Posted by Rob T Firefly on 10-23-2009 - 06:14 PM
I've finally thrifted the rest of the main clothing items I need. I've been haunting my local secondhand shops in hopes of finding what I need in my size, and my persistence has paid off.
I now have the cardigan, blouse, scarf, skirt, and glasses. They all fit wonderfully and look pretty much like her outfit from the film. The only major difference is my cardigan is a forest green rather than blue, but considering those things get really expensive and I found mine in a church thrift shop for $2 it's good enough for me.
I got my button badge back from hoorayforbuttons.com and they do great work as always. The only bummer is my own mistake; I was working with this photo (public domain, baby!) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:100_0144.JPG and I completely forgot to photoshop in the panther-looking statues from the film. But it's a small enough detail which isn't really noticeable, especially to casual viewers. Here's my design: http://robvincent.net/photos/halloween09/clockbadge_225in.png
I thrifted the eyeglasses; a pair that looks 8os enough to be hers, and whatever lenses are in there are quite weak. I shall be able to see through them with no problem, which is good; I don't like to cheat by wearing frames with no lenses if I can avoid it.
The wig I have is a cheap "Mrs Santa Claus" wig, and it is pretty lousy. I hope to find something better over the weekend; I haven't much time left. I also need to get some high socks or thick stockings to hide my manly hairy legs. A plain pair of my own shoes will substitute for frumpy old-lady shoes, and I need to figure out some sort of plan of makeup attack since I'm one of those lucky guys who gets his five o'clock shadow around noon.
I also have to complete my "Save The Clock Tower" flyer, the "Hill Valley Preservation Society" card badge, and the jingly can of change with "Save the Clock Tower" label on it, all also done from scratch. I aim to have the graphics for those completed over the weekend; I'll post them as soon as they're ready.
I'm totally looking forward to playing this character in the Halloween parade! If you're in the NYC area and have no other plans, do check it out; anyone into costumes will find things to be amazed and amused by. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York%27s_Village_Halloween_Parade
I now have the cardigan, blouse, scarf, skirt, and glasses. They all fit wonderfully and look pretty much like her outfit from the film. The only major difference is my cardigan is a forest green rather than blue, but considering those things get really expensive and I found mine in a church thrift shop for $2 it's good enough for me.
I got my button badge back from hoorayforbuttons.com and they do great work as always. The only bummer is my own mistake; I was working with this photo (public domain, baby!) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:100_0144.JPG and I completely forgot to photoshop in the panther-looking statues from the film. But it's a small enough detail which isn't really noticeable, especially to casual viewers. Here's my design: http://robvincent.net/photos/halloween09/clockbadge_225in.png
I thrifted the eyeglasses; a pair that looks 8os enough to be hers, and whatever lenses are in there are quite weak. I shall be able to see through them with no problem, which is good; I don't like to cheat by wearing frames with no lenses if I can avoid it.
The wig I have is a cheap "Mrs Santa Claus" wig, and it is pretty lousy. I hope to find something better over the weekend; I haven't much time left. I also need to get some high socks or thick stockings to hide my manly hairy legs. A plain pair of my own shoes will substitute for frumpy old-lady shoes, and I need to figure out some sort of plan of makeup attack since I'm one of those lucky guys who gets his five o'clock shadow around noon.
I also have to complete my "Save The Clock Tower" flyer, the "Hill Valley Preservation Society" card badge, and the jingly can of change with "Save the Clock Tower" label on it, all also done from scratch. I aim to have the graphics for those completed over the weekend; I'll post them as soon as they're ready.
I'm totally looking forward to playing this character in the Halloween parade! If you're in the NYC area and have no other plans, do check it out; anyone into costumes will find things to be amazed and amused by. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York%27s_Village_Halloween_Parade
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