WorldCon 2002
We wore quite a few costumes to World Con. Quite a bit more than we actually
managed to get decent pictures. Although, check out Ken's
site for a few more. Eh, here's a few of the frocks we pulled out of
the closet as well as the world debut of our goddess outfits. The latest
in a series of tryptic outfits. Previous examples being Dendarii,
Furies,
witches
and elementals. Speaking of which,
that was the first costume that we wore Friday night.
Although, I should mention, that these were nothing compared to some
of the stuff in the Masquerade.
Fire Sparkly (Crystal)
I very much liked the effect of the gems on my forehead.
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Dancing Water (Karen)
The front of Karen's shoes are covered in hand sewn sequins.
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Earth minus some layers (Gina)
This is Gina's Earth costume minus hoop, drape, outer skirt, cloth
petticoat, leaf petticoat, etc.
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Fire, Earth and Water beneath a gathering sky
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Dendarri Mercenaries (Crystal and Karen) attending a panel on Costuming
from books (relevant author Lois McMaster Bujold on the panel)
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Two Barrayaran military men (black fatigues and dress greens). Lois
McMaster Bujold, whose books inspired the costumes, during a panel on costuming,
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This was from the 2nd dinner (in a week) for some Buffy
Philosophy Board members who were in the SF. Bay Area. Okay, we have
Liquidram (off camera), Liquidram munchkins, fresne (Alice), Vickie's hubby,
fresne's housemate the red Queen, Vickie, d'Herb, Masq, more munchkinery
and Dochawk
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 So,
whose the kitty and whose the psycho in this picture?
American McGee's Alice and Snowmane, Lord of the Thundercats. (Crystal
and Ed). Weary Cat of the Clan McDude rests in the background after the
Masquerade |
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The Martian Cabaret (Gina in long necked splendor). from the Masquerade.
Gina got a ribbon for enduring the costume. Hot. Much hotter than fire,
which was cool. |
Pipi Long Boots went into the family business as soon as she was able. |
Persephone still life.
Since this isn't going to come out in the photos, I'd like to point out
that Eris' outfit is covered in rainbow embroidery in a variety of styles.
Winding randomly over the dress. |
Also, the silver embroidery on Persephone's dress is picked out in several
hundred seed sized beads. And what doesn't even come out here, it's practically
invisible, is that the hem stitch is a line of black flower embroidery
exactly like the silver embroidery next to it.
Partially, because my conception of Persephone is a person of opposites.
Goddess of Spring. Goddess of the Dead.
Wearing silver that tarnishes. Fabric covered in gem like embroidery
of flowers. Heavy jewlery covered in tiny flowers. In one hand the globe
like pomegranate, in the the other the orchid scepter.
I think way too much about these things.
Then again this is our big project costume for this year. I forsee many
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Paris makes makes its fateful decision.
Hera (Gina), Athena (Crystal, who didn't wear that outfit at Worldcon)
or Venus de Milo (who lives in Paris).
Who is the fairest? Who deserves the gift of the goddess of Discord,
a golden apple?
Eris looks on and smiles. Her work is done. |
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Eris smiles while Troy burns. |
With golden sandals and peacock feathers, Hera regards. |
Persephone (Crystal) contemplates.
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