Livia (my partner in crime) and I had a brilliant idea. So brilliant, in fact, I'm surprised I didn't think of it sooner.
We're going to drag some of my old costumes out of the deep, dark past and give them a chance in the spotlight. This means they'll be showcased with proper camerawork, staging, makeup, accessories, etc., and posted on this blog, with a brief bit of trivia. We plan to do one a day (maybe skip a day or two if something comes up), a challenge that's sure to be a fun diversion from our boring retail lives.
Most of these costumes were created a decade or more ago, so they're certainly not up to the standards I adhere to these days. But it's enjoyable to reflect on how far I've come, and since I never used to photograph my costumes ("back in the day"), I think it's about time.
Without further ado, I'd like to kick us off with:
The Green Elven Mage
Beautifully modeled by Livia, and photographed by yours truly
Trivia:
Made roughly 2005, with assistance from Jamie Roberts (for the coat)
The coat was intended for a high school film project, to be worn by Turin's mother (from The Children of Hurin); I portrayed the above-mentioned character, though the film never saw the light of day
The ensemble came together due to complementary color tones, and was re-dubbed "The Green Elven Mage"
I feel a bit of a prat just now. I noticed when Blogger changed their setup, naturally, but I didn't realize until now that the change resulted in the fact that I'm not alerted to new posts on blogs that don't have the email alert available. *shame*
ReplyDeleteIn other news, I still love those yak-hair boots. They look super warm. I wonder sometimes why you don't wear them more often.