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Shopping, etc
Went to Mema’s this weekend, and hit up the fabric stores up there. Managed to find another partial bolt of my Johanna chiffon, so I bought up what was left. Also got some paint I needed, along with some beads. Also got 7 yds of one fabric for another costume I’ve wanted to do since 2004 and might actually now…
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Kindle
So year before last, the whole family went in together and got my grandma a Kindle. She reads a TON, and ends up with a giant stack of books she gives away or donates every month. So we all thought she’d really like a Kindle – we could set up wifi for her, and she could buy and read books…
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MidSouthCon!
Friday I ended up staying home from work with an awful migraine that was making me sick to my stomach – I don’t think the remnants of my head cold helped, either. Friday night I felt awful. So I was worried about Saturday! I had a friend’s baby shower to go to in the morning, and Chase’s birthday dinner that…
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Stuff I’m thinking about wearing to MidSouthCon
We’re only going up on Saturday so I’m only wearing one (maybe 2, if it’s easy to change in the car) costume… I’m thinking about: 1. Donna Noble – because I’m lazy and this is the easiest costume to wear. 2. Valkyrie – might be cold. 3. Emma Frost – might be cold. 4. Marie Antoinette – i want to…
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Disney, Day 5 and 6 and 7…
Disney, Day 5 and 6 and 7… More under the cut ->
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Disney, Day 3 and 4…
Disney Day 3 and 4… Under the Cut ->
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Disney, Day 1 and 2
Disney Day 1 and 2! Under the cut ->
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Back from Disney World
We’re back! I got sunburnt, my feet and legs got ridiculously swollen by the 3rd day, it was either really cold or really hot, and I came back with a head cold – it was fabulous. The best part was sharing it all with my parents. We had great meals, I got to do Dapper Day, met a ton of…
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DISNEY!!
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Pic Upgrades
Yall have seen me mention I’m going through old pics and replacing them with newer, bigger versions. Here’s an example. When I first took these in 2009, I rushed to throw them up online and didn’t really take too much care with them – they were too contrasty. I also only uploaded them at 600 px tall – sometimes using…
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Personal Opinion Time
I’m really tired of seeing the Rubies Ame-Comi Wonder Woman costume. And while I’m at it, I’m tired of seeing the Rubies version of Clone Wars/Gentle Giant style Leia.
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FAQ Friday: Body Paint
Today’s question is… What kind of body paint do you use? I’ll share with you guys what I’ve personally used in the past and what I like, since my experience with body paint is rather limited. 1. Experience #1 – liquid latex and Mehron Fantasy FX Face Paint. The first time I ever had to paint myself, I tried liquid…
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Overly Critical Indy
“I feel like the colour story of your sequins could be stronger. Try more turquoise as opposed to be royal blue.” I couldn’t really get a decent photo of my in-progress Elsa bodice – in the yellow light of my office it looks grey, in the sun it looks pale, pale blue. Really I don’t know why I’m concerned about…
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The Red Folder
I’ve had this red leather folder I use for travel. I think my aunt gave it to me before I left for Dragoncon 2003 – or SDCC 2004? I know it was one of the two. Since then, I’ve used it for every major trip I’ve taken. Everytime I go to put stuff in it it’s always got the last…
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FAQ Friday: I Would Do Anything for Costumes, But I Won’t Do That
Today’s question is… Some people go all out for costumes, and I was curious, is there something you won’t do? Where’s the line for you? I’m actually pretty lazy. There’s a lot I won’t do, mostly just because of sheer laziness. “What, you mean I have to go out and BUY leather for this? screw that I have some vinyl…
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What a stupid snow day
It’s not really a snow day. Last week they said, between Mon-Tues, we could possibly get between 3-6in of snow! Well we got none. Then out of nowhere this morning comes sleet and snow. Not a lot. But enough it delayed me going to work for 2 hours until the roads were clear. I was hanging out on the couch,…
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More Johanna progress… sort of… not really
I’ve been making a corset and another little Elsa American Girl doll, so I haven’t really messed with Johanna except to pin down some pleats a little more correctly to get a better idea. I’m liking it! Remember how I said I liked the base fabric? I may have to revise that opinion. When I bought, I thought the inside…
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Random musings
Why is Star Wars costuming so over-sexualized? I’ve noticed it for a while, but tumblr really brought it to my attention recently. So over there on tumblr, I have a handful of tracked tags. I don’t look at them all that often, just if I’m really super bored, usually. Some of the ones I have are: “doctor who cosplay” “lord…
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Belldandy Photos
Last set of new photos – Belldandy has been updated!
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Johanna progress
So I started messing around with my Johanna costume, even though I still have other stuff to finish right now. I got the lining and most of the dress cut Sunday: I reaalllly like the fabric I got for the base dress and I’m kinda sad it’s basically going to be covered up. Maybe I can figure out a way…
