Showing posts with label Masquerade. Show all posts
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Monday, June 3, 2013

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

How to Choose Masquerade Ball Masks For Men

Masquerade ball masks are very beautiful and popular masks that people wear when they are attending a masquerade themed party or event such as a birthday, wedding, New Years Eve Ball, or prom. Many people think that because many masquerade masks have large feathers and decorative colors, that they are made more for women than men, and can be a bit feminine. In this article I will show you a few good reasons why masquerade masks for men can cover a wide range, from the very basic to the very extravagant, and I will also give you a few quick tips on how to choose a great masquerade mask for a man!

First of all, there are many different versions of masquerade masks that you can choose from. There are plastic masks, which are inexpensive, but the quality suffers as well, and if you plan on looking great at your masquerade ball then a plastic mask is not right for you. Then, there are paper mache, venetian style masks. These are usually painted in various colors and designs, and are molded in several different traditional shapes that date back to the middle ages in Venice, Italy. While these can be good quality and look good, they are sometimes in odd styles, they can be a bit heavy, and not so comfortable to wear. Still, they can be a good choice for a man who wants a classical style of mask.

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The best choice for a mens masquerade ball mask in terms of comfort and style are authentic fabric masks. These are generally the best quality, look the best, and are the most comfortable because they are lightweight, flexible, and have a soft backing for the face. These are highly recommended, just beware of knockoffs and only buy from a reputable company!

Masquerade masks for men can have no decoration at all and just be one solid color, or they can be painted and lightly decorated with some trim or very few jewels. If you want to stand out and get noticed in your mask, you can also choose to wear a mask that features large feathers and lots of decoration. This is fine, as long as the mask is in a masculine shape, you will still come off very masculine and look amazing as well!

Keep these points in mind, and you will be sure to find a great mens masquerade mask for yourself!

How to Choose Masquerade Ball Masks For Men

Samantha Crowley is a masquerade ball masks enthusiast who has years of experience with masquerade ball masks. Check out her masquerade mask company to see some of her gorgeous styles of masquerade masks!

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Venetian Masquerade Masks - History and Uses

The use of Venetian masquerade masks originated from Venice, Italy for their festival. This kind of mask was worn during the Carnival that was first documented use was shown as far back as the 13th century.

During the carnival in Venice, people used masks to hide their true faces and be able to mingle with people of different social standings. This way their identity and social status are kept hidden. This is also true for today's masquerade parties where Venetian masquerade masks are worn. Wearing of Venetian masks was more favoured by the upper classes during the past centuries.

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Aside from hiding the identity of the wearers, men and women are able to experiment sexually without the fear of being recognized. Anyone who admires somebody is able to express his or her love or affection without having to show his or her face. People tend to say more and become more honest when they wear masks. They can do what they want more freely and inhibitions are released.

The modern Venetian masks, just like the Venetian masks worn back in 13th century are characterized by their complex designs. They are featured with bright colors accented with gold or silver. Most of the designs of the Venetians are adopted from Commedia dell'arte. These masks are of different shapes and they can also be full-face masks such as Bauta or eye masks such as Columbina.

Venetian masquerade masks can be made from several materials such as plasters, leather and paper mache. They are usually hand painted that have fabric trims, jewels and other materials to enhance them.

Aside from the examples of Venetian masquerade masks that were mentioned, other kinds of these masks are Volto or Larva, Moretta, Medico Della Peste or "The Plague Doctor" and others. The classical long nose style of masks is still a popular kind of Venetian masquerade masks that are worn at many events.

These kinds of masks have been used and are famous in the Hollywood. They were used in the film Eyes Wide Shut where Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are the lead actor and actress.

Venetian masquerade masks are still being worn by many people who attend masquerade balls to bring elegance and beauty to the ones who wear them.

Venetian Masquerade Masks - History and Uses

Serena Mason is a masquerade masks expert with years of experience in the industry. Check out her sites on masquerade ball masks by clicking the links now!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A Masquerade Quinceanera Theme Can Really Make Your Quinceanera Amazing!

Each year all over the world, many thousands of young girls have a very special party for their fifteenth birthday, called a quinceanera. Many of these girls choose to use a theme for their special celebration, and one of the most popular themes for quinceanera parties is the masquerade quinceanera theme. In this article, I will tell you why using a masquerade ball theme for your quinceanera is a great choice!

Masquerade balls are very popular events because of the stylish, elegant, and illustrious nature of the masquerade theme. Also, it is very fun for people to wear the gorgeous and beautiful styles of masquerade masks that are available. Everyone loves to dress up and wear something different every now and then, and masquerade balls are the perfect opportunity to do just that!

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It is very important that the birthday girl at the quinceanera stands out and looks her absolute best. Wearing a beautiful and classy masquerade mask is perfect for making her look amazing, and the mask can serve as a gorgeous accessory to her outfit as well. This is one of the main reasons why masquerade ball quinceaneras are so popular, because masquerade masks can add that special touch to the party that everyone will remember for the rest of their lives.

Also, having a masquerade ball themed quince is great because it is a unique event that people only get to attend once in their lives, and this makes it all the more special.

If you are planning to have a quinceanera celebration anytime soon, you should definitely look into making it a masquerade quinceanera!

A Masquerade Quinceanera Theme Can Really Make Your Quinceanera Amazing!

Samantha Crowley is a masquerade mask expert with years of experience in the industry. Check out more great info and see beautiful pictures of masquerade quinceaneras and quinceanera masquerade masks at her site, SuccessCreations.com.

Monday, May 20, 2013

5 Masquerade Party Theme Ideas You Must See

The Masquerade party theme originated in Venice in the 16th century as a way for the upper classes to be promiscuous without risk of being caught. Since then the Masquerade party has grown to become a worldwide party theme with the help of the film Eyes Wide Shut starring Tom Cruise.

Take a look at the following Masquerade party theme ideas to help you throw an amazing party.

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1. Send out your invitations on card board cut outs of Venetian masks. Remember to state that dressing up is essential.

2. The whole essence of this theme is to dress up as flamboyantly as possible. The point is to conceal your identity by wearing a face mask. If you have a budget, you could buy in a proper Venetian face mask on the internet. If you have ever been to Venice you will have seen the many many shops that specialise in making these masks and just how important they are to Venetian culture. If you are on a low budget you can buy a mask from a fancy dress store or even make your own.

3. Consider hiring a photographer for the entrance. Your guests could have their photo taken as they arrive! The ladies would really love this!

4. If you have a budget, you could hire a string quartet. This is supposed to be a classy affair so the music should reflect that!

5. As this theme originated in Italy, Italian food should be the food of choice. You will not get many people grumbling for that! To drink it should be champagne or wine in your best crystal glasses.

5 Masquerade Party Theme Ideas You Must See

We have many more Masquerade Party Theme ideas to help you throw a memorable party. The Masquerade Party Theme is a truly special event that your guests will remember forever.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

IGNITE: THE MASQUERADE 4.27.13

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Masquerade Mask Party

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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Masquerade Behind The Mask w/ Steve Brown

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Masquerade 'Behind the Mask' w/ Steve Brown.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Entry to Aniceta1986's DIY Masquerade Mask Contest -- Mask of Spring

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Friday, May 3, 2013

Masquerade Balls - How to Throw a Great One!

Whether you are throwing a small birthday masquerade, or a large masquerade ball, many of these tips will be useful to you.

Firstly a little bit of history about the Masquerade ball:

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Such gatherings and festivities of carnival came from the fifteenth century by increasing elaborate demand, pageants and triumphal processions celebrating marriages and many other special occasions of late medieval court life.

Masquerade balls were then extended into public festivities in Italy during the sixteenth century, they were costumed with desirable make up and elaborate dances. Masquerade balls were usually held for the upper classes and were very popular in Venice. They have been associated with the tradition of the Venetian carnival. During the Eighteenth century the use of traditional masks gradually declined until they disappeared altogether.

The Masquerade mask is to hide your true identity, like playing a game, not only did it disguise you, create a true mystery and leave more to the imagination, but you could disclose your true identity at the end of the ball, giving guests something to look forward to and talk about.

Masquerade balls as I have already said died a death really around the eighteenth century, but have become a popular form of entertainment again today, fashionable and exciting, which is great for a party full of mystery and fun.

One of the phrases that are often used on masquerade ball invitations is: "Choose a mask and wear it well, so your true identity, no one can tell"
This is a great phrase and very popular on an invitation to help your guests understand a brief meaning of wearing a mask, and stir up some excitement.

Invitations for Masquerade parties are quite difficult to find, but there are many sites that enable you to download party invitations for free where you are able to adapt to your own style. Alternitively Party Masquerade do personalised Masquerade Ball invitations with envelopes, that you can have your guest names written on for free.

Choose your venue if you haven't already, from a house party to a large hall or hotel reception, there should be many open spaces for dancing, as this is a tradition at a ball.
Whether you are dancing to jazz, classical, folk or pop, be sure to include theme decorations that match your chosen style of music.

Choosing a mask is very important for the big event, usually if you have a very detailed costume, ball gown etc, it helps that the mask is very plain and simple, maybe with just a few matching feathers for more elegance, but if you are plainly dressed them an elaborate mask is more appropriate, feathers, sequins, glitter detail etc. Either on a stick or with elastic or a headband for comfort.

Most importantly you need to find a theme for your masquerade party before anything else. Popular themes are Mardi Gras, Venetian, Gothic, Medieval and there are many many more. Once you have chosen your theme then your costume and mask becomes easier to choose.

Then you can choose a colour theme, many masquerade balls use dark colours or very bright and cheerful colours (like Mardi Gras)
Metallic tones are also popular and easy on the eye for your guests, there are usually a huge range of decorations available also for the Mardi Gras or Metallic theme, including table skirts, giant props, ceiling and wall decorations, cardboard cut outs, jointed figures, like mimes and jesters etc, and some of the most beautiful masks i've seen are available in many metallic colours.

Theme decorations are easily found on the web, and not too pricey, you can stick scene setters all around your venue completely transforming your event, and giving a traditional venice theme, a ball, mardi gras theme and many many more. Stick and add props over the scene setters easily and add hanging decorations and maybe even giant props, depending on your budget.

Food should be kept as a buffet, finger buffets with small sized food only is usually best, as guests are wearing masks and could find it difficult to eat large portions.

Some grand balls, have somebody greeting them on arrival, like a snake charmer, fiddle player or waiter, this could also be adapted for the smaller party.
String quartets are very popular also for great entertainment while jugglers and even magicians make their way around guests tables. Again smaller parties could also adapt these traditions on a smaller scale.

A game of trying to determine guests true identitys was also very popular and added a humorous effect to many masques and enabled a more enjoyable version of a typical ball. So it is often a good idea to create the same effect, and maybe offer a prize at the end of the evening for the best dressed or even the best disguise!!

Masquerade Balls - How to Throw a Great One!

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

How To Make Paper Masquerade Mask

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Masquerade Party Masks and Their History

These are more than just something for Mardi gras, masquerade party masks can liven up any social gathering. The most elegant and beautiful is the masquerade party with full length costumes.

This type of party started sometime in the 15th century. The masquerade party masks starting appearing at social gatherings and then at the festivities surrounding Carnival. They soon were being used in pageants, weddings and any other celebration where the host felt it was appropriate.

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The following century saw the joining of the masquerade masks with full costumes. This was mostly during the Italian renaissance were the upper class were able to hid their identities from each other in a unique but formal way.

During the 17th and 18th century the masquerade party masks were sources of not only fun at parties but also tragedy. The famous opera Gustave III is a prime example of this. This is a true story of the assassination of Gustav III of Sweden while attending a masquerade ball wearing an elaborate masquerade mask.

In the beginning masquerade masks were simple yet beautiful. They have evolved into gorgeous masks adorn with beads and feathers that can either totally hide the identity of the person wearing it to just being masks on a stick for a mild cover for the eyes.

Some are beautifully handcrafted pieces of art that are made in a wide variety of themes that can fit a special occasion. Others are massed produced but still have a simple elegance to them. The hard thing is to know where to buy a masquerade party mask that will fit that special ball or occasion where that special look is needed.

There are those specialty shops that have expanded to the internet that can help you not only decide but can offer a great deal when it comes time for you to choose that special masks for your private or public event. The colors that masks can come in are silver, gold, red, white, black and pink to name a few.

Whether the mask is for a man or a woman the right one can be found so your masquerade party mask will make you the star of the event.

Masquerade Party Masks and Their History

Samantha Crowley is an expert on masquerade party masks with many years of experience in the industry. Click the links to see her wonderful collection of masquerade feather masks!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Unmasked! Goodwill Columbus Masquerade Ball

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

DIY: Masquerade Mask (from scratch)

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Hey everyone! This is a super easy tutorial on how to make your own self-made masquerade mask from scratch! You almost need only leftover materials! I really...

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Features of Great Masquerade Masks For Men

Some men are wondering how they could ever get the best men's masquerade masks for their upcoming event. Most men think that masquerade masks are best only on women because of all the glitter and big feathers on them. However, there are good selections of men's masks that are available. Masks for men are generally more subdued and subtle than women's, but color, a hint of sparkle or a feather finishing touch will not make it less masculine.

You can use men's masquerade masks in a masquerade themed party such as a birthday, a wedding, New Year's Eve ball, quinceaneras or a prom night. Therefore, it is really important to choose a mask with the good quality. Know the materials that a mask is made of.

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There are things that must be considered when choosing men's masquerade masks. You might want to look for a mask that is well made. Men handle things more roughly than women. It can easily get damaged while attending the event so look for quality.

More often masks are made from plastic nowadays. Some are made from paper mache, ceramic or even fabric. They may be painted in different colors and come in different designs. Some also come with classical ornamentations. These masks approximate the masks made in the middle ages in Venice, Italy. Their quality is good but these kinds of men's masks can be heavier than the simpler ones. They may not be comfortable to wear and will require greater care to handle but the visual impact is great.

The best quality of men's masquerade masks is one that is made from fabric. These masks are of higher quality than most and are more comfortable to wear. Fabric is among the best the materials for use in masks because they are lightweight and flexible. They also have soft backing for the face or a liner. Reputable companies online offer these types as well.

You should not forget the criteria on choosing the best quality men's masquerade masks. Make the event worth remembering by choosing the best mask for you.

Features of Great Masquerade Masks For Men

Serena Mason is an expert on men's masquerade masks, and has years of experience in the industry. Click the links to see her gorgeous selection of masquerade party masks

Saturday, October 27, 2012

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

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Friday, August 10, 2012

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