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Dragonstone Gown, Pt. 1

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I do a different themed birthday party for myself every year, and since this is the last year we'll get new Game of Thrones episodes (*quiet weeping*), and my birthday's the same week the final season premieres, it seemed the perfect year for a Game of Thrones theme! A few years ago, I made Dany's iconic blue Astapor-conquering outfit for Halloween, but I decided I wanted something new and more regal for my name-day feast. I fell in love with this Dragonstone landing outfit as soon as I saw it, so I've embarked on what may prove to be a foolhardy project, given the level of beading and embroidery here. As they always do for major pop culture properties, Simplicity has released a pattern that's similar to this look ( S8768 ), and because I hate draping my own patterns, I used theirs as a base: There are a couple of differences, however, that I had to adjust to get the look I wanted. The most crucial divergence is that Simplicity's pattern is for a
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Game of Thrones costume ideas

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Perhaps you've been invited to a Game of Thrones-themed party. Perhaps you're throwing one yourself! The costumes are a sumptuous delight, but not everyone starts planning their party wardrobe a year in advance (okay, I do, but I'm definitely a weirdo). If you're stumped for options, why not try one of these easy DIYs? A Brother of the Night's Watch : Just wear all the black you own and look cold and celibate. A light dusting of powdered sugar will give you the frostbitten look and smell really nice, unlike the actual Night's Watch. Sand Snake : If you want an excuse to leave the party early, why not try a Sand Snake look?  All you need is scanty yellow clothing with some random leather bits and an air of angry uselessness. Everyone will be very glad to see you gone. Bran Stark : Drape yourself in bunches of black with some faux fur accents. Bonus advantage: you get to sit down a lot and annoy everyone by cryptically reminding them that you
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