Check out my latest album on my site. The Costumer as Charley's Aunt. It tell the story of where the character comes from as well as shows some famous actors in the role. This and The Granny came from the same outfit. Just changed wigs and added granny glasses and a pipe. Saves a lot of moiney. Especially in these times.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN http://www.halloweenforum.com/pictur...pictureid=8184 THE COSTUMER
Your tips on how to move about in a hoopskirt were perfect. See my comments on the section where I asked the question. Needless to say, being a male I never use hoopskirts. This is the first time. I use it for the Granny, Charley's Aunt and The Grande Aunt ( I have added this one to my costume characters album). To be honest wearing the entire outfit is quite comfortable. It is dressing and undressing that are the pits! Actually I think that I will stick to hoopskirts for any future female character. That way I don't have to worry about my legs. Just wear my colonial hose with a garter or my black medical support hose with a garter.. I use my Little Lord Fauntleroy shoes with the bows. Actually they are a pair of bedroom slippers with bows attached. So, no heels to fool with. I do like to lift my skirts to show my pantelettes so I want the hose and shoes to be halfway decent. Thanks for the help.
Thanks. I will. Didn't think about that!
Oh I would totally keep a lookout for the "Martha" poncho- the one she famously wore getting out of prison (which she then crafted a pattern so that they could be made for our furry friends. ew)
See my Martha Stewart Prep album I am getting this material from a friend who has a resale boutique very cheap and some free. Still coming, a long red flowing skirt, another blouse or two, two pairs of shoes ( hope they fit), clip on earrings, long pearl necklace and possiby a couple of jacket/knee lenght skirt combos. I can pick out the best and donate the rest. Let me know what you think.
Hi! Would you explain a little on how to apply the lipstick with the highlights in the middle to look fuller. I usually just take the lipstick and apply to lips and then press lips together. That's what I did on my French Aristocrats costume. Thanks.
I have thin lips so a lip plumper will do well. I have been sugguested to use rose or mauve color lipstick. As far as sugguestions for you, what type of characters do you like to do. For Halloween, do The Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz. Or Countess Dracula. For historical do a Rennaisance lady or Marie Antionette. For a role reversal, due Hansel from Hansel and gretel. Hope these ideas help. Speaking of role reversals, how did you like my transformation picture in my album?
I planned to use some rouge for the cheeks, light powder and red lipstick to emphasize my lips since they are thin and not full! Never though of the mauve color. I have some black fingerless gloves. Do you think that I should use nail polish? When I costume, I want everything to be exact!
I will have some time this weekend to practice with my costume. I have not had the opportunity to wear either the black or red outfit out to a function mainly since these were done right befire Hurricane Katrina. My first time costumed as a woman. I'll let you know how the practice goes. Oh, any tips on makeup for the Grandmother? I am completely in the dark in this area? Thanks.
