a simple question how do you make your selve look hobbitish or elvish

[Maikadurwen]

how do you make yourselves look hobbittish/elvish? smilies/confused.gif smilies/eek.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[ June 26, 2003: Message edited by: Maikadurwen ]

[ June 26, 2003: Message edited by: Maikadurwen ]

[Finwe]

Wow, I wonder what a hoobit it! smilies/biggrin.gif

That's a pretty vague question. To start it off, I'd say, start describing yourself. Are you tall, short, fair, dark, etc.?

[ElenCala Isil]

well, you could start with the attire... like nice ethereal dresses and elvish costumes, or hobbit style breeches and jackets and vests... and hobbit style dresses. smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
then you could get those latex hobbit/elf ears and you could get hobbit feet if you really want to look the part, or you could grow your hair out, and make some braids (elvish) or if it's not already, curl it (hobbit)

[Meela]

Because acquiring ears and costumes, etc. takes time and money, the first step I took to becoming an elf was the hair and the colours i wore. I had a few green/grey/brown outfits, so I stuck to those colours, in order to make myself more like both and elf and a ranger. I also had a great elven style dress that I already owned, and a few elvish looking tops that were more Arwen-style, so I didn't have to look like a cross between Legolas and Strider all the time.
Oh, and as a jewellery addict, I had no trouble finding at least a few pieces among my collection that had a vague elvish look.
And my hair was already long and elvish, so all I had to do was master the art of braiding. Which I still have to do...

[ June 21, 2003: Message edited by: Meela ]

[Yavanna228]

Maikadurwen,
I would say that the best way to look 'hobbitish/elvish' is to put yourself in the mindset of these fair races. For example, if you want to look elvish, immerse yourself in things of sweet tragedy or melancholy. Eventually, what's inside will come out, and to be genuine, you need to be on the inside what you are on the outside. smilies/smile.gif
Oh, Welcome to the Downs! Post well, read the rules, use the search function, and enjoy yourself.
One last thing- you may want to change the spelling on the topic line.
Peace

[maikafanawen]

Do you mean how do you make yourself look hobbit like or elf like in an every day sense? Or for costume purposes alone? I only know a bit about costume purposes for hobbits:

For He-Hobbit style dress: It's mainly old english dress. You have the white linen shirts and motif embroidered, button up vests with tail coats all in colors that are earthy tones. For the pants you have crabdigger, or below-the-knee length breeches of mostly just dark brown to go with everything. One may have a pair of dark green. No shoes, obviously. One might also own an ankle length cape to wear on hobbit-walking parties.

For She-Hobbit style dress: One would wear simple dresses with a bodice, ruffled sleeves, and a wide skirt layered with underpetticoats. Adorning the dress are small and simple forms of lace and other sort of decor. The colors would be earth tones but one could also wear light purples, blues, and pale yellows in plaids, floral, and solid designs. Over a she-hobbit's skirt an apron would be tied as she goes about her every day duties such as cooking, gardening, and raising young hobbits. Her hair would be curled and either braided down the back, put up in a comforatable bun, clasped in the back to keep the whisps out of her face or let loose down her back.

Elf dress is a bit more varied depending on the race and duty of the elf. Of this I know little about.

-Maikafanawen

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[Arestelwen]

elves I know...
for costumes, as Fanawen said, you can use many colours and shapes.... try to steck to wide sleeves though..
But it's true what Yavanna said. If you feel like something, you will show it. That's the charm.
I can't think of any other way to advise you.

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*whispers* if you wnat to look elvish like everyday.... the key is in the hair, the eyes and the ears... and the attitude

[Alatariel Telemnar]

i think it would help to look more like an elf if you grew your hair out. mine already is... but once my friend and i tried to put our hair up like elves. we had it partialy back in a pony tail, then had two strands of bangs (?) that were even coming down from the top of our heads... it was pretty lofty smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

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[Tarien Ithil]

Well to be an Elf: Dress in long, flowing clothes and have a nice but natural hairstyle.

Hobbit: No shoes! Country clothes and maybe a curly wig. smilies/smile.gif

[Maikadurwen]

HELLO

[vey]

L.P ,
MINE COMES NATURALLLL!(ELVEN LOOKS) smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/evil.gif

[Maikadurwen]

HA HA

[Maikadurwen]

DO YOU LIKE MY FRODO THINGIE smilies/biggrin.gif

[Yavanna228]

Maikadurwen,
Could you kindly stay on-topic please? Welcome to the Barrow Downs. One of the rules here is to stay on-topic and not get chatty. Make sure you read the fora rules at the top of each forum. Post well and with substance in your posts. If you have any further questions, please feel free to PM me. I would be glad to help. smilies/smile.gif
Peace

[Maikadurwen]

SORRY I DIDNT MEAN TO DUDE
smilies/frown.gif

[Lëowen]

It also might be a good idea to use punctuation and not to type in caps-lock.

[Maikadurwen]

sorry again

[Finwe]

That's all right. Just try not to do it in the future, because there can be dire consequences. smilies/wink.gif

[Alatariel Telemnar]

Trying to get back on topic...
myabe if you want to glow like Galadriel, you could put a bunch of Christmas lights around your room... smilies/biggrin.gif but then you would only glow in your room.... smilies/frown.gif

[Meela]

Braid them into your hair. I've braided beads, bells, tinsel, feathers, jewels, and god knows what else into my hair. Lights will be next.

*imagines Legolas wearing a tiara of shiny green tinsel*

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[Alatariel Telemnar]

*imagines Legolas wearing a tiara of shiny green tinsel also*

Heehee, thats a funny image.... maybe someone can put a picture of a tiara on his head... I dont have a program like that so I can't...

[Elrowen Greenleaf]

My mom did my hair to look like Legolas'. She commented that I actually looked like an Elf. smilies/smile.gif (I have brown hair, so I was just an Elf warrior.)

[Ainaserkewen]

The braid thing really worked for me to look elvish. You can find the link to do that somewhere in this forum.


-Goodbye everyone, I will miss you, I'm off, till our next meeting,
-Ainaserkewen-

[purplefluffychainsaw]

Hmmm... What do I do to look more elvish/hobbity...
Right.
First of all, after I've read LotR I feel Elvish. So I put my (Naturally!!! Go me!) long blonde hair up Legolas style. Except I've found that doesn't work - it's too long. So I have a peice of elasticy tinsel that I use as a kind of tiara thing. Then I put on my green dress and brown cloak. Then I practise my elvish/archery, depending on whether parents are around (I'm not allowed my bow up in the house/garden smilies/frown.gif )

I normally feel hobbity the rest of the time. And I don't need to do anything to look more hobbity, except maybe curl my hair!

[QuickSlash]

How do *I*? Well, I'm pretty sure I look Elvish if I just put my hair behind my ears. smilies/biggrin.gif If I pull a little in front of my ears, like Galadriel did her hair, then it *really* makes me look Elvish. I plan on getting an 'elvish' dress to take my picture in when I do my self-portrait for my photography class. ^_^

[Beren87]

I've a full hobbit costume, cloak and all, so that helps quite a bit. I generally wear sandles too, which adds to the image. I have very curly hair, and I'm not overly tall, so both of those contribute.

Sad part is, I'm none too fond of Hobbits. smilies/tongue.gif

[Maylin]

well....if u want to feel hobbity, try listening to 'concerning hobbits' for hours on end, i think thatd be enough to make a elf feel hobbity. Same could go for how to feel like an elf, though the music would need to be more mellow and slow, with a less distinct melody. to look, i have no clue, cant do anything with my hair, its too full of chlorine.

[Elvanui]

For Elvish-ness(and hobbits too I guess) you could put flowers in your hair?
Natural, non-flashy clothing would probably help too
Elvish-ness is more actions based however: looking Elvish requires a graceful air (unfortunatly I don't have this. I am an extreme klutz, leading me to believe I am half human)

Finally, if you are very very pale(like me), dont' let the mean people who call you albino even when your not pressure you into getting a tan. Whenever they call you albino, tell them you are an elf (which makes them too freaked out to bother you again)
-Elvanui

[Arwen Melian]

glow like Galadriel

You can also do that by hiring people to follow you around with a light set up that they use in movies...you can also get that elvish look in your eyes(the stars in galadriels eyes during the movie as a result of the lighting effects). However the only setbacks would be the expense and that people would look at you strangely when you are walking down the streeet...not to mention the fact that they will probably ask you why in world you are doing that. smilies/smile.gif

[Arwen Melian]

Also...you might want to squint your eyes slighty so that you look "wise." smilies/smile.gif

[Maikadurwen]

well im kinda of short so im trying to go for hobbitty looking

[Duncariel]

For a Hobbit, one must have suspenders. (for future reference, plain strips of cloth do NOT work) We drew extra hair on my brothers feet with a brown permanent marker, it didn't come off for a month. smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Maikadurwen]

im a hobbit

[Esgallhugwen]

you see to be elvish as many of these folk have said is mostly in your actions, but clothes do help beautifully coloured robes, dresses and other garments that have a flow to them, but if it is a warrior elf then that is slightly different. More earth colours, browns, greens, etc.That are less flowy so as to not disturb trees or bushes when you are on the hunt for orc.
A hobbit is old english country clothing, which has been described many a time before. But all in all it is all in your attitude and your demenor, the air you have about you influences everything about you. You may look like an elf but have the heart of a hoobit and vice versa, but they both love and cherish the earth and peace.

[Maikadurwen]

i want to be more hobbitish than elvish

[Maikadurwen]

help meee!

[Meela]

Just wear trousers, braces, no shoes, curl your hair as much as is humanly possible, and constantly keep a pipe in your mouth. And get an unnaturally tall man dressed as a wizard to stand next to you. Or just stay on your knees the whole time.

[Linteamarthwen]

I have to say I looked the part of an elf, long before I loved LOTR. I have long brown hair and fair skin to match. I'm not to tall...only 5'6". But thats bigger than some people are today!! ;) Anyway...I try to wear what colors lorien elvs and green elfs wear. Oh, to set it all off, sometimes I wear my Evenstar Necklace! :D (If you are wondering if it is a great buy...take my word for it. IT IS!!) :D :) :p

[Arwen Melian]

That depends which version of the evenstar necklace you get and if you change the crystal for a better quality type. smilies/smile.gif

[Duncariel]

Yes, Maikadurwen, staying on your knees is a plus. If you're almost six feet tall (like my brother) it's a necessity. If you can't find short trousers, dark cuorduroys or jeans rolled up works just fine. And a button up shirt. With one of those out of place pockets on the front. Refer to Frodo.

[Alatariel Telemnar]

You can also do that by hiring people to follow you around with a light set up that they use in movies...you can also get that elvish look in your eyes

That would be expensive, maybe you could wear a chain of lights aroud your neck, not only would you glow, but you would blind everyone that looks at you.
smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/evil.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/evil.gif

Hmm, maybe the lights could be battery powered or you can have and extension cord tariling behind you....

[ June 27, 2003: Message edited by: Alatariel Telemnar ]

[Maikadurwen]

i need hobbit or elve ideas

[ElenCala Isil]

Haven't we given you enough ideas already?

[Elennar Starfire]

For pointy ears, try using rubber cement. smilies/wink.gif

Anything Celtic is a good idea to make yourself look more elvish, and to feel more elvish listening to celtic music is good.

For a hobbitish look you could wear brown furry slippers everywhere... smilies/tongue.gif

[Duncariel]

Rubber cement...
I'll have to think about that one...

[Maikadurwen]

im about maybe 4ft'5in so i verry much qualify to be a hobbit im only 5in over so yay

[Nureldawen]

According to the advice, I'm a hobbit-elf mutt! smilies/wink.gif tall, but curly hair. fair skin, but i go EVERYWHERE barefoot. i guess I can be the lovechild of frodo and galadriel's love affair! smilies/wink.gif heh heh heh.

[Galenfea of Mirkwood.]

personally I find that having your ears just sticking through your hair a little bit makes them look pointed.
(There is one excxellent example of this: During Boromir's scene with Narsil he has his hair like this: His ears look unbelievably pointy!) smilies/eek.gif

[Lily Bombadil]

I'm a hobbit-elf mutt

Nureldawen, I'm completely with you on that one. I've got curly hair (eau de naturale), the hair on my legs & big toe grows rapidly, I have olive skin. On the other hand, I'm tall, gracefully long limbs, reddish lips, sparkily eyes. (I also try to be elvenly graceful)

Someone probably said this already, but clear rubber bands on the ears. Curling gel or perm. Brown mascara (brush lightly on legs & feet). Brown hair dye (hobbit). Blonde dye (elf). Black dye (either one).
Blue or brown (or grey or green) contacts.

You sort them out.

[Aredhel Ar Feiniel]

Hehe, I believe I'm an Elf-Hobbit mix as well. Today I look quite the hobbit though. Anyhoo, for the pure Elven face I suppose you could get those colored contact lenses. That way you could go for the dark-eyed Elf look or the amazingly blue or green-eyed Elf look. smilies/biggrin.gif They even make purple contacts now!

[Olorin]

As for elvish, you could paint your face with that transparent glow-in-the-dark paint to give you that inner-light-look. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lady_Báin]

kay well i didn't read the thread or anything, so maybe someone already said this but i think you can get all the tips you need on the FotR extended DVD.

[Amarantha_Daisy]

I found a pointy-ear idea somewhere saying that you can use the glue that comes with fake nails to glue to tips of your ears to be pointy. You know, to glue the sides together? Has anyone every tried this? I want to, but I'm afraid I'l never get the glue off. smilies/frown.gif Does anyone know if it works?

[Leona]

Let's see, I would think the main thing you need to do is believe you are a hobbit or an elf. It doesn't take much in the way of a costume, and if you just have a long flowing dress or robes, and a love for nature, thats enough, isn't it?

As for the using glue, it comes off, my problem is making it hold at the begining.

Leona

[Orominuialwen]

Nureldawen, are you my long separated twin? Would you by any chance have freckles and reddish brown hair? All the things you mentioned are true for me too, except being tall (I'm short).

[Amarantha_Daisy]

Just reviving this old thing with a new pointy-ear tip that I found out this Halloween.

You may have heard of the Band-aid trick. Folding a Band-aid into a triangle and wrapping it around your ears? That works and gives you the perfect shape. After I did this I used that "fake skin" gel (usually used to create scars, cuts, and bullet hole effects) and smothered it over the Band-aid to make it stick and not look so much like a Band-aid.

Let me tell you that this works pretty well! The only problem I had was the lumpiness. We was in a bit of a rush, so when my friend put on the gel for me it turned out a bit...lumpy. I was the "Leper Elf" smilies/biggrin.gif

Anyone else find out new tips on Halloween?

[Arwen1858]

I tried the bandaid thing a few days ago, but I was having problems getting it on the right way. I think I'll go try again in a few minutes. Also, my skin is very light, so I don't know how well they will go with my skin. A lot of times I say I'm an elf, but sometimes I feel more hobbitish.
I liked reading through this thread!! Oh, and if you want tips on looking hobbitish or elvish, or on how to decorate your room to look hobbitish or elvish, go to Last Homely House (http://councilofelrond.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Crafts&file=index). They have some good suggestions. They also have some recipes. Try eating some lembas, and that might make you feel more Elvish!!
Arwen

[StarJewel]

To look and feel elvish, it kind of helps to have the right attitude. It's a combinbation of sad, wise,and bittersweetness. (ok, that probably made very little sense, but bear with me). Speaking Elvish is a good way to feel and look like an elf.
For clothes, I would wear floaty, ethereal stuff. It's hard to find any really elvish jewelery, so I make my own. It looks...leafy and delicate.

[Lyta_Underhill]

I'll add my experiences with the Band Aid trick to those interesting tales of Amarantha Daisy and Arwen! I had to come up with a quick costume, having had no time at all to purposefully create one. Being a hobbit in nature and dress, I scoured my own closet and boxes of endless clothing, stored in my meager hobbit hole, and I came up with a pretty respectable Frodo costume. For the ears, yes, it was Band Aids! I thought to add fake skin or latex to them to cover up the obvious Band-Aidness of them, but since it was dark where I was going, I opted to leave them as they were. The funny thing is that I forgot they were there and wore them overnight! They were the same the next day, so I decided to do the whole Frodo dress-up thing again for my daily Walk to Rivendell session! I think I enjoyed being Frodo for the Walk as much as I did for a costume contest (which I lost! oh well!). The hobbit feet were atrocious but very funny: I used a strip of moleskin to adhere some of my old hair, saved for a couple years (don't ask! smilies/wink.gif ). They came out looking like Austin Powers' chest wig, so I decided to call myself "Frodo Baggins, International Hobbit of Mystery," and added some really awful glasses to the mix. I also put a goldtone bracelet on a chain around my neck (a HUGE One Ring!). I don't think anyone can fault me for not having a sense of humor! One guy at the contest yelled out "Harry Potter!" when I emerged. Maybe it was the glasses? Oh well! Better luck next time!

Cheers,
Lyta

[Feared Half-Elf]

I am so an elf!

The Feared Half-Elf exterior is ust a disguise to hide an elven princess!

I have this really elvish, white and pale blue top. It's got floaty sleeves and really makes me feel elvish!

I also have some brown, warrior clothes as I'm a warrior for my people as well as an important person. I prefer not to be reminded that I'm royalty.

Thats all for now! Vanya Sulie!