Mysterious Mask-querade

Why be Ordinary this Halloween when you can be Extraordinary! Forget those cheaply made store bought masks...try one of these beauties on for size and be prepared to dazzle. I am totally loving these intricately crafted Leather Masks from California artist,Tom Banwell. These are simply gorgeous and would look stunning for an All Hallow's Eve Masquerade Ball. Or perhaps for a Mid Summer's Night Festival under the stars. To me, these conjure up images of Puck and Oberon in Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream". (Except for that first one, the Victorian Steampunk Crow...that one is just super cool!!!) The masks themselves are crafted of high quality leather and are therefore extremely durable. Not to mention that due to the many cutouts of the designs, they are are also very lightweight which would make them rather comfortable to keep on through the evening festivities. He has lots of lovely masks available right now in his Etsy shop Tom Banwell Designs. With styles ranging from fancy to fetish...there is a lil' something something for everyone! He even gives tutorials for creating them on his Blog. I think I'd keep these artistic creations on display year round as the works of art they truly are! Aren't they fantastic?! Now if only someone would invite me to a Moonlight Masquerade Ball! {sigh}