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on me:
three button jacket and vest, vintage, from isidore's in seattle
rei faux-hartts
akubra western hat, got it at the draft horse auction this year
frye boots
white shirt, and can't remember which tie
on anabee:
red satin dress, probably from zanzibar
pink wool hoodie sweater
purple flowered smartwool tights
horsey rain boots
BOX DATE: 2010
MANUFACTURER: Mattel
MISSING ITEMS: Shoes, toaster, frying pan, 2 spatulas, 2 napkins, 2 forks, 2 knives, bacon/egg plate, pancake plate, tray, rolling pin, mixer, bowl, cookie cutter, 6 cookies, measuring cup, oven mitt
IMPORTANT NOTES: The accessories were repackaged items from the 2010 Breakfast Time! and Baking Time! sets.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I immediately recognized this dress when I found it in a small bag of doll clothes I purchased at my local flea market in 2017. I don't know if I should be proud of myself, or if perhaps it's a bit scary that I can remember the most random things. When I was researching Barbie accessory packs from 2010 on eBay a few months prior (as I acquired two sets in another lot of dolls), I kept seeing this Barbie doll over and over again. Therefore, she became ingrained in my mind. And of course I immediately thought of this set when I spotted the dress. I think it's actually supposed to be an "apron" being worn over a "dress" but in true cheap form, Mattel opted to sell Barbie in a dress with a printed apron, instead of taking a little extra time and spending a little more money on giving Barbie separate pieces. Despite the questionable quality, I love this dress/apron getup, and I'm sure it will look super spiffy on my Barbie dolls!
Before and After video available here www.flickr.com/photos/204studios/5878023704/
“You're silly uncle mike” the words my 3 year old nephew said to me as he looked and pointed at me in my glam rocker getup. Kids have no filter and just say what ever is on their mind. He wasn’t lying that I was “silly”. I felt ridiculous with with a long flowing wig on, pants that had fit in the past (past being the key word), boots and various piercing. It was even suggested that I put some eye liner on (this person, who still shakes his head every time I conjure up a new character!). I figured, why not go all the way and make this character as real as possible! When I asked Joyce to apply it she got a face wide grin! The process was like torture, Similar to putting contacts in! My eyes wouldn’t stay open and at one point I even got nauseous, yes were still talking about eye liner. I can cut myself, fall, bruise, scrape and burn myself and not flinch but put some eyeliner on and I act like a winy flinching baby. Suffice to say, we were both laughing!
I had to go in and out of the house several times to get everything I needed ready. Each time I was reminded that I looked silly. Not to mention that I shaved all my facial hair from my nose down off last night. Now I really look weird, and I thought it looked strange when I trimmed my 6 month long beard. This was drastic and sudden. I’ve not shaved bare for over 2 years.
Well, all glammed up and sweating I snap 15 shots of myself, a glove and a guitar. It was fun for the 5 minutes it took to shoot, but once it was done it was time to return to the regular Michael. The eye liner was starting to burn my eyes, the pants were tight and hot and the hair was making my head sweat and itch! I don’t know how musicians do it?
Ok, side note. Its now 4:49am and Joyce and I just finished our second game out of 5 in scrabble (analog). She beat me by 69 points making the score 1 to 1. She is sitting here with an ear to ear smile. My blood is boiling and I have heart burn. I don’t take losing well! Especially when someones sits right in front of me gloating with their eyes. I swear I'm going to eat all her candy and leave the wrappers everywhere.
Ok, back to the photo... I didn’t set out to have such an epic edit again but shit just happens. I started out with the usual tweaks and it quickly became evident that I was going to extra mile with this one. It was just fun! I wanted a rock star rock band feel to it. The title came from Joyce’s addiction to Rock Band and Guitar Hero. It just fit perfect with the image. I got a little inspiration from the titling style from old Mega Death Albums. This has to be the most elaborate character yet! I’m not sure if I will bring him out again unless I’m up north in the dead of winter. Its just too hot in South Florida to be dressing like that. I think I'll get into better shape if I ever bust the glam rocker out again.
The hardest part of the whole image was getting the styling of the title right. I’m still not 100% happy with it but I couldn’t spend all night on that small of a part. I still had promised Joyce I’d play scrabble. She is very patient and waits for me to finish. Half the time she can’t even see the edits I make. I’m very particular and often zoom in to pixel level and edit. It really makes little difference when viewing online. However, if blown up to poster size the small details would be visible and with that all laziness and mistakes would show through as well, and I just can’t have that!
Well, thats about it. Joyce is hanging over my shoulder and it's making me feel strange. I’ll be calling it a night. I have a lot of work to do this week. Ghouls Gone wild shoot is only 13 days away!
I need a name for this character. Help me pick a name.
Lighting:
AB800 Med Gridded Softbox At both 10:00 and 2:00. 3/4 power
AB800 Beauty Dish Boomed overhead. 1/4 power
Triggered via Cyber Syncs
Please tell me what you think...positive or negative. I felt pretty comfortable in this cute sexy getup!
The morning was replete with short bursts of rain. Despite of that, the race still had plenty of those that dressed up just for fun as well as those that dressed up for something very meaningful. Here are a few favorites. Enjoy!
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2008
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Yasmin #760; Cloe #761; Jade #762; Fianna #763; Meygan #764; Leah #765; Sasha #766
RELEASES: 2008 Pet Shop Surprise; 2008 Pet Store Surprise
PET SERIES #: Dog & Mouse #771 & #778
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I am crazy about this Fianna dress! It is without a doubt one of my favorite Lil' Angelz getups in my collection to date. It seems that I mostly found dolls who wore sleepers when my collection was starting out. It wasn't until the "Lil' Angelz Palooza" of 2020 that I acquired a wider variety of Lil' Angelz ensembles. Seeing additional clothing for them, that is so detailed and versatile, makes me covet them even more. Fianna's dress has a classic look about it. The floral print, lacy trim, and large fabric rose almost give this a vintage/homemade appearance. There is no way I would have been able to resist such a darling dress if I owned this growing up. It fits Fianna pretty snugly, so I'm not sure if a Kelly doll (or similar sized gal) could share this. Fianna also came with adorable pets--for once, the dog is my favorite of this pairing. Doll dogs are the most common pet, so I don't tend to gravitate towards them when there are other, more exotic options. But this Dachshund is one of the sweetest little pups ever! You know he must be cute if I like him more than the mouse. This mouse actually reminds me fondly of my Monster High doll, Mouscedes King!
Arthur robbed a pharmacy lab. In his cluemaster getup. All that sobbing about givng up crime, being sorry, wanting to be a real father...lies. I really don't know why I'm even angry. I saw this coming more than anyone here. I still can't believe Bruce actually believe him, of all people...and speaking of, I've been in the cave for hours here and there's no sign of him, Tim, or Jackie. I couldn't reach them through comm. link either. I was starting to get worried until I heard the blast doors of the cave's garage open. Where have they been?
"...well, that was pointless. We sat around the gardens for I dunno how long, and all we succeeded in was scaring the crap outta a groundskeeper."
"And again, there was nothing worth stealing at the gardens. Why would Arthur go anywhere near it?"
"I dunno. You think he's graduated to flat out screwing with us, Bruce?"
"Either that or he's gotten very creative with his clues."
"He wouldn't know creative if it smashed his face in."
"Steph?.."
"See? He was lying to you. He doesn't care about making anything right! he was always a scumbag. Where have you guys been anyway?"
"Steph, why are you so angry?..."
"Stay quiet, Jackie. We were investigating the Martha Wayne Botanical gardens. The clue your father left at Thompkins pharmaceuticals. Pointed us there?"
"And you didn't tell me? Why?"
"Because you're not going to be a part of this investigation."
"What?! Why?!"
"Stephanie, you're far to blinded by your own resentment. Aren't you asking any questions to why your father is even back to crime?"
"Because he can't stay away! You can't take me off this, Bruce! This is personal!"
"That's exactly why you're not on."
"You can't do this, bruce. That scumbag need to be in Blackgate for the rest of his life!"
"No, he doesn't. Stephanie, you're smarter than this, use your head. Why would he take so much effort to set things right and just jump back into crime? And why would he attack a Pharmaceutical lab?"
"There's alot of money in drugs! Money's all that's ever mattered to him!"
"He didn't steal medication. he stole a volatile Growth hormone called cerestone. And then there's the clue he left us. It lead us to a dead end. He doesn't work that way."
"It's not the first time he's dropped the stupid clues! Remember how we first met!?"
"Yes. You were very angry. just like you are now. We need to help Arthur, Stephanie. You acting like this won't get us anywhere near him to start."
"The only thing he needs to be helped with in into a cell, and I'm gonna put him there. With or without you!"
"No you--Stephanie, get back here! That's an order!!"
I don't listen. I just put my hood up, get on my bike, and head off to the only person I can trust now. Arthur needs to be put away for good, and if you want something done right...
BOX DATE: 2006
MANUFACTURER: Mattel
VARIATIONS: Blonde; Hispanic; African American
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I knew right away that my first getup was marketed on a 2006 ballerina themed Barbie doll. I found this outfit in a ziploc of Barbie clothes I purchased at my local flea market in 2017. One of the first post 2005 outfits I ever acquired was the teal/blue version of this outfit (I have no recollection of where it came from as I've had it so long). Sure enough, my gut instinct proved to be correct, and it turns out that this ballet outfit was sold on the blonde doll from this line. These ballerina costumes are really small--I'm pretty sure they'd only fit the "hobbit" mold Barbie dolls. I cannot imagine them possibly fitting over the 1999 mold dolls, as their frames are so much longer and leaner. As a kid, I have a feeling that Colleen and I would have assumed that these outfits were marketed for Stacie or Skipper dolls since they are so small! The outfit in the picture, as well as the slippers and crown, with my doll who was part of the "Labor Day Ladies Lot" of 2019.
BOX DATE: 1992
MANUFACTURER: Mattel
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Although this outfit might not look like the most impressive thing ever in a photograph, let me tell you that it blew my socks off! I got this Barbie in her outfit in April of 2014. I mostly got her because she was with two other Happy Holidays Barbies, and the three were all in need of some tlc. I was not expecting to be floored by the dolls. But both Colleen and I were left speechless when we inspected this 1992 gal's gown. It is so detailed, words cannot even describe it accurately. Sure, it isn't as vibrant as the 1990 Happy Holidays Barbie's getup. Nor is it as Christmas-like as the 1991 gal's ensemble. But this one is the superior in terms of quality. Plus the doll herself is the most gorgeous of the trio. What sets this outfit apart from the rest is the bead/rhinestone detailing on the bodice. Each piece is painstakingly placed. It makes the entire ensemble seem all that much more expensive, especially when paired with Barbie's matching earrings! In a way, this almost looks like a wedding dress...were it all in white, it would definitely suffice! I'm luck that the silver fabric did not fade or splotch with age, as metallic colors often do. It would be such a shame, since this outfit is so exquisite!
The connection of Zen with tea is proverbial. The tea-ceremony was a development of the Zen ritual. The name of Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, is also intimately associated with the history of tea. It is written in the Chinese school manual concerning the origin of habits and customs that the ceremony of offering tea to a guest began with Kwanyin, a well-known disciple of Lao Tzu, who first at the gate of the Han Pass presented to the "Old Philosopher" a cup of the golden elixir. Tea, as confirming the early use of the beverage by the Taoists. Our interest in Taoism and Zen here lies mainly in those ideas regarding life and art which are so embodied in what we call Teaism.
Please tell me what you think...positive or negative. I felt pretty comfortable in this cute sexy getup!
Iris would be a pretty fly snowboarder if she weren’t so.. busy
Maybe she should take up hockey, you get to hit a lot more things in that sport.
Iris is featured in Damnsol, a comic series written by Ian King and illustrated by Justin Pyne.
Oh dammit. I just now realized that Day 2 is always a theme day. Oops.
So Kurt and I have been married for eleven years, though he's been on deployment more than half that time. But on weekends, when we get to sleep in together, I'll tend to wake up ahead of him and then bounce around like a little kid to wake him up. Sometimes it involves propping up his eyeballs! Every time I do it, I tell him, "Look! We got married! It's like a sleepover EVERY SINGLE NIGHT!"
Bahaha. He loves me. He really does.