Faery Court Masquerade Ball Costume Inspiration: What to wear?

My name is Mary State, I have the honor of being the lead judge of the 4th Annual Faery Masquerade Ball costume contest. I have had many places that I have called home but for the last 18 years, Jackson, Mississippi, has been my most recent home and it has my heart.   I am a member of the VIP Platinum Team for McKesson Medical Surgical.  When I retire, I plan to spend my time creating exciting new garments and accessories. Over the last 14 years, I have been active with the Society of Creative Anachronism, researching and recreating pre 17th century arts, culture, and combat. I submitted my first handsewn garment to the SCA Arts and Sciences competition and won the novice division.  I continue to create garments from several eras as well as teach other members how to create their own garments. I enjoy being part of the Shire of Iron Ox demonstration team which educates the public at libraries, schools, Celtic Fest, and the Jackson Comic-Con. I have a variety of interests which include fencing, calligraphy, and illumination.  I also love the water and was a certified scuba and rescue diver. I do enjoy trying new activities as well as finding more ways to express my creative side.

  Lou Anna Claveau has been costuming and designing her own creations since 1987. She has competed locally in contests with Coast Con. Her first creation was a Sea Elf. Her latest creation, Nyx, is a dark fae so named after the Goddess of Night. She sews her own creations as well as does her own makeup. She learned makeup alongside her brother as he attended theater classes at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. After a long sabbatical she returned as Lady Loki. She is an author, Geek Therapist and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. Appearing as "Nyx au Noir" in the Court of Atlantis.

Sign up for the costume contest with this form. Complete details here. We will make this as quick as possible while still honoring all the hard work put into the costumes. Deadline to register is Satuday night at 8:30pm. Limited space available.

Hello, I’m Savanna the owner of Styles by Vanna. We specialize in costumes cloaks and accessories. Worked at a RPG shop where we were in character and costumes every day for 2 years. Was also in charge of cosplay karaoke. I love fashion and any reason to dress up in a costume or cosplay! I am a seamstress so I could judge the quality of homemade items! I work events most weekends and Tuesdays I’m hard to reach but am available most other days.