The Anal Retentive Rocky Horror Costume List

What's New

12/25/2009 Added the suggestion to use cream of tartar and vinegar to remove rust stains to the QA page. Also added a plug for Scotchgard as a fabric protectant. Added Columbia boa photos to the main page and to the Floor Show section for Columbia, Brad, Janet and Rocky.
10/23/2009 Added an additional source for metallic gold wrestling trunks; deleted Flirty Lingerie's listing for lamé wrestling trunks. Sadly, this is a lingerie fashion trend that appears to be over. Updated the makeup page with thoughts on mascara; removed reference to Sephora selling latex-free eyelash glue (they don't any more; another source is listed on the links page). Updated some colors and preferences; noted that skin tone and theater lighting make a big difference in what colors to use. Added Farthingales Los Angeles to the Links page...much to my consternation, shortly after I discovered them, they're revamping their webpage and linking all shopping cart items to Vogue Fabrics' website. We'll see how that goes.
10/19/2009 Updated the index page with the new price per yard of Larry's Columbia fabric - it's increased to $50 a yard after nearly 10 years without a price increase. Fixed some broken links on the Links page and added Yandy.com as a stocking supplier (very cheap, good selection of sheer backseam stockings; free shipping). Added the web address for Daytona Trimming and Braid. Updated Amy Balot's costume site with the new address; added Deadly Sting Tattoos, who do nice-looking temporary BOSS tattoos.
6/3/2009 Updated the Floorshow shoe page with a photo showing an orange sequin. Removed references to orange rhinestones on the Frank page.
5/31/09 Posted the Columbia bustier photos; updated the Columbia page to note that her bustier fastens with hooks and eyes, not a zipper.
5/30/09 Added Bruce to the Thank You List. Corrected terminology for Frank's Sweet T and lab shoes to "peep toe" instead of open toe (floorshow really is more an open toe); added that all his shoes are d'Orsay style (sides of foot exposed) and commented on the lack of curve in the heels; suggested 4"-5" height. Noted that the vamp for Frank's floorshow shoe is scalloped, a detail I never noticed until I examined one of the actual shoes in person. Added note about coque feathers on the Frank page; changed the crown to a "princess" crown and added a note about the availability of prop cigarettes. Noted that fur boas can be found at vintage shops or eBay. On the Links page added a glossary of shoe terms and noted that much better models for Frank shoes are available now than the 557-LEA I used to recommend and that it's starting to go on clearance. Added Lamplight Feathers to the Links page and noted that I've bought one of Liz's Magenta wigs. Uploaded photos of Frank's floorshow shoe and linked from the index page and the Frank page. Noted on the Magenta details page that the one person I know who's created beautiful Magenta hair does something with sponge rollers and rag curls. More details once (if) I learn to do it.
5/17/09 Cleaned up unclear and repetitive language on the index page. Corrected terminology and general description of the badges/patches on Frank's jacket on the Frank page. Removed any reference to the M badges being Metro or Matchless; they're Matchless. Updated the Details page with the same terminology ("badges" instead of "pins"; replaced "cloisonne" with enameL) and updated eBay information on finding Hell's Angels stuff.
5/14/09 Moved Saffron to the Retired/On Hiatus costumers on the Links page. Added Luis A. from Miami to the Thank You page.
5/13/09 Updated some Thank Yous to remove last names. If you need this done, please ask. Updated the Links page; added Amy Wake's new costume site; organized costumers into UK, US, and retired; updated the link to non-latex eyelash glue; added Mina Smith's new costume blog. Updated the QA page with notes on costume care (added references to Dreft and Ivory Snow; suggested nailpolish to keep sequins from decoloring, etc.). Added note that Playtex sells pink dishwashing gloves every October to the QA page, with a link on the Links page.
10/4/08 Finally posted the details on the yellow and red sequin gauntlets and the fishnet gauntlet from the Belasco. Also posted some photos of the Belasco shoe (pretty trashed). Posted Dawn Henline's photos of the Rocky shorts and a few of mine - the external link to them has been dead for at least a year.
10/3/08 On the Frank page, noted that when I discuss "staggered" rhinestones, they're in a checkerboard type pattern. Tip o' the hat to Seth Morris for the terminology suggestion.
9/29/08 Updated the information on Eddie's slingshot, noting that the "lace" it's on around his neck is the elastic that comes with the slingshot.
9/18/08 Updated the Links page with new recommendations for Columbia shoes: Sansha has a better shape than the Bloch or Capezio I used to recommend. Thanks to venus from bl for the tip!
8/16/08 Updated information on sequined gauntlets from Bandshoppe.com; updated listings for Sew Eccentric, Timeslip Clothing (on hiatus) and Amy Balot (formerly of Zombiegirl).
7/27/08 Updated information for costumers on the Links page; Saffron's site is down and Shawn Anthony is taking commissions again.
6/15/08 Updated site information for ZG Apparel (Amy Balot is taking commissions again). Added suggestion that folks try UK eBay instead of just eBay on the Links page. Added Tom Finch's notes on his discussion of Dr. Scott's costume with Sue Blane to the Dr. Scott page. Updated the Thank You list. Noted that Frank's floor show shoes are spangled with red and orange rhinestones and that they're different sizes (can't prove this on the DVD, but I've now seen the original shoe). Shoe is by Terry de Havilland. Added links for cheap tailcoats and Riff wigs from Make Believe Costume to the Links page.
3/10/08 Updated contact information for Costumes by Jill and Missy on the Links page.
3/8/08 Updated Mark Miller's information on the links page; Mark is no longer taking commissions. Noted that Shawn Anthony is on hiatus from making costumes.
2/24/08 Added link to the Ellie 557-LEA platform sandal at Snaz75 to the links page. It's a good if non-exact Frank shoe, and is now available for about a third of what I paid for mine.
6/13/07 Added a pre-floorshow costume description to the Frank page. Added non-latex eyelash glue to the Links list.
6/5/07 Called Frank Bee about their tailcoats; they confirmed that "what you see is what you get." So if you want a swallowtail sequined tailcoat, you'll have to order the men's model ($270) or modify the women's square-cut tails. Added a link for 6-strap garterbelts to the Links list (thanks, Sam!). Added ZG Creations by Amy Balot to the Costumers listing on the Links page.
6/3/07 Added a link for very reasonably-priced sequin tailcoats to the Links page. Thanks to Venus from the rhpscostumes LiveJournal group. Mina also pointed out the Magic Makers sell tailcoats. Updated information on Broadway Fabrics and added Daytona Braids and Trimming, with a link to fashionstudentsource.com that might help NYC area folks. Changed my guesstimated height of Columbia's tap shoes to 1.5" after staring at tap shoe photos, and added listings for the Capezio 455 and Bloch S0323 in place of the old Capezio 450 links on the Links page. I think the heels are a better match. Added a link to Sock Dreams, who carry interesting armwear that isn't quite right but is quite intriguing. Deleted dancewear.com, as the site's disappeared. Added another model of seamed Lycra fishnet tights, available in L/XL for about $12; added a source for Brad glasses and finally found a US source for Beatle Boots (probably imported).
4/14/07 Finally removed my last name from the page. Updated the costumers section of the Sources page. Added a link to the Columbia page to the main page notice for multisequined fabric.
3/28/07 Added a disclaimer after receiving yet another note from a costumer who used this page to more thoroughly copy Sue Blane's designs for a production of the play. Boo hiss.
3/6/07 Minor changes to Janet's page: noted that the easiest way to find a good hat is apparently to find one on eBay and modify it; after learning what snap clips are called, noted they're a possible base for homemade Janet barrettes.
3/1/07 Updated information on Mick Rock: Rocky Horror. Who knows if it will ever come out in paperback. Good news: used copies are available at amazon.de . How good is your German? Updated bio and started removing last names (ah, the joys of employment in the age of Google).
2/19/07 On the Tips and Tricks page, noted that Lexol is a brand of leather conditioner sold in shoe shops. Noted that petroleum jelly is supposed to be useful for polishing patent leather (guess I should try it).
2/13/07 After checking Mick Rock's book, noted that Rocky's corset has 16 eyelets. Determined that Columbia's shoes have sequins on them, not rhinestones. Thanks to bttrpr for starting the discussion on the rhpscostumes Livejournal group. Noted that Frank's lab shoes have unglittered ankle straps and a silver buckle and that there are little tiny spacer beads between the pearls.
1/22/07 Updated Saffron's email address on the Links page.
1/21/07 On the Columbia page, noted that I don't know if her shoes are spangled with rhinestones or sequins. Thanks to the rhpscostumes group for bringing this up.
1/7/07 On the Links page, noted that Broadway Fabrics is now on-line and will give you 10% off if you mention you saw them on-line. Don't know if they have multisequined fabric again; I did ask...
12/28/06 Noted that the Eddie theater mask ring is a Beau Sterling design. Thanks to Larry, Shawn Anthony and Ashford Wyrd for pointing this out and confirming it.
12/20/06 Fixed a broken link to the Belasco corset page on the Coming Up page (thanks, Mark). Fixed a ton of broken links Arthur Levesque was nice enough to point out. Added a site that does satin swim trunks to the Links page, and added a site that does chromed German helmets. Removed the "Coming Soon" notes about Larry's costume pieces on the main page and the "Coming Up" page. Obviously, since I took the photos in May, "soon" does not apply. (They are still coming.) Noted that Brad and Janet's lab jackets have notched lapels. Noted that Eddie's helmet is not just "silver" but "silver chrome" and added some picky detail on his drama masks ring.
12/19/06 Updated the Links page, adding Mark Miller and Pixy Creations (from whom I bought a set of 4 boas) as costumers; updated Shawn Anthony's and Saffron's information (for the record, I bought my last dress from her). Fixed some broken tap shoe links; updated my bio. Added note that some Columbias buy shoes without taps to the Columbia page.
9/11/06 Recorded my disappointing experience with the new "bonds to plastic" spray paint, and added acetone to the list of useful items on the Tips and Tricks page.
9/8/06 Removed the costumers yahoogroup from the Links page - it no longer exists. Added the new Rocky Horror Costume Forum. Updated eBay comments on the Tips and Tricks page. Started uploading photos of the red corset from the 1975 Belasco play (NOT FROM THE MOVIE!) on the index page.
8/2/06 Noted on the links page that Traci Hunnewell is no longer taking commissions for RH costumes from the public.
5/24/06 While packing the dinner corset up to show at a convention, noticed a few more details and corrected them on the Frank Details page.
4/25/06 Removed outdated costumer info from the Links page.
4/18/06 Consolidated contact info for the various Rocky Horror still sources to the links page. (Jerry Ohlinger's physical location has moved.)
12/26/05 Updated my email address and removed dead links to the Pink Invaders on the bio page.
12/6/05 Added costume care and cleaning tips to the Tips and Tricks page.
11/10/05 With regrets, removed GoodOrient from the Links list--they no longer sell silk "happy coats," as far as I can tell.
10/21/05 Made minor corrections to my personal notes on Magenta foundation on the makeup page and removed a reference to orange-based lipstick for Magenta. Noted on the Links page that Alisa's Cosplay Services is no longer taking commissions and replaced In Step with Theatre House as a source for wrist-length lamé gloves. Added source for Mickey Mouse ears and noted that name silver name necklaces plated in gold are now available for $40 (a steal for the accurate Janet).
8/19/05 Added some information on materials of construction to the spacesuit section of the Riff Details page. Began working on a preliminary Tranny costume page. Added the "Celluloid Jam" LiveJournal page (Larry Viezel's rare photos) to the Links page. Added Mike Allen, who's been providing me with Tranny details, to the Thank You page. Revised Mina Smith's entry on the Links page (she's been out of the Rocky costume biz for most of 4 years now).
7/27/05 General cleaning up after switching webhosting from Cosmo's to Zenin's. Updated the Thank You page to reflect this and removed the link to Riff Rag's page, which has disappeared. Added Brigitte Pistol, Hanah from Wisconsin, and the rhpscostumes LiveJournal group the Thank You page. Updated the Rare RHPS Photo site on the Links page. Noted that Columbia's tap shoes *button*, not buckle, on the Columbia page.
7/3/05 Removed date information on Larry Viezel's custom Columbia fabric on the Index page. He had the first bolt made in 2003 and still has some for sale as of 6/05. Reorganized the right side of Columbia's shorts on the Columbia details page and noted the location of the side seam, and that there are two separate cuffs, not one cuff all the way around the leghole. Confused yet? Buy the 2005 Mick Rock calendar and look at July. Corrected the spacesuit section (bitrot?) on the Magenta page; corrected the number of points on the space boots there and on the Riff page. Noted that the April 2005 Mick Rock photo shows the anklet/boots/sides of the spacesuits clearly. Updated the spacesuit info on the Riff details page, noting TimTex as a stiffening option, among other things. Updated info on Columbia's corset on the Columbia page and on Janet's on the Janet details page. Yes, ladies, the corsets are 13-eyelet.
6/30/05 Fixed some broken photo links on the Brad, Columbia, Frank, Janet and Magenta details pages and the Eddie page.
6/28/05 Updated the main page with new information on the different versions of Mick Rock's upcoming books and the information that Mike Scott also does reproduction jackets. Removed a broken link from the Links page.
6/27/05 Updated the main page, adding plugs for Mick Rock's upcoming book and a link to the Frank jacket page put up by PredictaMike. Also added a note that I own one of Frank's Belasco shoes. Noted that I'd checked out some of Liz's wigs and Jill and Missy's costumes at the 2005 Vegas con. Updated my bio.
6/1/05 Fixed some links on the Links page.
3/26/05 More stage makeup comments on the Makeup page.
10/5/04 Updated the website and contact info for My Favorite Obsession wigs. They've lowered their prices and added a guarantee...well worth a look.
10/2/04 Did some tests with various eyebrow pencils and some eyeliner, putting stage makeup brands head to head with street makeup. Updated the Makeup page with the results, as well as personal recommendations for foundation and eyeshadow. Added some tips on applying liquid eyeliner and fessed up to giving up clown white in favor of foundation (something readers of this page have urged me to do for years). Added a link to MAC Cosmetics to the Links page.
9/19/04 Updated the Tips and Tricks page with notes on eyeshadow from Ben Franklin and department stores; noted that Hot Topic carries makeup and lingerie.
8/13/04 Updated some dead links; noted on the Riff page that while the space gun may be chrome, gold spraypaint usually looks better than silver. Updated references to Crazed Imaginations in my bio (sadly, it's closing). Made minor updates to the Makeup page about face powder.
7/12/04 Updated my bio; I've moved again...updated Timeslip Clothing links on the Links page.
7/8/04 Added link to the Dentonvale Costumes page (a how-to page) to the Links page, and added cheaper Beatle Boot sources. Noted that Larry's custom Columbia bustier fabric has sold out. Updated Timeslip Clothing information. Added additional information on making eyebrows disappear (Kryolan eyebrow plastic; Elmer's Glue!).
6/2/04 Fixed broken Band Shoppe link on the links page and updated gold swimtrunks links (ah, fashion, fickle fashion...)
3/31/04 Noted on the links page that I've seen the surgery gown from the Veterinary Apparel Company. Looks pretty good...
3/20/04 Reorganized the text for Rocky's trunks, and noted that the Myrtle Beach shorts are elasticized at the waist and around the legs. Noted that Frank's gold gauntlet hooks over his middle finger after someone asked. Added the idea of applying astringent pre-makeup and some detail on applying fake eyelashes (with the warning that eyelash glue contains latex) to the makeup page, as well as details on my continuing quest for a Magenta foundation I like. Minor changes to bio.
3/14/04 Updated the link to Rocky's trunks photos at the Hard Rock in Myrtle Beach. Added a few details on how Rocky's shorts are assembled, noting that the legs and waist are covered with a narrow strip of leather (like bias tape).
2/22/04 Noted that Riff's tuxedo vest is pique on the Riff detail page. Thanks to Shawn Anthony for the tip. Added the Mick Rock 2004 calendar to the sources on the the Thank You page and made a slight clarification about the buttons on Riff's tux. Also added the Mick Rock 2004 calendar as an additional source proving Frank's corset is sequined, not rhinestoned, on the Frank detail page.
1/21/04 Added Sherri S. Brown to the Thank You page and added instructions for using velcro to hold Magenta's apron straps in place to the Magenta Details page.
12/14/03 Updated my bio.
12/9/03 Noted which studs on Frank's jacket are domed or "nailhead" on the Frank detail page. Added sources for rhinestones on the links page. Clarified language for Frank's rhinestone anklet on the Frank page. Added a note about hot glue guns as an alternative to sewing (!) to the Q&A page. Noted on the makeup and links page that makeup is discussed in the rhpscostumes LiveJournal group.
11/30/03 Updated Magenta's makeup on the makeup page, noting that she wears both purple and brown eyeshadow. Makeup plan is updated to match, and four new photos are uploaded to the makeup page.
11/7/03 Noted in the Q&A that fabric should be preshrunk before making costumes out of it.
11/1/03 Updated comments on commercial Magenta dress after getting a good closeup look at one.
10/30/03 Updated the Mina Smith saga on the links page. Added costume-by-costume breakdown of the commercial costumes, which I like less and less as I get a closer look at them.
10/22/03 Included space boots in listing of Magenta's space costume (oops). Added note to Riff's space suit details that Magenta's boots have four points; noted existence of (very expensive) gold binding tape. Added information on fabric-covered buttons, machine contrast stitching, dyeing, boning by the yard, ratios, and bias tape to the Q&A page
10/22/03 Noted on the Q&A page that shoe repair shops will cut (and stitch up afterwards) your boots if you need space boots, open-toed Frank boots, etc. I love mine!! Also noted that many people like to hunt for costume pieces on eBay. I don't, but hey, it might work for you...
10/11/03 Updated the link to green surgical gowns on the links page.
9/17/03 Removed link to Mike Phillips' Riff wigs (site has disappeared) and cleaned up other dead links.
8/28/03 Noted on the Links page that Alisa Chan may not be available currently to make costumes, according to her site. I'm making inquiries.
7/29/03 Changed the email address for Custom Creations on the link page. Reposted missing Magenta chiffon photo on the Magenta details page.
7/22/03 Added a link for correctly-colored Columbia bustier fabric to the main page. This is a custom order (one bolt of fabric), so the link is temporary.
7/16/03 Noted on the makeup page that I won't post specific colors or catalog numbers of street makeup. They just change too fast. On that subject, noted that I have no idea if Revlon still makes temporary tattoo sealer, after someone asked about it. Probably not: it hit the market in 1996...On the links page, noted that square dance shoes are an option for Columbias, though it seems tap shoes are probably cheaper.
7/6/03 Added corrected makeup plan for Colubmia to the makeup page. Added a few more Columbia makeup photos from Time Warp; cross-linked one to the Columbia page to point out the bow on Columbia's hat. Also added a link to a site that sells cheetah fabric to the links page.
6/28/03 Noted that Saffron is not taking new orders on the links page. Added a "forums" section and added the LiveJournal and YahooGroups RH costume forums.
6/26/03 Uploaded photos of Brad's wedding ensemble to the Brad page.
6/18/03 Uploaded new Shawn Anthony bio to the links page ; minor adjustments to Mina Devantier section, noting legal action has been commenced. Changed Molly Roberson's name on the Thank You list.
5/26/03 Added shoe images and notes on dancer's fishnets to the Columbia page. Added another shorts photo to the Columbia details page. Added backseamed fishnet pantyhose/tights to the links page and updated the tap shoes section. Added Crimson Vision to the Costumers list. Added a link to a wig care FAQ to the Wigs section. Added notes on where to buy E6000/Shoe Goo to the Q&A page; added drugstores to the discount stores entry and added an entry for home repair superstores. Added Molly from Nashville to the Thank You list for an idea on what to do with long-line bras besides swear at them (make Columbia bustiers!). Added the Philly con to my credentials on the Bio page.
4/14/03 Updated bio and other references to my living in France. I now live in Tennessee. Committed to photographing the Belasco costume pieces by the end of 2003, when all of my stuff and I should finally be in the same state. Deleted link to Mina Smith's Costumiere site as it's apparently disappeared; added her email address, which wasn't hard to find. Added a few more Rocky trunks sites, including a place that will do it custom, plus a site for waitress/Magenta dresses, to the links page.
3/19/03 Corrected Dawn Henline's name on the thank you list and updated the Rocky's shorts external link to its new improved address.
3/10/03 Removed outdated contact information for Mina Smith.
2/7/03 Added Custom Creations by Jill and Missy to the Costumer list on the links page.
11/29/02 Added some shoe sites, fabric sites, nameplate necklaces, and information on Brad's style of underwear to the links page.
11/12/02 Noted that Broadway Fabrics is out of multisequined fabric on the links page and noted that no, it wasn't the exact fabric. (I haven't seen anything even close to the exact fabric by the yard for at least 10 years now.) Added new source for skeleton keychains.
11/8/02 Added very minor comments on Magenta's eyemakeup and Riff's lips to the makeup page. Noted on the Magenta page that her boots probably are satin, not suede. Who knows. Updated thank you list.
11/6/02 Updated comments on the commercial Riff wig on the to the links page; deleted reference to rockypatterns message board.
11/3/02 When re-watching "Dammit Janet" I could have sworn I saw gussets on Brad's loafers; noted this as further evidence they're loafers on the Brad page. Confirmed that the Crim's shoes are black (they glint a little). Deleted reference to a watch on the Crim page--I thought I saw something once and haven't been able to confirm it for 5 years...also made some fairly major changes to the makeup page, as this is the first time I've watched the DVD strictly for that. Changes were made to Frank, Janet, Riff, Magenta and Columbia. Added a new makeup photos page with a separate Frank makeup photos page. Added comments about the shape of Columbia's hair, and noted Eddie wears bangs to their respective character pages. Added Ex-Deliveryboy.com and Shawn Anthony.com 's costume lists, both based on this one, to the links page.
9/17/02 Added a link on several pages to the new Rocky's Trunk Photos page. Color photos of Rocky's shorts on display at the Myrtle Beach, SC Hard Rock. Drool. Added a warning about customer servicefor Costumiere to the links page and added several very promising-looking links. Updated the Thank You page. Noted on the Columbia page that Uncle Sam costumes can be found around July 4 as well as at Halloween.
Elaine Truver posted an elegant little sketch for how to modify a jacket into a tailcoat. I added a link on the Columbia mainpage and Riff detail page.
7/31/02 Added some caveats to the Costumers section of the links page. Added a new page of floorshow corset photos, with photos up for Rocky and Brad.
7/22/02 Re-updated page after glitch put us down for two days and forced us to reinstate the page from backups. (Please email me if you find any glitches, missing files, etc.) Updated the Thank You page and did minor update to bio.
6/23/02 Added makeup plans for Frank, Magenta, Riff and Columbia to the makeup page (thanks to Melanie La France and Kelly McKivor for creating the plans). Updated the Thank You page.
5/23/02 Noted the presence of black sequins and darker bead garlands on Frank's floor show corset and noted that his fishnet glove for the floorshow has at least two flat red sequins on it. Also noted that the red garter straps are just sewn on top of the plain black garter straps on the floorshow garterbelts. Costumiere's domain name is working again; put it back on the links page.
5/20/02 Redid my maid's cap and changed some suggested dimensions. I also added included basic directions for how to make one.
5/10/02 On Frank's jacket removed note about the Rock N Roll Special patch being associated with the 59 Club (apparently it isn't).
5/8/02 On Frank's jacket clarified note about Union Jack stripes; added bullets to list of patches on back of jacket. Added new link for Costumiere on the links page since their domain name stopped working.
5/3/02 On Frank's jacket corrected 59 Club patch descriptions; added Rock N Rock Special and Road Runner patch descriptions.
4/21/02 Posted fab photo from Larry and new description for Crim's tie.
3/28/02 After finding out it had been discontinued, moved reference to Costumiere's 3-week guarantee on the links page.
3/16/02 Updated the link for Frank surgeon's gown on the links page.
3/13/02 Added sources for skull and crossbones pins and steel helmets for Eddie on the links page. Added skull and crossbones pin info and cheetah info to the Eddie details page. Added Edward Marlowe to the Thanks page.
3/11/02 I'd been meaning for ages to check exactly what sort of spotted feline had solid spots for Eddie's jacket lining; after seeing that Mark Tomaino said cheetah, I finally checked (and he's right). Added additional description to the information for Eddie's helmet. Also noted that the source we list for skeleteon keychains on the links page is out of skeletons with red eyes. Added a new source for good measure. Also added sources for iron cross and comedy/tragedy rings, and the most basic "how to make costumes" site yet.
3/7/02 Slightly updated bio; added List logo to makeup and links pages; updated thank you page.
1/1/02 Corrected a credit for noting the buttons on Frank's gloves and added a comment about making the rhinestone anklet on the Frank page.
12/8/01 Added one or two comments to the makeup page (Riff; minor comments on Frank's blush and Dr. Scott's hair).
12/7/01 Noted that Alisa's Cosplay site also has Janet and Columbia costume pictures on the links page.
12/6/01 Found a nifty source list at Saffron's Timeslip Designs site (nice Frank shoes with closed heels!); added it to the links page.
12/5/01 Slightly changed the description of Janet's lab coat for clarity. Found out that the correct term for Frank's green lab outfit is a "surgeon's gown"; corrected the term on the Frank pages and added a source for surgeon's gowns and white labcoats to the links page. Also added a source for gorgeous gold boxing boots; Rockys take note. Added notes about the new links to the Dr. Scott, Frank and Rocky pages.
12/2/01 Added another Dr. Scott blanket source to the links page.
12/1/01 Added "Student's Guide to RHPS Costumes" to the links page and updated the links, adding a new costumer, too (Alisa's Cosplay Services), a possible source for sequined tailcoats, and a direct link for the exact tartan for Dr. Scott's blanket.
11/27/01 Noted that the winged skull patch on Frank's jacket is probably a UK Hell's Angels patch.
11/14/01 Noted Sue Blane's confirmation that there were multiple pairs of Rocky shorts and that the Myrtle Beach Hard Rock Cafe (which has one of them) describes the rhinestones as red and pink. See the Rocky page.
10/31/01 Removed some dead links from the links page and noted a few problems people had had with some of the costumers listed.
8/26/01 Added gorgeous full-body black and white side view to the Frank jacket description. Noted that the lower left hand patch on the back of the jacket is probably Sylvester the cat.
8/25/01Noted that there are rhinestones on the black parts of Frank's Sweet T shoes.
8/19/01 Noted that Frank's floorshow corset has black sequins (and it looks like a few gold ones). Also noted that the floor show garter belts are satin with black findings. Noted number of panels and lining color of the floorshow corsets, as well as noting that they hook up the back. NOTE: the number of panels can only be seen on Columbia's corset, and I have only seen the lining on Rocky's. Draw your own conclusions...
Also added link to http://www.halloweencostumeworld.com/page-adultcostumes25-rocky-horror.html, which is selling cheap Halloween versions of the Rocky costumes.
8/7/01 Made a few minor modifications for the notes on the patches on the back of Frank's jacket.
8/6/01 Added link to Michael Phillips' Riff wigs site to the links page, changed the description of the decoration on Crim's ascot from sequins to beads, noted that Frank's silver gloves button at the wrist, and finally noted that Magenta's feather duster is multicolored. Gotta love the DVD...
7/25/01 Added suggestion for Magenta button loops and additonal sleeve pleat information to the Magenta detail page.
7/8/01 Added the "Golden Sphincter" award to my bio and spruced up the Beatle Boots page.
6/11/01 Updated my email address.
4/15/01 Added details to Makeup Tips, including a few brand recommendations.
4/14/01 More DVD work...added details to Brad's wedding jacket and Riff's tux.
4/6/01 More DVD work...added details to Frank's jacket.
4/4/01 Spent some quality time with the DVD and slightly updated the order of the lamé stripes on Columbia's shorts, with both descriptions and new pictures. Added detail about the decoration on Eddie's boots and added details about Eddie's jacket (mostly studs).
3/31/01 Added note about hemming lamé stripes to the Columbia page. Added metallic ribbon, lingerie/corsetry supplies, and fishnet gauntlet sites to the links page. Added note to the skeleton keychain link. Added note about finding Dr. Scott glasses at Walgreen's. Added details about Brad's wedding scene outfit (ringbox, cufflinks).
3/19/01 Spent two minutes searching on-line and added the resultant link for skeleton keychains.
2/7/01 Added detail on the direction of the sequins on Columbia's jacket.
2/4/01 Noted Eddie's belt as coarsely-grained instead of lizard-textured on the Eddie page. Added minor note about Riff's low-cut vest.
2/3/01 Added information on Goodorient.com's silk embroidered robes to the Links page.
2/2/01 Added lapel information to the Riff page, and added a link for the Beatle Boots page which has a good match for Riff's boots.
2/1/01 Updated Costumer section on the Links page, deleting costumers who no longer make costumes and adding Liz Stockton's Rocky Horror wig page.
12/4/00 Added a plea to Rockys to please pad their gold shorts. It's more authentic...and in better taste.
12/3/00 Re-added the chain loops on Eddie's jeans and confirmed some minor details on the back of the jacket from Meat Loaf's interview on the DVD.
Updated Mina Smith's information on the Costumer's section of Links page.
11/19/00 Re-confirmed the "Royal Enfield" patches on Frank's jacket sleeves after being confused by photos from another collector of what might be Frank's actual jacket.
11/13/00 Updated the links to Frank's Dinner Corset to make them Netscape-friendly.
11/12/00 Added the first batch of photos of Frank's Dinner Corset to the List.
11/2/00 Updated Costumer section on the Links page. Added info on French-seaming chiffon to the Tips and Tricks page, as well as information on prepping plastic for painting. Noted that hobby shops and hardware shops are also good costume resources.
10/29/00 Added details on Dr. Scott's glasses and plaid blanket. Added new image of Frank's dinner corset. Added information about the bones on Eddie's "BABY" letters.
10/28/00 Added details to Frank's dinner corset after getting a chance to examine it in person. Warned not to make Frank's Sweet T corset too short. Added detail about lace detail on Janet's underwear.
9/24/00 Updated Costume & Prop Tips & Tricks and added new movie still site, Still Things, to the Links page.
9/21/00 Added photos: Magenta's sleeve pleats, Eddie's belt (showing the lizardskin texture), and new closeup photos of Columbia's shorts (front right side).
8/27/00 Added note about the texture of Riff's hair, which should be stringy and greasy-looking.
Noted that floorshow corsets have black eyelets.
Added description of the color of Rocky's rhinestone R from an auction catalog (with photo, sadly in black and white).
8/24/00 Added additional details on the construction of Magenta's dinner dress.
Noted that Magenta's boots are probably suede.
8/6/00 Noted that trim and waist darts do not line up on Janet's pink dress.
Added note about Janet doubling the chain on her purse after wedding scene and refined description of purse.
7/26/00 Added new floorshow corset pictures: Janet, Brad, Columbia, and Rocky
6/19/00 Added the fact that Dr. Scott's cuff buttons are dark to the Dr. Scott page. Noted that Frank's leather jacket tiger patch is indeed a Triumph tiger on the Frank detail page.
5/26/00 Added some thoughts on eyemakeup to the makeup page: I've discovered the joy of grease pencils, and noted that baby oil does a great job removing eyelash glue.
5/20/00 Added gold ring to Columbia's dog collar on the main Columbia page (it was already noted on the detail page). Updated information about the framing of the gold ring on Columbia's dog collar on the detail page.
5/20/00 Added additional detail about Brad's white underwear. Jockey claims the inverted Y-front is a Jockey exclusive.
4/14/00 Added additional detail on the details of Brad's rain scene belt and pants.
3/19/00 Added comment from Sue Blane that she put sequins on Frank's black corset.
3/2/00 Noted that Gene Chiovari's choice for floor show boas is organdy, not organza.
2/23/00 Added Trixie image to Trixie page.
Started hotlinking "What's New" page.
2/14/00 Added address for Mina Smith in Costumer's section of Links page.
Added more detail on the letters/tigerhead on the back of Frank's leather jacket.
2/12/00 Added note about boning to Frank's floorshow corset details. Noted that red corset material is faded.
Added note about color/eyelet in Eddie's skull keychain. Deleted assumption that the skull is plastic.
Added note about sparse sequins on the side of the floorshow corsets to Janet's detail page.
Deleted reference to cream-colored lining on Brad's suitjacket pockets. It looks like something sticking out of the pocket.
2/11/00 Added Mina Smith to Costumer's section of Links page.
2/06/00 Started What's New page. Added the number of eyelets to Brad's corset, and noted that for Brad, Janet, Rocky and Columbia the fishnet glove is seamed.
Upgraded low-res Magenta dinner dress and space suit images; noted that Rocky's shorts straps are attached at the stitch lines, not the top and bottom of the shorts. Added notes on shape of Frank wig; upgraded bio.

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