I am on the hunt for some costumes and I am running into some issues (more personal - ha ha).
1 - what ever happened to the traditional Egyptian bra/belt sets? Everywhere I look, bra and belts are out and the skirt/bra style is in. I guess this is just the fashion trend for now :-)
2 - I have been to Cairo and I know how much this stuff costs. Why does a simple bra and belt need to be marked up 400-800%! I am a vendor (of bellydance accessories and skirt/veils) so I understand the price padding. Plus you have all the customs fees you have to pay. I so understand and have had to pay them myself.
ok - just venting. I need to relax -
There was a time when I would drop big $$ on costumes until I went to Egypt. Now, I am ruined
I guess I need to go back to Cairo.