Great Books :D

Happy New Year everyone!!

Do you enjoy fantasy/adventure novels? I recommend that you try out books by Bryan Davis. They are very interesting and exciting, with characters well developed and easily loved. :)
Here are some links to his web pages.

His website - http://www.daviscrossing.com/

His book buying page - http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

His Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BryanDavis.Fans

If you order a book from his shopping page, please let him know that you heard about it from me. I get a better chance to win a contest if you do. Have a fantastic day!

P&P Regency Gown

This dress was created for a Pride and Prejudice themed party, in which I played Caroline Bingley. It was a lot of fun. :D For my character's sake I decided to go more important-looking and a more elegant style.

A sleeve:

You can see the fabric and lace a bit better in this picture:

Sorry, the train is a bit wrinkled, but it's real pretty, and I think, the perfect length for a dress like this. 

The back and button closure:

A close-up:

And a close-up of the buttons:

Have a great week! And although it's late...Happy Thanksgiving!

Scottish Renaissance Costume

    I made this costume for the Renaissance festival this last year. I wanted a Scottish style with warm colors and I wanted it to be comfortable (After all, I was going to be wearing it all day). :D

I've had the brown fabric for forever, and the plaid just showed up one day in a bag of fabric that no one wanted. I love when that happens. :D I designed it myself, but found a pattern and used it for the bodice.

Front:

Side:

Back:

I left the edge frayed after I washed it, I thought it looked good. 

Here's the buttons I used for the gather on the skirt and the skirt closure on the top (Not pictured)

Have a great day!

 

Snow White

     Earlier this year I saw "Snow White and the Huntsman", and just a few days ago I saw "Mirror Mirror" (I really liked both by the way). I thought I should do a Snow White costume comparison post for these two  movies.

     First off, Snow White and the Huntsman:

In this movie you will see a lot more leather and suede, as well as more earthy/darker colors. The color schemes and styles really add to the mood of the movie (Dark, scary, heroic) as costumes should. Besides being the actor's pass to a character it's their most important job. I really like her style; durable, comfortable, pretty. Basically, it's all around realistic for that time and place as well as adding to her own personality. I REALLY like this costume. I also like how they brought in the classic Snow White sleeve style. :D

      Now for Mirror Mirror:

Okay, I absolutely LOVE this costume, it's very "me". :P I love the colors especially. This is a much more light-hearted version of Snow White, and the guys too wear different styles than that in the Huntsman. I think it depends on your personality which movie/costume you like better, but this costume trumps most costumes I've ever seen in any movie. Sorry for the rant, it's just such an awesome outfit! She wears other costumes too, but not super-duper.... I'm thinking Renaissance Faire...:D What do you think?

Which is your favorite???

Sorry!

Long time no see!

I'm so sorry for neglecting the blog. Like most everything I do, the desire to post comes in spurts. :P However, I have quite a few costumes to post about and will begin posting them again. :) Thanks for reading.

Movie Costume Monday~ The Avengers

Good afternoon everyone,
I got to see the Avengers on Friday, and absolutely LOVED it. :) The costumes were as amazing as the movie. :D 

 Captain America is my Favorite, with Hawkeye as a close second. Who's your favorite??

 The movie was the perfect balance of action, dialogue, comedy, and emotion. Don't you agree?

Have a great week!

PS: Who besides me is excited for the NCIS finale this Tuesday???? :D

Movie Costume Monday~Tangled

Happy Monday everyone!
I decided to go with a cartoon this week, and as a friend of mine suggested Tangled, I thought I'd go with it. :)

 "Frying pans, who knew right?"

Have a great week!