BigHauteMess

thirtysomething. cat fancier. dog mom. Anglophile. receptionist. DJ. nightlife enthusiast. costumier. New Orleanian. bighautemess.

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Some items from The Paralian costume archives. All sold between 2016-2017.

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Textile museum offers rich history for fashion enthusiasts

Tucked away in a small room in the Human Ecology building lies a well-kept secret on campus. The LSU Textile and Costume Museum circulates textile pieces of historical and cultural value multiple times each semester, and has been doing so for nearly 25 years.

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New Orleans set to celebrate Halloween for 108,643rd day in a row

While the nation gears up with costumes and candy for Halloween this Saturday, New Orleanians prepare for their 108,643rd consecutive day of dressing up in crazy ass shit and celebrating for no particular reason.

NOLA LIFE.

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ROCK'N'ROLL TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE! AAR's own Travis and his band Ghostboxing Champion play the Circle bar TONIGHT!

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Today I invented trashy William Blake memes.  You are welcome.

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yet another unrealistic standard for women

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HAHA

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reasons black clothing is superior

everyone knows that you’re a fucking badass

everything matches

you look like you could disappear into the void at any given moment

what are stains

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Person: You should try dressing normal for once

Me:

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BUT REALLY THOUGH

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YES INDEED.

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Me IRL

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at Fury Road

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Wide brimmed hats: not just a glorious fashion statement, but a way to keep numpties at bay.

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Artwork by Chris Gugliotti [webcomic | tumblr]

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Me at work this week.

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Shalom Harlow @ Thierry Mugler fw 1995.

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Me, every time I hear someone popping a champagne cork.

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We asked for your nominations for unsung women in science – and you did not disappoint.

More coming soon!

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Since yesterday was my birthday.  Gotta get to work on that "rich" part of being middle aged.

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Le Costume Historique: fashion through the ages

  We just had to share these books, available to view for free via The Internet Archive.     They are a six volume set, published between 1876 and 1888 and written by Auguste Racinet...