Friday, October 25, 2013

G.O.T. Costume?

Last year after viewing the first season of my most favorite all time T.V. show Game of Thrones, David and I were inspired to take on the rolls of Daenerys Tagerian and Kahl Drogo.  We had just finished season one around Halloween time, so with the dvd as our costume aid I ventured out to JoAnn's to find fabrics that were similar to the characters'.  We then went to the Halloween Store to grab those little extras such as a blond wig and an arakh (curved sword) & pony tail.  If you'd like to recreate, I have some details down below.  Now the only question is, what shall we do this year?  I'm open to suggestions!


Instead of going the wig route for Drogo we decided to try to slick David's hair back and then attach this funny wired pony (I think it was supposed to be a horsey tail?) that we found at the Halloween store.  I attached it to his actual hair using two tiny black rubber bands.

We then had to use a lot of palmade & hairspray and a beanie to get David's hair to stay back á la the Khal.  I attached curly black hairs we had purchased with some spirit gum for a thicker longer beard.  David actually cut a slice of his eyebrow hair with his electric razor, (I was against this, but he insisted on the authenticity) where we stragically were able to place some scars.  Added some drogo under eye eyeliner and voilà!


Daenery's make-up is very light and natural looking.  To achieve this look I used a lighter foundation than I normally would and I put it over my brows as well.  I took a cue from my husband and also shaved the end of my brows, so that I could draw in a more straight eyebrow.  My natural ones are angled.  (I knew they would grow back, and if they didn't, well David and I could have jacked up brow hairs together)  For the sword broach holding her dress together, I used some wire and wrapped it around a metal ring I found at JoAnn Fabric's in the craft section.  I then formed some wire into a sword shape and covered it with tin foil.  For the dress I basically wrapped and sewed this pale purple fabric to my bra, and made sure to do the same design Daenery's has on the show.


Pretty close right?  Her dress is lighter in this pic than it was on the show.

Halloween Ambiance: Witchy Fingers, Zombie Books, Horsey Sliders (not really) but just going with the G.O.T. Dothraki theme.










We were considering having David be The Hound from G.O.T. this year, and I would be Arya Stark, however he has now incured a real life Drogo injury to his eye, and we will not be able to do the make-up required.  Want to see his injury that had us in the E.R. last Sunday night?....

If not- don't scroll down...........................




David's Soccer Injury


Um... yeah.  So we need something a bit easier.  What are you going to be?


Halloween Link Up

24 comments:

  1. you guys did a great job! you really look like the characters...I am going as day of the dead on Halloween, but i am going to putting up a few looks next week on my blog! :)

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    1. Ooo, that is probably some cool make up! Can't wait to check it out!

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  2. Fantastic job on the costumes! Love it! Ouch on David's injury... yeah, something easier for sure.

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    1. Thanks Nnene. Yes, I think we have figured something out. We'll see! I know, poor guy, but he says it doesn't hurt at all. He never even took so much as a Tylenol afterward.

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  3. Wonderful costumes and perfect styling! I loved seeing all the perfect little details on your outfits. Being a snob, I have no time for people who get their costumes out of a bag ;) David looks ferocious (though his beard looks soo soft!), I hope he feels better soon.

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    1. Haha- me either Devlin! Me either! ; ) I will let him know. xoxo

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  4. Such a good job! You guys look awesome!

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    1. Thanks lovely! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! So sometimes I go a little over board. haha

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  5. You guys are THE BEST! What a great couple costume. Halloween is so fun, so nice to see other people embrace it!

    .:Marta:.

    petiteraisin.ca

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  6. Oh, I´m so sorry about your guy´s injury. Great costume by the way and you look divine! :)

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    1. Thank You! He says it doesn't hurt, and luckily the cut is mostly in the eyebrow hairs so the scar won't show. And thanks for liking our costumes!

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  7. Holy crap! You went all out! You both look fantastic, I can't wait to see what you do this year!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  8. Wow, you guys really put a lot of detail into your costumes, they look great! And that is quite the soccer injury--ouch!

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  9. wow you never cease to amaze me! So artsy and wonderful! And since you're wondering, I covered the screen so I didn't have to see the gory pic before I could comment :) I'm *that* girl!
    -Carylee
    morepom.blogspot.com

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  10. Love it! My hubby and I are huge fans of GOT and those two are our fav! PS: i hope that injury heals!
    Kat | poshbykat.com

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  11. Awesome job on the costumes! You look so close to the originals from what you've shown here (I've never actually watched the show) And you look gorgeous!
    Thanks for linking up! :)
    Jessi
    http://haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  12. AHHHHHHH! You two look absolutely amazing. Those are my two favorite GoT characters and you totally did them justice. <3

    http://remotelyfashion.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm so glad you think so! They were fun characters to be for the night & I had a blast making the costumes!

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  13. You guys did so good! I've never watched Game of Thrones, but from these pics you guys nailed it!

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  14. This is too good! My husband would love if we dressed up like this for Halloween. He loves this show!
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

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  15. Just found your blog via Chatter Blossom, I just have to say that these costumes are spot on! Very cute!!

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    1. Thank you, that makes me so happy that you think so! We tried, and we had a lot of fun with those characters!

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  16. love, love this costume. you really nailed the look! even her facial expressions. huge GoT fan and you totally did it justice. your drogo looks pretty good too ; )

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