Here’s an interesting look at a modern spacesuit design, created by MIT aerospace engineer Dava Newman. Instead of the bulky and cumbersome “diving bell” suit usually associated with astronauts, Newman’s design looks like tight fitting spandex which allow for greater mobility.

Very interesting!

[via SciencePhoto]

Thanks to Bonniegrrl for the tip.

Here’s a look at very unusual clown-inspired fashion by photographer Kelly Thompson. Certainly very colorful. I like it! Those are some crazy wigs!

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Here’s a look at an unusual line of fashion from designer Giles Deacon. In a tribute to the popular 80’s video game, his models walk the runway wearing Pac Man clothing and helmets. Cool! And very bizarre.

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I just spied this Bettie Page costume, new for Halloween this year. The Submariner Bettie Page! Not bad at all. It does look sexy, but I’m not sure how comfortable it would be to walk around in.

There are so many Bettie Page fans, I’m sure this costume will sell very well this Halloween.

Here’s a few artist renderings of Bettie Page as a mermaid. Very, very cool!

[via Costume Craze & Flickr]

Here’s a look at a fascinating photo essay entitled Fallen Princesses by Dina Goldstein. She’s taken Disney’s stereotypical portrayal of princesses and put them in real world situations.

Goldstein explains:

The project was inspired by my observation of three-year-old girls, who were developing an interest in Disney’s Fairy tales. As a new mother I have been able to get a close up look at the phenomenon of young girls fascinated with Princesses and their desire to dress up like them. The Disney versions almost always have sad beginning, with an overbearing female villain, and the end is predictably a happy one. The Prince usually saves the day and makes the victimized young beauty into a Princess.

I began to imagine Disney’s perfect Princesses juxtaposed with real issues that were affecting women around me, such as illness, addiction and self-image issues.

Very interesting!

Be sure to visit JPG Magazine to read the full article and see all the photos.

Thanks to HeartlessDoll for the tip!

Costume Pro ElizabethAmber just put her Harley Quinn costume up for sale on Etsy.

This looks awesome! The costume includes the bodysuit, headpiece with collar attached, gloves, and booties. At only $125, this is a great deal for a professional costume.

[via HeroFashions]

Wow, look at this monster costume! I’m very impressed. It kind of reminds me of a charcoal version of the Thing from Fantastic Four, but wearing no pants.

Check out these great pictures and video from the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit in Melbourne, Australia.

From June 4, 2009 to November 3, 2009, folks down under get a chance to see over 100 costumes and props from all six Star Wars movies. Wow, this would be so cool!

Here’s a short video that provides an excellent look into the exhibit. I totally wish I could go. Vader looks great, as always, and I love the snow monster!

[via ScienceWorks]

Look at this awesome mask!

Famous cosplayer Aviana offers a step-by-step tutorial on her blog showing how she made this mask.

She’ll walk you through the various steps of creating the paper mache base, adding detail, sanding and painting. Very impressive and informative!

Here are the materials you will need:

• Paperclay (I bought mine off Ebay, but I heard you can buy it at Hobby Lobby)
• Newspaper (I stole a bunch of nickle ad papers from Wal-Mart)
• A Bowl
• Flour
• Something to mix the floor and water to make the paste
• A model base (I used a plastic mask I had, but you can have a friend help you and use your own face)
• Clear sealant spray in glossy, matte, or satin
• Model magic
• Sandpaper in a very fine grain
• Face Mask
• Any little flares or touches you would like to add
• Paint brush for detail work

Absolutely fantastic. Be sure to visit Avianna’s Blog for the full tutorial!
 

On the web: Aviana Cosplay

Thanks to GirlsEntNet for the tip.

Check out these cool “light up” clothes! Using battery-powered fiber-optic technology, LumiGram has developed a line of clothing that help you “light up the night.”

A tiny battery provides a 12-hour charge, and the fabric is machine washable as long as you take the battery out first.

Pretty cool!

[via Jezebel.com]

LOL, these babies are so cute - and hairy!

Swedish photographer Alexander Crispin took these photos. Apparently, he’s known for his humorous and “playful” artistic style.

Kids… they grow up so fast, don’t they?

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As promised, ThatCostumeGirl has posted a bunch of photos from her visit to the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival last weekend.

You can view all 32 pictures in her Photo Gallery.

She talks about the great food, music, dancing, performers and great Renaissance clothes for sale. Sounds like a wonderful time. Such great costumes! And I would love to have seen the comedy acrobat show.

Thanks for sharing, TCG!

On the web: ThatCostumeGirl.com