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 | HanAnWandate posted: Sep 12, 2007 9:54 PM |
 | Halloween's coming. Zam it all!!! |
 In my early years of teaching I LOVED Halloween. I would spend the weeks building up to the fun-filled day dedicating all of my extra time and resources to the perfect costume.
Then, I had kids.
I no longer cared about preparing a costume for myself; I put all of my energy and enthusiasm into theirs precious little outfits. Now, they've gotten to the age where they like to work on their own costumes and they want me to dress up too. Since I've just returned to my teaching gig, I have no excuse for not donning a costume of some sort, other than I no longer have the kind of time or finances to focus on creating that perfect Halloween costume for myself.
I really, really, wanted to dress as Zam Wessel this year, since I found a funky little 'Zam' like hat, but I'm having a hard time finding the other pieces to complete the costume. I don't have the time, or the patience to sew the costume, so I guess Zam is out for this year. Zam it anyways!! The hat may end up being my entire costume this year. Who knows?
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Now my question for you is...
(Drum roll please.)
Do you have any interesting Star Wars related costume stories that you would care to share?
I'd love to hear from you. Don't be shy!
Oh, and thanks for stopping by.  (Aw, that rhymed. Am I talented or what?)
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Trak Nar
The Ramblin' Rodian
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 12:21 AM
Well, I don't have any successful Star Wars-related costume stories, but I have a few stories nonetheless. Many, many, many, many, many moons ago (I was mebbe 12 at the time), I spent weeks building a Boussh helmet and an R2-D2 outta papier mache and whatever I could find. They never made it outta the basement in time to wear, so mebbe that's not the best story...
Though, recently during the height of my costume-making hobby, I discovered the greatest costuming material ever: Duck Tape. With it, I was able to build an Alien xenomorph costume outta just duck tape and newspaper. Lemme see if I can find the pics...
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vadersgirl33
vadersgirl_reflections
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 4:08 AM
I've never had a Star Wars costume. Growing up with the saga in the seventies and eighties, I always wanted to be Princess Leia. Someday, I'd like to make her ANH outfit, posssibly followed by her Bespin outfit. I really liked the Bespin one. Oh, well. Maybe someday!!!
vadersgirl33
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MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 5:29 AM
Loooooooooooove Halloween - now I get to live vicariously through my kids as well!
As far as my adventures....well, there was last Halloween when I took on the task of making Padme's Red Invasion outfit from TPM. It actually turned out quite well, if I do say so myself 
Currently, I'm working on Aayla Secura. so far I have the inner and outer tops done, and I have the leggings and boots. Wish me well on the lekku!!!  I'm actually going to try and get into the Rebel Legion, not doing it so much for Halloween.
Zam would be soooooooo cool! I contemplated that one myself! Best of luck in your costuming adventures!
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 6:20 AM
an Alien xenomorph costume outta just duck tape and newspaper.
Coo-ool! That is really awesome! Do you plan on making any trips to Northern Canada anytime soon? You really should do a blog posting some of your creations!
duck tape's an option
Um. I'm a total 'girly girl' when it comes to duck tape. By the time I roll out the amount I need and then I cut it, (Yes, cut it) the tape ends up stuck to just about everything EXCEPT what I want it to stick to.  I'll have to introduce my boys to the wonders of duck tape and newspaper, maybe they will be able to help me out.
Thanks for the pic and the story.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 6:35 AM
Hey VG! I like your new 'invisible girl' look. 
I have never done a SW costume for myself either, just for my two spoiled brats. This year was going to be my first, but... Oh well, I can wear the hat and it can still be my first SW themed costume.
I really liked the Bespin one.
I love the Bespin dress too, but you know the one costume I have to do one day is the Endor camouflage poncho. I loved that the first moment I saw it!
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 6:41 AM
now I get to live vicariously through my kids as well
Ain't it great.
Padme's Red Invasion outfit from TPM.
Oooo.I never thought of that one... it would be a great costume.
I'm working on Aayla Secura.
Envious I am. I don't have the underpinnings to pull that costume off I'm afraid--but I'd LOVE to.
Wish me well on the lekku
MTFBWY and your lekku too! Thanks for stopping by and sharing Mof2.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 6:46 AM
Oh. Mom of 2! I forgot to tell you that I hope to see some pics!!!! I'd love to see your Padme costume and the Aayla costume too!
Best of luck in your costuming adventures!
Thanks.
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padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 6:47 AM
Stories? Well...I have written about my adventures in SW costuming previously, the latest of which are here and here. I have essentially spent my summer sewing, and have finished several projects...updates to the Veranda nightgown; a re-do of the Mustafar outfit; Padme's Dressing Robe & Gown, navy dress, and "Leia Buns" cloak, all from ROTS; and Leia's Ewok Village Dress and Classic Senatorial Gown. 
My next project will be a non-SW related costume for Halloween, and then the poncho Padme' wears on Tatooine in AOTC.
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padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 6:47 AM
I am a member of the Rebel Legion, and am starting to attend events I'm sure I will have photos from these events, and I will try to blog about my adventures (something I haven't done in quite some time).
Best of luck to you!! Maybe you could start now on Zam's costume for next Halloween
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Rogueish
W.I.E.R.D.
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 7:05 AM
I toyed with the idea once, but I usually stick to my insane-undead-zombie-mass-murderer costume. I tried to download the Grievous phrases that this site did a couple of years back but it didn't work.
I tell you what was funny. Last year, I put the pumpkins out, decorated my porch area, got it all spooky, cobwebs, skeletons, skulls, eerie music, torture sounds, got the fake blood and guts all ready to throw on people, polished my axe, got into my insane-undead-zombie-mass-murderer costume, etc etc...
...only to find that this country I'd moved to doesn't celebrate Halloween in the slightest.
Neighbours freaked out though.
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amidalooine
The Emotional Galaxy
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 7:30 AM
I love Halloween, too, and am more in the mood for it this year than I was last year.
I've never actually done an official Star Wars costume, but this year is the year, I think. Time to be Darth Vader!
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vadersgirl33
vadersgirl_reflections
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 7:33 AM
Rogueish, that is TOOO FUNNY!!! I bet you had a blast watching your neighbors reactions.
vadersgirl33
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acegrl45
Always in motion is the future
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 7:41 AM
I once was determined to get a Prequel Jedi Knight costume done by Halloween and I started in the beginning of the summer. Alas, I got distracted and never really finished it. All I had was the Jedi Robe. So I went trick-or-treating with just the robe and a lightsaber. It was unfortunate but I'm still so proud of the robe. I never finished the rest of the costume though...it's still on my to-do list...
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 8:28 AM
I have essentially spent my summer sewing, and have finished several projects.
I was thinking about you, Miss PadmeSkywalker, as I was asking this question. I KNEW that you would have a few more SW costumes in your closet than the average fan. And, those aren't your average costumes either---all of the costumes I've seen of yours are amazing!!! If only I had half of your sewing talent--I'd be on cloud nine.
Maybe you could start now on Zam's costume for next Halloween
I'll have to step down from my role as the Queen of Procrastination first, then, maybe....
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 8:29 AM
then the poncho Padme' wears on Tatooine in AOTC.
 I just mentioned my love of that costume to VG! I will need to see how that one turns out. Please, do blog about your latest costumes--it has been a while.
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MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 8:30 AM
I hope to see some pics!!!! I'm at work right now....sshhhh! LOL! But I will post a link later today...
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 8:42 AM
DV 'eh? Nice choice Ami. I think the most fun with that costume would be the breathing. My son has a DV helmet with the voice changer--it's cool--he loves it, so I take it off now and then and let him play with it too. You will have to post the pics if you do go for the
DV look.
Prequel Jedi Knight costume
The robe is the most important part--well that and the lightsabre!
It was unfortunate but I'm still so proud of the robe.
As you should be Acegrl! If... No. When, you finish the rest of the costume, you will have to blog all about it.
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WifeofVader
Tales from the Death Star
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 9:12 AM
Sorry I missed this one yesterday, Ketal!
So, Halloween, 2005..... I searched and searched for the Perfect Wife of Vader costume. I ended up with a Black and Red Gown with a black velvet choker and carried my red light-saber with me.
I heard every kid in the neighbourhood saying "look! a SW person.... I don't know who it is but, they have a lightsaber and look really Sith like".
Mission complete. That's my SW Costume Story. ![]:)](http://blogs.starwars.com/share/img/emoticons/devil.gif)
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Rogueish
W.I.E.R.D.
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 9:30 AM
Rogueish! I haven't seen you around for a while. I bet that you've been secretly working on an Anakin costume haven't you?
I been taking care of business. I guess my secret's out now. I'm an Anakin fan. Actually always have been.
Anakin pre-Hayden though. So yes, I'm gonna dress as little Ani, jump out from the shadows on trick or treaters and scream with my best blood curdling scream "Are you an angel?"
Any positive replies will have 7 levels of hell bestowed upon them in true Halloween stylee.
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Rogueish
W.I.E.R.D.
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 9:37 AM
bet you had a blast watching your neighbors reactions
It wasn't easy explaining my actions to people who don't know much English, and I certainly can't speak their language.
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usetheforce19
MasterMonkey13
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 12:18 PM
Last Halloween I was Darth Maul, and I don't like to brag, but it was flippin' sweet! Lots of people recognized that I was someone from Star Wars, but they couldn't remember the name. A lot of them just said, "Hey, there's...that guy!" I even had an awesome routine worked out with my Darth Maul FX lightsaber. Once, I did my routine in some wet grass and I slipped and fell, oops, but I got back up like it didn't hurt, "Yeah, I meant to do that." And of course, I got some candy; you're never too old for candy!
(cont.)
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usetheforce19
MasterMonkey13
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 12:26 PM
Anyway, I spent about two hours getting on all the makeup that I needed. After it was all over, my dad had to go to the grocery store. So there I was, face painted all red abd black, sitting in the passenger side of the truck. It was kinda weird. My brother was Obi-Wan. Everyone called him Luke. The year before that I was an old woman, yeah. This one guy told me not to flash anyone.
Anyway, I dunno what I'm doing this year, I might be Napoleon Dynamite or something. There is a really great nerd costume that I have also. Hmmmmmmm...
May the Force be with us all! God bless!
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RC-6035 "Nova"
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 12:46 PM
I was a stormtrooper for Halloween when I was. . . like, five, maybe? Something like that. My dad went as Darth Vader that year. And here's a case of mistaken identity: You'd think that the neighbors would see a tall dude in a black helmet with a short kid in white and think stormtrooper, but nooooo, they see little me and say, "Are you a Power Ranger?"
*seethes, fumes, and otherwise gets that yellow-eyed Sith look from suppressed rage at these people's total lack of vision* And stormies pwn tacky Power Rangers!
Bah. The next year I was a princess in a purple dress.
G'bye!
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 1:50 PM
I guess my secret's out now. I'm an Anakin fan.
A-HA! I knew it all along.
I'm gonna dress as little Ani, jump out from the shadows on trick or treaters and scream with my best blood curdling scream "Are you an angel?"
That is EXTREMELY hilarious!!! I am so glad I don't live anywhere close to your house.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 1:54 PM
I'm the Jawa - one of my kids made/bought a Vader costume, and one of my 'favorite' kids really wanted to be a Gonk droid
I never realized you were that short before!
The Jawa is awesome!! I love the little Gonk Droid--I bet that was one happy kid!
If you happen to find any free time in that schedule of yours could you swing by my place and throw together a few costumes?
Thanks for sharing the photo. LOVE the liscence plate btw, I bet you hated having to give that up when you moved from the Great White North.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 1:55 PM
Last Halloween I was Darth Maul,
Your costume sounds like it was pretty sweet Master Monkey. I would have loved to have seen the whole routine--even the one of the wet grass--LOL .
So there I was, face painted all red abd black, sitting in the passenger side of the truck.I bet there were some pretty frightened people in the parking lot that night.
you're never too old for candy
That's right. One is never to old for candy OR Star Wars.
Napolean Dynamite! That would be a funny costume!
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 1:56 PM
*seethes, fumes, and otherwise gets that yellow-eyed Sith look from suppressed rage at these people's total lack of vision*
I can totally understand how you felt RC. My 5 year old felt the same way about his DV costume last year. People would ask him things like, "And who are you. A magician?" NOOoooOO.
The next year I was a princess in a purple dress.
LOL
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padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 3:11 PM
I was thinking about you, Miss PadmeSkywalker, as I was asking this question.
Awwww...shucks... 
I KNEW that you would have a few more SW costumes in your closet than the average fan.
However, not quite as many as my fellow costumer Kelldar And thanks for the kind compliment
Please, do blog about your latest costumes--it has been a while
I will...I promise I'll have to see how my night goes at work tonight to see if I can get any thoughts rolling on this. I'm supposed to have a Padawan (aka orient) with me tonight, so we'll see I'm not making any promises on this, but I'll try and have something up tomorrow morning
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Trak Nar
The Ramblin' Rodian
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 3:27 PM
Coo-ool! That is really awesome! Do you plan on making any trips to Northern Canada anytime soon? You really should do a blog posting some of your creations!
Well, looks like I have me another blog entry to write then. ^^ "Trak's Duck Tape Costumes."
I cut my duck tape with scissors as well and have had it stick to everything but what I wanted it to stick to. But if you use it in small strips, it cooperates pretty well. For someome who works on a very small budget, it is one of the best and most-versatile costuming materials I've ever used. It's like papier mache, but not quite as messy.
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Sarlacc-Pitt
Slowly Digested Over A Thousand Blogs
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 4:29 PM
Boo!
I LOVE Halloween! Do try to make that Zam costume, that would be sweet! If not, you can always just wear the hat and that would look cool. Kinda like a 1970's person!
When I was a kid, my favorite costume was my Darth Vader costume... the crappy generic plastic one in the box, with the flimsy rubber-band on the mask! It was so COOL! I actually had to wear it two years in a row, 'cause the one year I dressed as a mummy I became unraveled, and I had to go home and take it off and put on the Vader costume. Ha!
Oh, and thanks for stopping by.(Aw, that rhymed. Am I talented or what?)
Yes, you are! By far!
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MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 4:51 PM
OMG, Nobby..that is TOO cool! LOVE the license plate, btw!
Ok, so here is my costume from last year - I'm a high school teacher and this was taken at the dance I chaperoned. I made the hair out of fake cow-tail switches (yes, you heard me right) and some wire, and improved on a store-bought gown: my own "embriodery" work using glitter fabric paint, faux fur embellishments, velvet collar and satin arm covers. I had a blast, and it was a big hit
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 9:03 PM
Boo! Did I forget to mention that I scare easily?!
Darth Vader costume... the crappy generic plastic one in the box,
Those were the bomb baby!!!You REALLY must have looked after it the first Halloween for it to still be around for the second one.
I dressed as a mummy I became unraveled
I can only imagine what a frightening, but hilarious moment that must have been when you realized you were losing your bandages! DV to the rescue!!
Yes, you are! By far!
Show off! Loved your story. Thanks for sharing.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 13, 2007 9:04 PM
Holy Awesomeness Mof2!!! Love the costume!
cow-tail switches
Having a dairy farmer for a hubby came in handy 'eh?
I had a blast, and it was a big hit
I can imagine! I love it. Thanks for posting the pic.
It's good to see you back on the blogs.
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MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair
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date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 12:17 PM
Thanks for the kudos....it's good to be back! Actually I was afraid everyone would forget who I am!
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Jade Sabre777
A luminous being, I am...
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date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 1:01 PM
No, sadly I've never dressed up in a SW costume for Halloween. . .and honestly if I had a Star Wars costume, I would wear it all the time! Get up on a Saturday morning, shower, put on my costume. Sunday after church, come home, eat lunch, put on my costume. Before getting ready for bed, change into my costume and do a few little twirls in front of my mirror. . . .
But here's some costumes I'd looooooove to have!:
TPM Queen Amidala outfit when Palpy first suggests she call for a vote of no confidence. . .without the weird headdress!!
AOTC Padme lake dress *sigh*
Padme picnic dress
Padme white nightgown w/blue shawl
Padme light blue Tatooine outfit *sigh*
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Jade Sabre777
A luminous being, I am...
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date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 1:07 PM
Padme outfit when she and Ani are looking out their windows "at" eachother and Ani cries
Leia Bespin outfit
Leia award ceremony outfit
Aayla Secura outfit (lose a few pounds. . .)
Leia Hoth outfit (maybe)
I think that's it. . . .
Cool question!
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slow
Slow's Rebel Ramblings
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date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 3:32 PM
Maybe I should do a Slave Leia..what do you think?!
I did almost go as ANH Leia, once, but ended up not.
I went as Vader once long long ago. I may blog about it tomorrow. Keep watching.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 8:24 PM
Jade!!!
honestly if I had a Star Wars costume,
I know!!! I was looking at PadmeSkywalker's blog today--checking out all of the beautiful SW outfits/gowns she's created. I was thinking If that was me and I'd spent all of that time, money and passion on those outfits I'd even wear them to the grocery store!Wouldn't that be hilarious--strolling around the Supermarket pushing a grocery cart while wearing that little number you mentioned (the one w/ Palps)! Imagine sitting in class wearing that!!! If you did wear the headdress, you probably wouldn't be too popular with the folks sitting behind you.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 8:25 PM
I have a hard time picking which Padme outfit I like the most---they are all so beautiful, but I think that the picnic dress, while frolicking with  Ani *sigh* is my most favourite.
Aayla Secura outfit
Cha'. Even if I did have the body for it, I don't think I'd have the confidence to go along with it, but I would wear it if I was held at Lightsabre point, whereas I would NEVER wear the Slave Leia. Hm. Pretty deep 'eh?
Cool question!
Thank ya' Mam. Always glad that you stopped by.
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 8:28 PM
Hey there Slow! I was just over at your blog. I'm slowly making my way through your epic poem (which I am enjoying very much btw).
Maybe I should do a Slave Leia..what do you think?!
Yeah! I can see it now.
almost go as ANH Leia, once, but ended up not.
I may blog about it tomorrow. Keep watching
Excellent! I will be watching... Thanks for dropping by.
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Frederick Wentworth
Obi-Wandi's Blog Spirits
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date Posted: Sep 15, 2007 3:06 AM
Great blog entry
I had the Jedi robe made by a tailor. I selected the fabric and bought many feet of cloth to ensure greatest possible authenticity (the tailor did add pockets inside the robe for my Jedi wallet ). Lightsaber attached, beard neatly grown, I was ready.
A friend of mine, an Aikido student, chose Darth Maul. Although she didn't shave her head,she nailed the look perfectly, make-up, costume and all.
So off we went as mortal enemies to screenings of independent horror flicks. Confident, we strutted into the auditorium, my Jedi frown impeccable and her Sith sneer powerfully frightening...
...about a hundred faces greeted us at a buttoned-up highbrow event. Our enthusiasm, misplaced it may have been
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MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair
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date Posted: Sep 15, 2007 10:35 AM
Did you happen to go to CIV?? I picked up an absolutely breathtaking print of all of Padme's outfits - it's currently framed and on my bedroom wall - I could seriously get lost in that print, just thinking about the scenes, the emotions....ahhhhh....!!!
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ketal13
HanAnWan
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date Posted: Sep 15, 2007 11:48 AM
Actually I was afraid everyone would forget who I am!
Not possible Mof2!
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