It's safe to say I'm getting prepared for Halloween way before schedule.. Because it's always Halloween for me these days. I'm digging through DeviantART for multiple things, since it's the community I'm most used to.

Andy has been looking on his usual websites for masks, busts, and the like for things to work his collection back up to what it used to be. We're still tossing around ideas, but considering we plan on doing at least three different things within the last two weeks of October, we'll likely end up doing most of the things we want to. But we pretty much both have always done that year-round anyway. I'm kind of starting my own collection, since my eyes have been opened to the true joys of custom and handmade replicas and whatnot.

He ordered new coveralls, and the mask came as well before this weekend started. The coveralls are vintage, the exact same colour, brand, and year that were worn by Michael Myers in the first Halloween movie. The mask is a very accurate latex replica called "The Creep," which is a replica of the mask worn in Halloween II. He's looking at the Lamson 17" chef's knife online, but he's waiting to order it. So for now, we've got the Rob Zombie Halloween remake chef's knife.

*geeking out* He's wanting to get a full Darth Vader costume again, and a friend of his may just be making him a Pumpkinhead bust. But I won't go into detail on that one.. Basically, we're being horror geeks. We're planning on going to The Mad Monster Party convention ( www.themadmonsterparty.com ) which means getting the chance to meet some of my favourite classic horror movie actors and actresses. Like Philip Morris, Linda Blair, and Kevin Helms. I know around 3/4 of the guest actors that will be there. If anyone out there is thinking of going to it, let me know. I'm always happy to get to meet some of my DA friends IRL. It's gonna be in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In the meantime, I'm looking at getting a custom replica of the first dress worn by Lily Munster ( [link] ) from The Munsters, a television show that ran in the 60s. It's my favourite comedy/horror show of all time, along with the original movies they made afterwards. I really hope that I can get a replica of each of her dresses from the series. As well as replicas of her capes. I'm looking into it, and praying my hair will grow out decently long before then. Otherwise I'll end up with a wig or extensions for a little while.

If anybody knows anyone with good sewing skills who also knows the series and character well, I'd like to know! Especially if they've worked on custom clothes before. It'd be a dream if they've done Lily Munster dresses before too! I would really appreciate the help. And if anyone knows of any other good horror or slasher female characters, mention them! I'm having a hard time trying to recall some. And hey, if I don't know who they are, then I have some studying to do then, don't I?

Back on the hunt I go! Love you guys! <3