The Official Harley Spencer Discussion Thread! (AMA)

[jitna]

Harley Spencer[/URL][/B], post: 7707101, member: 579739"]I'm a very curious person.

i have learned that curiosity isnt often rewarded on the internet

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

lol I'm not so sure about the silly faces one. I would feel so weird doing that. I could do a photo set of that, but I'd feel really, well, silly doing that in a video. I do make silly faces at myself in the mirror sometimes though.

If you're doing silly faces shouldn't you feel kind of silly? Isn't that a sign you're doing it right?

Also, you make silly faces at yourself in the mirror? For any particular reason? Any particular type of silly faces? That sounds kind of adorable.

 

[Harley Spencer]

i have learned that curiosity isnt often rewarded on the internet

Perhaps, but not always. So long as it's nothing totally disgusting or immoral, I'm not easily bothered. I want to see what some of these categories are all about so I can figure out if I'd be able to shoot them.

If you're doing silly faces shouldn't you feel kind of silly? Isn't that a sign you're doing it right?

Also, you make silly faces at yourself in the mirror? For any particular reason? Any particular type of silly faces? That sounds kind of adorable.

No particular reason, just because. I'll be doing my hair or something and randomly make a silly face at myself for my own amusement. As for what kind, well... I don't really know how to describe it.

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

Harley Spencer[/URL][/B], post: 7707124, member: 579739"]As for what kind, well... I don't really know how to describe it.

A picture says a thousand words. Just sayin'...

 

[Elwood70]

Harley Spencer[/URL][/B], post: 7706898, member: 579739"]
Ha all 36 pages? Sounds like a bit of a long read.

Challenge accepted.

 

[bigguy1]

something that is similar to victorian style but like steam punk is also very cool. But honestly you could just stand there and id find it ridiculously hot and amazing.

 

[lurkingdirk]

Steampunk might be interesting, too.

I forget where are, but You Might think about calling costume rental shops. They're sure to have Victorian style garb.

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

The site I linked to actually does steampunk too apparently, as there's some sections for it... :dunno:

 

[Harley Spencer]

See I prefer mixing different articles of clothing and accessories to make my own costumes and outfits. As sexy and awesome as some outfits are, I think it's way more fun to have my own unique getup. Steampunk is neat, I've never done that before but have seen tons of it. I just feel like I'd want it done absolutely perfectly, amazing photography, top notch styling, great location. It definitely is something I want to do. I'll google some stuff to look for pieces today. I'm due for some more photo shoots soon, so it's a good possibility that I might shoot it within the next couple months, possibly by the end of the summer.

 

[Harley Spencer]

Happy, I just looked at your link. The stuff there is way too pricey for me. I'm a sales nazi. If I can get an entire outfit for less than $100, I'm happy. There's no way I'm spending over $100, or close to it, on one single piece.

EDIT: Plus the stuff that's there isn't very attractive. Not nearly sexy enough for what I'm going for.

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

Harley Spencer[/URL][/B], post: 7707359, member: 579739"]Happy, I just looked at your link. The stuff there is way too pricey for me. I'm a sales nazi. If I can get an entire outfit for less than $100, I'm happy. There's no way I'm spending over $100, or close to it, on one single piece.

Mm. That could be tough with any Victorian/steampunk stuff because a lot of it is pretty elaborate, lace and embroidery and the like, and as such expensive.

Harley Spencer[/URL][/B], post: 7707359, member: 579739"]EDIT: Plus the stuff that's there isn't very attractive. Not nearly sexy enough for what I'm going for.

Yeah, most of it appears to aiming for authenticity (and it was a pretty conservative time). That said, there are some interesting bits, mainly in the steampunk sections, since they aim for a Victorian aesthetic with less historical accuracy...

http://www.steampunkemporium.com/store/004199S.php
http://www.steampunkemporium.com/store/003662S.php
http://www.ladiesemporium.com/store/004122.php
http://www.steampunkemporium.com/store/003536S.php

 

[Harley Spencer]

Mm. That could be tough with any Victorian/steampunk stuff because a lot of it is pretty elaborate, lace and embroidery and the like, and as such expensive.

Yeah, most of it appears to aiming for authenticity (and it was a pretty conservative time). That said, there are some interesting bits, mainly in the steampunk sections, since they aim for a Victorian aesthetic with less historical accuracy...

http://www.steampunkemporium.com/store/004199S.php
http://www.steampunkemporium.com/store/003662S.php
http://www.ladiesemporium.com/store/004122.php
http://www.steampunkemporium.com/store/003536S.php

There's some really cheap stuff on ebay. I found corsets that fit the style perfectly that are between $10 and $30, and that's the Buy it Now option, not bidding. The bustle skirts are more expensive than the corsets, so that seems to be what will be the most costly. Everything else can be found pretty cheap.

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

There's some really cheap stuff on ebay. I found corsets that fit the style perfectly that are between $10 and $30, and that's the Buy it Now option, not bidding. The bustle skirts are more expensive than the corsets, so that seems to be what will be the most costly. Everything else can be found pretty cheap.

Huh. Have some friends who went steampunk for Halloween last year and it ended up costing them an arm and a leg. Maybe you're just a savvier shopper.

 

[jitna]

im sure there are girls that do those kind of shoots that know good places to get clothes. we should find them and ask them

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

im sure there are girls that do those kind of shoots that know good places to get clothes. we should find them and ask them

Methinks most of the people who specialize in those kinds of shoots (and cosplay ones) have them custom made. There's a tonne of places online that do custom costumes and props.

 

[Harley Spencer]

I am a very savvy shopper. And a great styler.

 

[jitna]

Methinks most of the people who specialize in those kinds of shoots (and cosplay ones) have them custom made. There's a tonne of places online that do custom costumes and props.

i doubt that. if they do a lot of it that would get very expensive. and if they have them custom made, they still know good places to have them made or to buy the material

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

I am a very savvy shopper.

That's never really been one of my skills. I've always sort of been the kind of person where if I see something and I want it, and can afford it, I just buy it. Never been a bargain hunter. :dunno:

i doubt that. if they do a lot of it that would get very expensive. and if they have them custom made, they still know good places to have them made or to buy the material

Custom isn't, by default, expensive. And of course if you're making a business off of it then you're likely to establish a relationship with one or more of the tailors/manufacturers and start getting deals.

I knew someone awhile back who did conventions like E3 and ComicCon, and all of her stuff was custom and apparently not too expensive (though, as said, I believe she had a working relationship with a costumer, and as such wasn't getting the same prices someone walking in off the street would).

 

[jitna]

Custom isn't, by default, expensive. And of course if you're making a business off of it then you're likely to establish a relationship with one or more of the tailors/manufacturers and start getting deals.

I knew someone awhile back who did conventions like E3 and ComicCon, and all of her stuff was custom and apparently not too expensive (though, as said, I believe she had a working relationship with a costumer, and as such wasn't getting the same prices someone walking in off the street would).

either way, it couldnt hurt to ask

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

either way, it couldnt hurt to ask

Of course it couldn't. Wasn't say that it would, or that it would be too expensive, or really anything other than that I imagine most of them get their stuff custom made. :dunno: