BellyLorna's Bedla Bonanza.. No.4 Red Velvet Tartan Costume for Sale

I am proud of being Scottish. I am proud of being the only Scot to have ever danced professionally in Cairo and I am proud to be the only British dancer currently doing so too!

However, I also love Egypt. I have already lived here for 9 years. I feel it is a part of me.

My Tartan collection of costumes epitomises that blend of Scotland and Egypt. The Tartan bellydance costume.

In my wisdom it did not occur to me that a heavy velvet would not be the best material to wear in the Cairo heat... so sadly this beautiful costume has not had as many outings as it deserves.

No.4

Red Velvet Tartan

The red is a deep blood red (sorry for the less than perfect photos if it looks anything other than that!) the Tartan is a silk material that I brought to Egypt from Scotland.
I had the talented Eman Zaki create this Exclusive costume for me and I love it. In fact, if it doesn't sell I will not be upset! Its just too damn hot here to give it the airing it deserves! This is a completely unique costume.
The cup is rather small, currently padded, so would fit perhaps a larger cup size than me without the padding, or happily smaller if you like less bulge!
The sleeves are long and complete the costume beautifully. Making it elegant and expensive looking.
The fitted shorts make you feel really secure in it despite the high side splits on both sides. (I love having the splits on both sides as it allows it to flare, as do the tartan strands, when you spin)

Bring out the Braveheart in you.....

Asking price   £250  / $380   (excluding postage)

The following photos were actually taken in Scotland, on Portobello beach after an art project there that had recreated the Giza Pyramids out of sandbags on the beach! you can see that the local kids loved playing on them!!!

(Veil not included with Costume sale!)

BellyLorna's Bedla Bonanza no.3 Hot Pink Carousel Costume for Sale

another of my beloved costumes  for sale....

I will be bring them all to UK with me in June/July and can post to you from there if needbe.... Postage is not included in prices quoted here. 

Sizes all fit me... (UK size10, cup size C, skirt length 36-38") 

However, some of the costumes do have elastic in skirts which could be released to fit a larger hip or added for a smaller, and padding in bra could be added/ removed to fit at least a cup size either way... 

No.3

Hot Pink Carousel

This is a powerful costume to add punch to any performance! Designed by Eman Zaki, the Hot Pink and Metallic Silver lycra is weighty and the skirt flares out fabulously when you spin. I love the modern funky feel of this and the colours in the 'bling' are perfect. The bra fits like a dream (its very padded!) and the little arm cuffs round off the costume beautifully. There are sewn in shorts.

Disclaimer- there are a couple of places on the skirt where the beading it beginning to come away. not noticeable and fixable easily. I have included photos here. There is also a tiny indelible pen mark which has been there since it was made on front of skirt, again barely noticable but worth pointing out to you just to be open! Also, there are a patch at the back of the skirt where the metallic colour has eroded off due to sweat. I have included a photo of this too, although you can see from the full length back photo, its not very noticeable when on.

Asking price £200 / $310 (excluding postage)

BellyLorna's Bedla Bonanza. No.2 The Bellydance Bride Costume SOLD

Yes... It has sadly come to this.... I just don't have the space to keep all my babies... so I have to allow some to move onto new homes...

Everyday for the next 2 weeks, I will add a costume to 'BellyLorna's Bedla Bonanza', So keep watching out if you are in the mood to shop (or even just to dream!!)

I will be bring them all to UK with me in June/July and can post to you from there if needbe.... Postage is not included in prices quoted here. 

Sizes all fit me... (UK size10, cup size C, skirt length 36-38") 

However, some of the costumes do have elastic in skirts which could be released to fit a larger hip or added for a smaller, and padding in bra could be added/ removed to fit at least a cup size either way... 

No2;

The Bellydance Bride

This is a much loved favourite by the talented designer Eman Zaki. It is a beautiful  cream / off white coloured patterned velvet material and the skirt is fully lined with sewn in gold colour shorts.
The many tassels on both the hip area and the bra give this elegant costume a sense of fun and movement. It pops beautifully in the light with all its crystals and diamante stuck on stones too.
This 'worthy of a bride' costume also comes with matching sleeves and a cream veil.
I have two appliqué work patches on the split of the skirt, to give a more modest look and not flash too much leg, however the lower patch could easily be removed if you prefer to show more leg!

Disclaimer- As I said.... this is a much loved baby- so there is a some wear and tear; some discolouring around the neck strap and some of the stuck on crystals have fallen off and a missing stone from the bra centerpiece... however... these are not very noticeable at all when its worn!

Asking price £150 / $230 (plus postage) 

BellyLorna's Bedla Bonanza- I'm setting my babies free...!!!! No.1 The Red Poinsettia Costume for Sale

Yes... It has sadly come to this....

My wardrobe cannot take my costume love anymore. At 74 to my name at the moment (did tell you I am a hoarder?)  I guess it was only a matter of time before the rail actually collapsed (yes, it actually did.....!)

I spend so much time choosing, and often designing my own costumes that they really do feel like part of my family. Most of them are by top Cairo designers. I have rarely ever sold any. I have decided that it is not fair to these costumes to sit for months on end unused in my closet. It is not so I can go out and buy new ones... 'honest' (erm- sort of!)

I am sending them out into the world to make other people as happy as they have made me! 

Everyday I will add a costume to 'BellyLorna's Bedla Bonanza', So keep watching out if you are in the mood to shop (or even just to dream!!)

I will be bring them all to UK with me in June/July and can post to you from there if needbe.... Postage is not included in prices quoted here. 

Sizes all fit me... (UK size10, cup size C, skirt length 36-38") 

However, some of the costumes do have elastic in skirts which could be released to fit a larger hip or added for a smaller, and padding in bra could be added/ removed to fit at least a cup size either way... 

Introducing..... No.1

The Red Poinsettia 

A fun simple, yet powerfully striking costume that is in really good condition. I would say as good as new. The red is bright and the material has a red glitter through it so it really pops in the lights.

 I have only performed in it 4 times! The bra is a little big for me, would fit up to maybe a D or E cup? The skirt is heavy due to the amount of work on it and therefore would also suit a dancer with slightly larger hips than mine to carry it better.

Asking price £180 / $280 (plus postage) 

Interested in a 'new to you' costume? let me know!