August 26th, 2008
Steampunk Catwoman trial run pics
Here are some pictures of this year’s DragonCon costume. Per the experienced costumer’s tradition, I always test the whole ensemble before the event. In this case, I discovered 2 breakages which were easy to remedy at home but would have been difficult in Atlanta.
League of Justice-Minded Citizenry, beware! The promenade also displays less lofty members of society.
So many months of work. Worth it, although I forgot the cat ears and makeup for the trial run.
The parasol and boots are staying home due to suitcase space limits, replaced by matching slippers, cat ears, and a fan. Should the bustle stay home? The one that’s small enough to pack into a suitcase is very “Natural Forms era” in scope and probably too subtle for the majority of congoers to perceive. It may seem as though I simply have a mutantly oversized arse+hips WRT the rest of me. Opinions? Leave a comment, tweet DM, or email me.
Oh, and if you see a gal in ivory 20s dress and cat ears at Mssr. Sigler’s party or at the Parsecs, say hi and take my picture, OK? I am leaving the photography to others this time around, again due to the space limitations of modern air travel.
CONNNNNN!!! 
CF
August 26th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Excellent
August 27th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Instead of a bustle, I’ve opted for a quickie bum-roll made of synthetic fleece. Gives just enough bulk, but compressible enough to fit easily in my suitcase. Of course, my skirt is a little shorter, since Firestar doesn’t wear pants, so it’s not as heavy.
August 27th, 2008 at 8:33 am
I didn’t know you were blogging! Cool!
August 27th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Stunning! I think you should take the bustle and see if there’s a creative way to enhance it with hotel pillows. (Assuming, of course, no damage is done to the pillows.)
Have a great trip!
Bonnie
August 27th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Beautifully done!
Take your underpinnings! It really does make a difference - not only in silouette, but how you move and feel in your costume.
XXX
August 27th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I agree with Kathleen; take your underpinnings. I can understand ditching the parasol, but the boots?
Those are some darned sexy boots with that outfit. It’s strange seeing you with your hair up. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen it so…gone. Oh, and if you see Siggy…give him some Trae-love on my behalf…Although, I half want to punch him and call him an asshole and half want to buy him a beer. The jury is still out…we’ll see when he releases more episodes on current podiobooks.
August 28th, 2008 at 4:36 am
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September 5th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Awesome cos! Cant say that I saw you at Dragon Con but I LOVE the costume!