting and beautiful backdrop for a photo shoot! I've finally rounded up my favorite shots and am sharing them as this month's blog post. Pictures were taken by the talented Chris Yetter.

Costume Couture

I have to confess, I'm pretty obsessed with costumes. Not just belly dance costumes, but costumes of all kinds. Ever since I was a little girl I've loved to play dress us. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. And if you invite me to a masquerade ball, Victorian tea party, or renaisance faire, my answer is yes, I'd love to come. In costume, of course. No wonder I was drawn to belly dance: I didn't stand a chance against all those sparkling, sequined costumes!

As I'm currently planning and purchasing my steampunk costume for Seattle's Steamposium, costumes are on my mind. Thus, this month's post is a pictoral ode to all things costume, with emphasis on the couture side of the spectrum. There are so many designers, makeup artists, models, photographers, and more who are doing truly breathtaking work. They infuse our world with beauty, magic, and creativity. If you enjoy the post, follow along with me on Pinterest for more breathtaking and inspiring eye candy.