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Hello, and nice to meet you!
a smattering of poetry
I’ve written some myself. What kind of poetry do you like to write?
I’m also a historical clothing/culture nerd, hand-crafting enthusiast
Historical clothing is filed under my obsession with compiling outfits. Dressing characters is so very fun, and drawing, even more so. What period(s)/culture(s) do you like? What do you craft?
My current WIP is about a book-loving boy, a begrudging elderly faerie, a bit of magic glass, and the wild world that threatens them all…among other things. Such as cookies. Oh, and an accidental prophecy. But that part’s not very important.
Wanna read. Sounds like a perfect cozy fantasy, and I especially love the tidbit about magic glass. Glass in fantasy always has a twist to it I feel like. And you can never go wrong with cookies. They go especially well with accidental prophecies, I hear, though I’ve never tried it myself.
If you could ride a dragon for a day, or own a horse for life, which would it be?
Horse. It’s so elegant and free and overall cool to ride a horse I feel like, and even though I’ve only ever done the kiddie rides, if I knew how to ride one, I think I’d really enjoy it. Dragons are cool, but I feel like I might fall off – at least with a horse it’s not so far a drop lol
Do Jellybeans qualify as food?
I… don’t love jellybeans, so I’m not the best person to ask, but my instinct is you eat it, so it’s a food, right?
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
I would love one day, when I have an actual job, to wear outfits with vintage elegance that slacks naturally have.
The dream, for sure.
I WANT A TRENCH COAT SO BAD WDYM YOU HAVE 3?!
I acquired them almost accidentally. I’m just as surprised as you are. XD
Any tips for thrifting?
This might be generic advice, but my best tip is to check multiple thrift stores and get familiar with what treasures each store usually holds. There’s the place with good rings, another with nice clothes, another with all the old music boxes… And get familiar with how quickly each store is raided and when they get new stuff in. You don’t have to track times or anything – just get a sense of how often you should check a store.
And do you like steampunk? The three-piece suit suggests you might.
Yes! It’s practically impossible to make a steampunk outfit without cosplay skills, but yes.
… yes *cries* especially with hair. I have wavy hair now, but I used to treat it like it was still straight… not a good look.
Ugghhh, hair. I still don’t understand hair. I know God gave us all beautiful unique hair, but it makes it difficult to style. Or just clean. What shampoo to use, what products promote healthiness, etc.
I love 1950s fashion btw
Unrelated, but the 1950s had great car models too. Bring back the best fashion elements and the cars. Don’t bring back everything, but let’s bring back those.
I need to do some more exploration myself, but that’s what I’ve got.
Several of those are familiar. I’ll check them out.
We both have a character named Enid? Awesome! I love the name so much. What’s your character’s personality?
It’s such a colorful name. Pastel green with chrome trimmings.
She’s actually from a fantasy story with a partly 1950s aesthetic! Weird coincidence that we were talking about that. :] I keep using the word charismatic for my Enid. She’s smart and tricky and empathetic. She has that personality everyone flocks to at a party, but that’s only a part of her, and I love discovering more about her.
What about your Enid? What’s she like?
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I’ve written some myself. What kind of poetry do you like to write?
Ah! Another poet, I see. I tend to write stuff with a strong pattern, even if that pattern isn’t always as clear as a rhyme scheme (although I do tend to use rhyme, meter, alliteration, all those good things). It mainly just depends on the texture of the poem I’m writing. And they do tend to have rather distinct textures (at least to me).
What about you?
Dressing characters is so very fun, and drawing, even more so. What period(s)/culture(s) do you like? What do you craft?
*GASP* Joyous felicity! A chance to rant about historical clothing. Ah, but I must be brief.
My favorite time periods are usually more on the ancient side (especially when paired with interests in archeology) but I’d say my favorites are probably between 11th century, 14th century, 16th century, and later 1800’s. For cultures: Saxon, Norse, Rus, German, Roman, Jewish, Danish, Slavic…yeah.
Since I started digging into clothing history I have sewn and/or collected: an full American 1860’s work-day ensamble besides boots, an English 1815’s regency formal ensamble including dancing slippers, a costume based off 1430-80’s France with a hennin. I also have leather 1750’s American stays which will hopefully be used in a colonial working-class ensamble, and my latest (and current) project is a full character costume for my current WIP (based on 16th century Germany), so I’ve been drafting a pattern for a smocked or gathered shift (not sure yet which I want to do) and a kirtle/dirndl, and have a tablet woven sash in progress. I’m also hoping to make a pair of turn shoes. Of course, I’ve had the material for the shift and kirtle since end of August but haven’t had time to jump in.
I crochet, tablet weave, and sew. I’ve done cross stitch and will need to figure out embroidery for my character costume. I’d like to learn knitting some day… *Gazes off into distance*
What about you?
Wanna read.
Why thank you. Me too. XD
I just have to finish writing it first.Bother.And you can never go wrong with cookies.
My thoughts exactly. And I am trying it now, or poor dear Liam is.
Horse.
Ah, good choice. I wouldn’t like to fall either, but I honestly don’t know which I’d pick.
I… don’t love jellybeans, so I’m not the best person to ask, but my instinct is you eat it, so it’s a food, right?
I…also do not love jellybeans. Thus the question.
A cup of tea is cheaper than therapy.
Oh I love your style! I dress 1940-50s all the time and it’s so fun! I have a couple trench coats, a London Fog, and a 40’s dress coat. They are so much fun to wear! Glad to find another person who enjoys the style!
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
I have a London Fog too! Probably going to wear it a ton this winter. Gotta ward off the anemia chills.
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My other hobbies include: digital art, graphite art, coloring (I keep wanting to spell color the British way for some reason), composing music, playing piano, designing D&D campaigns and other table-top RPG systems, crochet, making impossible cosplay gear out of simply foam and cardboard, and lastly programming a video game. And there’s probably a few others I forgot.
My dream is to someday own a large entertainment company that does books, games, television, film, and graphic novels. In the dream office building, there will be an octopus in the lobby.
Your dream fantasy home sounds awesome. Love all the areas you included in it.
Really like your quotes. They are very honorable.
Can’t wait to see you around the forum as well!
There once was a snail who was depressed and would do anything for his girlfriend. Didn't end well.
for sure!
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
Greetings! I’m The Ducktator! Did you get your username from the Roger Hargreaves book? Those books were my childhood. I write fantasy mostly, and I also enjoy reading, dancing, birding, politics, and history. Compiling outfits is the best. I’m really into heels right now. I only own two pairs though because money. 😭 I want a pair of red stilettos and I’m going to try to convince my grandma to get them for me for Christmas. Red is my favorite clothing color. It’s so dramatic. I also like suits, particularly more vintage ones, but I have almost no occasion to wear them right now, so I basically just bookmark ones I like online for when I get an office job or go to college or something. (yes I know wearing suits to college daily is weird but I’m not sure I care. XD)
Casual wear, I still try and maintain elegance, to be honest, so cardigans and sweaters with jeans are my go-to.
Yes! Our pajama pants culture needs to end!
Anyway, the questions!
What is your dream shoe?
What is your favorite kind of pancake?
Who is your favorite obscure Bible character?
What are your literary pet peeves?
Do you have any cute teacups? If yes, what is your favorite?
Welcome to KP!
Don't throw sodium chloride at people. That's a salt.
I don’t listen to much Christian music (outside of a couple things) because I haven’t seen much stylistic range.
Nice to know I’m not the only one. 😅
Don't throw sodium chloride at people. That's a salt.
This might be generic advice, but my best tip is to check multiple thrift stores and get familiar with what treasures each store usually holds. There’s the place with good rings, another with nice clothes, another with all the old music boxes… And get familiar with how quickly each store is raided and when they get new stuff in. You don’t have to track times or anything – just get a sense of how often you should check a store.
No, this is great, thanks! Literally, I have no idea where to start, so this is helpful.
Yes! It’s practically impossible to make a steampunk outfit without cosplay skills, but yes.
real… it’s so retro and eclectic at the same time, and that makes it even harder.
Ugghhh, hair. I still don’t understand hair. I know God gave us all beautiful unique hair, but it makes it difficult to style. Or just clean. What shampoo to use, what products promote healthiness, etc.
Yeah, it’s definitely almost impossible at times. If you’re looking for advice, it helped me to find out my hair type (you can just look up “hair types” on Google) – there are some product-specific recommendations for each, I think. I’m sure you have gorgeous hair, though!
Unrelated, but the 1950s had great car models too. Bring back the best fashion elements and the cars. Don’t bring back everything, but let’s bring back those.
Ok, correct me if I’m wrong, but did the Corvette Stingray come from the 50s? I don’t know a ton of cars, but that’s one I do know and like.
Several of those are familiar. I’ll check them out.
Hope you find something you like!
It’s such a colorful name. Pastel green with chrome trimmings.
She’s actually from a fantasy story with a partly 1950s aesthetic! Weird coincidence that we were talking about that. :] I keep using the word charismatic for my Enid. She’s smart and tricky and empathetic. She has that personality everyone flocks to at a party, but that’s only a part of her, and I love discovering more about her.
What about your Enid? What’s she like?
I have never thought about the name in those terms, but I love that. Green’s my favorite color, and if it’s pastel and with chrome trimmings – *heart eyes* – lovely and retro.
Wow! Okay, your world sounds fun, do you have a blurb? Your Enid sounds like someone I’d definitely want to be friends with, though I’d probably skip the party and stay at home. Smart and empathetic is a powerful combination, tricky is the cherry on top! Love to meet her someday!
My Enid is hmm the person who can read you really well, and tell if you want quiet support or a fun time, but she also won’t hesitate to intervene if she thinks it’s necessary. She’s intelligent, determined, and empathetic too – I’m also still discovering more about her, though!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Literally, I have no idea where to start, so this is helpful.
No prob! What sort of stuff are you itching to find?
If you’re looking for advice, it helped me to find out my hair type (you can just look up “hair types” on Google) – there are some product-specific recommendations for each, I think.
That’s probably a good move. Get into research.
Ok, correct me if I’m wrong, but did the Corvette Stingray come from the 50s?
Yeah I think so! Around the second half of the decade, companies went for a futuristic look with the long/low bodies and dramatic tail fins. Chevrolet Bel Air is an example of a popular line that changed with the trend. They’re funny to look at but I love the sass and I wish cars still had fun body designs. (I mean, some do, but I like the older designs.)
Idk how the Corvette Stingray evolved with that, but I’d like to look it up later.
I have never thought about the name in those terms, but I love that.
Synesthetes have neurological cross-wiring that mixes senses or ideas together. I involuntarily see colors when I read words. So Enid is my green girl. :-p
Okay, your world sounds fun, do you have a blurb?
Hm, I don’t have a blurb for this particular concept… but I can give you a feel for it. It’s basically about a young man with powerful ‘guardian’ abilities who has tasked himself with watching over a packed capital. Maximalist place, homes piled on top of homes, sky trams cobwebbing between them, pastel colors and textures everywhere. The hero deals with psychological issues that get worse over time, and it’s very much about his personal journey.
I think the story has some unique structure to it, which is where Enid comes in. She is a rock n’ roll oracle (think ancient Greek poet) who sort of chronicles the hero’s story as it happens.
My Enid is hmm the person who can read you really well, and tell if you want quiet support or a fun time, but she also won’t hesitate to intervene if she thinks it’s necessary. She’s intelligent, determined, and empathetic too – I’m also still discovering more about her, though!
Your Enid sounds cool! Empathy is a good trait. Very beneficial for most characters. And I feel you; there’s a lot of potential in a character you’re still figuring out.
What story is she from? What’s it about?
Also, how would you describe your writing style? What are some themes, genre niches, or artistic decisions in your own writing that you are passionate about?
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Ah! Another poet, I see. I tend to write stuff with a strong pattern, even if that pattern isn’t always as clear as a rhyme scheme (although I do tend to use rhyme, meter, alliteration, all those good things). It mainly just depends on the texture of the poem I’m writing. And they do tend to have rather distinct textures (at least to me).
What about you?
Yes, I definitely understand the idea of textures in poem – it’s a quality poetry lends itself to especially well, since so much focus is on word choice. I have some familiarity with the technical aspects of poetry, though probably not as much as I should have, since the true actual poetry I’ve written is limited to a few Shakespearean sonnets – part of a contest at my old school that they made me do lol but I loved writing different textures for each according to the prompt.
My favorite time periods are usually more on the ancient side (especially when paired with interests in archeology) but I’d say my favorites are probably between 11th century, 14th century, 16th century, and later 1800’s. For cultures: Saxon, Norse, Rus, German, Roman, Jewish, Danish, Slavic…yeah.
love, love, LOVE the Eastern European ancient styles, they’re so beautiful. I need to research more into clothing periods myself. And of course, the Roman styles are iconic – that was one of my favorite parts of reading about Rome.
Since I started digging into clothing history I have sewn and/or collected:
This whole list is so impressive! And the styles?? Oh my goodness: medieval headdresses and dresses? 1700s America? A REGENCY FORMAL ENSEMBLE WITH DANCING SLIPPERS? That’s amazing.
I love the fact that you’re planning to try out embroidery – that’s one of my favorite details to find on clothing.
I… am not as learned as you. I simply enjoy looking at clothes and drawing them (maybe not entirely accurately XD). I love medieval Eastern European styles, as I said above, some Renaissance, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian styles, 1950s style, 1800s empire waists, the wide skirts of 1700s… tbh, in history, it’s often the domestic part of it – like fashion – that interests me most.
Ah, good choice. I wouldn’t like to fall either, but I honestly don’t know which I’d pick.
they truly are two very good options…
I…also do not love jellybeans. Thus the question.
hehe yes indeed
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Oh I love your style! I dress 1940-50s all the time and it’s so fun! I have a couple trench coats, a London Fog, and a 40’s dress coat. They are so much fun to wear! Glad to find another person who enjoys the style!
Yayyy! Yes, the fellow retro-style enjoyers are always a wonderful find (eek that makes us seem like something from a thrift store… do you get what I’m saying? sorry…) And out of curiosity, what’s a London Fog?
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
digital art, graphite art, coloring (I keep wanting to spell color the British way for some reason), composing music, playing piano, designing D&D campaigns and other table-top RPG systems, crochet, making impossible cosplay gear out of simply foam and cardboard, and lastly programming a video game. And there’s probably a few others I forgot.
Digital art???? Pleasssssse tell me how to get started on that. I love digital drawings that I see and want to explore it for myself. Graphite art – fascinating how without color it captures so much depth – it’s how I do most of my drawings (cuz I’m scared I’ll mess it up if I add color 😭) but I should attempt to master it someday.
What kind of music do you compose? And what kind of video games?
Also, yes for the British spellings – I regularly spell gray as grey😏
My dream is to someday own a large entertainment company that does books, games, television, film, and graphic novels. In the dream office building, there will be an octopus in the lobby.
I’d instantly apply.
Your dream fantasy home sounds awesome. Love all the areas you included in it.
Really like your quotes. They are very honorable.
Thank you!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
I’m craftyspacepirates. It’s nice to meet you and I hope to read some of your writing. I like Brandon Sanderson’s earlier writing as well, but I’ve never been able to read the Mistborn series. How did you get into it?
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