Becoming Sally Jupiter

Sally Jupiter is at once an easy and difficult character to cosplay. Getting the look right only scratched the surface; I had to somehow portray her complicated relationship with Eddie Blake (the Comedian), her desire for fame, her struggle from a humble beginning as a burlesque dancer to her triumph as a "masked" hero. I spent quite a few hours watching and re-watching her scenes in the movie, reading the graphic novel, and reading interviews to help me prepare for the role. In the end, I must have been at least moderately successful; in one case, I had another con-goer at Florida Supercon 2013 corner me in the ladies' room and tell me that I was "beautiful" and "heartbreaking" at the same time.

Pieces Made:

• Collar
• Yellow Dress
• Exterior Corset (belt)
• Left hand wristlet
• Earrings
• Glove (to the extent that I cut off the original buttons and replaced them with pearlized ones)
• Nails (filed and painted to match the ones from the movie)
• Newspaper
  
  
  
  

Pieces Purchased:

• Garter straps
• Plain black panty

Pieces Already Owned:

• Corset (foundation)
• Stockings
• Boots

What I Do

I came to the realization the other day that, in some form or another, I have been cosplaying for a decade. I started out like many folks, buying costumes and putting together the different parts and pieces. I transitioned into making my own accessories (no fabrication - I'm talking custom jewelry, hat trimming, lace dyeing, etc.) and costume pieces (mainly skirts) until I finally made my own costume from start to finish.

So what can I offer you?

• Ten years of cosplay experience
• A certification in basic beauty make-up and a HUGE array of cosmetics
• A love for detail
• Sewing skills

Outside of cosplay, I can also do basic tailoring things, for example:

• Pin-tucking jackets and vests that are too big and need some shape
• Letting out and raising hems
• Fixing small rips and tears in clothing

At the end of the day, all I can say is that I love to create and I love what I do - if you have any questions or are interested in an estimate, feel free to contact me! I am currently only working in the Orlando, Florida and Miami, Florida areas; however, that may change over time as I get more experience and resources.

Cheers!

Welcome to Wicked Wench Wares!

Welcome, all, to my little slice of the Internet.

Although this is technically my second blog, it is the only one that will be dedicated to my costuming, cosplaying, and forays into cosmetics. Here I will (hopefully) post about my own costumes and cosplays, commissioned costumes, the art of transforming until you are someone else, and what it's like to have a passion for costumes that can only be tempered by real life.

To all who find me, welcome - I offer my craft for the world to see.

Cheers!