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Since this year's Elf Fest approacheth, it brings to mind the Failed ElfQuest of 1996.
I shall now relate *That* crazy story.
( Am I crazy? )
I shall now relate *That* crazy story.
( Am I crazy? )
May. 24th, 2004
A quick Rant
May. 24th, 2004 05:05 pmBased upon the Badger Lord's comment about costuming:
And then... there are... the people who go too far... or not far enough.
Gotta share my personal pet peeve:
To that Someone who goes to the trouble to make (or goes to the expense to have made) a costume that is jaw-droppingly beautiful:
You, in the exquisite re-creations of period garments. Spectacular ren-faire gear. A gown fit for a queen. Or the amazing super-futuristic warrior. Or the Super Hero.
You, who then wear it, in public, but Accessorize with a bare face, glasses, tennis shoes and an unkempt mullet. (Or, worse, a greasy mop of hair.)
And yet, I see this all the time. Now I realize that not everyone can afford (or wear) contact lenses. But do you have to wear the plastic-framed circa 1982 frames with the scratched lenses while you are trying to be a Civil War hero? A pair of wirerims would complete the look beautifully.
Ladies, if you are going to go to the trouble of wearing an attention-getting costume, would you please complete the look with a little cosmetic? I am not asking for a "Complete Mary-Kay Face" or a painted whore (unless, of course, your "character" needs it) but you could put on a little concealer and some eyeliner. Maybe some lipstick in a neutral shade.
Grumble.
And then... there are... the people who go too far... or not far enough.
Gotta share my personal pet peeve:
To that Someone who goes to the trouble to make (or goes to the expense to have made) a costume that is jaw-droppingly beautiful:
You, in the exquisite re-creations of period garments. Spectacular ren-faire gear. A gown fit for a queen. Or the amazing super-futuristic warrior. Or the Super Hero.
You, who then wear it, in public, but Accessorize with a bare face, glasses, tennis shoes and an unkempt mullet. (Or, worse, a greasy mop of hair.)
And yet, I see this all the time. Now I realize that not everyone can afford (or wear) contact lenses. But do you have to wear the plastic-framed circa 1982 frames with the scratched lenses while you are trying to be a Civil War hero? A pair of wirerims would complete the look beautifully.
Ladies, if you are going to go to the trouble of wearing an attention-getting costume, would you please complete the look with a little cosmetic? I am not asking for a "Complete Mary-Kay Face" or a painted whore (unless, of course, your "character" needs it) but you could put on a little concealer and some eyeliner. Maybe some lipstick in a neutral shade.
Grumble.