Friday 5th March 2010 - My mum as the Mad Hatter

Friday 5th March 2010

Mum as the Mad Hatter

My mum works at a school (my old primary school) and it was World Book Day. She wanted to be the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, so I helped her make a costume. I made all the red ribbons for the outfit and I sewed the patches onto her trousers. I also made the white cuffs and the cravat styled ruffles down her shirt. You can't see the ruffles too well in the photos, but it took a while to make!

I also did her make up too. I applied purple eyeshadow and then fake hair to make her eyebrows 'bushy' and 'eccentric'. I was fun to do the make up for her as I was getting a bit into special effects make up and I had just learnt how to apply fake hair.

Sunday 25th May 2008: V for Vendetta

Sunday 25th May 2008

For my birthday this year, my mum and dad bought me a V for Vendetta mask. 

I didn't go all out on this costume so I just wore all black, my mask and a cape. When we got to EXPO there were 2 other Vs!

Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of myself which is a shame. I did end up getting lots of Sophie though!

Mike making fun of Roxana
drying her hair

Sophie and Roxana

Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Chibi Moon

Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter

Sunday 27th May 2007 - Tuxedo Kamen from Sailor Moon

Sunday 27th May 2007

My very brief time on the EXPO stage!

My dad looking very bored

So for my second trip to EXPO, my parents agreed to come with us, although after the day they vowed never to go again! It's definitely not their thing! :P

This time Tasha didn't come with us, but Sophie caught the EXPO fever after the first time. We also had a new addition to our EXPO crew called Lauren who was Sophie's friend. 

I dressed up as Tuxedo Kamen from Sailor Moon. I had short hair at the time, so I thought I could get away with being a male character. I already had a cape and the gloves from other dress ups I'd done and I just wore my school uniform and bought a hat and mask. 

Me and Chibi Moon

While I was there I found a gothic lolita dress for £60. I couldn't try it on, and it was a lot of money but I just went for it! When I got home, I tried it on and it was the perfect fit! I was sooo happy :)

I went on the EXPO stage in my costume. I wasn't expecting to win or anything, but it was my first time on stage and it was a lot of fun. I got into some really great conversations behind the stage and saw some amazing costumes. It felt like I was on the stage for ages, and I was trying to take my time. It turns out all that was in my head and I was on and off stage within 12 seconds. I know this because we filmed it and I shot on and off stage so quick! At least I learnt from that mistake!

I don't remember much from the day. I do remember finding someone who was dressed up as Sailor Chibi Moon. She ran up to me and called me 'daddy', which has become a good EXPO story to tell.

Me, Lauren and Sophie

My mum on the Simpson's couch

Sophie getting 'intimate' with a Fantastic Four poster on
the train journey home!