Above: me with white feather wreath

I've always have a fascination for winter and the eerie pure beauty of snow. Though the Ice Queen portrayed in Andersen Fairytale shows a frost-hearted bitter villain she also exudes a mighty imagery. This article is to give you some ideas for dressing like a creature from winter  and though white is the reference is not something mandatory either, Winter Fairies can be portrayed in so many ways, from the japanese Snow-woman "Yuki-Onna"  (black hair, pale skin and kimono). So here we go with some "frosty" hints!

If you just want to go for a "draw your jaw in awe" option this is a custom-made example of ice-maiden tiara crafter Susan Tooker from Spinning Castle. Of course you can write to her and ask her for a similar one, and she also can make you a matching icy wand to be really a Queen of Ice. Of course this option is not so affordable but It worths every penny... just look!

This also remind me that Xmas season is perfect for purchasing snowflakes and ice ornaments to make crafts and now that it's over you can buy lots of materials at good discounted price. I purchased some inexpensive ones and I rendered this pair of pendants and matching ice necklace. :)

This is another already made similar Ice Tiara by Whimsy Everlasting

Another option as crown is this lovely "eastern european" looking and amazing headpiece   Made by Deborah Harper from Mimsy Crowns. Just amazing 

Below some examples of   lovely crowns by  Freckles Fairy Chest, that actually feature several headpieces with wintery imagery and white hues.

If you happen to be good with crafts, amazing blog Klaire De Lys offer two tutorials to make your own ice mask and crown. Don't miss it, she has shared videos with step by step tutorials using hot glue and really unexpensive materials. A must check, I tried the mask myself and I'll do the crown as soon as I find suitable Twigs to try it. 

and even share a make up tutorial to go along with the DIY tutorials

You can also use feathers to add a touch a wispy looking collar. This is one I've made myself and I sell them in my own crafts website.

Handmade winter Queen feather choker

This wings were a commission  and manufactured by Allyson Barlow. They're perfect for Winter fairies and so comfortable to wear. This is a pic of me wearing them in a special of "winter magical beings" local performance in Spain. Pics in detail of this lovely wings coming soon and you can contact the crafter Allyson for ordering a custom pair in icy/winter or any other custom color.
 

In Dark Angel one of my favorite stores they have a pretty white tulle skirt  and also specifically a "snow queen robe" a coat in white-ivory velvet with a hood, looking superb for this kind of wintery garments.

Above: Snow Queen Robe by The Dark Angel

They also have some lovely white corsets and tulle skirts available. I have this set myself and I can tell you it looks superb!

One good idea is to add something furry. I made myself this furry vest I use often, I think it looks great on tribal-looking, viking, ancient but also as a perfect "winter"-related style. My only warning is please USE FAUX FUR! they look realistic enough! (not to say less cruel)

I'm going also to highlight this lovely examples from Romantic Threads (a store that by the way have the most stunning dresses and gowns overall in all kind of styles from LOTR to Marie Antoinette). I wish I could grab them, the faux fur cape is lovely as it's also the medieval white gowns, both look very wintery.

A mask could be a lovely suggestion to finish details, I have one wintery one I love.  coming from Masks by Morgan. But Morgan also make some leather masks in color and fashion like "snowflake" headpieces like this one, very icy and perfect for portraying  a more mighty  Snow Queen.

If you want to opt for a mask I hightlight this goblinesque white horned mask (I'm fan of Labyrinth and it reminded me of the movie)  by Mystic realms masks

For a more dryad-like  and massive looking, I recommend to have a look to  Posh fairy tale Couture absolutely massive headpieces, some of them are tribal, other maybe more carnival-looking but they are open for comission a piece of your liking and this is an example of an icy one  Some of their examples would look amazing on bellydancers.

Ideas for make up. Below you can see a pic of myself messing with a very pale foundation. I am very pale skinned but I enhanced my paleness with a white concealer and very pale foundation. I also painted my eyebrows in grey and added a white wig, this one was really a cheap one I found in ebay where there are plenty of chinese unexpensive white wigs that might do for the shot, but they tend to be too glossy and artificial looking so intending to make a further research on the matter.  Not in this picture but I would add also some white clear beads with some fake eyelashes glue and it would be also a nice touch to add a spark of white in the tips of your eyelashes.

Above: me messing with a winter makeup test/ white wig. I used white concealer and powder to make my skin even paler and handmade the wreath attaching white paper flowers with wire into a garland. My eyebrows are naturally light-yellow but I painted over them with "grey" and powder to make it matching to the color of the wig. Some other ideas that I like for "winter make up" is attaching clear white swarowski-like crystals (you can find them as nail-ornaments) to your skin with eye-lashes glue. If you happen to have long nails (lucky you! white or transparent with beads would be a night touch. You can also add some "fake snow"  to make them look "frosty"

Don't forget about your shoes... anything NOT-white will spoil the feeling.

This is a pair of white suede Elf Boots from our previously covered store Eathgarden

And if you fancy "more modern" looks, you can opt for a cape coat in Lolita style, there are plenty of white-furry ones that with the right stockings and wig would do for a more edgy wintery look!

"Have you taken a walk in the forest and lost your way? Are you being chased by a band of wild trolls and must get away fast? Perhaps you are barefoot and going mushroom collecting... maybe your treasure hunting and need to cover your tracks, or simply a sprite dancing light of feet... May every step take you where you want to go"

These are the words that open the store of "Enchanted boots by Earthgarden"  a store specialized in handmade boots and moccassins perfect for elf, fairy, or fantasy garments. It's always difficult to find the "right" shoes.They're custom ordered so don't be worried about finding the right size/color, probably they can make it for you!  so you must allow  a bit over two weeks for them to ship to you though you're in a hurry feel free to contact the seller.  They have thicker leather layered soles so they can be used outdoors safely. Some also have embroideries and vines and ornaments. Overall they look great!
I'm in love with the white ones! snif! and also all the natural browns and moss greens... snif, snif... plus they look comfortable... so bookmarked!

"One of a kind glittering, rustling, realistic wings"   Whimsy Everlasting  wings offer unique handcrafted designs pretty both to hang on the wall and also to enchant the audience at a fantasy ball or fairy event. Made by crafter Cassandra based in USA who has been making wings for over 5 years now. They are sturdy enough for gentle dress up or a day at fair. These wings rustle, move with you and will grab attention! That's what the seller claim and if you don't believe the quote look at the picture just right below!

Above: absolutely stunning fairy wings with a lovely "stained glass" effect

They also have some clear insect-like ones that would feet specially for  wedding dresses and more ethereal garments.

You can also interact with the crafter at the official facebook page.

Let´s face it, high quality corsertry is expensive and there´s a reason for it, they're really difficult to make and though we girls are fond of the shape they provide, most of the time they're not the most comfortable item  either. So if you're looking for a corset to cinch your waist or even reduce  but if you're looking for a nice looking corset  or underbust, fancy and  and nice looking and sturdy enough to just  control your "curves" in place.   They have full corsets and underbusts. Best Lingerie store offer a very extense collection of corsets, from bridal to burlesque and thus presents itself as an inexpensive source for brand new and at retail price corsets. Some with vibrant colors that will even do for fairy, burlesque, or even steampunk garments. With solid colors, stripes or floral brocades and plenty of hues and colors to choose from. My only concern is the durability of the fasteners and front clasps but well I intend  to buy a white brocade cincher very soon so I shall tell you how it goes!

Above: green corset with leaves-brocade in front, ideal for fairies and dryad dresses!

Lately I have a passion for greens... isn't this one great for absinthe and steampunk?

 

One good thing about the store is that they have large sizes, so if you're not a petite fairy but a generous curvy one you make sure they can offer you up to a  6XL size. Other advantage of the store is that they have  not only constant bids so you can grab very cheap bargains but also they have items ready to buy with free shipping, so if you're unsure

They also have really lovely combinations of corsets plus tutus that will work on gothic lolitas ensembles but also would be a great part of a full gown if wearing over a tulle long skirt. I´ve put my eye in the black, white and purple and black. White is really lovely for angels/snow queen gown, even for bridal fashion!

Piel de Lobo (wolf skin) Wonderful leather bracers, pouches, and belts divided in two main categories: traditional  and historical recreation. Based in Cordoba, spain, Antonio Exposito is the crafter in charge of this store that feature handmade traditional products with limited stock, high quality and historical accuracy. Prices are more than fair. You can visit the gallery of products that actually show the price in Euros, and there's also an e-mail contact in case you want to order  any of the models shown so you can contact the crafter directly and get a quote about the shipping if you're not based in Spain.
Below you can see a sample of some of the belts available, I'm in love with the chesnut colored one...! hope to grab it soon!

Tatooed socks is a store run by Gabby and Tal based in Tel Aviv and  they offer handcrafted stockings that look like tatoos on your legs using their own designs.You can find their store in etsy TATOO SOCKS or can also network with them in their facebook page. The idea is so clever and the result is so sexy if you're lucky enough to have pretty legs. And not only for fantasy costuming but also for a chic fashion moment.. They offer several lengths but the most comfortable are the full length models for sure.

That you want to be the risky girl that tatooed  bats on your leg for Halloween! These are perfect for the season

I particularly like the butterllies and this one with the twirls and spirals because they are very fairy, and also the branches...! sigh... one day I may go for these ones!

To make sure the socks look natural and blend perfectly with you skin tone their color chart offer have 4 body color shades plus white. If you pick the right blend they can look "almost" as if you're having bare legs with tatoos, as shown in the pictures.

They change the list of items ready to ship  on a constant basis and keep a small stock of each model/color so if you don't find your size/color/model check frequently or ask the crafter that you might be interested in having it relisted. For sure this will catch some eyes, as they look like tatooed legs when being worn.  But indeed very elegant and sexy too!

 

Need an excuse to wear your fairy/fantasy garments?  Need an excuse to go to a fair where pretty fairy garments and items will be showcased in stands...? Hmm

If you live in England you are a lucky one! Magic dates are approaching and for UK residents you have the amazing chance to visit  Glastonbury in the heart of  Avalon for the Samhain/Halloween Faery weekend on the 29th and 30th October.The Avalon Faery Fayre is a FREE event which takes place on the Samhain/Halloween weekend of the 29th and 30th October at Glastonbury Town Hall. Doors open from 10.30am until 5pm on Saturday and from 11am until 5pm on Sunday! entry is FREE! All events during the weekend are sponsored by FAE Magazine

There will be lots of stalls featuring some of the most amazing faery art by some of the worlds leading artists.

Plus the much talked about:

Avalon Faery Ball – that is  almost sold out so hurry up to grab your tickets

…and something for the little faeries too!
The Avalon Children’s Faery Ball
2pm until 4pm on sat 29th October in the Glastonbury Town Hall (small hall) Entry just £5 for fairy fun with Sparkle the Fairy and Seelie Court Faerie friends!

and to end the Avalon Faery Wekend celebrations we finish off with a chilled-out event of food and fun at the AVALON FAERY BUFFET

at the Hundred Monkeys on High Street

For further information on any/all of the above events email us at info@faeryevents.com

Floripondios is the little store of crafter Marta Florenza, the floripondios (translated as ornament with a flower) is a design that trademarks her collection of a leather flower that can be worn in several fashion as choker, hairband, cuffs and many other ways...

At the moment the way they sell is by direct email contact through that site writing to Marta self from her site  at martaflorenza@yahoo.es Feel free to write her in english for a commission or custom order. The prices are also very fair.

You can also network "liking" their facebook page (so far only in spanish)  Floripondios in facebook.

I just came from Mallorca Fantástica festival with tons of  her fairy leaves leather jewelry...! Oh my god I fell in love with this items, and now I have them hanging even in my daily wear like an urban pixie bringing the forest into town. Marta the crafter is a fairy herself and she does look like so with that spark in  her eyes and wild luscious curly hair... Her gentleness and love for the faerie lore is imprinted in her work offering a wealth of leather necklaces, rings,  pouches, all carved in leather and handpainted.

I shall update this article as soon as I can take a picture of my items (i'm a proud owner!!!!!!!!)  but so far I leave you with the website at  floripondios.es