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Started by Charlotte Rowan, August 11, 2010, 10:27:45 PM

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Charlotte Rowan

August 11, 2010, 10:27:45 PM Last Edit: August 11, 2010, 10:31:42 PM by Charlotte Rowan
I've got a new gig at Fest this year - playing flute in the ensemble for the courtly dance troupe. For that, I'm required to dress as "merchant class." I usually dress as a pirate, and I wanted to keep the same character, so I modified her story to explain her presence at court - she's married to a knight!

So I wanted the garb to look slightly piratical, but acceptable for the troupe. It is acceptable for the troupe - how did I do on the piratical front? Does it have that certain "hint of pirate?" I also have a bag I will carry made from (lined) burlap, that I'm going to sew shells and trinkets and such on to, but it's not done yet.

(The skirt and chemise are new. :) The hat is not new, but will make its Fest debut this year. The bodice is not new.)

Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting.

LadyFae

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August 11, 2010, 10:41:37 PM
I get a small pirate vibe.  Not over the top, just enough...  =)
Amanda  =D

"Do not call for your mother.  Who is it that you think let the demons in to eat you up?"

dbaldock

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August 11, 2010, 10:51:35 PM
Quote from: LadyFae on August 11, 2010, 10:41:37 PM
I get a small pirate vibe.  Not over the top, just enough...  =)

She can have a pirate attitude!   ;)   :D
Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people... -anonymous

LadyFae

#3
August 11, 2010, 10:57:10 PM
Would that be a Pira-tude?   :D
Amanda  =D

"Do not call for your mother.  Who is it that you think let the demons in to eat you up?"

Charlotte Rowan

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August 12, 2010, 09:20:54 AM
Quote from: LadyFae on August 11, 2010, 10:57:10 PM
Would that be a Pira-tude?   :D
:D :D Love it!
Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting.

auntiegiggles

#5
August 12, 2010, 11:38:39 AM
Love the new look!  Definitely has pirate vibe - like fae said - its not over the top.  Good work!
Everything goes better with giggles

LadyStitch

#6
August 12, 2010, 11:41:08 AM
I like the idea of the sea inspired trinkets and things.  Think of it as little splashes for things from when she was at sea.
It is kind of strange watching your personal history become costume.

Delireus

#7
August 12, 2010, 03:05:18 PM
I really love your chemise, where did you get it, if you don't mind me asking?

I think your jewelry helps you pull of the pirate vibe, all those bangles you know? And you're belt and weapon help a lot too. I really like it all 
- Shanon (with just 1 N)

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Charlotte Rowan

#8
August 12, 2010, 03:51:33 PM
Quote from: Delireus on August 12, 2010, 03:05:18 PM
I really love your chemise, where did you get it, if you don't mind me asking?

I think your jewelry helps you pull of the pirate vibe, all those bangles you know? And you're belt and weapon help a lot too. I really like it all 

Ha, thanks - I actually made my chemise. :) It is from Simplicity 3677, I just used the pattern for the short-sleeved chemise (well, it's really only a blouse) and omitted the lace.
Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting.

Delireus

#9
August 13, 2010, 12:35:14 AM
Awesome, great work ;D I shall look up that pattern soon
- Shanon (with just 1 N)

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the faire is

Marietta Graziella

#10
August 13, 2010, 08:55:03 AM
Will be wonderful to see you and your new "piratitude" this season, Charlotte!
Nothing clever to say here.  Not enough caffine yet.

Lady Kett

#11
August 13, 2010, 06:00:57 PM
I like it Charlotte! Just the right hint of piratey!
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