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  1. Era of costumes, medieval to modern

    Era of costumes, medieval to modern

    It is no secret that Times are changing. Time flows like river they say. In every millennium there were different types of people and they had own ways of living their lives on planet earth. From the food they ate, the houses (and caves) they built to the costumes they wore.

    In the ancient world (rather medieval era) people were proud of warriors. If someone was a good fighter. The one who was unbeatable and who could defeat almost everyone, that person was worthy of respect.

    And now? Values are changing and getting devalued. For instance, in the modern world meaning for love, hate, fighting are different. We now are proud of people who act like heroes (but they are far from it). Yeah that’s our nature. We like to be seen as a superior men, yet we act as inferior folks. People who talk a lot about values, their knowledge, their potentials, ambitions and etc, most of them have no clue as to what they are talking about.

    Well we cannot do much about changing the morals of society, but what

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  2. What to Wear to an Australian Fancy Dress Party: 10 Great Ideas

    What to Wear to an Australian Fancy Dress Party: 10 Great Ideas

    Getting an invitation to an Australian-themed fancy dress party is both exciting and, for many people, unexpectedly tricky. The brief seems simple — dress as something Australian — but when you're standing in front of your wardrobe the night before, "something Australian" can feel alarmingly broad.

    Whether your event is an Australia Day celebration, a backyard thematic party, or an invitation that simply says "dress Australian," here are ten practical, crowd-pleasing ideas you can pull together with a combination of shopping and everyday wardrobe pieces.

    1. Steve Irwin / The Crocodile Hunter

    Steve Irwin remains one of Australia's most beloved national icons — and his look is one of the easiest to assemble. Khaki shirt, khaki shorts, sturdy boots, and a toy crocodile or snake prop. A khaki hat and an enthusiastic "Crikey!" complete the transformation.

    For groups, the "Steve and the Croc" format is a classic couples costume — one person goes as the Crocodile Hunter while the other wears a

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