Ballerina

I know it is only September but I have been brainstorming Halloween costumes. This year I have decided that one night I am going to dress as a ballerina. This will be such an easy and inexpensive costume because I already have most of what I need for the costume. All I need are some new ballet shoes that can be purchased at Target and a tutu. I already have a black leotard from my dancing days, already have white tights from my dancing days, and I even have a cream and pastel pink ballet wrap sweater that I used to wear to ballet. I don't even know why I hadn't thought of this costume before! Here are some cute "adult" tutus that are appropriate, and somewhat modest.

This one is from Forever 21 and only comes in black so I would need to purchase a new light pink leotard, but this tutu is just too cute!

This one is also from Forever 21 and I love that it is long and not sheer at all. However, this pink seems a bit too dark. I am going for the very pale pink look!

I am loving the look of a real ballet shoe, however, I think I might try to find something that is actually a shoe with a hard sole so my feet are warm and protected!

This is very close to a leotard that I already own except mine is black. I think it will look just darling with a pale pink skirt, hair in a bun, white tights, and pink or black ballet shoes and my wrap sweater! What do you think of this costume idea? I feel as though girls always try to take the risque route when shopping for Halloween costumes, but I like to be warm, comfortable, and still cute, without looking like something I am most definitely not! Do you have any fabulous Halloween ideas up your sleeve? Have a fabulous day!
Yours,
sCe

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Degas

I have been in love with Edgar Degas, the French painter/sculptor, for quite some time. I think it started back in second grade when you first learn about the great artists such as DaVinci, VanGogh, and the like. I was a ballerina up until I was 14 when I traded my ballet shoes for pompoms. Truth be told, I didn't care for ballet when I actually took classes and did recitals. It was only until after I stopped that I saw the true beauty of a ballerinas grace that I really appreciated the art. I especially love visiting the National Gallery of Art in D.C. because they have several Degas works. Here are some of my favorites:

They are so elegant, and the way he uses color is just beautiful. A fun fact about the sculptures is that most of the sculptures were made of wax, and in the early 1900s, a company made bronze casts out of the wax sculptures as a way to preserve the sculptures (I am not quite sure about the details, but this is what I have read!). Do you have a favorite artist or style of art? Have a fabulous day!
Yours,
sCe