Lorelei's Costuming Page
Here are some of Lorelei's older creations
The Blue Costume
The Blue costume is Lorelei's first full costume creation. The belt is made from several layers of interfacing and duck cloth. This has a blue satin base fabric, with a layer of lace, and then sequins and beads.
Lorelei also made accessories, armbands and a headband to go with this set. As well as the 2 skirts (chiffon and the same lace on the bra/belt) and harem pants pictured. The bra and belt set have been sold.
This photo was taken at Rakkasah in NJ by Carl F. Sermon Photography. Lorelei performed with Scott Wilson & Efendi.
Lorelei also made accessories, armbands and a headband to go with this set. As well as the 2 skirts (chiffon and the same lace on the bra/belt) and harem pants pictured. The bra and belt set have been sold.
This photo was taken at Rakkasah in NJ by Carl F. Sermon Photography. Lorelei performed with Scott Wilson & Efendi.
Scrappy Skirt of Many Colors
The coin bra and belt are covers from Dahlal called Antique Gypsy (now looks like it has been replaced with Gypsy Treasure) Lorelei covered a lingerie bra with black fabric, added glitter and ribbon edging and then attached the bra coin cover. The belt coin cover is also attached to a fabric base.
The "Scrappy Skirt of Many Colors" was on display at the Newark Arts Alliance for their Recycled Art show. It was made entirely of scraps from other sewing projects.
This photo was taken at Rakkasah in NJ by Carl F. Sermon Photography. Lorelei performed with Djinn. This was Lorelei's first Rakkasah performance, and her first performance with live music.
The "Scrappy Skirt of Many Colors" was on display at the Newark Arts Alliance for their Recycled Art show. It was made entirely of scraps from other sewing projects.
This photo was taken at Rakkasah in NJ by Carl F. Sermon Photography. Lorelei performed with Djinn. This was Lorelei's first Rakkasah performance, and her first performance with live music.
Black Batwing
The top of the bat wing costume is based on a "Cat Woman" Halloween costume pattern. There were several alterations made to the pattern to make the straps more adjustable. Lorelei made 2 different belts to go with this set. A more Turkish Cabaret shaped belt with chain fringe, and a Tempest style Corset Belt based on her pattern.
Lorelei also published an article about the construction of this costume in Jareeda. Performance Photo by David Fore, taken at Pop Raqs (fundraiser for Haiti) in Philadelphia PA. Studio photo by StereoVision. |
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Mardi Gras Costume "Gold Finger"
Mardi Gras “Gold Finger" Costume. Lorelei used Mardi Gras masks and beads as part of the decorations of this costume. She also added feathers and jewels.
This costume was on display at the Newark Arts Alliance as part of the juried Mardi Gras Show. Lorelei revisited this costume in 2016 and added more color to the skirt. Photo by Jose Rios. |
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Cherry Costume
This cherry costume was inspired by Rock-a-billy clothing. Lorelei first covered the bra and belt base with the cherry material. Then she beaded some of the cherries, as well as the edges of the bra and belt.
Some of the cherries are covered by jewels and sequins.
Lorelei wore this set for as an auxiliary member of Amandari at Art of the Belly 2012 and Spring Caravan 2012.
Photo by Jose Rios.
Some of the cherries are covered by jewels and sequins.
Lorelei wore this set for as an auxiliary member of Amandari at Art of the Belly 2012 and Spring Caravan 2012.
Photo by Jose Rios.
Black Samia Costume
This costume was inspired by some of the styles worn by Samia Gamal. This set was first worn as part of a Black Dragon Bellydance Troupe performance also inspired by Samia Gamal and the Golden Age of Bellydance. At that point it was only black satin with beaded edged.
Then Lorelei added more jewels and beads across the bra and belt. She found a vintage black skirt with iridescent platelets and sequins that match some of the sequins in the bra.
Photo by Jose Rios.
Then Lorelei added more jewels and beads across the bra and belt. She found a vintage black skirt with iridescent platelets and sequins that match some of the sequins in the bra.
Photo by Jose Rios.
Black Steampunk
This costume started as an idea when Meerah and Lorelei performed as Black Dragon at Rakkasah in NJ. The Hat is original to the Steam Punk Saidi costume. Lorelei did not create the hat, but she added all the decorations. Pictured is the second generation stem punk bra.
Lorelei designed and created the Bra, Belt, and Armbands. The vest is a shorter version of the Steam Punk Saidi that was design by Meerah of Black Dragon.
Photo by StereoVision Photography
Lorelei designed and created the Bra, Belt, and Armbands. The vest is a shorter version of the Steam Punk Saidi that was design by Meerah of Black Dragon.
Photo by StereoVision Photography
White Steampunk
The White Steam Punk costume started as a cream costume for Top an Amandari performance at Fire and Ice. After 3 months Lorelei finally had time to make Belt to go with it. She also create armbands and a headband to go with it.
Lorelei wore this set for Spring Caravan 2012, for a performance with BeatBox Guitar. And for posed photos with StereoVision Photography at Art of the Belly 2012
Photo by StereoVision Photography
Lorelei wore this set for Spring Caravan 2012, for a performance with BeatBox Guitar. And for posed photos with StereoVision Photography at Art of the Belly 2012
Photo by StereoVision Photography
Red, White and Blue
The Red White and Blue costume was inspired by previous performance at the Drum and Dance Hafla in October 2011. Stars and Stripes Forever will not be performed again until it is complete. Construction is mostly done now, but still needs fringe.
You will have to come out to a Hafla in Delaware or Maryland in 2012 to see it completed. Estimated time of debut is at the July All Seasons Hafla, at 7 West Bistro in Towson MD.
Update: Red, White, and Blue did make it's debut when Lorelei headlined the July All Season's hafla. Photo by Triformis Photography.
Veil by Silkdancer
You will have to come out to a Hafla in Delaware or Maryland in 2012 to see it completed. Estimated time of debut is at the July All Seasons Hafla, at 7 West Bistro in Towson MD.
Update: Red, White, and Blue did make it's debut when Lorelei headlined the July All Season's hafla. Photo by Triformis Photography.
Veil by Silkdancer
Blue and Jewel
Lorelei just started coving this set with material in Jan 2012. This is planned to be a more old school style top, but with a modern belt inspired by some Hanan designs.
Decorations will be mostly jewels with some AB Swarovski crystals. Some beads and sequins will be used to fill in any gaps. The fabric is liquid lame so it has its own shine without any decoration.
Lorelei also used the remaining fabric to make a matching trumpet skirt.
The costume was finished and photographed by StereoVision Photography at Art of the Belly 2012.
Decorations will be mostly jewels with some AB Swarovski crystals. Some beads and sequins will be used to fill in any gaps. The fabric is liquid lame so it has its own shine without any decoration.
Lorelei also used the remaining fabric to make a matching trumpet skirt.
The costume was finished and photographed by StereoVision Photography at Art of the Belly 2012.
Spring Green Floral
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This spring flower costume was inspired by the Aubergine Faeries and Spring. The base is a green cabaret style costume, but with more flowers than rhinestones.
Photos from a VSB shoot with Samira in Baltimore. Locations were graffiti Alley and the American Visionary Art Museum. |
Kuchi Kuchi
This costume was inspired by vintage style coin costumes. It was also intended to be worn as a Cabaret style or Transnational Fusion costume. It is made of kuchi pendants, silver coins, gold coins, gold palettes and silver palettes. And the base layer of fabric is a holographic stretch. It has sparkle, shine, and ching. It was named Kuchi Kuchi because of all the kuchi pieces, and in reference to Charo's Chochi Choci.
Photographed by StereoVision Photography
Veil by Silkdancer
Photographed by StereoVision Photography
Veil by Silkdancer
