This weekend there is yet another costume night at the Adj -our home towns rock venue- for a friends birthday : ) With all my costume making and lack of full time work this year I already have several pricey projects eating up my expenses so I needed something cheap and easy. . .
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Aayla Secura
I love Star Wars almost as much as I love costumes, so its obvious to say that the two have crossed paths on more than one occasion. In the past few years gathered together a Leia & Han costumes for myself and my husband a few new years back, I have several light sabres, a Padame jumpsuit and also as a particular feature in this blog; my favourite ever Jedi: Aayla Secura.
Now bear in mind I had only 2 days in which to make
this costume, and as I dislike wearing full body paint (for those of you who don't know, Aayla is blue skinned) especially in a night club so there is a little poetic licence and imagination needed here.
I had trouble finding decent reference pictures but it is an acceptable likeness, unlike the other costumes I listed above I was actually correctly recognised whilst wearing this costume. This was in a night club not at a convention . . . !
I like the belt best, I also added a handbag; attached to the belt like a pouch to carry my camera, coin purse, mobile and other essentials. And I am particularly proud of my stuffed tights brain tails : D The later unfortunately didn't last all night, the ribbons kept slipping down and I don't know if you have ever tried to mosh with a head piece on but its not easy!
Now bear in mind I had only 2 days in which to make
this costume, and as I dislike wearing full body paint (for those of you who don't know, Aayla is blue skinned) especially in a night club so there is a little poetic licence and imagination needed here. I had trouble finding decent reference pictures but it is an acceptable likeness, unlike the other costumes I listed above I was actually correctly recognised whilst wearing this costume. This was in a night club not at a convention . . . !
I like the belt best, I also added a handbag; attached to the belt like a pouch to carry my camera, coin purse, mobile and other essentials. And I am particularly proud of my stuffed tights brain tails : D The later unfortunately didn't last all night, the ribbons kept slipping down and I don't know if you have ever tried to mosh with a head piece on but its not easy!
Thursday, 18 February 2010
London fashion week
London fashion week Autumn/Winter 2010 runs from 19th – 22nd February this year.
Being a fan of design, art and vintage fashion I am not overly fond of catwalks or the pomp surrounding them, but I do enjoy watching the works of art and trying to guess which features are either already in trend or will be showing up this year and next years high-street looks. Geek Chic or Sci Fi?
PS I have never understood why models always look so miserable and this year decidedly scruffy. Maybe the emo look is spilling into high fashion, I think Russell Brand has something to answer for?
Being a fan of design, art and vintage fashion I am not overly fond of catwalks or the pomp surrounding them, but I do enjoy watching the works of art and trying to guess which features are either already in trend or will be showing up this year and next years high-street looks. Geek Chic or Sci Fi?
PS I have never understood why models always look so miserable and this year decidedly scruffy. Maybe the emo look is spilling into high fashion, I think Russell Brand has something to answer for?
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Paper cut
I stumbled upon this shop whilst surfing esty, the fabulous home-made craft selling site. I think the paper cuts are beautiful, I love all them equally but especially Girls in swing (I have just ordered myself some note cards) and Peter Pan : )The designs are lovely and although not strictly fashion or costume orientated I do love the pendants and cameos.
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