You might have this image in mind: henna is red. Period. You imagine a fiery mane of Rebel princess or a deep mahogany shade worthy of a Victorian witch. But what if I told you that this magical powder can also enhance blonde hair, add golden highlights, or even transform it into a Venetian blonde worthy of the greatest Renaissance paintings? As a costume designer, […]

Imagine the scene. You’re playing a mystical fortune teller, a fearsome pirate queen, or an ancient witch. Your costume is impeccable: the velvet is beautifully aged, the makeup striking. You reach out to cast a spell or draw your sword… and then, disaster strikes. Your hands are bare, or worse, adorned with a small, discreet, modern ring. The illusion shatters instantly. In the world of […]

Strobe lights sweep across the dance floor, or maybe it’s the blazing sun of a convention in the middle of July. Everyone is wearing classic Aviators or the same old Wayfarers. And then there’s you. You’re wearing that improbable pair, with questionable geometric shapes, garish colors, or worse, that futuristic, cobbled-together visor that looks like it came straight out of an ’80s B-movie. Everyone’s staring. […]