Thread: *Pictures* Updated! I *bought* this costume (gulp!)

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I think I could quite possibly explode with desire right now. I'm so tired of all the same looking costumes, this is so unique and elegant. Hot pink & tangerine are my favorite color combo. I love the draping and the slightly scandalous shape of the bra. Samira wears it well (what doesn't she wear well, LOL) but imagine it hugging a slightly fuller, curvier figure such a mine....ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh. Exploding, exploding with desire.
I just bought a new SIM and am cash poor, but am contemplating going for this. Its risk free, they accept returns. Oh...talk me down off the edge ladies, or go ahead and push me over. Either way...waaaaaahhhhhhhhh
(picture is from bellydancestore.biz)

Buy it! If it doesn't work for you, I'll try it on....

Thanks girlie, push me right over the edge without a second thought!

Ha! About an hour ago I saw it for the first time and thought, "Wow! I hope someone on Bhuz buys that so I can live vicariously through her, and then maybe buy it from her later." (Have my eyes on something else right now, but LOVE this.)

soo pretty!

buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it

I can't STAND it, I want you to have it.


Buy it, then post pictures!!!!!

Originally Posted by nayastrance

I think I could quite possibly explode with desire right now. I'm so tired of all the same looking costumes, this is so unique and elegant. Hot pink & tangerine are my favorite color combo. I love the draping and the slightly scandalous shape of the bra.... Oh.... go ahead and push me over. Either way...waaaaaahhhhhhhhh

heh-heh-heh. I nearly fell over when I saw this. May I add, it's SO comfortable!!!! It's all stretchy mesh and has beautiful flow to the skirt, that also has this amazing train thing. Truly a work of art costume.

OOoooo classy, cool, original - I concur, you need this!!!!

I think it is really elegant and unique. You should get it.

lordy lordy lordy, you best be looking for pictures next week, I done went and bought this wild thing.
Together we will decide is this : is the best the worst or the most in between costume of my life?

Pic-tures! Pic-tures!

I just love this colour combo

the shape and the fabric seem really elegant and sexy ..g.:

Yay, can't wait to see it in person. Of course this means you still need a bedlah for Mirage in the fall.

Can't wait to see the pictures. It's truly gorgeous on!
.... edited to add...
this might sound funny coming from me- but the pictures don't do it justice at all! LOL. You're really going to swoon when you take it out of the box... AND... even moreso when you put it on. It moves beautifully!

wow- that is one of the prettiest, most innovative pieces I've seen in a while- I couldn't pull it off, but what do you need to tip you over the edge at this point? I think I've got a feather around somewhere, will that be sufficient?

edit- sorry carried away by the costume & didn't see you done did it already- I second the picture request!

I don't have the requisite anatomy for the top, but I sure do love that costume. The skirt is to die for! Glad you bought it, may it bring you joy!

Originally Posted by nayastrance

Oh...talk me down off the edge ladies, or go ahead and push me over.

Are you kidding? Bhuz is full of nothing but evil enablers, we'll push you over the edge without even thinking about it! ..l;,..l;,

It took me a little bit to figure out HOW that bra works, I finally noticed the mesh. I hope its enough! .w.:

Originally Posted by zorba

Are you kidding? Bhuz is full of nothing but evil enablers, we'll push you over the edge without even thinking about it! ..l;,..l;,

It took me a little bit to figure out HOW that bra works, I finally noticed the mesh. I hope its enough! .w.:

We ARE a bunch of evil enablers. I suspect that's precisely why she posted here. ..g.:
The mesh IS enough. It's quite sturdy on and feels both covered and lightweight at the same time.

I'm already stalking my mail carrier waiting for this to arrive. Then we'll get pics of this & the French Quarter Sim that landed at my house last week. Squeeee!

wow, that costume is gorgeous! And if it doesn't fit you, you can always sell it (for me example ;))

that is so gorgeous! I can't wait to see pictures! Excellent choice :)

You know I've been stalking this thread since you said you bought it waiting for pictures! The mail needs to hurry up and get the costume to you already! lol

Holy Bananas, that is one of the coolest costumes I've seen in a LONG time. Congrats, can't wait to see pictures!!!!
I'm shouting, "Hurry up and get to her house" to your post carrier!!!

Originally Posted by MaryRaks

You know I've been stalking this thread since you said you bought it waiting for pictures! The mail needs to hurry up and get the costume to you already! lol

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got the notice it shipped today and so it will take at least until Tuesday or Wednesday before its here.

Originally Posted by nayastrance

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I think I could quite possibly explode with desire right now. I'm so tired of all the same looking costumes, this is so unique and elegant. Hot pink & tangerine are my favorite color combo.

I'm with you on the pink- tangerine combo. LOVE It!!
I am making one currently.

Beautiful! Pics please once it arrives

Ok. This costume is every bit as amazing, light weight, and comfortable as Samira promised it would be. It was super flattering and got rave reviews from my local crew BUT...I live & dance in Portland Maine. People expect more traditional costumes. It was also too long and the hem was completely unfinished and I have no time for projects on expensive costumes. Ultimately I felt like price-wise I couldn't keep it. It has gone back to Maryland to find a new loving home. But not without some quick pics. The photos are dark because, well I couldn't get someone to take them and its 3:45 a.m.
Here's a link to the full labum of dark, grainy pics (except the shots of the tahtahs, those came out real clear)
Pink Eman Dress pictures by nayastrance - Photobucket

That looks so amazing on you! *swoon* You must keep this one for a very long time...

oh, it's very beautiful on you, just breathtaking.

But I understand your reasons for letting it go. I recently got my hands on my dream costume and then had to part with it again, without ever wearing it, because while it suited my body and my taste, it didn't suit the kind of gigs I have.

Glad you at least got to see it up close & try it on, though!

It's a really beautiful design and I understand the immediate desire for something stand out and different. And that color combination is amazing. I noticed 2 things right away when I saw that costume on thebellydancestore.
The mesh is yellowish. Not a true nude so it really stands out in a strange way. I have experienced this fabric. I bought it on accident in a store with bad lighting. I call it jaundice mesh. Also the amount of selvage along the seams is too much and distracts but you can just cut it off.
I am surprised anyone expects an eman to be hemmed. They are all unfinished. It's kind of a shame.
Too bad this didn't work for you. It's really special! maybe you can tweak the design in future to make it a tad more conservative?