Costume: Emma Frost

Even though it has been awhile since the Oscars I wanted to share a little bit about how my Emma Frost costume came together. I went back and forth for quite awhile on what character to choose for this years Oscar Costume Party. It was seriously the day of that I got the final pieces together. This year was tricky for choosing a great female character. My back up plan was to slap on my hot pink bridesmaid dress and call it good. (I have gotten a lot of use out of that dress! Thanks Sarah!) But finally I settled on Emma Frost from X-Men: First Class. I really loved that movie (Michael Fassbender!!! Drool.) I decided to go with Emma for the fun costume possibilities and not so much the love for the character or 'acting'. Sorry January Jones but your body is rocking but your acting just never really does it for me.  I look nothing like Miss Jones so I was not going to go for the bra and mini look that she rocks for most of the movie.

 I found the dress last minute at a thrift store. Pulled on some knee high socks for the 'sixties look' and rocked my sparkly heels. My sister (pictured above as Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) let me borrow this blond curly wig. I brushed out the wig a bit and focused most of my attention on the make up.

I wanted to go for a 'changing into diamond form' look and was completely inspired by this Mermaid Makeup tutorial from Etsy.

In the tutorial she uses spirit gum to attach iridescent sequins to her face to create a bubbly look. I took that idea but used shiny silver sequins from the craft store. I bought the spirit gum at my local party store that carries a bunch of Halloween type makeup all year long. I started with my hairline (before putting on the wig) and layered in towards my face, keeping it thicker towards the outside and thinning it out as it went in. I also applied a lot of sequins to my chest/neck and a few on my arms as well. I felt a bit like a walking disco ball but I think it turned out pretty well. I bought some loose body glitter from Wal-Mart to amp up the sparkle around my eyes and I just applied generously all over. I finished the look with glitter nail polish. The wig ended up covering up quite a bit of the sequins on the face.

I felt pretty sparkly, and a little over-dressed but it was all good friends there so I didn't really care that much. By the end of the night I had taken off the wig and started peeling sequins off. Also I didn't spill anything on the white dress! WIN!!!

Blog Catch Up- Oscar Party

Well March is almost over and I am just now getting around to posting about the Oscars. Oh well! Anyway I wanted to share the few pictures I took during the evening. The one rule for the party was to dress up as a character from a movie in the past year. It did not have to be a character from an Oscar nominated film.

 Here we have not one but TWO Megans from Bridesmaids and a Brad Pitt from Moneyball.

 This is Mr. Popper sans penguin. The penguin is around there somewhere.

 Then we have Hayley Atwell from Captain America and Skeeter from The Help.

 Sisters! Emma frost from Xmen: First Class and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo from...well you get that one.

 Last minute guest. No costume but she practiced her Oscar acceptance speech with a mini-oscar cupcake complete with the ugly cry so we let it slide.

The gypsy in the corner is from the new Sherlock Holmes movie.

Overall a fun night. I of course was so wishy washy about my costume until about the DAY of but tomorrow I will share how my Emma Frost costume came together.

Weekend Update-Fab

This weekend was SO GOOD I just had to share it with the internet universe. First off a huge thank you to everyone who helped make Med City Mafia's first big Roller Derby event such a success! It was my first bout and it was SO MUCH FUN!!!

Saturday didn't pull any punches either- I caught some rugby on television and met up with friends to see 'The Hunger Games'!! I loved it. Actually at this point I have now seen it twice. I am going to say that I like the movie better than the book. They used everything I loved and got rid of some of the tiresome bits. I did not purchase any official swag but I did pick up these darling little earrings and dubbed them my Hunger Games earrings...

 Then Sunday came and although I had to work it was ANOTHER great day. Friends, food, and the season premiere of MAD MEN!!! We have all been waiting so long. Love. So much love.

My martini shaker and Mad Men cookbook were great companions to the first episode of the season. On top of all of that we finally have Netflix at our house. I may never leave again. Thanks again for the great weekend and now that the craziness of the bout is over I might actually get back to crafting/blogging again!!

Come one come all!

Been a bit swamped lately but here is something I have been working on....

Posters for ROLLER DERBY! Yes I have become one of 'those people' and have been recently consumed with all things derby. Our VERY FIRST BOUT is coming up though and I am just really excited about it. It feels so good to be part of a team again and since it is so new to our town there is an air of anticipation and excitement. So if you are in the Rochester, MN area you should get your tickets!


Cheers!

Birthday Lovelies

I normally wouldn't share a ton of gifts I have received because it just seems a little too much like 'look what I have!' but my friends were so generous and thoughtful this year for my birthday that I can't help but brag a little bit.

You know you are old when....

 Fishing gear gets you excited! Woot! I am a little old man!! Can't wait to try out my new fishing gear on those Wisconsin fishies this summer. (A great gift on many levels, including that it stops me from borrowing everyone else's things.)

 Socks are the best gift ever!!!! My sweet baby sister got me some sweet work out socks in our Derby team colors. : )

 Baking items are the best! Mexican vanilla, a cake pop pan, and a sweet martini shaker. Can anyone say 'Mad Men Premiere Party'?!

 PINK VINTAGE PYREX!!! I have been searching and searching. My mom got me a five piece set! Squeak!

I can't figure out a Nook. A couple of my friends went in on this very generous gift. I am still having trouble figuring it out. Dang you technology!



And you know you still have the heart of a teenage girl when....

 Fishnets are a sweet gift! (Derby outfit anyone?)

 Sparkly nailpolish is the best!

And last but not least I FINALLY own The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask, and The Count of Monte Cristo!!!!!!! Movie marathon now please!!

Thanks to all my friends and family who made this birthday pretty darn awesome. Now I have to get ready for the Atmosphere concert and the Oscars this weekend!!!

Bit of this and that

Wow. This month is FLYING by! Work has been awful, reaffirming the fact that I am needing to get my act together and move on, but that is easier said than done! But things are busy so that keeps me out of trouble (mostly). Next weekend we have our big Roller Derby Fundraiser event and then it is another Atmosphere concert and an Oscar party. Epic month.

Last weekend I headed down to Iowa once again, this time to see my maternal grandmother Marilyn. It was her 80th birthday this weekend so the family came together to throw a little shindig. They had a big cake for the day of but I ordered a little special one from my bakery for her to enjoy the night before.

 Gorgeous right? The most experienced decorator made this cake based on an antique plate. My Grandma collects them and so I thought this would be a little something extra special.

Only problem was I ordered a chocolate cake. Sigh. Apparently working there doesn't mean that they pay any closer attention. Grr. But it was still delicious.

And even though it was my Grandma's birthday she gave me a present.

 A sweet old sewing box! Complete with a vintage sewing pattern and needlework book.

Earlier in the week I also bought my mom and sister these little 'groundhog' cakes for Groundhogs Day. My sister and I enjoyed ours while we watched the movie. No better way to celebrate the day really.

And a trip to the fabric store yielded 4 'grab bags' of odd bits of trim. I got all 4 for only $2.60. Lace, sequins, fur, and ric rac. These little odds and ends can really add up so I am pretty excited!

Well I have signs for the fundraiser to make, and I am starting to do more volunteer work at the local History Center so I will be kept busy!

Oscars are coming up fast. I still need a costume. Also I hope to be posting some movie-crafty-goodness in the near future!!!

Ruby M. Smith

My dear, sweet, Great Grandma Ruby died this weekend. She was 96 years old. And although it is not coming as a shock it is nonetheless always hard to deal with the passing of a loved one. I got a lot of my craftiness from her and she is the 'Ruby' for which 'RubyMarilyn' was named. I hope she is at peace.