Dark Jedi Cosplay - Picture Heavy

[Luniara]

This will be my first post here and what better topic to post than in the very area that started my need for a lightsaber in the first place! While I wait for my first lightsaber, having chosen the V2 Initiate with a Sun Riders Destiny LED (simplistic so  I may mod it to silmilar to what I had already designed: http://www.evil-wizards.org/swtor-wiki/images/6/69/Luniara_Saber-1.jpg) I will share with you what I have so far... if you don't mind the babble!

The beginning of the year (a bit after the launch of SWTOR) I decided to cosplay my Dark Jedi/Sith! With a design already in place for her,  I got to work.

Here's the base design I sketched to work off of:


From there I had the tunic, obi and wraps made (under shirt there for placement - acquired):


The wig (to be sewed into with dark hair extensions -  acquired):


Gloves  (acquired):


Boots  (acquired):


Bodysuit (acquired):


and since my characters eyes would not fully be "Sith" - a mix of aqua and blue:


Then there's your regular black leggings which... as a girl, I already should own.


The face make up and hair styling will probably be the hardest part. Contouring, pale skin, bags under the eyes, etc. are quite  time consuming. Not to mention, managing to keep a steady hand on the chin tattoo.

[darth tratus]

Very cool!!!

[Manroon]

Very nice designs, and the costume looks great so far! Sort of makes me think Iceheart as an Emperor's Hand or some such, which is cool. I always thought she was a villain with an interesting look. Also love that you're doing a Sith/Dark Jedi and going with an SRD and the matching eyes with just a hint of yellow. Should make for a very different sith.

Oh, and of course, welcome to the forum!

[Veldryne]

nice, be sure to post pics of the full costume once u have everything done!

edit: didnt iceheart have black hair with white forelocks, and a red admirals uniform?

[Darth Nekesus]

Welcome to the forum.  I hope your costume turns out well.

[Master Nero Attoru]

That is definitely a cool idea for a costume... I especially like the gloves!  Plus the idea of a dark jedi with a SRD saber just sounds fascinating, I love when people use nonstandard colors in that way.

Welcome!

[Manroon]

nice, be sure to post pics of the full costume once u have everything done!

edit: didnt iceheart have black hair with white forelocks, and a red admirals uniform?

Yes, and the sort of reverse of that with the hair on this costume reminded me of that, as well as the unusual eyes (though Iceheart had one red and one blue, not two aqua). It's sort of just a similar overall feel and impression I get. Like 'I'm human, but I won't hesitate to REALLY hurt somebody' kind of a thing. *shrug* Iceheart was pretty darn sithy, for not being one. lol

[Veldryne]

Okay, yeah i see what you are saying. Though Iceheart was way too controlled to really be sith, cruel yes, but not explosively emotional like sith are.

[Master Rel]

Looks great thus far!

Certainly a might farther along than most lol.

The only issue is the collar




Am I understanding right that the ruffled mess of a collar is a stand in?  Because the clean turtle neck in the design and uni look much better, if you are looking for opinions 

[Luniara]

Thank you, Everyone! Forgive me, what is an "SRD saber"? I'm fairly new to that lingo.

The crinkly shirt under the tunic is not going to be there in the end result. it will be way tighter. If I get the time tomorrow, I'll slip it on and give you a look of how it will actually look. I'm glad someone noticed the yellow corruption in the contacts. I only wish I could get some red in there too.

Keep in mind, this is my Old Republic character. =D Avid SWTOR player. I googled "Iceheart" and she's pretty sweet (albeit old) looking.

[Master Nero Attoru]

Thank you, Everyone! Forgive me, what is an "SRD saber"? I'm fairly new to that lingo.

The crinkly shirt under the tunic is not going to be there in the end result. it will be way tighter. If I get the time tomorrow, I'll slip it on and give you a look of how it will actually look. I'm glad someone noticed the yellow corruption in the contacts. I only wish I could get some red in there too.

Keep in mind, this is my Old Republic character. =D Avid SWTOR player. I googled "Iceheart" and she's pretty sweet (albeit old) looking.

SRD is short for Sunriders Destiny, referring to the color.

Oh and you play SWTOR?  Which server?  My buddy Artorius and I have a guild on Tarro Blood.

[Master Lucien Kane]

Welcome to the forums. Also this costume is going to be killer!

It's a little pricey for a makeup kit, but the Ben Nye makeup kit is a nice one, and you would be able to do all the applications you want to do with it.... The darker "corrupted" eyes, and the chin tattoo, which I love btw.

Very unique SWTOR based design, can't wait to see the finished result! Killer saber design as well, I like it, simple sleek and duel worthy.

[Master Rel]

Indeed welcome to the forums.

Best of success with your final steps with your costume!

[Master Bluespike74]

You made a great choice in Sunrider's Destiny.  It has become my very favorite color as it photographs very well, definitely gets noticed, and has the appeal that you are cool, calm and collective but still mean business.  I cannot wait to see the finished product.  Also, welcome to the forum.

[Malkhara]

That's a great outfit.  It's obvious you have an amazing talent for costuming.  Might I suggest you visit thedarkempire.org as well. They are a great costuming group.