We've got three awesome events for December so mark your calendars!
First, our Teen Advisory Board's monthly meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 16 from 5-6 p.m.. Everyone that comes will need to bring a coffee mug because we'll be making mug cakes - fun, chocolate cake made right in a mug!
We'll also be making holiday-themed cubees - a fun paper craft you can use to decorate your locker, desk, or
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
SFX Magazine Special - bow ties are COOL!
I particularly wanted to grab a copy as I knew it was to contain a number of costume related items and articles, and it hasn’t disappointed.
While I was on my way to Forbidden Planet to pick up my copy, it occurred to me that the free bow tie could turn out to be some cardboard thing with elastic at the back!
Luckily it is a pukka clip-on bow tie, though a cheap one (hey! what do you expect for a giveaway?)Only downside is that it’s a child-sized one! (see right, top).
The magazine comes in a large card envelope (see left) which also holds the bow tie and two badges (see above).From the costume point of view, there are a couple of highlights.
First up as a feature interview with Series Five costume designer Ray Holman.
The best part of this is a discussion on the matt Smith costume, and a reproduction of the design itself! (see below - click to enlarge and read)
There’s a lot of knitting involved! I love the knitted Daleks, as well as the more obvious scarf-work (see left).
Elsewhere, there are lots of great reference photographs and articles worth a read.
All in all well worth the £7.99 investment!SFX Special Edition:
Doctor Who – A Celebration
is available at £7.99 for a limited time at good good newsagents in the UK.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Testing Pearls
This may not be an exact science for testing your pearls, but if you cannot get them to a jeweler this is what I do; Clean a couple of the pearls with a damped cloth or q-tip, put one of the pearls between your front teeth and rub your teeth across it, if it is gritty like sand it may be a real pearl, but some of the high quality costume pearls have been coated with a pearl coating, and the only way you can tell is if the coating comes off and reveals the glass bead beneath. I usually take a loupe or magnify glass and inspect each one first to see if there is any peeling or scratching, and if they are costume there will usually be some type of flaw. A jeweler friend of mine also told me that her husband who was jeweler for many many years, said that the smaller the light on a real pearl the better the quality. This same test is used for Fresh Water Pearls. Please don't ever use any soap or harsh chemicals on your pearls, or put them into a sonic cleaner, as it can damage them, my daughter had an expensive pearl ring and was wearing it while washing dishes, it removed the lustrous finish and the pearl was dull after that. I never dip them directly into water, since this can damage or weaken the cord they are strung on, just use a soft cloth dipped into water and wipe them carefully. Perfumes and lotions can damage pearls if allowed to stay on them, it's best to put your perfume and lotions on before adding your pearls, and wipe them off before storing them....
These vintage beauty's are in our store; http://www.rhinestonespast.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=420
Friday, November 26, 2010
Best & Top Christmas Day Costumes for Mens
Hello Dear readers!
Merry Christmas!
The Best & Top Christmas Day Mens Costumes are made for to enjoy the magical time of sharing and family-friends get together. Therefore, Christmas parties are so magical, fun and loved by all. Mostly people are looking for a fancy dress outfit that'll really get your festive fun off to a great start. Check out our full range of mens Christmas costumes. Choose a Christmas costume that would suit you the most for your party. We have plenty to choose from like Santa Costume, Elf Costume, Munchkin Man, Sexy Santa Costume and many others! Everyone have a different view for the same costume.
Few tips for Men and Women:
You can dress up like an Elf and you'd look cute. Or Buy an Angel Costume. You could also buy an Antler Head Band and Dress all in brown. Dress up as an elf, a present, a tree, lights, the Grinch (not thinking you're a mean one). Have fun!
Hmmm! Or you can Get a pair of Christmas pajamas and wear those.
If you want to go in a Christmas party, you can dress up as an Angel, a Mary, a Sheep, the Christmas tree, A Present, A Candy Cane, A Reindeer or A Snow Person. If you are going for Fancy dress party then you can dress up as a fairy costumes. May be you like dress up as a Winter Fairy- white with glitters all over the place and snowflakes. That would be lovely.
OK, I have some popular costumes to show you. These all costumes are very famous and you can find them easily. You can go to a school party, office party by wearing them. Have A Look......
Reindeer Suit Adult
This fun, one piece suit is made of brown acrylic pile plush with a white acrylic pile plush front tummy and a zippered back. It comes complete with an open-face hood, antlers, red nose, mitts and shoe covers.
Manufacturer/Brand: Halco
Buddy Elf Adult Costume
This fun Buddy costume includes a green fleece jacket with gold yellow accents and white cuffs and collar, matching cone style eft hat, long yellow pants with elastic waistband and closed toes (says tights on package), and black belt with gold color buckle. Buddy Wig sold separately. Shoes not included. This is an officially license The Elf costume. And the material is 100% Polyester. Care Instruction: Hand wash. Line Dry. Cold water. No bleach.
Manufacturer/Brand: Rubie's Costume Co
Penguin Deluxe Adult Costume
Includes costume and foot covers. Available in one size fits most adults, sizes Large/X-Large.
Material is Poly foam
Care Instruction for this Costumes is hand wash cold and lay flat to dry
Manufacturer/Brand: Rasta Imposta
Economy Flannel Santa Suit Adult Costume
Includes: Jacket, Pants, Hat, Gloves, Boot Tops, Belt. Does not include wig, beard glasses or boots. Please Note: This light-weight costume is of economical quality.
Shipping: This product ships Worldwide.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Manufacturer/Brand: Rubie's Costume Co
Toy Soldier Adult Costume
Includes red jacket, blue pants, white straps and busby hat. Gloves and boots not included.
Material: Poly/Rayon
Care Instruction: Dry Clean Only
Manufacturer/Brand: Peter Alan Inc
Sexy Mr. Santa Adult
This sexy santa includes red and white velvet boxer shorts and a matching Santa hat. Available in Adult One-Size Fits Most. For availability of colors/sizes, in stock please follow link costume title.
Care Instruction: Hand Wash Cold Water w/ Mild Detergent Hang To Dry
Manufacturer/Brand: Forum Novelties Inc
Grinch Deluxe Costume
Costume includes a Santa jacket with, latex character mask with hat, and a belt with a gold buckle. This is an officially licensed Grinch costume. The Movie Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (c)2000 Universal Studios. Based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas! book and charactersTM and (c) Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. 1957. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: Jacket is 100% polyester, exclusive of trim. Mask is latex.
Manufacturer/Brand: Rubie's Costume Co
Complete Santa Suit Adult Costume
Includes: Jacket, pants, hat, belt, boot tops, gloves, glasses, eyebrow stick, wig, and beard set. Shoes and stuffed belly not included.
Material: Polyester
Care Instruction: Dry Clean Only.
Manufacturer/Brand: Halco
Elf Tunic/Hat/Shoe Costume Kit Plus Adult Costume
Includes a two-tone green and red felt tunic with metallic edging, collar with jingle bells accents and metallic trim, metallic cord belt, matching elf hat with bells and two-tone elf shoes with jingle bell accents. This is a unisex costume. Green and red tights sold separately. Green pants and props not included. Tunic and collar: 100% knit polyester, exclusive of trim.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: Tunic - 100% Knit Polyester, Hat - 40% Knit Polyester, 40% Plastic Foam, Shoes - 90% Knit Polyester, 10% Pleather
Manufacturer/Brand: Fun World
Christmas Tree with Shoe Boxes Adult Costume
Includes a green foam tree jumpsuit with gold star, red ornaments and silver garland, also includes gift box shoe covers in red and gold. Available in one size fits most adults, sizes Large/X-Large. Black shirt and stocking not included.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: Polyfoam
Care Instruction: Spot clean only
Manufacturer/Brand: Rasta Imposta
Kris Kringle Suit Standard Costume
This popular style santa suit is deluxe pile plush with deluxe white pile plush trim. Available in Adult Men's size Standard, 42-48 Jacket (up to a 52" waist). Suit includes: Zipper coat with belt loops, Pants, Hat with large white pom-pom, Bound belt with loop and gilt buckle with prong, Deluxe vinyl boot tops with deluxe white pile plush cuffs, White knit gloves. Wig, beard, and glasses not included.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: Plush. Care Instruction: Dry clean
Manufacturer/Brand: Halco
Sultan (Wise Man) Adult Costume
Sultan costume includes a tunic, red robe, and a matching headpiece. Lamp, mustache, beard, and sandals are not included.
Material: All Polyester Fabrics Exclusive Of Trim
Care Instruction: Hand Wash Cold Water w/ Mild Detergent Hang To Dry
Manufacturer/Brand: Forum Novelties Inc
Shepherd Adult Classic Costume
Includes a cotton robe with attached hooded overcoat and waist tie cord. One size fist most Adult Men (up to a size 42/44). Grey Wig/Beard and shepherd's crook sold separately. Made of Heavy duty fabric.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: 100% Polyester.
Manufacturer/Brand: Franco-American Novelty Co
Ultra Velvet Santa Suit Costume
Trimmed with rich fake rabbit fur and fully lined satin, this Ultra Velvet Santa Suit includes: jacket with zipper closure, inside front pockets and belt loops, pants with side pockets, hat, belt, boot tops and snap closure gloves. Available in Adult sizes: Large (40-48), X-Large (50-54) and XXL (58-60). Glasses, Wig & Beard not included.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: 75% Woven Acetate, 25% Nylon
Manufacturer/Brand: Fun World
Santa Parade Pleaser Adult Costume
Includes: Hat, Poncho, Tunic, Pants/Boot Tops. Present and Gloves not included.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: All Polyester Fabrics - Exclusive Of Trim - With EVA Face
Care Instruction: Spot Clean
Manufacturer/Brand: Forum Novelties Inc
Leprechaun Adult Costume Kit
Includes: Hat, Vest, Tie and Beard. Does not include shirt, pipe or pants.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Manufacturer/Brand: Forum Novelties Inc
Shipping: This product ships Worldwide.
Soft Velour Santa Suit Costume
Includes: Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Belt, Hat, Boot Tops. Wig, beard, glasses, boots and bag are not included.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Manufacturer/Brand: Rubie's Costume Co
Imperial Santa Suit Adult Costume
Includes: Hat, Jacket, Pants, Belt, Boot Toppers. Does not include glasses, wig, beard set, gloves, bag or presents. Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Material: Polyester
Manufacturer/Brand: Rubie's Costume Co
Elf Adult Costume
Includes jacket, belt, pants, hat. Does not include stockings or shoes.
Shipping: This product ships Worldwide.
Material: 100% Polyester
Care Instruction: Hand Wash. Line Dry.
Manufacturer/Brand: Underwraps Carnival Corp.
Deluxe Elf Adult Costume
Includes: Jacket, pants, and hat. Shoes are not included.
Availability: The colors/sizes above are confirmed in stock & ready to ship!
Manufacturer/Brand: Smiffy's USA
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Radio Times - first good look ofMatt’s refreshed costume
With Christmas coming soon, this was not actually next weeks issue (that arrived on Tuesday), but the one after, covering the 4th to 10th December.
Right at the very back is a preview of the following issue, being the week before Christmas itself (see right).Part of the features in that will be inevitable coverage of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, and it’s accompanied by a nice festive portrait of Matt in costume.
As far as I am aware, this is one of the clearest photos I have seen to date, showing the refreshed costume (the paparazzi photo taken during filming were distant and blurred, and official stills to date have been equally unclear).
Anyway, no sooner had this great pic been published, a rival magazine, TV & Satellite Week, put Matt Smith on their front cover, showing the fabric detail of the jacket and shirt even better! (see left)You can download a high res version of the cover here:
And while we are about it, being a steadfast Radio Times reader I have never given TV & Satellite Week a second glance, but they have run some cracking Doctor Who covers for the new series (see below).
26th June - 2nd July 2010All the covers for these issues are using top resolution images, which have been somewhat enhanced with sharpness and contrast.
Some, like this one, look to have been un-nesecarily messed around with.
Notice matt is wearing the blue Paul Smith shirt, with the burgundy bow tie!
But if you look closer, it has the texture of the blue one – it has been retouched to burgundy – for no good reason whatsoever!
24th - 30th April 2010
Though this is quite a nice shot of Matt in costume, it is not the correct image for this episode! (Time Of Angels, Flesh & Stone)
He is wearing the Donegal version, not the Mackenzie two-by-two dogstooth as actually seen.
Oops!
3rd - 9th April 2010
Another nice, if again somewhat over enhanced image.
This time he is wearing the Mackenzie two-by-two dogstooth jacket – but alas it is again not for this week’s episode (The Eleventh Hour).
19th Dec 2009 - 1st Jan 2010
A nice shot of David Tennant – annoying that the text covers the tie otherwise we would have a really good detail shot of the pattern!
Never mind :(
28th Nov - 4th Dec 2009This is a good example of excessive post shoot manipulation.
The pinstripes on the suit have been played around with too much and are now a bit removed from their correct colour. The 19th December issue (see above) is a more accurate representation of their true hue.
14th - 20th Nov 2009
Again, pity (for us) about the placement of the text, otherwise we’d have another good reference picture for the tie!
4th - 10th July 2009
Thought I would put these two Torchwood covers in as well, partly to share the nice detail of the buttons on Jack’s coat – but also to show the work John Barrowman has had done on his face!
No-one looks like that in real life!
23rd - 29th May 2009
Jack’s face is way less retouched on this cover compared to the one above – but there has still been a lot of magic wand work done here!
11th - 17th April 2009
I get the feel not everything in this cover was together in the same place at the same time . . .
6th - 12th Dec 2008
Quite a crowded cover this one. Only person missing is Rosetta.
21st - 27th June 2008
Billy Piper’s had work done . . .
26th April - 2nd May 2008. . . . and so has Freema!
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