Observations on costuming for DragonCon.

[featherynscale]

The number of things that I do not need to acquire in order to go to DragonCon is staggering. Even if I try to talk myself into some of them. For instance, ponytail falls. Seriously. I could make that. With dreadlocks and machine parts and shiny copper wire, even. Maybe next year.

I keep thinking of doing a wind-up doll costume. Maybe next year. Surely I could justify ponytail falls for that. And perhaps petticoats. (Yes, my tendency to Dress Like A Girl does increase as Con approaches. At any other time of the year, anyone who suggested I should dress like a wind-up doll would likely have to exit, stage left, with a broken nose within about thirty seconds. This probably doesn't bear a lot of analysis.)

Also, the power of procrastination is amazing. In the pursuit of avoiding doing anything like sewing on the Promethea costume, I made the shoulder pin for the outfit and picked out the wig I want. I've been avoiding these tasks for some days now, apparently waiting until there was something that I needed to do, that I wanted to do less than them. Rock. So I'm guessing I'll get the skirt made about the time that the toilet needs cleaning.

Comments

[capriciouslass.livejournal.com]

I wondered when you guys never came over to use the sewing machine that day...

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

There was probably some of that in it. Also, we ended up spending most of the day doing prep for the Lammas ritual. And we weren't sure when or if you'd be home, so it just did not come together at all. :(

On the upside, we seem to have acquired a sewing machine now, so we won't have to bother you about it anymore :) Just need to set the machine up...

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

I've been avoiding these tasks for some days now, apparently waiting until there was something that I needed to do, that I wanted to do less than them.

That's pretty much how I've been slowly whittling down my "to do" list.


D.

It's a powerful trick!

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking of whether or not I can exploit this trait by deliberately adding truly wretched and daunting tasks to the list, but I'm not sure if I'll be fooled by that or not.

Dresden Dolls - Coin Operated Boy

[infintysquared.livejournal.com]

When you mention that costume, this is what immediately came to mind.

Re: Dresden Dolls - Coin Operated Boy

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Yeah, as I was typing that, the song was playing in my head. I <3 the Dresden Dolls.

Re: Dresden Dolls - Coin Operated Boy

[dramaticaddict.livejournal.com]

I love that song, strange that ive never seen the vid before... hmm.. if I lose like 60lbs i could dress up as a sexay-boy doll thing...

[celtic-elk.livejournal.com]

Mmm...Promethea....

*blink*

OK, back now....

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Costuming funtime! I'm doing Barbara -- Sophie's costume is a little beyond me at this point. I'm thinking I might be able to work up to it though. I found a great tutorial on lightweight foam armoring that I think might be useful. Maybe next year :)

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

Bill's costume would be good, too.

I'm just saying (look, thigh-highs!)...

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Yeah... maybe Bill next year. Armor is intimidating. And, you know, thigh-highs.

[celtic-elk.livejournal.com]

Thigh-highs are intimidating? I'm so confused....

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

They are when I wear 'em. I think.

[celtic-elk.livejournal.com]

*raises eyebrow* Really? Tasty!

[karinablack.livejournal.com]

Sounds like fun!!!

[ysabel.livejournal.com]

Oh my freaking god I need a wind-up doll outfit with petticoats. Totally gothloli.

Oh my freaking god.

SO BAD.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Somehow, I knew I could count on you to understand. :-P

[ysabel.livejournal.com]

Oh.

My.

Freaking.

God.

How did I never have that idea before?

I love you.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Well, now you have. And you'll probably get around to it before I do, so we expect pictures. :-P

[dramaticaddict.livejournal.com]

hey, but the toilet DOES need cleaned, although I scrubbed and scrubbed, I think cleaning it requires a power washer...