Costuming for ConQuesT

[clevermanka]

Although I don't have intentions to enter the Masquerade this year*, I'm thinking about pulling together a hall costume loosely** based on the Siren outfits from Tron Legacy. Yes, I know the movie was kind of ass, but cyberfashion is Just So Fancy-Baby. Also, the costume would be almost 100% purchased since I'm not going to sew a skin-tight garment when I can pick up tights and tees at Target.

Also-also, mckitterick bought me a pair of the most fucking awesome boots that cry out to be footwear for a fem-bot.

Don't they just? And so comfortable! I might have to order another pair of these in the black. Although I'm tempted to get them in the oxford shoe style instead. You know, variety and all. If I had the money, I'd order the shoes and the boots in all three colors*** because these are the most comfortable high-heel wedge shoes I have ever put on.

* It takes so much time and energy. I miss most of Saturday's day programming and then am too tired to party Saturday night.

** And I mean "loosely" in all manner of ways.

*** I would, however, take the "sand" color to BKB leather to be dyed dark red.

Comments

[ms-danson.livejournal.com]

Ooooo... red...

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

All I can say is ..
ooh, envy.

[curieuse.livejournal.com]

Oh my god.

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-dr-martens-mimi-3-eye-shoe-sand-burnished-servo-lux-p_id212494#

want want want want want

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

And I have only one pair of red shoes. Red, open-toe mules that I wear once or twice a year. Stupid. Mama needs a red pair of shoes!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'm definitely ordering one or the other in the black. Just gotta decide which is more practical--shoe or boot. Ah, decisions!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I. KNOW.

So nerdy. So sexy.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

It's a toughie, depending on what you already own, I suppose.

As for me right now, Drool (http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-dr-martens-darcie-lace-diva-boot-black-taupe-p_id203078)

[stuology.livejournal.com]

I need some more Docs as well. It has been soooo long since I've owned a pair. When I replaced them, I was living poor, so I replaced them with cheaper Sketchers, which I have worn and are still comfy for 9 years.

OMG, time. That amazes me. 9 years.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

That onlineshoes.com has the best selection of Docs I've seen, outside of Dr Martens own website. The shipping wasn't what I'd call speedy, but it was free.

[miischelle.livejournal.com]

OMG those boots are awesome!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

And you would not believe how comfy. It's like they were made just for my feet.

[curieuse.livejournal.com]

Seriously they look straight of The Sartorialist only they'd be $1500.

[rorschachsix.livejournal.com]

Awww. I didn't think Tron was ass-like. I liked it quite a bit but I didn't go into the movie cold... I processed all the trans-media stuff they put out there like the video game and the comics.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed it a lot while I was watching it. A lot a lot. But then I left the movie kind of going "errrrr....". The Penny Arcade response (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/12/22/) pretty much summed it up for me.

It sure was pretty, though!

[sdemory.livejournal.com]

You will be one fine, fine Siren. Are you going to have glowing wire, by any chance? I've seen posts on it; I can track them down, if you'd like.

One of these days, though, you're going to have to go full-bore Demory fiction cosplay. Moral imperative.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Nah, no glowing wire for me. Glow tape, at the most. I'm not into the 100% accurate reproduction cosplay thing. You know me. I take an idea, lure it into a back alley, beat the shit out of it, steal the parts I like, and then call it mine.

[bluetourmaline.livejournal.com]

Ooh! Sweet boots and shoes!

They don't ship to Canada, though.

I admit one of the key reasons I look forward to moving to the States is to be able to buy shoes you can't get here.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Check the Dr. Martens site (http://www.drmartens.com/). They aren't much more expensive (if at all) and I'm sure they ship internationally.

[bluetourmaline.livejournal.com]

Oh, lovely. Thank you! And the Toronto store turns out to be only a short walk past the Fluevogs store, so I'll drop by when I'm next in Toronto.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

the Toronto store turns out to be only a short walk past the Fluevogs store

My god. I think I would die from ecstacy.

[bluetourmaline.livejournal.com]

"Two little maids from school are we, out of our minds on Ecstasy..."

Queen Street West is a pretty cool place in general. If you ever happen to travel there, if McKitterick decides to attend a Toronto con or something, I recommend it.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'll most certainly keep that in mind! Thank you!

[annamatic.livejournal.com]

*gasp* the silver boots!!!!!!!!!

wantwantwant!!!

[chronovore.livejournal.com]

Awesome boots are awesome. Looks like they could be easily integrated into a steampunky costume, too.

[cmt2779.livejournal.com]

I am so fucking smitten by those boots! I am seriously trying to figure out if I can justify buying myself a pair.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

The are absolutely fantastic. I often consider buying the same shoe in different colors (I have hard to fit feet), but I'm only about one paycheck away from actually doing it with these.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they could!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yes. You can.

Docs are still good quality boots, and if you have narrow feet, you are going to love the way these fit.

Yes!

[cmt2779.livejournal.com]

I just couldn't get over the boots, so I bought them for myself as a birthday present. They arrived today and I love them. I am so glad you posted this! :-)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Oh, fantastic! I'm so glad you got them and are happy with them!