a superfriend to make things right

super chouette

Gah, I've been so ridiculously busy - I really have to start updating more than once a month u_u;;;

Anyway, my trip to Earth-2 at the beginning of the month for Andrew's birthday was fun - he seemed to like all of his presents, and I got to eat mini-tacos, so all was right in the universe. He's coming up to Boston tomorrow for the holiday weekend, which will be a well-welcomed break from my costume work with my favorite person ever. Likewise, Jasmine & John are also coming up tomorrow for the She & Him show, so we're all [including Jake & Alicia, but they're a given] going on a super triple-date :D

When I got back from New York, I saw The Futureheads & The Like at the Paradise with Jess. Both of them were brilliant - The Like are my current band crush and dream band in one.

My Snorlax dress got its second wind of e-fame via Kotaku & ComicsAlliance. Insanity. I feel bad because I've gotten a lot of requests for Snorlax dress commissions, and while I would love to take these orders, I don't have the time to make them [given my full-time office job and my focus on SDCC costumes right now], nor do I feel nearly comfortable enough with my tailoring skills to make custom pieces for people that I can't do fittings for, in person. Likewise, I hardly have any time to resurrect my Etsy store just yet, so yeah, blerg. On a personal level, I have been experiencing an overload of craft ideas and things that I want to make for myself or my friends, and haven't really had the time to pursue any of these ideas yet either.

With that said, I've already committed to going to New York Comic Con [which is merging with the New York Anime Festival] this October by purchasing a weekend badge. Which means that I will be working on costumes for that shortly after San Diego Comic Con. Luckily, I think that I'm just going to wear two of my SDCC costumes and create one new costume for that con, so I'm not too stressed out [yet]. Andrew redesigned one of the creepiest characters in the DCU into a Bethany-ified costume. I rarely consider costume suggestions from others, since I have too many ideas, but the redesign is just that awesome. I can't wait to work on it!

Alicia and I made a trek to Osgood Textile to track down some things for our costumes. The place was absurdly large and yet, while we were able to find the fabric for AK's costumes, I still had to resort to ordering my fabric from Spandex House. Real life problems.

We saw Toy Story 3 two weekends ago and it was perfect.

We finally got around to filming and submitting our video entry for the SDCC Documentary [fingers crossed!]. I'll probably post it eventually, however seeing that we mentioned some of our top secret costumes, it'll have to wait until I've completed all of the costumes. Speaking of which, I need to dye my hair black next week. I already miss my red hair dearly.

This past weekend, while I was waiting for Meg for our crêpe date, these two women in Coolidge Corner told me that they were going to adopt me and put me in their doll collection.

And lately, I've been feeling kinda funny. I can't tell if I'm doomed or destined. That's really the best I can articulate what exactly this feeling is. It's not necessarily a bad feeling either - I just feel like I've been a bit disconnected, floating, and alone. Doomed or destined, I know that I have to get grounded and push myself. Once more with feeling: let's do this!


Bubbles vs. Sinestro :D
[screencapped from this Super Friends x Powerpuff Girls commercial]


I modified my huge Pee-Wee Herman-inspired shirt into a form-fitting dress :D
I know you are, but what am I?


wore my white shoes to match my Pee-wee dress ♥
TEQUILA!


... it's true.
Oddly enough I took this about a month ago, with today being the release of Wonder Woman #600 and the reveal of her brand new costume.


snugging the bolts of velvet at Joann Fabrics


trying on jumpsuits at Savers!


Crunchy Taco Supremes & Cinnamon Twists ♥


wrote out a hefty check to Jake a couple weeks ago...


My parents got this stamped good luck token at an arcade back when they were still dating. It's my favorite pendant I own ♥


outlets on the Greyhound bus = I can curl my hair AND charge my phone on the way to Earth-2!


I got to get your presents [sp].
Andrew's presents were my travel buddy.


Andrew surprised me with a vintage Mego Robin doll as a 2-month anniversary present ♥
He's missing one of his oven-mitt-esque gloves, but Andrew ordered a replacement n_n;;


The dollar store turned my boyfriend into a dinosaur on his birthday.


To T4 or not to T4?


Out of the entire Toy Story Lego collection, I'd honestly be happy if I just had this one.


MINI-TACOS~ MY FAVE
@ Bombers


photo credit: Sean


photo credit: Sean
smitten.
Also, we're both wearing Super-outfits for Capture the Flag :D'


photo credit: Sean
me, Tim, & Lauren, taking a break from CTF


Barbie's ho riding camp.


Girl Wonder / Boy Wonder ♥

The Like & The Futureheads @ Paradise:

The Like





The Futureheads



What's inside?

bear hair clip [from Every Little Thing]


Runaway Brain
The only Disney pinback that I will ever really need to own.


06.09.10
I was supposed to do this outfit a week prior, but I was out of town! Anyway, I did a Jason Todd photo in spirit of my friend Shelley [theminiwheat], whose birthday was a week before this issue came out [happy belated birthday ♥].
red metallic bow: handmade/Betty Felon
bandit mask necklace: purchased from my friend
black motorcycle jacket: wet seal
white v-neck t-shirt: forever 21
grey skirt: forever 21
I ♥ Metric pin: Metric
Batman pin: freebie
Runaway Brain Mickey Mouse pin: ebay
Robin pin: custom order on etsy
Green Lantern power ring: FCBD 2007
black tights: uniqlo
black oxford shoes: h&m
Red Hood #1: New England Comics
Photo credits: Benn Robbins


tiny origami paper sets from Every Little Thing
fluorescent & glow-in-the-dark stars

I've decided to start a mini daily project, origami-a-day - I started on June 10th :D









vintage Spider-man pin "Buck Books Are Back"
[this isn't mine - it's one of the many lovely artifacts behind the counter at New England Comics]


Lulu got me an apple watch necklace the other day ♥


Andrew also surprised me with Lego Rock Band :D Now, I'm even more psyched for Rock Band 3!


helloooo, 50% of my summer wardrobe!


Kill Bill Onitsuka Tigers
I'm not really one for sneakers, but these are still one of my favorite pairs of shoes since I was 17.


A necklace I made in honor of Toy Story 3 [with real authentic Bucket O Soldiers!] :D


AK & Charlie
waiting for Toy Story 3


me & AK
[screencapped from a shotty cellphone photo that Jake took for SVNGR u_u;;]


Craft stores have a tendency to bring out the pirate in her.


is for HEFFALUMPS~
[also, Heather]


Girl Wonder vs. Goon
Our video entry for the SDCC fan experience documentary was infiltrated by goons taking sidekicks hostage.


me & AK - ScottPilgrimized!
I lost my bow in Subspace :-/
created with the Scott Pilgrim Avatar Creator :D


In which, Lois Lane looks a lot like Zooey Deschanel in the preview of Action Comics #890...



06.23.10
grey bow: handmade/Betty Felon
red scarf: savers
blue tank dress: forever 21
red tank dress [layered underneath]: h&m
glasses: forever 21
Superman watch: ebay
black oxfords: h&m
Green Lantern power ring: FCBD 2007
Superman #700: New England Comics
Photo credits: Benn Robbins


The crème de la crème of my watch collection.




In case you lost your Blue Lantern power ring, here's a more direct replacement. You just have to guard Sector Forever 21.


This shirt would be a whole lot better if it had the Anti-Life Equation printed all over it.


huge flower ring : forever 21


duster ring : forever 21
I must admit that the lack of apostrophe is kind of killing me.


Crêpe date with Meg at Paris Creperie :D
smoked salmon crêpe, nom nom


Skunk mascot suit spotted in the window display of Marc Jacobs. I didn't realize that was there until I spotted the back of the skunk tail while I was making my purchase.


geo ring set in black, from Marc Jacobs


So it took me a while to figure out that this was Anakin Skywalker. My initial guesses were "an anonymous disenchanted Disney prince" (since there were some Disney princess dispensers nearby) or "Andy from Toy Story once he's older/hot, but decides to have a life outside of his toys."
I had no idea that they made a Clone Wars line. Pfft.

Anddd I modified the bow of my white sailor dress so that it will be ready to wear for the She & Him show ♥

Blerg, what a sad, flimsy excuse for a bow!

There we go. Much better!

And last, but not least:

A belated photo of my Ramona Flowers cosplay that Saki took at Boston Comic Con 2009 in October :D