| I don't think this needs a context..... |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|11:13 am] |
This is a deleted scene from the movie of the Half-Blood Prince. I only read the book once, and I don't remember where it fits in the story-- maybe it's about Dumbledore's funeral.
And I haven't liked the HP movies I've seen all that much-- they don't look right. Perhaps I'd be happier with an animated version (drawn, goddamit, not CGI!) based on the illustrations used as chapter headings. The only thing I've been really delighted by is the initial musical theme from the first movie. It isn't Harry Potter, but it's a fine evocation of magic.
However, I love this video, and I like to think I'd love it even if I'd never heard of Harry Potter.
It back up my notion that, much as I can enjoy flashy special effects, fantasy movies still run on acting.
Link thanks to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) rm. |
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| Oak Leaf Dress - who am I? |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|02:44 pm] |
It looks as though I've been recruited to appear in the Historical Fashion Show at The "Original Re-Enactors' Market" near Coventry, UK this month - the 21st/22nd November. If you'd like to come down and see it, I'd love to see/meet you. myladyswardrobe is wholly responsible for my involvement and she'll be there too, in Tudor dress.
Here's the catch. There's a movie costume theme, and we thought that the Oak Leaf Dress fits well since it suggests Merchant Ivory films in general, but now I hear that I'm supposed to be a specific character from a specific movie; the MC will be giving a brief synopsis of the plot, my character's role within the film and who she was played by, awards won and a run down of the costume I'm wearing, maker & historical notes as appropriate... as well as giving details on the inspiration and the making of the dress.
The organiser herself suggested Titanic, which is tenuous, to be honest. I'm not wholly comfortable with this, I must admit, since the dress is a specific dress belonging to a specific person; however, it needs to be seen and used too. I watch some costume movies, but I have trouble sitting still for 90 minutes so I know I haven't seen enough of them. We need a regal or significantly aristocratic character of 1903 - do you have any suggestions on what movie costume/character the Oak Leaf Dress could comfortably pass as?
ETA: I think we're going with Irene in the Forsyte Saga, which Gini, the MC, can find music for easily and talk about at length! |
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| Glazed Pearl Onions in Port with Bay Leaves |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|09:41 am] |
Saw this when looking for new veggies for Thanksgiving. I like onions. I like port. This seemed to be tasty, and it was. The original recipe says it can be made up to 2 days ahead of time, then brought to room temperature before serving. When I did it, I made them the day before, but waited to finish the reduction until just before dinner. This worked very well.
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| Help with threads |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|12:59 pm] |
Well, hello everyone *waves*, I'm pretty new to this community lurking wise, first time posting.
I was wondering what kind of thread you use and where do you get it. I live in country that is practically illiterate when it comes to true sewing notions, especially threads. There's mostly cheap polyester crap, a few heavy duty cottons (in, like, a five color range, cause they're only used for jeans) and two stores (yep, in the whole country) that sell Gutterman's silk thread for its weight in gold (on second thought, I'm not sure gold costs that much). So I'm desperate.
On top of the no-stock issue, there's no one to ask which thread is used where. I've read somewhere that the thread should match the fiber content of the fabric, and that there are different weights, but that's all I know.
So - what do you use, and which online/mail order place do you get it from (If you get it by mail order/online)?
Oh, and I'm not talking about flossing thread, I'm talking the regular get-two-fabrics-together thread. If you do top-stitching with another thread, I would love to know it, also.
*EDIT: Meh, I'm illiterate. Edited all the typos.*
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| Victoriana wedding gown |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|10:22 am] |
I was in an antique shop* in Antwerp (Belgium) last Friday, and saw this GORGEOUS Victoriana wedding gown.
So I HAD to get some pictures.
I don't know what it costs, I was afraid I'd fall over backwards from hearing the price.
* Don't ask me for the name of the shop, I totally forgot.
( photos be here ) |
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| Coutil |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|02:14 am] |
I am looking for a good place to buy coutil. I called a local store and they no longer carry it and contacted Farthingales who do not have the right colour (cream) in the weight I want. I have a sample of the semi-stiff coutil and it seems way too thin.
I have emailed the following companies asking for samples and have yet to hear back from them.
http://www.corsetmaking.com
www.lostcoasthistpatterns.com/cocofa10cowi.html
I have ordered samples from the following but worry a little about shipping costs:
www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk
So far, www.richardthethread.com has the best prices as far as I can tell. Has anyone used their coutil? I emailed them for swatches as well.
Is there anywhere else I should be looking? I checked the memories for fabric here. That is where I got the Whaley's site address from.
I'm in Canada so places in the USA would probably be best.
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| Dear Donny Osmond |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|10:14 pm] |
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| Austin Meetup |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|11:22 pm] |
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We're having another meetup on Wednesday, 11-Nov-09 at 6:00p.m. (as convenient) so come on down!
This time we'll be at the Epoch Coffee House -- 221 W North Loop Blvd. at the intersection of Chesterfield Ave. It's a chance to meet, share ideas and accomplishments and plan for world domination. So, gather your minions, gear up (or not) and meet some other Steamfolks.
JJ
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| (no subject) |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|12:11 pm] |
(click on the banner for the link)
I am having a clearance sale for the first time! Some jewellery pieces do include steampunk elements, and many reductions in prices have been made to the jewellery pieces, if you like anything, this would be a good time to purchase it! :)
Someone commissioned a set of 8 pieces from me, with everything done to her specifications, and ended up not paying. So I have left with 8 pieces and with no one who wants them, so... Yes. Thank you! |
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[Nov. 9th, 2009|11:31 pm] |
Finally, an actual Etsy update! It's been too long, with too many items getting backed up.
Most of my offerings are hair combs and pins, but one of my jewels is the piece I created for a tutorial on decorating mini tophats.
http://www.aranel.etsy.com
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| Kentucky Fried Colonel |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|11:45 pm] |
I see the local KFC has raised their prices slightly, no doubt due to the bad economy:
Either that or the Colonel has outsourced his chicken farming to the Tibetan Plateau (allegedly the remotest location on Earth).
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| Clearance Blouse and Tea Dying |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|10:00 pm] |
Old Navy has several summer-weight blouses on the clearance racks that would make good Victorian or Edwardian blouses. I got this one for $10.
I wanted a more Earthy color, so I dyed my blouse with tea yesterday and now I'm changing the buttons.
If anyone is interested in tea dying, I posted the process on my blog. The vinegar in the dye bath is optional, but I didn't want to take any chances that the color might wash out.
overthecrescentmoon.blogspot.com/2009/11/tea-dying-cotton.html
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| My sister's steampunk outfit |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|08:11 pm] |
It's definitely not super intricate, but I was still proud of how it turned out :) I thought she looked so terribly adorable.
I made the vest, the bustle skirt, and the mini top hat.
To see the rest of the pictures, visit my album here. |
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| Its never too early... |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|05:44 pm] |
Hello there
First time poster, long time stalker of steampunk fashion awesomeness.
So as the title says its never too early for... NEXT HALLOWEEN.
For some it may be too soon seeing as Halloween was 10 days ago.
But for me its never too early.
Last year early into the year I had decided that I was to be Blind Mag from Repo! the Genetic Opera this year.
And the costume was little more than a epic fail.
So on November 1st I had a brilliant idea to be a steampunk wind up doll for next year.
I'd like your input on what I can do to tweak Mag's costume.
Thanks.
xoxoxo
Jacey
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| Some new hatties and some old hats :D Little sale going on |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|04:26 pm] |
So if you've been watching some of my hats lately, you know I've been making quite a number of them.
Well on my website there is bunch of them up for sale that have been around for a while.
Come get'em while they are still there. They are all one-of-a-kind!
http://www.noxenlux.com
Sale is currently on top hats and TRICORNS. Though I have a good number of hats and fascinators all over :) |
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