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kathleen Crowley

Rejection Is God's Protection

About Me

Welcome to kathleenCrowleyCostumeCouture!
kathleencrowley.com
California born and raised, I started my career in the fashion industry at the tender age of 5 by designing fairy dresses for my paperdolls. This and the diverse and ecclectic influence of the San Francisco Bay Area in the 60's and the 70's led me to a passion for dressing up and making costumes and unique clothing for myself and my friends. Creating well made, beautiful, fun and sometimes funky clothing and costuming has become my art - my driving force.
My interests in Wicca, Spirituality, Herbology, History, Anthropology, Fairy Tales and Legends, Music and Art, Dance, Folkwear, and Empires of the Past, as well as all the creative and interesting individuals who have graced my path have created who I am and lead me to where I am going.
Not to mention the fact that my ancestors were tapestry makers, fuedal landlords, warriors, cowboys, pioneers, poets, and magicians.......I was doomed to a life of drama, lofty imagination, and creative living.
I was bitten by the tribal bellydance bug about 15 years ago and was smitten by the grace and elegance of American Tribal Style as taught by Carolena Nericcio. I have costumed Carolena, FatChanceBellyDance, Rachel Brice, Samantha Hasthorpe of the Belly Dance Super Stars, Wendy Marlatt, just to name a few. Hundreds of dancers from around the world are now gracing the stage in my dancewear. I understand a dancers' needs. I know how to make an entertainer stand visually above the rest. I know how to make anyone look better in thier garments. Custom fit is my forte. My aesthetic is unique. My creations are fun. They transform.
Sam Hasthorpe is wearing Fluffie Rufflie Dance Pants by KathleenCrowleyCostumeCouture!
Please go to:
kathleencrowley.com
Please message me with all inquiries and I will answer promptly!!!!!
I am also a San Francisco ATS Bellydancer. I trained and performed with FatChanceBellyDance, dance around town and special events with my gals, Saaidi, and this has allowed me to travel to Ireland and England to perform and make new friends.
Check out my work at: http://people.tribe.net/kathleencrowley http://tribes.tribe.net/kathleencrowleycostumecouture
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My Interests

FLUFFIE RUFFLIES


I'd like to meet:


Dancers, performers, freaks and fairies, witches, wierdos, and creative people. Id like to meet more people who would like to wear my clothing.
I'd also like to meet Marie Antoinette. I hear she had great shoes.
And then Mary Magdelene. I want the real story.

Music:



Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
KathleenCrowley.etsy.com

Movies:

Yeah - love em. Tim Burton, pirate movies, adventure classics, Scarey Wizard of Oz, Crash, Blow, Dangerous Liasons, Braveheart, The Haunting of Hill House, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Its a Beautiful Life, so many...................

Television:

Its my sleep tonic and babysitter

Books:

Costume books, History books, books about ancient peoples and archeology, Dr Suess, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, David Sedaris, anything that makes me laugh or cry: Wuthering Heights - the Bronte Sisters. (Heathcliff may have been the first bad guy I ever loved - and it just went downhill from there.......)I just finished Into Thin Air, Little Chinese Seamstress, Beowulf, The Holy Wells of Ireland, and The History of San Francisco.

Heroes:

I think I had one in a past life.

My Blog

DEVOTION

Im jadedIve seen it all (well, Im jaded)I didnt want to dance anymoreAnd then I went to Devotion..........Please, please go!This is what its all about!...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:09:00 PST

Connie Does Dusty

Connie Champagne is back with a tribute to Dusty Springfield. If you have not ever heard her sing, you are in for a special treat. She will make you cry. Buckets.Im going to help transform her. :)Ist ...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:39:00 PST

Sampants

These lovelies flew out the window as soon as I posted them. This makes me an incredibly happy lady, folks.More will be on their way.I want everyone to wear nice, fun things.Not just from me, either!S...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:29:00 PST

Jill Tracy cd Release Party Photo

One of my latest projects was to come up with something fab for Ms. Tracy to wear to her cd release party a week or so ago. We had a very short time to do this in and her outfit looked quite groovy an...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:21:00 PST

Matt James Art Opening

My good friend Matt is showing his new pieces.Much fun and frivolity will be had - you had better believe it!I'll be there after an afternoon fairy party that I have to go to for Solstice.I think I th...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:06:00 PST

MORDAKE

">An opera and collaboration by Erling Wold.Costumes : me, of course.Mordake.com...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Sat, 10 May 2008 01:43:00 PST

Monster R.I.P.

">Monster died this morning.I came home late last night and he wasnt at the stairs to greet me.He was having heart failure but I didnt know that yetI didnt know what was wrong with himSo I rushed him ...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:11:00 PST

Happy SPD

">Happy Saint Patricks Day.I think I own a pair of green socks.And they’re dirty....
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:26:00 PST

~Im on Etsy Now~

..">I just started an Etsy shop today!I'll be putting things up for sale as I get them produced or as I have the time!Come Check it Out!kathleencrowley.etsy.com...
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:41:00 PST

Stunning

Winter in Japan.I dont know who took this photo Or who the model is.I do remember that she is wearing Wolford Tights.The things that stick in my brain.Simply stunning....
Posted by kathleen Crowley on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:01:00 PST