Carbon Costume Posts by Kyera
Pussy Galore
Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) is a stunning blonde pilot working for the evil Goldfinger in the 1964 James Bond film of the same name. A smart, saucy, independent woman, she leads a group of female aviators called Pussy Galore’s Flying Circus. At first she states to James Bond that she is “immune” to his charm, but later changes her mind and falls in love with him, betraying Goldfinger in the process. This guide covers her debut outfit, a sexy aviator-inspired outfit of blazer, vest, pants and boots.
Dorothy “Dot” Williams
Dorothy “Dot” Williams (Ashleigh Cummings) is the companion, friend, maid and cook of private detective Miss Fischer on the Australian TV show Miss Fischer’s Murder Mysteries. She is an unflappable, serious woman, a devout Catholic and a willing participant in Miss Fischer’s schemes. Utterly loyal to Miss Fisher since the detective took Dot under her wing, Dot will do anything for her. This guide covers her original maid/cook/assistant uniform.
Phryne Fisher
A glamorous, charming, wildly independent female private detective in 1920’s Melbourne, Phryne Fischer (Essie Davis) solves crimes with wit, smarts and fabulous clothes on the Australian TV series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Phryne is a wealthy woman with no intention of marrying and who loves interfering with the cases of local Detective Jack Robinson. To portray this vivacious woman, put together a high-fashion 1920’s inspired outfit complete with a short black bob, sparkling hair accessory and purse pistol.
Paul Spector
The serial killer on the Netflix series The Fall, Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan) is an unassuming, pleasant, handsome man who dresses in sweaters and trousers – on the outside. Although married with two children, he has a predilection for hunting, stalking and violently asphyxiating women in Belfast. He is an enigmatic figure, seeming to have true emotions and feelings for his children but acting like a cold, unemotional sociopath otherwise. His outfit is simple: the typical suburban dad.
Stella Gibson
Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) is a sexually uninhibited woman with a frigid, cold exterior and burning hot interior. An English detective assigned to Belfast in Northern Ireland, she catches the serial killer case dubbed Operation Musicman in the Netflix series The Fall. Eventually she develops a complex, intense relationship with the serial killer Paul Spector. To capture her image, dress in a black skirt suit with beautiful, silky, luxurious blouses underneath and never smile.
Ensign Ro Laren
A Bajoran with a chip on her shoulder, Ensign Ro Laren (Michelle Forbes) joins the crew of the USS Enterprise in the fifth season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She is a tough, strong woman with a scarred past and initially butts heads with the entire crew. Eventually they warm up to each other, though it takes a season or two. As the comm officer on the bridge, she wears the Starfleet Command Red uniform along with a traditional Bajoran family earrings and a distinctive red headband.
Wesley Crusher
Son of ship doctor Beverly Crusher, Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) is a brilliant, adorable, somewhat shy Acting Ensign on the starship Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Over the course of the series he grows and matures into a confident, serious young man, attending Starfleet Academy and garnering his fair share of romantic interests. An eager beaver when it comes to scientific experiments, he tends to bite off more than he can chew, which leads to interesting events on the ship. This guide covers his Acting Ensign uniform from the earlier seasons, a colorful number with black pants.
Lee Harris from American Horror Story: Roanoke
A tough, no-nonsense police officer, mother and recovering alcoholic hiding a dark secret, Lee Harris (Adina Porter) is the sister of Matt Miller on the TV show American Horror Story: Roanoke. She becomes drawn into the bloody events at her brother’s house when the spirits of the land steal her child and hide her in the forest. A fiercely protective mother, Lee proceeds to do anything to save her. When off duty she wears simple clothes with signature jewelry and a short pixie hair cut.
M’aiq the Liar from Skyrim
A nomadic member of the lion-esque Khajiit race in the internationally popular video game series Elder Scrolls, M’aiq is a witty, cheeky cat that loves to chat. Players randomly discover him along the road, doling out misinformation on a range of topics from nudity to profundity. The game creators originally added M’aiq as an easter egg to add commentary about the series, and he has been in Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim and Elder Scrolls Online. This guide is for his Skyrim outfit, which looks like a cross between Shaolin and Christian monks.
Catherine Bloom
A gifted knife-thrower and excellent cook, Catherine Bloom is the biological sister of Trowa Barton on anime TV series Gundam Wing. She works in the circus as a gifted knife-thrower and does not like her brother hanging around with the other pilots, fearing they will be a negative influence. She is a kind, sweet girl at heart with a tough exterior. This guide is for her circus outfit, a pretty and feminine costume in pinks and purples.
