Showing posts with label Super Hero. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super Hero. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

2014 Costumer's Picnic in pictures / Pique-Nique des costumiers 2014 en photos

(La version Française se trouve plus bas.)

Last Saturday was held the annual Quebec Society of Amateur Costumers costumer's picnic. It was a beautiful warm day and sunny day, and there were many new faces this year. Costumes were varied, just the way we like it: Steampunk, Superheroes, Medieval-Fantasy, Teen era, 1940's, India, Pirate, etc.

Samedi dernier s'est tenu le Pique-Nique Annuel des Costumiers de la Société des Costumiers Amateurs du Québec. C'était une magnifique journée chaude et ensoleillée, et plusieurs nouveaux visages se sont joints à nous cette année. Les costumes étaient variés, comme nous les aimons: Steampunk, Superhéros, Médiéval-Fantastique, Années 10, Années 40, Inde, Pirate, etc.

 
Group picture (minus Nancy-Raven & Son who left early) / 
Photo de groupe (avec Nancy-Raven et son fils absent car ils ont dû quitter plus tôt)

Nancy-Raven & Son (photo by Laurie) / Nancy-Raven et son fils (photo de Laurie)
Please note that Nancy-Raven is wearing a Shocking Pink Sari. This needs mentioning as she never used to wear any other colour than black (remember our 10 year High School Reunion, when she dressed as the Wicked Witch of the North Shore?). You have to admit, the colour looks great on her.
Veuillez noter que Nancy-Raven porte un Sari Rose Fushia, Je le mentionne parce que pendant longtemps, elle ne portait que du noir (vous vous souvenez de notre réunions de Secondaire 10e anniversaire, quand elle avait décider de s'habiller en Vilaine Sorcière de la Rive-Nord?). Il faut admettre que cette couleur lui va à merveille.

Food time!  / À la bouffe!

Mommy, who is that pretty Lady? / Maman, qui est cette jolie demoiselle?

Food fit for a Pirate (photo by Laurie) / Un Repas digne d'un Pirate (photo de Laurie)

Laurie in her Wearing History 1940's sailor dress /
Laurie dans sa robe nautique des années 40 de Wearing History


 My little Indian Princess / Ma petite princesse Indienne

I found that dress at Value Village for 5.99$. And what a find it was! If you look closely, the front of the bodice and skirt are decorated with pearls and lots of them.

J'ai trouvé cette robe au Village des Valeurs pour 5.99$. Quelle trouvaille ce fut! Si vous regardez bien, le devant du corsage et de la jupe sont décorés de perles en grande quantité.



 My little gentleman / Mon petit monsieur

I was going to dress my son with pants, a shirt and his 11th Doctor Jacket, but it was just too hot and humid, so instead, I choose a polo onesie and shorts that match his pageboy cap.

J'avais planifié d'habiller mon garçon avec un pantalon, une chemise et son veston de 11e Docteur, mais il faisait beaucoup trop chaud et humide, je l'ai donc plutôt habillé d'une combinaison polo et d'un short assortis à sa casquette de petit monsieur.



In true Me fashion, I decided to make myself a new dress, and I made it last minute, finishing at 1 AM on the day of the event. But I am happy with the result.

Étant fidèle à moi-même, j'ai décidé de me faire une nouvelle robe, et je l'ai confectionnée à la dernière minute, la complétant à 1h du matin le jour de l'évènement.
 
Teen Era Garden Party Dress / Robe de Garden-party années 10


It was inspired by Lady Mary's garden party dress from the 1st season finale of Downton Abbey, but I'll tell you all about it in another post.

That was this year's picnic. We were quite lucky to have such a lovely day (though the ground was still a bit humid from the rainstorm a few days before), and we were thrilled to see the event grow again this year. Here is to a bigger, better picnic next year!

Ma robe est inspirée par celle portée par Lady Mary pour la garden-party dans la finale de la première saison de Downton Abbey, mais je vous en parlerai plus longuement dans un autre billet.

C,était le pique-nique de cette année. Nous étions vraiment chanceux d'avoir une si belle journée (quoique le sol était encore humide suite à l'orage survenu quelques jours auparavant), et nous étions vraiment touchés de voir l,évènement grandir encore cette année. Souhaitons-nous un pique-nique encore plus gros et plus réussis l'an prochain!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Toddler Wonder Woman

My first costume of the year is complete! It is a Wonder Woman dress for my 3 1/2 years old Godsdaughter who loves that Super Hero (and Marvel Super Heroes in general). Of course, that would be a lot more impressive if it wasn't in fact a month late; you see, I meant to have it ready early in December to have it mailed to her in time to be worn for the Holidays, but no matter. I gave it to her in person tonight and she was really happy. "What is it sweetie?" "Mine!"

Wonder Woman Toddler Dress

I used pattern Simplicity 7120, but without any collar and only one layer of skirt. As for fabric, the gold star patterned blue satin was bought after Halloween specifically for this project; the bodice and sleeves are made of red glitterdot leftover from an Elvis costume my mom made my brother years ago; the gold glitterdot used for the "W" sign and the sleeves cuffs is leftover from my first Irish Dancing solo dress. The bodice is fused with black interfacing to make it a little stiffer - glitterdot fabric is so flimsy. The bodice and sleeves are lined with red polyester lining.

Wonder Woman Toddler Headband

On each of the sleeve's cuffs, I tacked an embroidered red star as a reminder of the wrist cuffs Wonder Woman wears. I used a third embroidered red star which I glued (with E-6000 glue) on a thin gold headband (bought at the dollar store). This is in lieu of her gold crown.

I did not (yet) get a picture of my Godsdaughter in her dress, but I did try it on my daughter to make sure it would fit (they are currently the same size). Besides, I couldn't not to - when she saw the dress and I said it wasn't for her, she asked in the most pitiful voice "but what about me?".

Wonder Woman Toddler - Front

Wonder Woman Toddler - Back

(I hope no one gets jealous over this.)

Now the best thing is, and I learned this after the dress was given, is that my Godsdaughter's parents had already planned to have a "Super Hero Tea Party" for her up-coming birthday, so this outfit will be perfect for her. I wish we could go. The girls get along so splendidly, but a Montréal-Toronto drive is not an easy thing. We'll see! (Should we go, I imagine I would need to make my daughter a Super Hero costume of some sort; better start thinking about it.)

Monday, April 12, 2010

Movie Monday: Kick-Ass

Most of us have worn a Superhero costume for Halloween at least once! Okay, I personally haven't, but boys usually do: my brother got to be Superman, a Ninja Turtle and a Power Ranger (at different times). So what a thrill it is when a new Super Hero movie comes out, such as Kick-Ass (2010)! Based on the Comic book by the same name, it tells of a young 16 year old would-be superhero who one day decides to don a costume on and become Kick-Ass.

The story features four powerless Superheros...

Kick-Ass (2010)

Dave Lizewski, a.k.a. Kick-Ass, the main protagonist:

Aaron Johnson as Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass (2010)

Hit-Girl, an 11 years old, purple wig wearing assassin:

Chloë Moretz as Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl, Kick-Ass (2010)

Her father, Big Daddy:

Nicolas Cage as Damon Macready / Big Daddy, Kick-Ass (2010)

And Red Mist, son of the story's antagonist:

Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Chris D'Amico / Red Mist, Kick-Ass (2010)

Personally, even if the idea of an 11 years old killer of is more than a little disturbing, but the kilt and purple bob are kind of cute!