Halimeda's Oasis

11/11/2024

I just posted some new circle skirts on Halimeda's Oasis and on halimeda.etsy.com. I'm kind of resting up from so much fun last night AND getting ready to dance tonight as practice.

22/10/2024

Halimeda's Oasis is back from 4 weeks of traveling through some of this glorious country. My web site is open for orders and my Etsy site is back online. No damage from either hurricane to the warehouse or office. We are ready to ship.

Reminder...we do custom work for individuals and troupes: skirts, vests, dresses, pants and tops. And I have a bin of ready made skirts to be photographed and posted ASAP.

I'm also looking froward to festivals and haflas. Let me know if you have an event and would like to have our hand sewn, unique costuming on display for you.

Our travel timing not the best as I had to miss Harem Of Horrors Panama City hafla but the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta reservations had been scheduled year ago. We need transporter technology.

16/10/2024

Don't forget this fun event in Panama City, Florida... Halimeda's won't be there but I'm sure there will be other wonderful costuming items for sale!

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23/09/2024

Halimeda is taking a short break this fall and doing some traveling. My web site, www.halimedasoasis.com, will be visible but not allow orders; my Etsy shop will be on "vacation." I'll close the Facebook shop.

I will check for emails and members of my Etsy shop can do some custom work while I'm gone. We keep our prices as reasonable as possible for regular and rush custom orders Don't hesitate to contact us with questions or for quotes.

Halimeda's Oasis - Specializing in USA made hand crafted costuming.

12/09/2024

A request for anyone ordering from my web site, eBay or Etsy site: please use an email that you check often!

I know the adds from eBay and Etsy can be annoying but please don't use a "throw away" email. Also, please check your spam folders from time to time incase the Etsy, eBay or Square site ends up as spam. I have several requests out to potential buyers through these sites and have been waiting for days for a response.

Thank you - thank you!

18/08/2024

We had wonderful time at the Summer Hafla hosted by Jessica Shirvan, Parvanas and families! Thank you everyone for making my day (week, month) so much fun.

A big thank you to all that stopped by and said hello. Huge THANK YOU to all that shopped with us. I'm sorry I couldn't fill every request. It's been hard to get some products and I can refer you on...if you send a message / ask.

For more sizes & colors, please check my website at https://www.halimedasoasis.com or handmade/vintage only halimeda.etsy.com. There is also a store associated with this page IF you are using the phone/tablet Facebook app: look under "more" on the menu, then "shop". Kinda primitive navigation.

I'd post a picture of yesterday but I was too busy talking, dancing, eating and just enjoying the day to get a photo. 😃

Halimeda's Oasis - Specializing in USA made hand crafted costuming.

08/08/2024

I'm pondering what to bring to Parvanas hafla this weekend (8/17) ..???? Anyone have anything they want to look at? I'm thinking of not only some MENAHT but also Hawaiian dresses/skirts. Never an obligation to buy, I have limited space and want to get things that YOU are interested in.

https://www.halimedasoasis.com has the biggest selection to look at. Not everything is online, though. So please ask.

08/08/2024

**New***
Plush and stretchy mermaid/mini skirt in size L / XL. The skirt has hand beading with paillettes on the bottom There are ribbons on both sides to pull the skirt up or loosen to better fit your body. The skirt is 19 inches long when fully extended. You can pull the ribbons vertically tight on the side until the skirt is only 11 inches long. Minimum waist size is 35 inches and stretches to 40 inches. The self casing for the waist elastic is 1 inch wide. Pailletes are attached by loops of seed beads.

Could be worn alone, over pants or over many types of skirt. Makes a mermaid skirt when worn over a circular skirt.

DM if interested of visit halimeda.etsy.com or www.halimedasoasis.com (skirts)

06/08/2024

*** Update **** The tops are gone!!

I still have ....I added a new section on my shop just for **SALES** and you can find the special pricing there plus free shipping!

https://www.halimedasoasis.com/shop/BellyDance-CostumingSales/18

Or you can DM to me.

Special sales on unique hand crafted items made in Florida, USA. Free shipping within USA. Items change out regularly and are some great deals!

03/08/2024

So sorry to those that were using my eBay store for some really good deals...but I had to close it. It was too much to keep up with all of the stores. I still have my www.halimedasoasis.com going strong and Etsy. Let me know if I can help you with anything!

Halimeda's Oasis - Specializing in USA made hand crafted costuming.

17/07/2024

Had a great few days away from work! Back home and ready to go...then BAM...major sick! Mike and I are hiding in the house. I'm working on the online platforms when I'm awake and not coughing like some kind of crazy person. We are still packing orders carefully and trying to sanitize all we touch.

We now have several options to find quality costuming starting with my web site https://www.halimedasoasis.com It is the most complete listing. I still have a much to photograph and get online. Many more items to come.

The Etsy site https://halimeda.etsy.com has the latest hand picked quality vintage finds and the newest hand made items.

eBay store https://www.ebay.com/str/halimedascaravanserai has the biggest discounts. Nothing wrong with anything on eBay. Mostly I need to make space for new stuff from time to time so something gets sacrificed and YOU get the good deals!

My latest venture is a Facebook shop on the mobile apps (phone, iPad, etc) for Halimeda's Oasis page. Tne Facebook app has a button "view shop" near the top of the page. The Facebook app Halimeda's Oasis page features one of a kind items.

Halimeda's Oasis - Specializing in USA made hand crafted costuming.

06/07/2024

We are taking a few days away from the shop from 7/5 through 7/11. I will be monitoring all messages and can answer any questions. Some products can be shipped after the 11th and some will need wait until after the 18th. Thanks!

17/06/2024

Ever watched a dancer go on stage with a veil that looks like it had been wadded up in a bag for years? Maybe she/he/they had it all ready to go then the veil had to sit on the sideline for a while.

The various weights and types of fabrics have big differences in the amount of work needed to keep wrinkle free. Most light weight poly chiffon veils don't wrinkle easily if at all, and if wrinkled, they shake out with a few flips. The heavier 6mm (and to some extent 4mm) habotoi silk veils don't wrinkle as easily as the paper thin cheap veils.The heavier veils can be steamed and will not not wrinkle again unless compressed. The cheapest light weight silk you can practically see through, takes a lot more hand steaming, and will wrinkle if you look at it sideways, it seems.

Think ahead about the venue. Will you be able to keep your veil wrinkle free? Is there a place near the stage to keep your veil spread out? Or are you arriving, jumping out of the car to perform veil and all? BTW, same thought process goes for costuming fabrics.

How do I know this? I just worked hours to prepare a variety of veil fabrics for Halimeda's Oasis photos. Ask questions!

04/06/2024

A few hours of work and the VEILS are UP!! A thank you to Carrie and Susan for agreeing to help demo the veils. You can find these veils and more on www.halimedasoasis.com or halimeda.etsy.com.

26/05/2024

Mike and I had a great time in Pensacola, my home town for MENAT dance, yesterday 5/25/2024. Beautiful venue with dressing room with 2 way mirror to watch performers while getting ready, table of variety of munchies, really nice dance floor, full mirrors for last minute adjustment. Pua Lomilomi made its debut. I joined in the Shimmy Mob led by Jessica Shirvan so I got to finally dance the song.

A big thanks to all that stopped to shop with Halimeda's Oasis. Good to see so many friends and meet new people. A even bigger thanks to Saraab troupe for hosting!!! Thank you Amanda!

24/05/2024

Packing it up for Pensacola Hafla tomorrow 5/25. I'll have harem pants, bra & belt sets. veils, body stocking, swords and cholis. I'm bringing samples of what Halimeda's Oasis carries.

Last chance to let me know if you want me to bring something for you to see.

Check out halimeda.etsy.com, or https://www.ebay.com/str/halimedascaravanserai or https://www.halimedasoasis.com

Halimeda's Oasis - Specializing in USA made hand crafted costuming.

14/05/2024

This was the event that I wanted to vend for. Hopefully next year with proper lighting!

https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PanamaCity/Cultura5kColorRun?fbclid=IwAR0GF8_mgK_iQze9S_W5rWubjH4RKqSJ80Ot6A56rPoMgyCuCpu6dL90vcA

14/05/2024

Unfortunately Halimeda's Oasis will not be in Panama City this weekend. The wonderful city sponsored multicultural event in the downtown park extends into the evening; I just don't have lighting to cover. I hope everyone in the Panama City area will be able to go and support it. Lots of things to do on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

I have a weekend off and hopefully I can get caught up at home.

Also, supposedly Halimeda's Oasis has a Facebook shop but I don't know where it is. (?) I guess it will be a surprise one day. If anyone sees one, please let me know!