Outfit #11: Lords Of Salem

For this outfit, Tanner is dressed as a tribute to Sherri Moon Zombie's character, Heidi, in the Rob Zombie film "The Lords Of Salem". Her "sweater" is actually white felt with black marker to add an "aged" look to it. Her boots are made of soda tabs, red duct tape, and embroidery floss. 

Another shot of Tanner in the Heidi outfit. 

The Salem mask is the exclamation point for the piece. It consists of papier-mâché over a wire base and was completed over the timespan of several hours. 

Primary stage of the mask: wire frame. 

Papier-mâché being prepared. 

Secondary stage of the mask, now drying. 

Tanner in the completed outfit. 

Outfit #10: Prom Queen

For this outfit, I primarily used nylon sequin fabric for the bodice and stitched it up in the back to cinch it for an appropriate fit. 

The skirt is made of tulle and was taken from another Blythe outfit and stitched up. 

The earrings were copper wire twisted into the earlobe "piercing" and accentuated with a plastic star bead that went with the color scheme. 

The plastic crown was the only item not made by hand. 

Tanner's "glass slippers" are made of plastic beads and shrink plastic, held together with hot glue. 

Everything but the crown was handmade for this outfit. 

UPDATE (September 2015)

     So, because I am currently residing on-campus at Purchase to attend the BFA Film Program, I am putting this blog on hiatus until at least December. Even then, there is a small chance that any new Tanner outfits will be posted during break, because I'll be working and writing the screenplay for my freshman film.  

   If I don't get around to making outfits again this winter break, I will most definitely return to it by next May. 

    See you all then! 

   

   Hugs and love, 

   Tanners Closet

Outfit #9: Mod Exhibition

For this outfit, I was inspired by an outfit worn by Alfred Jarry to the opera in Paris, one that consisted of mainly art supplies (such as canvas), and a self-inked tie. Tanner's jumpsuit is made of a cotton blend, and is a singular piece. 

Her hair was swept up in a messy bun and secured with a plastic coiled bracelet that I snagged from Ocean City. 

Her bracelet is a handmade piece for which I cannot recall its origin exactly. Her bowtie is actually an antique brooch, and holds the jumpsuit closed. 

As always, her boots are yellow giraffe, to add a pop of color. 

Outfit #8: Grand Entrance

For this outfit, I decided to go in a different direction. I took a long piece of pink tulle and wrapped it around Tanner in a way that suggested a long and elegant dress. 

The piece itself was irregularly shaped, but I twisted it in such a way that this fact was hidden. 

The train was about 10 inches in length, approximately. 

On her head, Tanner wears a crystal comb tiara that I've had in my possession for a few years. 

Outfit #7: Burning Man

With the dates for Burning Man approaching (and my jealousy growing), I decided to take inspiration from the Black Rock Desert festival. Burning Man is a festival that takes place every August in the middle of the desert in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada. In keeping with the spirit of the festival, everything about Tanner's outfit is handmade. 

The "monocle" goggle is made from a recycled soda tab and salvaged felt. For the fastener on her hood, I used a glass bead that is several years old and has been in my desk for a long time. 

Tanner's hood and briefs are sewn from an old recycled tye-dye shirt. 

Her bracelet is made from plastic crystal beads and are representative of the spiritual nature of the festival. 

Didn't have the time or patience to make a "mutant vehicle" (though that would've been cool), but that's for next time, I guess….. ;)

Outfit #6: Flippin' Your Fins

Since my sewing machine decided to start working again, and I also happened to have just received my new mermaid fin in the mail, I figured a mermaid tail for Tanner would be an interesting outfit. 

The tail is pink satin, while the fin is made from felt. I ran a line of thread along the edge of the fin to make it curl a bit more realistically. 

The pearl necklace is handmade. 

The seashell bra is made of real seashells, adjusted with tiny bits of duct tape. 

Towards the top of the fin, I strung on a few pink beads for decoration and to cover up some stitches. 

Outfit #5: Forest Hopper

The dress Tanner is wearing has been reused from my second post (minus the tutu part). 

She is barefoot because I still haven't been able to buy any new shoes, and anyway shoes would not fit this type of outfit. 

The wreath is handmade from florist wire and artificial leaves. 

Outfit #4: That's Dank

First off: no, I'm not a stoner. But I did catch "Shit Stoner Girls Say" on Youtube (click here for the video) and it gave me a little inspiration. In accordance with my libertarian views in that I believe that marijuana should be legal (even though I personally don't smoke it; but what you do is not my business as long as you don't hurt anyone else), I thought this would be an outrageous and cute outfit for Tanner.

Everything except the boots are hand-sewn. 

The little beanie was made from an old capelet, and the leaf patch is green felt that has been glued on. 

The vest was hand-sewn and glued together in some areas. The peace sign decal on the shirt was hand-drawn. Tanner's bracelet was also carefully crafted by hand. 

The pants turned out to be very tight so I literally had to "sew" her into them; the only way to get them off will be to cut some of the stitches, but she will have this outfit on for a while so no worries. 

If you guys like this outfit, comment below. Maybe even throw in a few suggestions. (Like, should I make her a giant joint to ride on á la the "Cheech And Chong" parody from SNL?) 

Outfit #3: A Punk Prayer

This outfit is heavily inspired by the Russian feminist band Pussy Riot. As you can see, Tanner is wearing a grey balaclava, bearing the symbol of feminist ideology. The balaclava was fashioned from an old sock. The dress is intentionally ugly and badly stitched, to reflect opposition to traditional feminine beauty standards.

The chains are representative of members of the band being imprisoned. 

The balaclava features holes to accomodate Tanner's mouth and eyes. 

Listen to "Putin Lights Up The Fires" by Pussy Riot and read the lyrics here: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/aug/20/pussy-riot-new-single-lyrics

Outfit #2: Cotton Candy Rhinestone Dreams

In this outfit, Tanner has kept her giraffe boots (they are the only shoes I have at the moment). 

The outer dress was taken from a porcelain doll and trimmed. 

On her head, Tanner is wearing a vintage rhinestone bracelet. 

  The skirt underneath is hand-sewn and is made of lace. On her waist, Tanner wears a vintage friendship bracelet.