Ghost of a flea: Leia

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May 12, 2004

Leia

A fan's costuming obsession.

Well, there's actually more than that. I've always liked playing dress-up�when we lived in New Orleans when I was little, as soon as Mardi Gras was over I'd start planning my costume for the next year�and I love Star Wars. (Princess Leia is my favorite character, if you hadn't noticed.) And, I like sewing. It only seemed natural that I combined them into creating Leia costumes for myself.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at May 12, 2004 08:52 AM

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Previously I would have said something snarky about the geekiness of playing sci-fi dress up at an advanced age, but my snarkiness is moderated by my recent acquaintance with some members of "La Belle Danse" baroque dance company (who swan about in fabulous 17th/18th century costumes).

It's actually kind of charming that she puts so much effort into the outfits, which are pretty good compared to the average con-going fan uniform. Seems like she missed her true calling and should get involved in theatre costume/prop making.

Posted by: Chris Taylor at May 12, 2004 03:19 PM

And who could object to Barbie Fett?

Posted by: Flea at May 12, 2004 06:29 PM