Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I am taking the girls to the Mall for a costume contest, and I am wearing my Empire gown with stays et al. My girls will be an angel and a fairy--very apropos. As I am a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom, that very much falls under the heading of work (as well as fun, of course)... Marjorie Marjorie Gilbert author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian England www.marjoriegilbert.net http://historicalfictionbooks.ning.com/profile/MarjorieGilbert ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
Since I work from home I didn't bother to dress up for myself, but Hubby went to teach at the High School in his Beekeeper suit. He waited too late to try on his garb and it needed more alteration than I could do in one night. Ah, the rewards of procrastination - less work for me, more sweat for him. Those suits aren't made to breath!! Rebecca Burch Center Valley Farm Duncan Falls, Ohio, USA The only twelve steps I'm interested in are the ones between the flat folds and the brocades. --Anonymous Costumer-- --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Gilbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Gilbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [h-cost] All Hallows > To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 3:13 PM > > So who dressed up for work today and what are you > wearing? > > > I am taking the girls to the Mall for a costume contest, > and I am wearing my > Empire gown with stays et al. My girls will be an angel and > a fairy--very > apropos. As I am a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom, that > very much falls > under the heading of work (as well as fun, of course)... > > Marjorie > > Marjorie Gilbert > author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian > England > www.marjoriegilbert.net > http://historicalfictionbooks.ning.com/profile/MarjorieGilbert > > > > ___ > h-costume mailing list > h-costume@mail.indra.com > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
I sort-of dressed up. I am intermittently wearing white bunny ears (intermittently because they're a little tight) and if anybody asks I am Harvey. Jen On Fri, 31 Oct 2008, Shane Sheridan Chabot wrote: So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather Gothy/Victorian dolly. My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting - win! :0) Sheridan P ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I am working on a vampire dress. http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~triade2/dress/Jurk.jpg Ate pumpkin soup and carved a pumpkin and I am listening to the music of corpse bride. The only one in costume is my little bunny backpack in her little witch dress with broomstick and pumpkin. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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An 1890s walking suit with a sash that says "votes for women." Yup, I'm a suffragette. Don't forget to vote next week! Claudine (with apologies for the brief, non-partisan political statement) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I too grabbed random stuff from the closet-mixing and matching odd bits, wig, headdress and some costume prop bits for a nifty Satana. Photo has already been promised, due to threatening promises made locally. :P But judging by the stunned acclamations around the work block, a keeper combination. (Two clerks came running out for kudos and questions no less) JonnaLyhn Wolfcat aka Angharad verch Reynulf, BAO, An Tir ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
My house is decorated as a spider-filled graveyard so I am dressed as spider graveyard queen. I have a bony crown and an all black outfit which includes short puff sleeve (cartridge pleated) jacket over black canvas Victorian corset over skirt which is below knee a-line in front and floor length knife pleated in back and draped in black gauze swag. Plus spider accessories. Subtract the spider accessories and change the shoes and it looks kinda steampunk. I didn't have to go to work today so I'll be wearing it at home to scare kids and have people over for drinks and scary movies. Kathy > > So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? > > I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather > Gothy/Victorian dolly. > > My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting > - win! :0) > > Sheridan P > > > ___ > h-costume mailing list > h-costume@mail.indra.com > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ When your life is on the go—take your life with you. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
I'm another denizen of the spider filled graveyard with the spider queen (see below)... I'll be in a long white wig or the white Jeffersonian wig, bowler hat & veilings, ragged hunter green tailcoat with shredded lapels vintage 1900s, repro highwaisted 19th gents slate blue-grey pants, repro silk vest in dark blue silk, vintage 19th c gents shirt w starched bosom & cravat. I love being able to just toss on whatever's in the closet! Even better is raiding the spouse's closet! Hope you get lots of candy! --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [h-cost] All Hallows My house is decorated as a spider-filled graveyard so I am dressed as spider graveyard queen. I have a bony crown and an all black outfit which includes short puff sleeve (cartridge pleated) jacket over black canvas Victorian corset over skirt which is below knee a-line in front and floor length knife pleated in back and draped in black gauze swag. Plus spider accessories. Subtract the spider accessories and change the shoes and it looks kinda steampunk. I didn't have to go to work today so I'll be wearing it at home to scare kids and have people over for drinks and scary movies. Kathy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
Last year I went as a 'kinda 12th C English lady - 'Irish' dress with an angel wing 1970's dress as the chemise, and a matching silk skirt. (everyone asked if I was a princes or a queen) This year I was dressed as an Eastern Mountain Man - black powder era - complete with wool frock coat, leather pants, sleeveless leather shirt, tan under shirt, inkle woven belt, boots and a black felt hat. (everyone asked if I was an Indian) I'm thinking of next year I'll wear my 1960's outfit so everyone can tell what I am Ha Rumph! Katheryne - Original Message --- At 10/31/08 01:59 PM, you wrote: So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather Gothy/Victorian dolly. My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting - win! :0) Sheridan P ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I wore hubby's "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" Great Pumpkin. This was our entry at Archon this year (St. Louis science fiction convention). I only kept it on long enough for the contest, though, as I was sweating buckets in it. I think they decided to turn the heat up in the building last night (and the temp hit 75 F today in Nebraska - go figure!) Everyone seemed to like it, but I didn't win the contest. Oh, well. :-( When a pic is available from the convention, or I can get another one posted somewhere, I'll let you know. Sandy At 01:59 PM 10/31/2008, you wrote: So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather Gothy/Victorian dolly. My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting - win! :0) Sheridan P "Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed." Achemdro'hm "The Illusion of Historical Fact" -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
My son's school had a Halloween carnival. I told the kids I was a 10 yr old dressed as a mom. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shane Sheridan Chabot Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 11:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] All Hallows So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather Gothy/Victorian dolly. My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting - win! :0) Sheridan P ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
Don't work, except at home. But I went out to a party that night. I was very happy with my Halloween costume. Had most of the pieces but for the robe, which is a table cloth from a Thrift shop. Sorry it's a big photo, but the design is in the details. I went a Samhin, Celtic God of Death, and yes, I know there was no such God in real life, but it was FUN! http://home.earthlink.net/~madlystitching/TheVault/Halloween200801.jpg I also have to brag my wife made me a Fair Isle hat in black, gray and orange for my Birthday. It's just great! Here are some photos, she came up with the design herself. I am so proud it her and it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaelicdragonfly/2966418266/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaelicdragonfly/2965570701/ Stephen Bergdahl Shane Sheridan Chabot wrote: So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather Gothy/Victorian dolly. My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting - win! :0) Sheridan P ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows
Re-did the photo so it's not so huge. http://home.earthlink.net/~madlystitching/TheVault/Halloween200801.jpg Stephen Stephen Bergdahl wrote: Don't work, except at home. But I went out to a party that night. I was very happy with my Halloween costume. Had most of the pieces but for the robe, which is a table cloth from a Thrift shop. Sorry it's a big photo, but the design is in the details. I went a Samhin, Celtic God of Death, and yes, I know there was no such God in real life, but it was FUN! http://home.earthlink.net/~madlystitching/TheVault/Halloween200801.jpg I also have to brag my wife made me a Fair Isle hat in black, gray and orange for my Birthday. It's just great! Here are some photos, she came up with the design herself. I am so proud it her and it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaelicdragonfly/2966418266/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaelicdragonfly/2965570701/ Stephen Bergdahl Shane Sheridan Chabot wrote: So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather Gothy/Victorian dolly. My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting - win! :0) Sheridan P ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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ONE MORE TIME. I hate computers sometimes http://home.earthlink.net/~madlystitching/TheVault/Hallween%202008.html Stephen Stephen Bergdahl wrote: Re-did the photo so it's not so huge. http://home.earthlink.net/~madlystitching/TheVault/Halloween200801.jpg Stephen Stephen Bergdahl wrote: Don't work, except at home. But I went out to a party that night. I was very happy with my Halloween costume. Had most of the pieces but for the robe, which is a table cloth from a Thrift shop. Sorry it's a big photo, but the design is in the details. I went a Samhin, Celtic God of Death, and yes, I know there was no such God in real life, but it was FUN! http://home.earthlink.net/~madlystitching/TheVault/Halloween200801.jpg I also have to brag my wife made me a Fair Isle hat in black, gray and orange for my Birthday. It's just great! Here are some photos, she came up with the design herself. I am so proud it her and it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaelicdragonfly/2966418266/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaelicdragonfly/2965570701/ Stephen Bergdahl Shane Sheridan Chabot wrote: So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I grabbed random stuff out of my closet and ended up looking like a rather Gothy/Victorian dolly. My newly sewn corset seems to be a lot more comfortable than I was expecting - win! :0) Sheridan P ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows - OT
So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I went to work as a Goth! I used an old Gunne Saxe dress I don't remember how I got, it's been waiting in the costume closet for a good 10 years, I bought a decent-quality wig, lots of makeup... I was expecting comments such as "That's different", or "it really changes you"... what I got were "Wow, you're beautiful!". Maybe I should become a Goth for real ;-) Last Saturday we had a party, where we had to dress as movie characters. We dressed as Shaun of the Dead. My bf was Shaun, and I was a zombie. Great fun there too! It's weird how it scares people when you were weird colour contact lenses. You can see both here http://www.picasaweb.com/audreybmorin/Halloween2008/ (the last picture is of friends of ours, unrelated to my own costumes) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] All Hallows - OT
--- On Sat, 1/11/08, Audrey Bergeron-Morin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Audrey Bergeron-Morin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [h-cost] All Hallows - OT To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, 1 November, 2008, 7:46 PM > So who dressed up for work today and what are you wearing? I went to work as a Goth! I used an old Gunne Saxe dress I don't remember how I got, it's been waiting in the costume closet for a good 10 years, I bought a decent-quality wig, lots of makeup... I was expecting comments such as "That's different", or "it really changes you"... what I got were "Wow, you're beautiful!". Maybe I should become a Goth for real ;-) Last Saturday we had a party, where we had to dress as movie characters. We dressed as Shaun of the Dead. My bf was Shaun, and I was a zombie. Great fun there too! It's weird how it scares people when you were weird colour contact lenses. You can see both here http://www.picasaweb.com/audreybmorin/Halloween2008/ (the last picture is of friends of ours, unrelated to my own costumes) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume