Again Doug's costume I made (actually he's wearing the Anovos undershirt.) and mine is Anovos.
And Doug's photo from the World Record.
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Showing posts with label dragoncon. Show all posts
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Speaking of Star Trek...
Here are some of the pics David took at DragonCon! Thanks, David!
Again Doug's costume I made (actually he's wearing the Anovos undershirt.) and mine is Anovos.
And Doug's photo from the World Record.
Again Doug's costume I made (actually he's wearing the Anovos undershirt.) and mine is Anovos.
And Doug's photo from the World Record.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Amy Farrah Fowler
Costume for sale! Details at bottom of post! Email: padawansguide at gmail dot com
I'm not sure I ever did a post on this costume - we did a Big Bang Theory group at DragonCon in 2012 (actually they did one the previous year or two also) - and it was the first year they had an Amy Farrah Fowler. This costume was completely put together from purchased things and is not at all screen accurate. It was rather just to evoke Amy's, er, fashion sense. T-shirt, button down, striped sweater, long skirt, and of course, tiara. (The sneakers were just for easy of walking at DragonCon.)
After having no luck at a thrift store, and after having no luck finding a more screen accurate sweater, I just used Amazon prime to buy the sweater, barrette, and button down, and I think the skirt came from Old Navy. The glasses (reading glasses) also came from Amazon - I need to figure a way to remove the lenses (and I know for a fact they do this on BBT for real, Leonard's glasses do not have glass in them) but the frames are rather delicate and I don't want to break them.
This was the general look I was going for but I couldn't find a tan/navy cardigan:
Besties!
Shamie:
I love some of these pics!
We reenacted the tiara scene:
Costume for sale!
Amy Farrah Fowler costume for sale! $75 plus S&H
Old Navy Jeans Skirt, size 14, 20" long in front. retail $28
Tommy Hillfiger cardigan, size L - retail $44
Izod Button-down 3/4 sleeve plaid shirt, size XL - retail $25
glasses - retail $8
hair barrettes
I'm not sure I ever did a post on this costume - we did a Big Bang Theory group at DragonCon in 2012 (actually they did one the previous year or two also) - and it was the first year they had an Amy Farrah Fowler. This costume was completely put together from purchased things and is not at all screen accurate. It was rather just to evoke Amy's, er, fashion sense. T-shirt, button down, striped sweater, long skirt, and of course, tiara. (The sneakers were just for easy of walking at DragonCon.)
After having no luck at a thrift store, and after having no luck finding a more screen accurate sweater, I just used Amazon prime to buy the sweater, barrette, and button down, and I think the skirt came from Old Navy. The glasses (reading glasses) also came from Amazon - I need to figure a way to remove the lenses (and I know for a fact they do this on BBT for real, Leonard's glasses do not have glass in them) but the frames are rather delicate and I don't want to break them.
This was the general look I was going for but I couldn't find a tan/navy cardigan:
Besties!
Shamie:
I love some of these pics!
We reenacted the tiara scene:
Costume for sale!
Amy Farrah Fowler costume for sale! $75 plus S&H
Old Navy Jeans Skirt, size 14, 20" long in front. retail $28
Tommy Hillfiger cardigan, size L - retail $44
Izod Button-down 3/4 sleeve plaid shirt, size XL - retail $25
glasses - retail $8
hair barrettes
Thursday, September 5, 2013
DragonCon 2013
So as you may or may not know, I wasn't particularly looking forward to DragonCon this year, just because it felt like work. I did end up having a good time, of course, but I think it was partly because I revised my expectations. And it wasn't all great. But it was wonderful seeing so many friends and there were a lot of good things that happened.
We (Michelle, Doug, and I) were staying at the Sheraton, right across the hall from Jen & Raj, which is always awesome, because I adore them both and they're really fun people! Also, it was great seeing Michelle again since I didn't go 2 years ago and she didn't go last year, so we hadn't had a DragonCon together in 2 years.
Registration was at our hotel and it took a bit to finally find the on-site registration line and it was a much much much shorter if a little slow line. If you were paying with cash, there was no line.
Someone ducked under the empty queues and they all went over, like dominoes. It was pretty amusing:
Then Bank of America, in its infinite wisdom, triggered fraud protection for our DragonCon membership purpose. Because that is what people who steal credit cards do - go to DragonCon. Apparently lots of people were having this problem, so it took a while for Doug on the phone to sort it out and then we finally had our badges.
By the time we were badged, we didn't have much time to change for the Gatsby party, which was over in the Marriott and hosted by Janine andBetsy Loki. Everyone looked awesome and it was so nice to see everyone - I caught up with lots of different people. And the view was pretty great!
Note that Betsy's 20s costume is Loki themed - I loved it!
We (Michelle, Doug, and I) were staying at the Sheraton, right across the hall from Jen & Raj, which is always awesome, because I adore them both and they're really fun people! Also, it was great seeing Michelle again since I didn't go 2 years ago and she didn't go last year, so we hadn't had a DragonCon together in 2 years.
Registration was at our hotel and it took a bit to finally find the on-site registration line and it was a much much much shorter if a little slow line. If you were paying with cash, there was no line.
Someone ducked under the empty queues and they all went over, like dominoes. It was pretty amusing:
Then Bank of America, in its infinite wisdom, triggered fraud protection for our DragonCon membership purpose. Because that is what people who steal credit cards do - go to DragonCon. Apparently lots of people were having this problem, so it took a while for Doug on the phone to sort it out and then we finally had our badges.
By the time we were badged, we didn't have much time to change for the Gatsby party, which was over in the Marriott and hosted by Janine and
Note that Betsy's 20s costume is Loki themed - I loved it!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
On DragonCon Hotels
I got a question about DragonCon hotels for first-timers and I thought I would post my answer here, in case it's helpful to anyone else. Please feel free to post your own hotel advice in the comments. This is just my own opinion.
I always used to stay at the Marriott, but the last few years they've enacted something called "Passkey," which is a system you have to use to book rooms for DragonCon now. Basically it was the case that if you didn't get on Passkey and book a room the second they went on sale, you probably wouldn't get one. However, several things have changed for next year which can affect this. One is that now Marriott rooms have a non-refundable one night deposit. The rooms are also apparently non-transferrable. So this might make it easier to book a room at the Marriott, since less people will be reserving multiple rooms. However, you run the risk (if you can't go) of losing somewhere around $200 bucks. And since you have to reserve so far in advance, who knows what can happen in a year? I'll also add that the Marriott used to be pretty quiet, but now it's very busy with an active bar on the top lobby floor, and the white noise from all the people can be heard up in the rooms, even if you're up pretty high. This didn't bother me much, but it's another consideration. Also, it can be really hard to get elevators there, especially on checkout day. I'm not sure when Passkey reservations open up for DragonCon 2013.
I don't have experience with staying at the Hyatt.
The Hilton also has a one night non-refundable deposit. And I've heard it's already booked up. (Though, it might still be worth calling to make sure this is true.) After last year, when I couldn't attend DragonCon 2011 because of a serious, last-minute health issue, I ran into problems with the Hilton reservation I'd made. So never again will I take a chance on a non-refundable deposit room.
The Sheraton will charge you a one-night deposit, but it is refundable up until a few days before the Con. (Or maybe even less, not sure exactly.) The rooms are quiet, and you can catch elevators without a problem. I used to think it was off the beaten path, but DragonCon has spread out so much, that it's not really. You'll have to pick up your registration at the Sheraton and BritTrack and TrekTrack both have panels here. The Sunday night Yule Ball (sponsored by the YA Lit track) is here as well.
The only disadvantage is that you have to walk outside to get to it, there aren't tunnels like there are for the other hotels. (You might have to go outside to get to the Westin too, but I didn't end up going there at all this last Con.) However, the tunnels are so crowded (especially Saturday) that I found it was a relief to be able to walk outside. So that's not a big deal unless there is rain, or you are in a delicate costume. But you may have lots of indoor walking to do regardless of that. Tunnels connect the Marriott, Peachtree Center Mall and Hyatt, and now the Hilton, but it can still be a lot of walking.
So based on all that, I booked a room at the Sheraton again for this year. I didn't have a problem going to friends room parties or hanging out with them at the Marriott. There are lots of people walking back and forth at all hours, so I never felt unsafe walking between hotels, even at night. (At least, no more unsafe than you'd feel at DragonCon in general.) And my fears about being really far away were pretty unfounded. The Sheraton is already taking reservations.
I always used to stay at the Marriott, but the last few years they've enacted something called "Passkey," which is a system you have to use to book rooms for DragonCon now. Basically it was the case that if you didn't get on Passkey and book a room the second they went on sale, you probably wouldn't get one. However, several things have changed for next year which can affect this. One is that now Marriott rooms have a non-refundable one night deposit. The rooms are also apparently non-transferrable. So this might make it easier to book a room at the Marriott, since less people will be reserving multiple rooms. However, you run the risk (if you can't go) of losing somewhere around $200 bucks. And since you have to reserve so far in advance, who knows what can happen in a year? I'll also add that the Marriott used to be pretty quiet, but now it's very busy with an active bar on the top lobby floor, and the white noise from all the people can be heard up in the rooms, even if you're up pretty high. This didn't bother me much, but it's another consideration. Also, it can be really hard to get elevators there, especially on checkout day. I'm not sure when Passkey reservations open up for DragonCon 2013.
I don't have experience with staying at the Hyatt.
The Hilton also has a one night non-refundable deposit. And I've heard it's already booked up. (Though, it might still be worth calling to make sure this is true.) After last year, when I couldn't attend DragonCon 2011 because of a serious, last-minute health issue, I ran into problems with the Hilton reservation I'd made. So never again will I take a chance on a non-refundable deposit room.
The Sheraton will charge you a one-night deposit, but it is refundable up until a few days before the Con. (Or maybe even less, not sure exactly.) The rooms are quiet, and you can catch elevators without a problem. I used to think it was off the beaten path, but DragonCon has spread out so much, that it's not really. You'll have to pick up your registration at the Sheraton and BritTrack and TrekTrack both have panels here. The Sunday night Yule Ball (sponsored by the YA Lit track) is here as well.
The only disadvantage is that you have to walk outside to get to it, there aren't tunnels like there are for the other hotels. (You might have to go outside to get to the Westin too, but I didn't end up going there at all this last Con.) However, the tunnels are so crowded (especially Saturday) that I found it was a relief to be able to walk outside. So that's not a big deal unless there is rain, or you are in a delicate costume. But you may have lots of indoor walking to do regardless of that. Tunnels connect the Marriott, Peachtree Center Mall and Hyatt, and now the Hilton, but it can still be a lot of walking.
So based on all that, I booked a room at the Sheraton again for this year. I didn't have a problem going to friends room parties or hanging out with them at the Marriott. There are lots of people walking back and forth at all hours, so I never felt unsafe walking between hotels, even at night. (At least, no more unsafe than you'd feel at DragonCon in general.) And my fears about being really far away were pretty unfounded. The Sheraton is already taking reservations.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
DragonCon 2012
Janine finished her annual DragonCon video - this one is so fun, full of Big Bang Theory and Avengers goodness. If you watch (or even fast forward), be sure you see the very very end!
http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/jkg_vader/2012/DragonCon/?action=view¤t=DragonCon2012.mp4
Sunday, September 9, 2012
A few Star Trek buys
David Skirmont got these great pics of the Star Trek group from DragonCon. I thought they were really fun!
I also wanted to note that I bought these insignia for Doug's NuTrek costume - I like them better than the ones I bought on ebay a few years ago. Science: Star Trek Starfleet Science Division Badge Replica
And to go with my Original Series costume a Tricorder: Star Trek Star Trek - Electronic Tricorder
No, the other left!
Not the redshirt!
I also wanted to note that I bought these insignia for Doug's NuTrek costume - I like them better than the ones I bought on ebay a few years ago. Science: Star Trek Starfleet Science Division Badge Replica
And to go with my Original Series costume a Tricorder: Star Trek Star Trek - Electronic Tricorder
DragonCon - Sunday!
Sunday I actually ended up waking up fairly early (I know, it's weird).
The Sheraton pool during the day. It's really pretty!
And since I was up, I thought I would throw on some clothes and try to make the 10am Doctor Who panel, which was with GWho/Torchwood propmaster Nicholas John Robatto. It was in my hotel and I was nearly 40 minutes early for it so I figured no problem. Nope, huge line. And no cell reception. So I couldn't reply to texts inviting me to brunch or make sure Doug got my text that I'd gone to this panel (he'd gone running). So I entertained myself my reading Janine's book on my phone and hoping I would get in. And it ended up being no problem. And I even got a decent seat.
Baby Eleven:
Robatto with the ray guns he makes now.
The Sheraton pool during the day. It's really pretty!
And since I was up, I thought I would throw on some clothes and try to make the 10am Doctor Who panel, which was with GWho/Torchwood propmaster Nicholas John Robatto. It was in my hotel and I was nearly 40 minutes early for it so I figured no problem. Nope, huge line. And no cell reception. So I couldn't reply to texts inviting me to brunch or make sure Doug got my text that I'd gone to this panel (he'd gone running). So I entertained myself my reading Janine's book on my phone and hoping I would get in. And it ended up being no problem. And I even got a decent seat.
Baby Eleven:
Robatto with the ray guns he makes now.
Friday, September 7, 2012
DragonCon - Saturday!
So, for the first time since its inception, I actually went to the parade. The first year I went to DragonCon was the first time they did it. It was very hot and early and I never did it again. Mostly because we stay up late and I don't like getting up early and missing sleep. I'm always sorry to miss the parade, but I also generally don't get sick after DragonCon.
Anyhow, we decided to go with Jen & Raj this year and we got to sleep at a decent (for DragonCon) hour. We had intended to try and get a spot on the balcony of the Atlanta Grill (Raj had a reservation) but people had camped out there from 5:45 on, which is nuts!
So we ended up standing right below it.
But guess who else was on the balcony?
Katee Sackhoff! More on that later.
And some shots from the parade.
Anyhow, we decided to go with Jen & Raj this year and we got to sleep at a decent (for DragonCon) hour. We had intended to try and get a spot on the balcony of the Atlanta Grill (Raj had a reservation) but people had camped out there from 5:45 on, which is nuts!
So we ended up standing right below it.
But guess who else was on the balcony?
Katee Sackhoff! More on that later.
And some shots from the parade.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
DragonCon Thurs/Friday
DragonCon!
We started out the trip with the 10th Doctor on our flight. I literally almost bumped into him and recognized the fabric first. I looked up and he looked at my t-shirt (Doctors crossing Abbey Road) and I said "Nice suit" at the same time as he said "Nice shirt". It was very funny. And then I worried that the Doctor was on our flight since nothing good happens when he shows up, right? :-)
We stayed in the Sheraton this year, which ended up being quite nice. Hardly any waits for elevators, just a block or so from the Marriott (and frankly it was often a relief to walk outside instead of through the crowded tunnels), and relatively quiet. Plus the Marriott changed their policies this year and rooms are non-refundable (1 night) and non-transferrable. Lame. Especially when you have to reserve a full year out. The Sheraton is still refundable. And this was the view from our room - which was adjoining with Raj and Jen's room, which was awesome!
We started out the trip with the 10th Doctor on our flight. I literally almost bumped into him and recognized the fabric first. I looked up and he looked at my t-shirt (Doctors crossing Abbey Road) and I said "Nice suit" at the same time as he said "Nice shirt". It was very funny. And then I worried that the Doctor was on our flight since nothing good happens when he shows up, right? :-)
We stayed in the Sheraton this year, which ended up being quite nice. Hardly any waits for elevators, just a block or so from the Marriott (and frankly it was often a relief to walk outside instead of through the crowded tunnels), and relatively quiet. Plus the Marriott changed their policies this year and rooms are non-refundable (1 night) and non-transferrable. Lame. Especially when you have to reserve a full year out. The Sheraton is still refundable. And this was the view from our room - which was adjoining with Raj and Jen's room, which was awesome!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
DragonCon 2009
DragonCon 2009 was a fun year, but there wasn't much new costume-wise. The weekend was dominated by the Thrill the World event and hanging out with friends!
More pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36392891@N00/sets/72157622191911873/
More pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36392891@N00/sets/72157622191911873/
DragonCon 2008
DragonCon 2008 was about Sgt Pepper, we had so much fun with these costumes. Also, the Holyhead Herpes Harpies group was epic. We also did a Shrek Princess group.
Also epic was Alan chasing Nathan around on the rascal that he stole from someone.
More pics:
http://costumersguide.com/dragoncon08.shtml
Also epic was Alan chasing Nathan around on the rascal that he stole from someone.
More pics:
http://costumersguide.com/dragoncon08.shtml
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