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 

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 

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 

That Signature Scent.

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Marilyn Monroe loved Chanel No. 5 so much, she slept in nothing else. In the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dr. Frank-n-Furter has 4711 (like the Eau de Cologne) tattooed on his upper thigh. Fragrance is like a memory or favorite song. … Continue reading 

Geek Outfit of the Week: Bond Girl Glamour

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The guns. The cars. The women. The liquor. The sweeping songs. The mystique of 007 has permeated popular culture for 50 years. While I had a passing interest in the films when I was younger, I became more intrigued when … Continue reading 

Werking on the Weekend: Chattanooga Fashion Week

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Earlier this week, I found out I had won VIP tickets to Chattanooga’s very first Fashion Week, thanks to A Flattering Tale. After a busy week, it was a great opportunity to get dressed up, have a glass of wine with a … Continue reading