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Recent
News
- 10-26-09 PHOTOS:
I judged the costume contest at Imei's Halloween "Pearls of the
East" Spooktacular, featuring, Pandora, Raqs Steady Eddie, and
Twilight troupe, who are featured in my upcoming book "Tribal
Vibes for Bellydancers."
Pearls of the East Photos on Flicker
- 9-30-09
TRIBAL BOOK: Still hard at work
on Tribal 09 book. This will contain tons of inspiring and useful material,
AND be a visual treat, with all-new graphic design. I predict the end
of October as a completion date. I'm now accepting
orders for the new book.
- 8-30-09
TRIBAL BOOK: I am working on the
long-promised update of Book #5, Tribal Toppings, which
has been out of print for 2 years. Current Tribal costume trends will
be highlighted: Goth, steampunk, many ethnic, historical, & fantasy
influences. Many new photos and instructions. If you think you have
something exceptional to contribute, please let me know: dina@costumegoddess.com
- 5-09
PHOTOS: I'm uploading a TON of photos
onto Flickr, to be enjoyed by more viewers. View the sets here: Dina
Lydia's photos
My sets feature thousands of performance pics of local dancers, and
also Seattle political and community events. I only post those I judge
to be flattering photos. Recent sets include Folklife and MedFest Archives
05-09, plus recent shows at Seattle nightclubs. If
you recognize a dancer who is not identified properly, or would prefer
a photo of you not be displayed, or would like the high-res file, PLEASE
contact dina@costumegoddess.com
- 5-12-07:
Costume Goddess mini-Fashion show
with ArtsWest
- 8/20/07:
Dina produced UNCAGED
CABARET, a theatrical fundraiser for Congressman Jim McDermott.
- 7/20/06:
Dina founded CITIZEN ARTISTE.ORG
for politically-minded artists.
- 7/20/06
Photos from Mediterranean
Fantasy Festival 06.
- 11/05
and 06: Role in Seven
Dancing Sultanas
Frequently Asked
Questions
ARE YOUR COSTUMES
FOR SALE?
I'm flattered you like them,
but the costumes on my galleries are my personal wardrobe, not for sale
or rent at this time.
DO YOU
DO CUSTOM DESIGN?
I live in Seattle, Washington, USA. If
you are in the PUGET SOUND area, I may be able to make a custom-designed
and custom-fitted costume for you.
DO YOU
DO DESIGN CONSULTATION?:
If you email me a full length photo and
your preferences, I can design and sketch a costume ensemble with sewing
details and samples of materials. A local costume-maker can do the construction.
E-mail me to price a personal design consultation.
CAN
YOU HELP ME FIND CLASSES?
Goddess or not, I couldn't possibly know
where you can find a job, a seamstress or a teacher in your town thousands
of miles from mine! Try Shira's
Directory or Aziza's
Hotlist for local information.
CAN YOU EXPLAIN
HISTORICAL COSTUMES?
I am not an historian of Middle Eastern dress. I'm afraid I can't
tell you how to wrap a turban, authentic 14th century Moroccan style for
your SCA event. You may find useful articles at the historical sites on
my links page.
I NEED
SEWING and DESIGN ADVICE...
I AM known for dishing out free advice
(time permitting) but when asking a stranger for a favor, a "please"
and a "thank you" don't hurt, hm?
And if the question is "I know nothing, can you tell me everything?"
don't be surprised if I refer you to my books, which have all the answers...
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