Sarcasm-hime, you handpainted the sleeves...? *awe* It looks fantastic. And I'm so jealous of your hair! (And psst... there's no shame in reading the books after seeing the movies...
)
Last_Chael, your costume is
gorgeous, as well! I love the way it fits you.
Perhaps the three of us should form a "Stressed out LotR-cosplayers" circle? *g*