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Women’s History Month & Belly Dance History

March is Women’s History Month

Hello there!  Today I’m doing something a bit different.  In honor of International Woman’s Day, which falls in Women’s History Month, I’m sharing a bit of belly dance history each day over on my FaceBook page. I’ve decided to put up five posts this month that round up those entries for the week.

Day 1 – Palmolive Soap Advertisement, 1920’s

When I was a young girl, this was one of my favorite pictures.  I loved historical advertising, and I thought that I looked a bit like this lovely lady.  When little kids are asked, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” I secretly wanted to grow up to be her.  To my eyes, she looked like she was getting ready to dance.  It didn’t hurt that there was a bit of resemblance between her face and mine.

My mom took belly dance classes in the mid-1970s and though she didn’t stick with the hobby, I certainly was hooked. When I started taking classes myself at 17 and soon started performing in Milwaukee Wi, I knew I was making my dream of being a professional dancer come true.

As a “Triple Threat”  (in my case, dancer, costumer, and historian) I am most happy when I get to share my favorite photos – so let’s embark together on this historical adventure!

Algerian Cafe - Chicago's Columbian Exhibition, 1893 - Costume History Month - Studio DavinaDay 2 – A scene from the Algerian Theater – Columbian Exhibition, Chicago 1893

The Chicago World’s Faire in 1893 is often used as the starting point for tracing the history of belly dance in the United States.

The truth is, there were middle eastern dancers spotted at the Centennial Exhibition in 1876 as well as individual dancers performing in major cities like New York.

And while Sol Bloom made a big deal about “Little Egypt” doing the “Belly Dance” in the Streets of Cairo Exhibit at the Columbian Exhibition of 1893, there were middle eastern dancers performing in various exhibits along the Midway Plaisance.

In this illustration, you can see a dancer performing an Algerian Scarf dance. If you look close, you can see that she is holding a small scarf in each of her hands. Her costume is very Turkish in cut and style, which is to be expected as Algeria was part of the Ottoman empire at this time and urban clothing was influenced by the Turkish style.

Omene - 1880's - One of the first recorded Turkish dancers working in the US - Costume History Month - Studio Davina

Day 3 – Omene – Turkish Dancer – New York 1880’s

One of the earliest recorded middle eastern dancers to perform in the US was the Turkish Dancer Omene.  She appeared in the variety theater circuit of NYC and beyond. Throughout the 1880s, newspaper printing technology improved and illustrated newspapers became much more popular.  As the decade progresses, more line illustrations like the one to the right begin appearing in regular newspapers like the New York Times. 

Omene lived a scandalous life. New York City newspapers documented her outrageous activities. The press was especially fascinated with sharing the melodrama of her tumultuous relationship with her husband Yank-Hoe.

As a testament to her popularity, she appeared in a series of Cigarette Cards in 1890 and there is a very nice article about the collection of the Met Museum in New York City. Read more about Omene and her adventures in this informative article by the New York Metropolitan Museum.

Unknown Egyptian Dancer in Assiut and Dowery Necklace - Costume History Month - Studio DavinaDay 4 – Unknown Egyptian Dancer, 1940s

This is one of my favorite photographs of an Egyptian dancer wearing an assiut robe and a classic dowery necklace. Wedding dresses made of assuit were traditional in Upper Egypt during the last quarter of the 19th century. Wedding attendees – especially married women – would also don assuit shawls.

Dancers would wear assiut to henna night and other wedding celebrations, especially for the zeffa. Although no longer tied to wedding traditions, dancers continue to wear assiut.

Have you checked out my book about assiut? Costume History Month - Studio DavinaHave you read my book about assiut?
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If you are interested in assiut, make your way over to my assiut Facebook group where we share loads of images and discuss the history and use of assiut through the ages.

If you would like to see assiut in action, I’ve got a YouTube playlist that includes vintage and modern performances.

Autochrome Lumiere photo of Unknown Egyptian dancer by George Lekegian 1907-8 - Costume History Month - Studio Davina Day 5 – Autochrome Lumière of an Unknown Dancer – Jules Gervais Courtellemont – published 1926

Autochrome Lumière was the first camera capable of taking color photos. This technique used glass plates that were dyed with red, green and blue potato starch and a layer of emulsion. When the light passed through the glass, a softly colored image was created. Subjects had to pose for quite a length of time to capture the image so they are often slightly fuzzy from holding poses.  Courtellemont was one of the pre-eminent photographers working in the offices of National Geographic and his color photography was inserted into these early magazines as a special and exciting center section.   There is a great article about the process of autochrome lumiere on the National Geographic website.

 

Gilda Gray from the Movie "Devil Dancer" - Costume History Month - Studio DavinaDay 6 – Gilda Gray dance with the Ziegfeld Follies

Gilda Gray was an early 20th-century dancer who performed on stage with the Ziegfeld Follies. She is often erroneously credited as the originator of “The Shimmy.”  Gilda’s career moved from stage to screen. This promotional photo is from the 1927 movie “The Devil Dancer.”

By the 20’s the show-girl costuming formula of a cropped top or bra, embellished belt worn below the navel, and a full skirt was de rigueur for a belly dancer. In this image of Gilda’s ensemble features all of these costuming elements. Though this style dates from the ’20s, you might see a similar ensemble worn on stage at your next dance event. Moving forward through the 20th century, belly dance ensembles will change and evolve with shifts in tastes and developments in technology. But the three-piece set remains the emblematic uniform for the modern professional belly dancer.

While Gilda didn’t invent the shimmy, she was a master of the art and you can see her bust out a few shimmy moves in this clip from the 1929 movie “Piccadilly.”

Samia Gamal by Loomis Dean for Life Magazine - Costume History Month - Studio DavinaDay 7 – Samia Gamal by Loomis Dean for Life Magazine 1952

Today I’m sharing this beautiful black and white photo of the incomparable Egyptian dancer Samia Gamal by photographer Loomis Dean shot for Life Magazine in 1952. This beautiful composite photo captures the elegant movement of the great dancer through an overlay multi-exposure darkroom process.

In 1952 Samia was performing at the prestigious and very upper-class dinner theater the Latin Quarter in New York City. Headliners of the club included Frank Sinatra and the Andrew Sisters. It ran from 1942 to 1969. (Fun Factoid: The Latin Quarter was founded and run by the father of broadcaster Barbara Walters)

Life Magazine was instrumental in sharing ideas about US culture, not only with Americans but throughout Europe and around the globe. Life not only recorded our culture, but it shared, reinforced, and directed the zeitgeist. This magazine shaped opinion and created celebrity with its gorgeous photography and easy to read articles.

Brief article about Samia in Life Magazine

Lys and Lyn Jamal, 1950's - Costume History Month - Studio DavinaDay 8 – Lys and Lyn Gamal

The Gamal Twins were beautiful sisters, not twins. They created their act and took the name Gamal to make them more appealing and unique to the Egyptian audiences.

Specialty acts like the Gamal twins stand out for their uniqueness are often better documented in the historical archive. They get more attention because they are different and distinct.

Their real names were Helena (Lyn) and Berta (Lys). Berta had kept mementos from her career, like press clippings and magazine articles.  Berta’s step-daughter wanted to share Lys’s story after her passing in 2016 and donated this ephemera collection to the Jerusalem National Library. The collection is now available for dance researchers.

Read more about Lys and Lyn in this article.
Watch a video clip from the 1954 film “Al Anisa Hanafi”

Dawn Devine ~ Davina, photo by Laura Thompson - Studio DavinaThere’s More To Come

I hope that you’ve enjoyed the first 8 Days of my Woman’s History Month series devoted to belly dance costume and history, I hope you will subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter where I share my latest blog posts, publication updates, and a selection of blog posts, videos, and articles that I’ve been enjoying from around the web.

Happy International Woman’s Day!
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
March 8, 2019

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Costuming DIY

Golden Goddess Belly Dance Costume part 3 – Building the Structure

Take Measurements

Once I’ve collected all the materials and supplies together, I reconnect with my customer for a fresh set of measurements. I also take any specialty measurements that are unique to this particular costume. I use a ready-made client measurement sheet that I label and date.

When I’m finished with the project the measurement chart gets added to my client binder.  This is especially important if it’s been more than three months.  Bodies change through time, so having a fresh accurate set of measurements is essential for getting the best fit.  Studio Log on Etsy

Make the Patterns

The next step in the process is to make the patterns for all of the components of the costume.  For this bedlah set, there are 7 parts to the costume:

  • Bra Cups
  • Bra Straps
  • Bra Bands
  • Belt Front
  • Belt Back

For each of these components, I choose the best approach for making patterns for these components.  In the greater world of fashion and costume design, there are only three main methods for making patterns: drafting, draping, and flat pattern.

Flat Pattern Method for the Belt

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shalimar before, and I have a good belt pattern.  I like to use manila file folders for their perfect combination of durability and affordability. I create a basic belt pattern using a sloper pattern like the Butterick B5627 for ladies and Butterick B5628 for women’s sizes.

The nice part about using manila file folders is that I then easily store the pattern pieces because they have built-in folds that make them convenient for storage.  Active customer patterns I keep in a filing system.  For customers I work with infrequently, I store their pattern pieces in a large envelope.

Drafting Method for the Bra Band

When it comes to the bra band, I draft the pattern using a clothing ruler.  (I recommend investing in an affordable fashion curve set like this one to experiment with before buying more expensive curves. The curve picture is long discontinued.)

Every commercial bra is completely different so I make a fresh new bra band pattern for each project.

Draping Method for the Cups

My key to having beautifully covered bra is to drape a pattern for each belly dance costume.  For this costume, I used a very simple draping technique like the one I demonstrate in my book “Embellished Bras.”  If you haven’t gotten a copy of this book, you can pick one up directly from me on Etsy or on Amazon.

Build The Structure

One of the key things that separate costume construction from simple household sewing is the high level of embellishment and the durability of the inner structure.  I break down the costume construction process into three major phases:  Structure, Embellishments, and Finishing.  Between each of these sewing stages, I plan a fitting with my client to ensure that the costume fits, and we’re moving in the right direction.

I use the same method of construction for the bra band and I keep the materials and supplies in stock.  To keep the construction costs down, I buy wholesale in bulk and that way I can pass on the savings to my clients.  These are the layers of the inner structure.

  • Buckram – This is a cotton mesh that’s impregnated with starch to make a stiff layer that will support the costume, but also mold to the body of the dancer over time.  I like to buy this in the 10yd bolt.
  • Grosgrain Ribbon – Because the buckram will stretch, I like to use grosgrain ribbon to help control the shape of the costume.  This increases the durability and longevity of the costume. I keep white and black in stock and it saves a ton of money buying it by the spool over purchasing it by the yard in your local fabric store. I also buy discontinued colors when I have the opportunity to save even more!
  • Thickening Layer – Depending on the project I will choose a different product.  Some of my favorites are to use Heat’n’Bond Fusible Fleece which adds a little bit of loft, up to using sew-on white fleece.

I use a combination of sewing and fusing to create the bra bands and belt structure.  Last year I wrote a blog post that has some photos of this structure from a previous costuming project.  READ: “Building Firm Belly Dance Bra Bands.”

Making Straps

For the bra straps, I take a very simple construction route.  I simply use two layers of grosgrain ribbon stitched together.  Because I like to change up the width of the straps on for my designs, I also keep narrower and wider versions of grosgrain ribbon for variations.

Fit the Costume – Client Meeting Three

Next, I schedule a fitting with my client for a fitting after the inner structure is built.  If there are changes that need to be made in fit, this is the time to adjust. My goal is to always have the structure fit perfectly before I cut into my expensive embellishment fabric.

After this fitting, I make any essential fitting adjustments and prep the costume for the next phase of construction.

If you have any questions about the design and construction process, come join the conversation on FaceBook in my Studio Davina Group.

Next week – my favorite part – embellishing the costume!

Happy Dance and Costume,
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
March 5, 2019 

Golden Goddess Series

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Golden Goddess Belly Dance Costume – part 2 – Sketches and Illustrations

This is part two of a multi-part series where I share the design and construction process for a glamorous show-girl style costume I’m calling the “Golden Goddess.”  If you haven’t checked out part 1, you might want to go here to start this series from the beginning.  To start at the beginning of this series click here.

The Design Process

Let’s get real.  Planning, budgeting, sourcing, and organization aren’t the most glamorous parts of costume creation.  So before we can get to the second fitting stage where we have a lovely garment, I need to step through the dull, yet essential planning and prep steps.

Set up Project Boxes

The project boxes are where I stash all the materials and supplies as I source them.  Every project gets at least one box. However, due to the complexity of the design, this project has two boxes.  One holds the fabrics including the cotton lining, micro-sequin, passementerie lace for the bedlah set.  The materials box also contains the skirt’s accent fabric, a polyester mesh with gold polka dots.

This project also requires smaller embellishment box that holds all of the surface embellishments.  For this costume, there’s sew-on rhinestones, sequin-on-string, and rhinestone chain in various sizes. At the end of each project, I sort the leftover materials into their proper storage locations leaving this box free for the next costume.  I think I’ve had this flip-top shoebox for more than 20 years and have used it for hundreds of projects.

Revise the Design

While it’s good to have a preliminary design when you are planning the costume, it’s just the first drawing. While you might have a great concept for the style, cut, and embellishment of your costume, you might find it difficult to source the materials needed to fully realize your design.

For this costume, we selected materials and supplies from various places both locally and via mail order from a variety of websites.  Once the materials have been gathered, it’s time to spread them out and see if the initial design will work.  In this case, I needed to do a redesign, as the large square rhinestones were proportionally too big for my initial design.

In the picture at right, you can see my preliminary costume sketch on the top right of the page.  But once all of the materials were in my hands, I realized that I need to make some adjustments.  The adjusted costume is on the bottom left. We also looked at the budget and our materials and decided to simplify the design.  This is a page from my studio log book that I use to record my project notes.

Communicating with Clients

I use my studio log book to hold all my project notes, measurements, and rough sketches. This is often quite raw and not very visually appealing. So when I’m working with a client, I use a Project Planner form. This document is used for costume planning.

On this document, I include notes about my dancer’s needs, a sketch of the garment, a list of materials and supplies, and preliminary dates for the first, second, and final fittings.   It’s important at this stage of the game to communicate openly and transparently with your client and establish a timeline for the project. You might look at this form and wonder where the financial information is located.  I use a good old fashioned two-part receipt book for financial info.  The customer will get one half, and I will keep the other.   I always date the Project Planner sheet, scan it, and give my client a copy, and put the original in a client binder. If you like this form, I sell it as part of my Studio Log & Planner printable on Etsy.com.

Create the Build List

Each and every costume I build is unique, so I always make sure to make a build list or order of construction for the project. The build list steps through the process and workflow of costume creation. From the abstract tasks of designing a costume with a sketch and flat illustration to the more concrete tasks like making the pattern or sewing a seam, the build list helps me keep track of what still needs to be done and where I am in the project.

I refer to the build list before each work session so that I keep on track. Checking off the steps is very satisfying and keeps me on track. Sometimes I realize that I’ve missed something because it’s on the build list and not checked off.  If you look carefully at this list, you will see that I completely disregarded constructing the straps. As I took a photo for this blog post, I realized I had missed them.  I went into the fitting with the client missing straps, so we did the fitting with plain grosgrain ribbon. While this isn’t a great tragedy, it did impact how the costume looked at the time of the fitting!

Although I picked up my current to do notebook in the UK, I have in the past used a similar one like this.  However, any notebook will work for this organization method.

Make a “Realistic” schedule

How fast do you sew?  After working on for clients, friends, family, and on my own projects for more than 25 years, I’ve got a good idea of how fast I can sew.  But I’m limited in how many hours a day I can physically maintain my peak performance sewing.

For this ensemble, I’m spending 16 hours on the bra and belt, and 5 hours on the skirt.  However, though you might look at those numbers and think, “Wow, that can be done in a week!” I have to consider my limited “per-day” requirement.  So I’m allowing a full month to finish this entire ensemble.

Another component of scheduling is planning client meetings. When I’m working with clients, we schedule three meetings. There’s an initial consultation, a first fitting, and a second fitting. We have already had our initial meeting where we decided on a budget and style.  The First fitting will happen next week.  Before the first fitting, I need to have all of the components of the bra and belt finished for this try-on.  If there are any design changes or adjustments necessary, this is the time we make those choices and adjust the production schedule.

Tracking for Business

I use a vertical planner as a time tracker and business log.  As you can see in the image above, when I am working on one or more sewing projects, I assign that project a color.  Then when I’m working on the costume, I log it in my book.  I use a waterproof pen so I can go over the words with a highlighter. Using this system, I can see at a glance how many hours I’ve worked on sewing projects.  If I have more than one project under construction, I will choose a different color highlighter.  Since I charge by the hour, keeping accurate track of my billable hours is essential for me to accurately bill my color.  I’ve been using the Passion Planner for the past several years, but you can find loads of vertical planners and if I were to switch to another brand, I might consider this planner or this one.

If you have any questions about how I track and log my sewing projects, come join the conversation.  I have an active FaceBook group where you can ask questions, share sewing and costuming project, and commiserate over sewing projects.

Happy Costuming,
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
February 25, 2019

First Post in this series – https://www.davina.us/blog/2019/01/golden-part-1/
Next Post in this series – Coming Soon

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Golden Goddess Costume – Part 1

Shalimar in pinkAfter taking a month off in December of 2018, I’m now diving back into a project that I began last summer.  I sometimes am asked why I need so much “lead time” to make a costume, and the answer is simple.  Everything takes time.  From designing the initial concept to meetings, fittings, patternmaking, and sewing, there’s simply a lot to do for each garment.  In this blog post, I’m going to map out the steps that I take when working with a client to design a custom costume.

Last year, I completed this lovely ensemble for Bay Area professional dancer, Shalimar. I was thrilled that she was happy with the performance and audience response to this costume.  She commissioned a new costume that we are calling “The Golden Goddess.”

Shalimar’s Idea: A head to toe gold and rhinestone costume suitable for close-up performances in dark restaurants. 

Design Brief

When I’m working on a project with a customer, it’s a good idea to create a design brief and project contract.  This can be a formal negotiation with a contract or an informal goals list.  Every designer is different, but at a bare minimum, you want your contract to include budget, timeline, and costume summary. For more detail about the design brief, check out this blog post.

Initial Sketch

Once you have hammered out the fine points of your contract, it’s time to design. For the Golden Goddess costume, I did these initial design sketches.

I generally have some ideas on the types of materials we are considering for use in this costume.  For the Golden Goddess, we choose a micro-sequin base with individual rhinestones, rhinestone chain, and sequin on string.

This type of sketch is called a flat, and I like to draw in pencil on gridded paper to help maintain the proportions of the costume.  These initial sketches are a point of discussion and development when working with the customer.  Often these designs will be refined and adjusted as the project progresses.

Budget

Agreeing on a budget is always an important part of the contract between designer and client. In my business, the budget is broken into two parts.

Cost of Materials

When calculating the total cost of a project, I always begin with materials.  The materials, fabrics, and trims that you choose to use in your costuming project play the biggest role in determining how lush or sparse a costume will appear.  Often, more expensive fabrics are so spectacular, they require less work to craft into a show-stopping costume.  As a designer, I always have estimates of what each element in the costume will cost when budget planning.

Cost of Labour and Time

The second part of the budget is my labor and time. My time falls into three categories.  The first is design services, and that’s the time it takes to sketch the designs, source materials, project planning and set up. The second category of the budget is time. This includes meeting times, fitting, and shopping and sourcing time. The third section is sewing and construction. This is simply the time I spend during the build of the costume.  With experience, I’ve learned how much time it takes to design, source materials, and construction, so my estimates are accurate, barring design changes.

Sourcing Materials

Once my client and I have decided on a design, set a budget, and tentatively chosen the materials and supplies needed for a design, we begin sourcing materials. Sometimes my clients arrive with fabric and all we need to buy are the things we need to complete a garment. Often my customers like to buy their materials on their own.  For this Golden Goddess costume, my client authorized me to make all the purchases necessary to complete the costume.

For the Golden Goddess ensemble, we are using gold micro-sequin cloth, individual rhinestones, and rhinestones on chain.  For speed and convenience, I wound up purchasing most of the materials and supplies from Amazon.  I do not have a great selection of fabric stores in my area so I will frequently resort to internet shopping to get the price and quantities I need to craft my ensembles.  We had to allow time for all the materials and supplies to arrive before beginning the costume.  Sourcing took about three months last summer.

Create a Project Box

As we gather the materials and supplies, I create a project box that will contain all of the design elements in one convenient location.  I will label it with the customer’s name and place it on a shelf in my sewing studio.  When it’s time to work on a costume, I can easily pull down their box and dive into the project with a minimum of hassle and running around.

All of these steps are part of my design flow that helps me move from a rough concept to finished costume.  Every designer, costumer, or seamstress will have a different process.  I hope that this process break down inspires you!

Happy Costuming and Dance,
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
January 9, 2019 

 

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General Makeup and Appearance

January 2019 – 30 Day Makeup Challenge

Amani Maharet promotional photo by The Dancer's Eye

Over the past three years I’ve been having fun participating in an annual 30-day makeup challenge. This year, I’m tackling a 30-day Makeup Challenge during the month of January.  I spotted a fantastic prompt list over on Instagram created by Florida based dancer, Amani Maharet. I love following her Instagram feed and though I wasn’t planning on doing a challenge in January, her inspiring set of prompts convinced me to give it a go.  While I don’t have room in my schedule to tackle every day’s challenge, I’m planning on doing as many as I possibly can over the next few weeks.

PHOTO RIGHT:
Amani Maharet by The Dancer’s Eye
Amani’s feed on Instagram
(Check out that beautiful purple Assiut shawl!)

Why Do a Makeup Challenge?

There are several reasons great reasons why taking a makeup challenge is a great choice for a student of dance at any level.  Here are the 5 reasons why I recommend every student of dance, regardless of level, take on a makeup challenge.

  1. Using challenge prompts inspires creativity.  Having a list of challenges helps fuel new ways of thinking about makeup.  Often completing a prompt requires creating a look you might not have come up with on your own.  Use this as an opportunity to think about your makeup look in new ways.
  2. Encourages exploration of my makeup collection. Often we fall into ruts using the same cosmetics in the same way. In order to meet the prompt challenge, you will find yourself looking at your collection in new ways. Perhaps I’ll put powder products in new places, pair up different eyeshadow palettes, or craft new lip cocktails using my current products.
  3. Gives me the impetus to purge my products and tools.  Makeup goes bad and brushes wear out.  I find that challenges are the perfect time to inventory my collection and get rid of things that are no longer serving my needs. This is also a time when I build my wish-list to purchase replacements for outdated items, to fill holes in my collection, or for things I might want to give me more options for creative looks.
  4. Make the time to really learn new application techniques. Tackling a challenge means taking the time to experiment with your current makeup application methods. During challenges, I always make time for research into new approaches, methods, and techniques. Practicing a method for a couple of weeks in a row will give me time to perfect it.  Alternately, sometimes I give the method a good try but decide it’s not my style.  In either case, a month is a long enough period to really put a method to the test.
  5. Participating with other dancers around the web. One of the most fun aspects of taking a challenge is sharing the experience with friends locally and around the web.  You can share step-by-step, before and after, or just finished photos using the challenge hashtag. I like to make demonstration videos to share the products and techniques I am experimenting with so my friends, students, and customers can check out what I’m up to.

Video:  I made an FB Live GRWM style video.
(And WOW – could FB’s algorithm choose a more flattering cover image?  I think not!)

30-Day Makeup Challenge – Week One Wrap-Up

During the first week of the challenge, I managed to complete four looks.  The first (Lower Right) was the day 1 prompt, “Daily go-to look.”  This is the kind of makeup I put on for meetings and for presentations at non-dance events.  Day 3 was rainbow (Lower Left) and I got to use my latest eyeshadow palette, the BH Cosmetics “Take me Back to Brazil: Rio Edition.”  Each year I treat myself to one new makeup palette for the holidays, and this was the first time I ever used this one.

The top right image is from Day 4, “Recreate a look from a YouTuber,” and I decided to create a look that I did in my own 2016 challenge. This gave me an opportunity to try my new palette putting together a look I have already tried. (check out the video below)  I must say, I am really enjoying this new palette a lot!  The top left image is my Day 5, “A Color I don’t get to Wear” which is Silver.  For many many years, silver and black eyeshadow was my “signature look.”  I’m living a more colorful life these days, but it was nice to have this blast from the past.  I had trouble with my eyelash glue, and though I put lashes on, I had to immediately take them off!  I’m now on the hunt lash glue.

I’m looking forward to tackling week two of this challenge!  If you are inspired to give it try, please be sure to tag me if you share it on Instagram or FaceBook.

Best of luck in all of your makeup experiments,
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
January 6, 2019.