Gatsby? What Gatsby?

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“Can’t repeat the past?… Why of course you can!” – The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald And that’s exactly what Baz Luhrmann does in The Great Gatsby, but with his signature flair for just too much. Luhrmann creates worlds, from … Continue reading 

#BelieveInSherlock: A Short Study of 221B Con

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I’ve been a fan of Moffat’s modern adaptation of Sherlock for a while now, so when I heard that some very talented people within Sherlockian fandom were organizing a convention for Sherlockians entitled 221B Con, I was intrigued. When my sometimes-cosplayer … Continue reading 

Fashionable Film Review: Alicia Still “Vamps” It Up

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The year was 1995, and a little film called Clueless was released. For the whole summer, and many seasons afterwards, me and my BFF dropped “whatever” “loser” “betties” “total monet” and “as if”s…as if they were going out of style. … Continue reading 

Geek Outfit of the Week: Reconstructing Idris.

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While cosplay life typically has me scouring the Internet at strange hours finding alternate costuming sources, how-to guides to hacking wigs or tea-staining lace, many times I want to take on an original project. Last year, I came up with my interpretation … Continue reading 

Feeling Femme Fatale.

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I think I’ve finally figured something out. I’ve figured out why I love River Song. She’s stuck in the wrong time, fashion-wise. She’s a femme fatale from the future. She’s got that Breathless Mahoney hair. A penchant for black evening wear. … Continue reading 

In the Mix: Pop Obscure

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I love music. When I was pre-teen, I would haul a duffle bag of cds and a Discman with me on family vacation, much to the delight of my father. In college, I was still making mix tapes and cds … Continue reading 

Under the Weather.

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While I love experiencing all four seasons, the drastic weather changes of the South throw me for a loop sometimes. This week, we had spring-like weather followed by cold, dreary rain. To say the least, my sinuses did not approve, … Continue reading 

Little Things.

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It’s a new year, which means new plans and experiences. Reorganizing my wardrobe and upgrading old costumes and sourcing new costumes for conventions are a couple projects I’ve already begun in earnest. But sometimes little spur-of-the-moment projects are the most … Continue reading