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COMICS ALLIANCE ROUNDTABLE: GAL GADOT’S WONDER WOMAN COSTUME FOR ‘BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE’

By Betty Felon

One of the most discussed news items from last month’s Comic-Con International was the first look at Wonder Woman as she will appear in Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, the new DC Entertainment film by Zack Snyder. Played by Gal Gadot, this will be the first cinematic appearance of William Moulton Marston’s Amazonian princess and feminist icon in her nearly 75-year history, and naturally fans have had a lot to say about the portrait debuted in San Diego. In reaction to the image, members of the ComicsAlliance staff assembled to discuss and critique Gadot’s costume, depictions of super-women on film, and the current state of superheroine fashion in general.

Today’s participants include CA’s superheroic sartorialist Betty Felon; clinical psychologist and Arkham Sessions co-host Dr. Andrea Letamendi; comic book editor Janelle Asselin; journalist Juliet Kahn; comics writer/artist Kate Leth; and blogger/vlogger Angelina L.B. aka ALB, who makes her CA debut in this in-depth analysis. Join us for our roundtable discussion on Wonder Woman’s newest live-action steez, high heels, and the balance between practicality/realism and style in superheroine costume design.

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Hey, I held a roundtable discussion about Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman costume with some of my favorite colleagues - check it out ☆

bettyfelon:

rissurissu:

SDCC fambly photo. Love these girls SO FRIGGIN’ MUCH. ♥

~this town is our town~

clockwise from the top left: Amarisse, AK, Betty, Angelina, & Lauren

I just realized that I still haven’t posted any of my photos from San Diego Comic Con 2013 o_o

For now, here’s a photo of me and my gang at SDCC ♡ I’m wearing Lazy Oaf’s Comic Onomatopoeia Dress and AK’s wearing a Ming Doyle x Adam WarRock dress :)

kateordie:

An appreciation post for some of my favourite ladies of tumblr: Katie, Noelle, Aimee, Megan, Betty and Angelina. A party I wish I existed!

Some notes: Katie always draws herself with blue hair, so I followed suit. Noelle would drink that much coffee. I love how Aimee draws leg hair on everyone and I like to imagine that she’s constantly tanned. Megan likes wine. I haven’t seen Betty or Angelina draw themselves, so I had to take some artistic liberties.

Inspiration!

The lovely Kate Leth dedicated this ridiculously adorable illustration to her favorite ladies of Tumblr :) I love how she incorporated everyone’s unique illustrative styles into this (as well as my favorite color combo in my outfit), plus check out how Angelina & I are marveling over the other’s outfits. My heart keeps swelling every time I look at this ♡

Although I’ve only been following Kate for less than a year, I always look forward to seeing her posts on my dashboard. She’s just this funny, talented, gorgeous lady who has this incredible knack at creating these anecdotal comics that are both compelling and cute. I’ve featured a couple of her super-cute superhero redesigns previously, but I highly recommend following her and checking out her wonderful art/LIFE. She’s truly inspiring ♡

albinwonderland:

“Black Cat Inspired Look” by ALB

Red and Blue here are meant to represent Spiderman, because I will go down with this ship.

Lids are first filled with Kryolan’s Aquacolor in White, applied with a damp brush. Mac’s Gesso Pressed Powder is then applied over lids, eyebrow bone, and inner corner of eye. Mac’s Espresso is then used to create a raised crease, and is then blended out before darkened slightly using Tarina Tarantino’s Butterfly Black.

Using a wet angled brush apply Sugarpill’s Afterparty Pressed Eyeshadow underneath bottom lashes to create an arched line pointing upwards. Apply NYC Liquid Liner in a dramatic cat eye arch, and mascara is then applied to top lashes using Rimmel Sexy Curves. Let lashes dry and curl them, applying false lashes of your choice, a spikier and less “natural” style is preferred.

Lips are lined with Clinique Lip Liner in Redy or Not and filled with Mac Lipstick in Russian Red.

Black Cat image is the cover of Amazing Spider-man Presents: Black Cat Volume #1 by Amanda Conner.

Previous Comic Book Looks: Red Robin, Emma Frost, Pixie, Catman, Psylocke

I love the incorporation of red and blue in this Black Cat look. Gorgeous work as always, Angelina!

Check out more of ALBinWonderland’s skills in combative cosmetology and comic-inspired makeup tutorials HERE ♥

albinwonderland:

“Red Robin Inspired Look” by ALB

Lids are first primed with Urban Decay Primer Potion. Sugarpill’s Love+ is applied to lid and underneath eye. MAC’s Family Crest Pigment is then applied generously to crease, blending both together to create a smokey eye effect. MAC’s Solar White is applied to inner corner and is used as a brow highlight. Sugarpill’s Goldilux is lightly dusted all over lid, getting more opaque as it nears the inner corner. MAC Crystallized Yellow Glitter is then applied to the inner corner and blended out.

Apply NYC liquid liner, and mascara is then applied to bottom and top lashes using Rimmel Sexy Curves. Let lashes dry and curl them, applying false lashes of your choice.

Lip Gloss is Soap & Glory’s Sexy Mother Pucker.

Red Robin image is the cover of Red Robin #6, by Marcus To.

Previous looks: Emma Frost, Psylocke, Catman, Pixie

Angelina presents a beautiful Red Robin-inspired look.

Check out more of ALBinWonderland’s skills in combative cosmetology and comic-inspired makeup tutorials HERE ♥

albinwonderland:

“Emma Frost Inspired Look” by ALB

Lids are first covered with Kryolan’s Aquacolor in White, applied with a damp brush. Pat Lancome’s Color Design Shadow in Personal Style all over lids. Blend Lise Watier’s Les Peacock Shadow [the lightest blue of the quad] into outer corner.  Sugarpill’s Lumi is used as a brow and inner eye corner highlight.  Blend well.

Apply NYC liquid liner, and mascara is then applied using Rimmel Sexy Curves. Let lashes dry and curl them, applying false lashes of your choice. 

Apply Step 1 of Maybelline’s XXL Curl Power Mascara to bottom lashes until they are an opaque white, then quickly dab Wet ‘N’ Wild’s MegaSparkle Confetti loose glitter onto bottom lashes. 

Lipstick is Lady Gaga Viva Glam (2). 

Emma Frost image is the cover of X-Men Origins: Emma Frost, by Benjamin [last name and website unknown, if you know please message me]

Previous looks: Psylocke, Catman, Pixie

Check out Angelina’s tutorial on how to create this icy Emma Frost-inspired look!

Check out more of ALBinWonderland’s skills in combative cosmetology and comic-inspired makeup tutorials HERE ♥

albinwonderland:

“Pixie Inspired Look” by ALB

Lids are first covered with Kryolan’s Strauss Wine, applied with a damp brush. Pat MAC’s Magenta Madness Pigment all over lids. Create a crease with Tarina Tarantino’s Butterfly Black.  Blend MAC’s V.I.P. eyeshadow into centre of lid, and Baby Petals eyeshadow into inner corner. MAC’s Crystal Avalanche is used as a brow and inner eye corner highlight.  Blend crease out towards brows. 

Apply NYC liquid liner, and mascara is then applied using Rimmel Sexy Curves. Let lashes dry and curl them, applying false lashes of your choice. 

Lipstick is Lady Gaga Viva Glam (2). 

Pixie image is the cover of X-Men Pixie Strikes Back Comic Book #1, by Stuart Immonen.

Angelina channels her pink-coifed X-Men counterpart with this gorgeous magenta and black Pixie-inspired look.

Check out more of ALBinWonderland’s skills in combative cosmetology and comic-inspired makeup tutorials HERE ♥

albinwonderland:

Catman Inspired Look

Lids are first covered with Tarte’s Eye Primer. Pat Sugarpill’s Buttercupcake Pressed Eyeshadow all over eyelids, and blend out. Create a crease with Sugarpill’s Flamepoint. Lightly blend Tarina Tarantino’s Butterfly Black into the lash line. MAC’s Crystal Avalanche is used as a brow and inner eye corner highlight.

A cat-eye is created with NYC liquid liner, and mascara is then applied using Rimmel Sexy Curves. Let lashes dry and curl them, lastly applying false lashes of your choice.

Catman image is the cover of Secret Six #22, by Jim Calafiore.

Angelina is back, creating a modern amber and gold cat-eyed look inspired by none other than Catman himself.

Check out more of ALBinWonderland’s skills in combative cosmetology and comic-inspired makeup tutorials HERE ♥

albinwonderland:

Psylocke Inspired Look

Lids are first covered with Kryolan Aqua Color Strauss Wine, applied with a damp brush. Once dry, dust Sugarpill Poison Plum all over lids. In centre of lid, apply MAC Pink Vivid Pigment. On outer corner, brush MAC Parfait Amour and direct it towards your eyebrows. Blend well. Place MAC Cassette along crease, and Tarina Tarantino Butterfly Black in outer corner. A cat-eye is created with NYC Liquid Liner, and mascara is then applied using Rimmel Sexy Curves. Let lashes dry and curl them, lastly applying false lashes of your choice.

Higher quality image on my flickr.
Psylocke image is the cover of Uncanny X-Men 509, by Greg Land.

As a fun new project, I will now be doing some contributing to Fashion Tips From Comic Strips on the regular! Be sure to follow them, and myself if you aren’t already, for more Comic Book inspired makeup tutorials. If you have any ideas or specific requests feel free to drop them by my ask box. Of course, everything will have to pass through my own very subjective eye. ;)

A gorgeous Psylocke-inspired makeup tutorial from the lovely albinwonderland, who will be dropping by every couple weeks to add a touch of geeky glamour with her admirable skills in combative cosmetology to Fashion Tips From Comic Strips. Welcome, dollface ♡