Shirley of Hollywood Embroidered Lace Venetian Mask

We received this beautiful looking embroidered mask a couple of weeks back in the expected discreet packaging. Having opened to LH packaging, the mask is packed in a smart looking gloss finished box about the size of a DVD case. Since the embroidered mask is fabric only, it can easily be folded to fit almost anywhere, so the box serves no further purpose after shipping.

I had been looking forward to wearing the mask with my iCollection Floral Lace and Lycra Sweetheart Corset Set, as the black embroidery would go well with the blue and black finish of the corset. The mask itself is soft to the touch and not at all scratchy like some of the wired options, and is comfortably held in place by tying the 2 loose ends in a bow around the back of your head or under your hair.

Unfortunately, the mask was not as well fitting on my face as on the model, and I presume this may simply be down to the way the embroidery is quite soft and can easily be distorted when fastening the bow at the back. Even when lightly tied, the eye sockets extended quite far back and the mask fitted partially over the tops of my ears, which looked a little strange but was not uncomfortable, although it does mean you need to take care not to accidentally bump it out of position when moving around, as that would distort the shape over your eyes etc.

While the photo of the model shows the mask looking very elegant, on my slightly rounder face less sharp nose it didn't quite live up to my expectations, and I felt quite self-conscious wearing it and continuously worried about whether or not it was still is position or would I look like a crazed super villain! My husband said that he enjoy the look (not of the crazed villain, I might add) and it made me look more alluring. But for me, I'd give it a 4 out of 10 for function and form, although on the right face I'm sure it will look amazing.

Another good feature is that the mask is washable by hand and dries easily too, so no problem at all to clean of makeup or whatever else you may get onto it.

Thanks to LH for the tester.