Costumes For Sale!

In an effort to clean out my closet a bit, I'm doing a costume sale. This is round 1! I have some historical garb and some cosplay outfits for sale.

I just keep making new things, and I've reached maximum closet capacity. I don't wear all of these outfits anymore, so it's time to let someone else love them!

Historical: https://www.etsy.com/shop/fqcouture?section_id=13360643
Cosplay: https://www.etsy.com/shop/fqcouture?section_id=13360525

Steampunk Dark Phoenix

I wanted to do a steampunk version of Dark Phoenix from X-Men, and this is what I came up with! I did a corset with a stylized applique of her phoenix symbol. Then I made a bustled skirt with a chiffon train, striped stockings, arm warmers, boot leg warmer thingies - very technical terms here, and a huge collar to top it off. I really love this wig too. I wish I could always have my hair this color (except for at SCA events - since this is obviously not a period looking hair color ;p).

The photos were taken by Fremen Photography at Pacific Media Expo.

More photos here: http://www.faerie-queen.com/steampunk-dark-phoenix/

Woodland Elf

I am a fancy elf princess, after all! (haha, couture aranel...)

This was really fun! The top and skirt were created as part of my fashion line a few months ago, and I quickly turned them into an elf costume as well. I've always associated with the elves.

The bow is my combat bow, which I use in the SCA, on those rare occasions when I actually have spare time away from Arts&Sciences and teaching and I can play combat archer for the day instead. The arrow in the photos is a target arrow - the combat ones are super bulky so they don't penetrate armour!

You can see more photos here: http://www.faerie-queen.com/woodland-elf/

American McGee's Alice

I've neglected my blog! I've been so busy!
I created this blog with the intention of posting mostly historical stuff, but the fantasy seems to creep in more and more. It IS a big part of who I am. (:

And on that note, here is a cosplay I did of American McGee's Alice from the haunting video game based on a twisted Alice in Wonderland. The model is not me this time, it's Lauren Brooks. This costume is also featured on Fairytale Vixens, as well as my own website.

And you can see more of my photos here: http://www.faerie-queen.com/american-mcgees-alice/

Halloween Faerie

For Halloween this year, I was almost at a loss for a costume! Aghhh, I know, I wear costumes all the time! Anyway, I found some inspiration from one of my all-time favorite faerie artists, Amy Brown. I put this fun Halloween-themed faerie costume together using elements that go with my fashion line - corset and dress, combined with Hallween faerie accessory items. I also made the hat, bat necklace, and wings.

More photos are here on my website: http://www.faerie-queen.com/halloween-faerie/