• GMX decisions
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    GMX decisions

    I finally sat down yesterday and figured out what costumes I’m going to take to GMX. Here’s my list as of today, along with my to-do list: 1. Rogue as Ms Marvel 2. Peggy Carter (tweak jacket fit, trim wig) 3. Glimmer (fix petals that have come off the staff, replace a snap) 4. Time Lord (glue seals back onto…

  • Upcoming Convention Appearances
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    Upcoming Convention Appearances

    I’ll be at Geek Media Expo in Nashville, TN weekend after next! I’m planning on bringing Rogue as Ms Marvel, Peggy Carter, my Time Lord, Sarah Sanderson, and Glimmer! I have no idea when I’ll be wearing what, but I’m excited for it! We’ve been to every GMX so far and it’s always fun. Then, I’ll be a guest at…

  • FAQ Friday: Princess Leia Hair Buns – Method #2
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    FAQ Friday: Princess Leia Hair Buns – Method #2

    (2025 addendum: this method is no longer what I use to do the buns. Head to my Bun Tutorial page for some more up-to-date videos on how I do the buns now.) I’ve had this FAQ written for AGES but never could find the time to add the photos. One day it posted by mistake, sans photos, so I deleted…

  • Cosplay Meme
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    Cosplay Meme

    A cosplay meme I stole because I’m bored. Cosplay Personality Meme! Choose a character from your cosplays that best suits each one… You relate to most: Belle. Ever since I was a little girl and saw the movie in the theater and had that whole, “SHE likes books and I like books too!” moment, preferring to be left alone to…

  • Dragoncon Updates
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    Dragoncon Updates

    Site’s updated with my new Dragoncon costumes and photos! New costumes added: Johanna, Anne Boleyn, Peggy Carter, Donna Noble and Rogue as Ms Marvel! Updates to: Megara, Dr Forrester, Marie Antoinette Donna Noble and Shadowcat! All of our Dragoncon 2014 photos are on my smugmug gallery here! Also updated, the events page with photo links, upcoming con schedule and some…

  • Dragoncon pictures I stole from other people
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    Dragoncon pictures I stole from other people

    I’m a nasty little thief, stealing pictures from other people. I love this shot of my Peggy with the USO Girls from Kaydee: Although it makes me think my jacket is a little big? I need to adjust the belt up higher and it’s already wrinkling at that lower point. Hm. Anne onstage, from Sean Peck: Two gorgeous shots of…

  • GMX decisions
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    Deep Thoughts

    Now, what do I want to take to GMX? I’ve actually got a convention BEFORE GMX —- but it’s work, I don’t think I get to take any costumes LOL But I hear some of the booths have crazy costumes and stuff so I’ll be taking pictures. So, was thinking about GMX today. I may stick Kevin in Chase’s Time…

  • Dcon 2014: Anne Boleyn
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    Dcon 2014: Anne Boleyn

    Ok, I think this is the last costume wrap-up post I need to do. Due to the crowds I only got to wear Anne once. I probably would have braved it again if I didn’t already have proof that someone stepping on my skirt could rip it – Chase accidently stepped on the side of it as we were heading…

  • Dcon 2014: Johanna costume
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    Dcon 2014: Johanna costume

    Well, you know, I really wasn’t sure about how this was going to turn out. This was my stress costume this year that I was still slapping together at the 11th hour and had gotten to the point of, “I don’t care, just finish it,” you know? So I was pretty surprised I actually liked how it turned out. All…

  • Dcon 2014: Donna costume
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    Dcon 2014: Donna costume

    It would figure; the simplest costume is the one I screw up. It really needs some tweaks before I wear it again – I was really unhappy with the way the trim was laying especially on the bustline, so I want to switch out for something not so bulky that will lay flat. It was also causing the back to…

  • Dcon 2014: Rogue costume
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    Dcon 2014: Rogue costume

    I literally only have one decent picture of this costume. The other ones we took are blown out (can’t see the star) and have I have a huge hair shadow across my face. I wore this for about 2 hours friday afternoon – and had intended on wearing it again late friday or saturday night. But I couldn’t convince myself…

  • Dcon 2014: Marie Antoinette TARDIS costume
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    Dcon 2014: Marie Antoinette TARDIS costume

    Well this one isn’t NEW but it’s updated and I’m really pleased with it! When I first did the TARDIS dress back in 2011, my plan was to create a couple of other underskirts to wear with it, so I could be different versions of the TARDIS. Well I never got around to that – mostly because I hate painting…

  • Dcon 2014: Peggy Carter costume
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    Dcon 2014: Peggy Carter costume

    First wrap-up on one of the new costumes – Peggy ! I was super pleased with how it came out. It was relatively comfortable – outside of being insanely hot. It wasn’t too bad as long as I was inside – even in the oven that is the Marriott – but outside was no bueno. I had to leave both…

  • Dcon 2014: Megara
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    Dcon 2014: Megara

    I wore Megara for a couple of hours Saturday afternoon. Nothing major. It was more comfortable than half of my other costumes and I almost put it back on Sunday, but decided I didn’t feel like messing with the sandals. I wish I’d had time to fix the pleats on the dress before Dragoncon but alas – I’ll have to…

  • Dcon 2014: Shadowcat
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    Dcon 2014: Shadowcat

    Ya’ll don’t even KNOW how excited I was to bring Shadowcat back to Dragoncon. As I’ve mentioned, Shadowcat was my first superhero costume for my first Dragoncon in 2002. I’ve been playing around with the idea since Dragoncon 2011. But never had a good excuse to until I got to be part of a very awesome 80s X-Men group this…

  • Dcon 2014: Dr Forrester
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    Dcon 2014: Dr Forrester

    I wore this both Thursday night – to take advantage of my crazy hair from Marie Antoinette – and Saturday afternoon (only for a few minutes). I’ve got a few more pics of Dr F coming soon from Chase. I didn’t wear it terribly long on Thursday because Tom made my arm pretty sore LOL And I threw it on…