TARDIS Tuesday- Sarah Jane Smith Closet cosplay from Revenge of the Slitheen

 Hi there,

Hope you had a marvellous bank holiday (in England) and a great weekend anywhere else.

I had a lovely time yesterday (well, today, as I write this!) singing at the recording at my old school. It was amazing to see so many people.  Out of my year group from A'level, the 3 people I hoped would be there, were there- Kat, Ish and Tom and it was so nice to catch up with them! In addition, I saw other lovely people from other years including people I didn't expect to see.

It was amazing to sing with so many other people.  During the second recording, as we sang the final note of the cantata (top G# for us sopranos), I found myself crying-such was the emotional joy of singing. These beautiful songs really do capture the heart.

Our music teacher was at that school for forty years and he inspired so many singers (and instrumentalists) and it's so sad to hear that music, since he left, has met such a demise, he really was and is special and we count ourselves so lucky to have lived in an era of such inspiration. It makes me realise, even more, how important what I am doing is, even though I can only keep the children till they are 11... we need more and better music in secondary schools and less objection to music.

As we were talking to my teacher, post recording, I told him, we really do love you, and I could see that meant a lot to him.  The lovely thing is... we are going to do a Christmas performance of these songs too! So we have something to look forward to!

Anyway, enough of me being soppy and sentimental, onto TARDIS Tuesday.

In my January TARDIS Tuesday cosplans post, I've already used two of them as inspiration and today, I am sharing no.3. 

This is a Closet Tuesday, meaning, I have gathered together items I already owned and didn't buy for this particular outfit.

Let's look at the inspiration with comes from Doctor Who Spin off, The Sarah Jane Adventures, starring Elisabeth Sladen. The episode in question was 

https://sjscloset.livejournal.com/3211.html

https://tardis-base-sja.blogspot.com/2008/09/episode-revenge-of-slitheen.html

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1030453/

You can see clearly what the outfit is made up of. All of it is currently unidentified!

Here's my version, using the closest items I had.

I started with two tops I've had for a looooong time. In fact, I've owned these since before I was married. The top came from Whitestuff and the red vest came from Cath Kidston.

My jeans were charity-shopped M&S a couple of years ago. I first used these for a Yaz Khan cosplay but they have proved very useful! My ancient eYe Italian boots worked for this cosplay too!

I'm not 100% sure this is the most flattering look (not least because I hadn't ironed anything!)  but it was comfy. I did consider wearing a white belt with this look..or a white ribbon, but decided to keep it simple!

Tonight, I have my first rehearsal with my regular orchestra since March. Hurrah!

Hope all is well with you!x

TARDIS Tuesday Closet Cosplay- Donna Noble- Journey's end

Hello there friends!

Realising I have debuted quite a few new TARDIS Tuesdays this year. 5 already and it's not even April! 

Happily, most of these are closet cosplays, e.g. I've looked at my wardrobe and realised I had items already that could work for the outfit rather than seeking any item specifically!

Today is such and outfit and actually, this one has been at the back of my mind for  quite a few years!

Let's have a look at it:

https://badwolfcloset.tumblr.com/post/62344369943/donna-noble-series-4-episodes-12-13-the

https://www.blogtorwho.com/journeys-end-more-promo-pics/

Worn by character, Donna Noble in series 4 of Doctor Who alongside David Tennant in Donna's last episode as companion (until last year!) 

The entire outfit has been identified here  if you are interested but I realised I had potential items that could achieve a rough approximation of the outfit:

I'll start off with my leather jacket.  I bought this on a charity shop crawl in Ipswich with Sophie and Hazel.  Sadly, Sophie doesn't blog any more (I really miss her) and Hazel is rather occupied with motherhood alongside work.

When I bought this, it actually made me think of Donna's coat although I knew they were very different...buuuut, it gives the general idea!  I didn't buy it for that purpose, I bought it because I liked it.

The next item was this Brora cashmere sweater dress which I bought in November in a charity shop.  It's a lovely blue colour. I haven't quite worked out how to wear it- I wore it here with my F&F charity shopped denim sailor trousers- you can see their rather obvious waistband showing through the fitted cashmere. Not the most flattering look. Maybe thick leggings would work better as an outfit.  I bought it as I thought it would be an excellent Winter garment. Cashmere is always expensive, new or second hand. This was £7.99. Mine is a bit longer and more fitted than hers.

Fun fact about this sweater dress.  The original grey one is from Oasis. She also wore a purple version of this dress in another episode.  I used to own the purple version bought from Oasis when it was sold there. I had no idea until recently that I actually owned the same Donna Noble dress by total coincidence! Pity I got rid of it!

I didn't have quite the right colour of vest top but I found this charity-shopped pink one to be the most similar match.

Mum's brown leather belt made another appearance!

Do you spot my gold hoop earrings?  Ha, reminds me of being a teenager.  I bought these in a charity shop for 50p a year ago or so for my Rose Tyler cosplay (which I can't do again as I sold the t-shirt last week!).

My black Clarks boots completed the look.  The cross necklace is not part of the cosplay but I wanted to wear a necklace as I always wear one!

I wore this for church on Sunday. Had to add a raincoat as it was pouring as I left!

What do you think of this look?  Doesn't totally work but I was happy wearing it! Church ended up being quite chilly in the end!

xxx

TARDIS Tuesday- Victoria Waterfield from The Enemy of the World

This week, I thought I'd attempt one of my cosplans from last week's post. If you read it, I mentioned, I wanted to try and attempt some new companions from Classic Who ONLY using items I already had in my wardrobe!

It's a new companion for me, one I've not attempted before which is ex  Victoria Waterfield, who first featured in lost Dalek story, The Evil of the Daleks, is the archetypal screaming companion!  She is from the Victorian era and only about 14 years old.  In this serial, The Enemy of the World, the TARDIS lands on a beach and it transpires that the Doctor is a doppelganger for a tyranous leader.

Victoria has a cute outfit comprising of a turtle/polo neck jumper, tartan Tam O'Shanter hat, mini tartan kilt and simple shoes.

https://doctorwhoworlduk.com/victoria

www.alisonhuntertherapy.co.uk

https://theultimateguidetothefashionofdoctorwho.wordpress.com/2017/05/15/victoria-waterfield-the-enemy-of-the-world/

https://archive.org/details/doctorwhotheenemyoftheworldepisode1incolor_202003/Doctor+Who+The+Enemy+Of+The+World+Episode+1+In+Color.mp4

This colourised picture comes from a video by James Knox.  It seems to suggest Victoria's top is beige, her Tam O Shanter is purple and green/grey and her kilt similar. I only saw this picture after I wore the outfit but I'm not worried about this!

On the left is my attempt at the cosplay.  On the right is how I adapted it for attending an orchestra rehearsal.

I started with this little red wrap around tartan skirt. It was given to me by my work colleague, Deputy Head, as it didn't work for her. I tried a mustard turtle neck but it didn't look right with the colour so instead I wore this navy Esmara (Lidl) turtle neck. 

I attempted some side by sides here but with smiles! I don't suit non-smiling!

My Tam O'Shanter hat came from the Kirkwall in the Orkneys islands but is Isle of Skye tartan! In retrospect, I think my Romana tartan baker boy hat, maybe worn backwards would have looked more the part but I like this Tam better!

I couldn't be bothered to root around for ankle strap shoes so I just donned some black T-bar shoes.

For orchestra, I added navy leggings and my trusty red Clarks boots. It wasn't actually cold at all today- I didn't feel cold just wearing bare legs but this skirt is too short for that!

I am lucky that one of the clarinettists in the orchestra lives in the same town as us and she gave me a lift to the rehearsal.  Unfortunately, we'd gone about 4 miles before I realised I'd forgotten my music! Oops!!!

I'm wondering if somewhere, I've got a better polo neck top to wear (mossy green?) but I guess I'll discover that when I swap over my clothes.

In doing this, I've realised, I could probably attempt JAMIE's outfit for this episode too.  I wore this same skirt when I attempted another Jamie outfit from The Mind Robber!  Watch this space!

xxx

TARDIS Tuesday- Amy Pond in The Pandorica Opens and Series 5 Promo

 hjhj

Image borrowed from
https://impossipondrobe.livejournal.com/tag/amy%27s%20choice?utm_medium=endless_scroll

https://ic.pics.livejournal.com/eowyn/4158581/522567/522567_original.jpg

I mentioned last week that I wanted to attempt some closet cosplays of some new characters or outfits just using items in my wardrobe.  I didn't mention any modern Who characters or not many.

This morning (I'm writing this Sunday), as I was getting dressed, I happened to glance at one of the boxes in my wardrobe and spied a lilacy/pink cashmere jumper I've owned for about 14-16 years at least and remembered I'd seen a cosplay by a girl called Lucy of this outfit and thought I could easily attempt this from my wardrobe. So I quickly put it together as I got dressed.

I broke it down into items I would need to grab

1.  Lilac/pink v-neck top

2. Black/navy vest

3. Black waterfall leather jacket

4. Black trousers/jeans

5. Black headband

6. Red cable knit scarf

7. Red handwarmers

8. Black biker boots

9.  Initial necklace

Quite a few items in one outfit but all adaptable!

Obviously, I started with my cashmere jumper.  This comes from the Tescos finest collection. They had cashmere at super reasonable prices. At the time, I bought this jumper and a similar pink and red jumper for my sister (who coincidentally was staying with me this weekend!).

Next, I added some ASOS black trousers (not the regular skinny ones I wear but the slightly looser more comfy ones I charityshopped in Saffron Walden). Underneath, I wore a black vest top. I do have a navy one but it had the wrong neck line to work.

I have Black Ugg leather biker boots (fully shearling lined)- they cost me £25 from Barnardos about 3-5 years ago and were an absolutely brilliant buy! You can wear these ones in the rain, unlike regular Uggs!

There are a couple of other cosplay items I used in an alternative role.  I don't have a black leather waterfall jacket but my All Saints black waxed denim jacket from last week's cosplay worked well enough. It's a good windblocker despite only looking a light jacket.

I utilised a Yaz item too for this outfit. Amy wears a gold 'A' initial necklace so I wore my Yaz Khan K floral initial necklace for this. It's obviously not super similar but in a closet cosplay, works well!

Funnily enough, also I have a red scarf which I have used for another Amy cosplay, I couldn't find it. It's more of a pashmina though so not similar. For Christmas from my work colleague, I received a lovely orange cable knit scarf from Joules which I'd worn yesterday and figured it looked the part even if the colour was not.

I wore my pale blue TurtleDoves cashmere handwarmers/fingerless gloves but forgot to actually wear them for the photo!!! Doh!!! They actually have cable knit red ones which I think are lovely!!! So tempted by them but must resist! I did contemplate cutting the ends of a pair of CBC's old red cycling socks which are in a bag in the spare room (trying to find a use for the many socks he has culled...not found one yet unless they need stuffing at school for some sort of DT activity) but when I thought of it, my sister was in the spare room getting ready!

I wore this for:

• Brunch in Leigh on Sea sitting outside
• Rehearsal in College Hall for Orchestra
• Walking around Leigh.

How did it do?

The cashmere jumper and black jacket combo was a really good combo for a warm outfit along with with the cable knit jumper and sheepskin biker boots. Despite sitting outside the cafe for over an hour (in January), I was not cold and even donated my scarf and fingerless gloves to my sister. It was also lovely and warm in the orchestra rehearsal.  Obviously, the orange scarf and pink jumper are a little bit of an odd combination but I don't mind!

xx

TARDIS Tuesday- Peri Brown- The Two Doctors Closet challenge

I've come to realise that the majority of my blog friends and readers are perhaps not so interested in my TARDIS Tuesday posts these days as in general, the comments are so much more plentiful on all my other posts but these! This is a little sad but since I do these for my own enjoyment, it wouldn't stop me from posting them. Sometimes, I see people on Insta complain about engagement on their cosplay posts and say perhaps they wouldn't continue them, which to me, seems a shame, if it something you really enjoy!

Today, I thought I would put together another closet cosplay outfit, e.g. one where you haven't really bought anything specifically for that cosplay but rooted around in your wardrobe to find  garments or accessories which could do a good job.  I like this, as it's a fun way to look at your wardrobe and try things together that you might not have done before.

The inspiration today is another one worn by Classic Who Companion, Peri Brown, as  portrayed by Nicola Bryant in the 80's.  It was worn in multi-doctor episode, The Two Doctors which included Colin Baker AND Patrick Troughton as well as Jamie McCrimmon.

I think they may have filmed in Spain.

What did Peri wear?

Image borrowed from:
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/p/peri.htm

She wore a pastel multicoloured patterned lame cropped top with a matching headband worn along the forehead- very 80's!

She teamed this top with turquoisey-blue high-waisted shorts, worn with a red belt, her curious yellow and red keyring/charm and some turquoise peep-toe shoes.

Now, I confess, that I wouldn't have considered attempting to do my own version of this outfit but for this post which the actress herself posted where she shared someone from a convention who had done their own version of it. Instead of a lame blouse, they wore a rainbow checked shirt, tied up and I suddenly realised, I had something similar and thus suitable which I could use for this outfit!

And when I thought about it, I realised that I had pretty much everything else I needed for the outfit. And this would be a good summer home and gardening outfit!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Nicola Bryant (@thenicolabryant)

And, da naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Here it is:

It was fairly easy to convert the shirt. I tucked in the collar so it was hidden and did up 2 of the buttons lower down and tied up and tucked in the rest of the shirt. I rolled up its sleeves too.

Next, I added this pair of vintage high-waisted shorts and added the tiny belt which came from a vintage dress I no longer have. I probably wouldn't wear my blouse tied up like this unless I had high-waisted shorts. I have realised that these are so much more suitable for my shape than modern low-waisted shorts which are too big for my waist if they fit my hips.  

I did contemplate adding a little photo keyring I had but instead, my eyes fell upon this yellow and pink personalised 'pencil' keyring I received as a present from a child at school last year. 

Ha! I thought it would be funny to recreate this photo I found on the internet of Peri expressing her heat-levels. Yet, it was like that this weekend here!

You can just about spy my turquoise pointy Croc shoes above. I didn't think I still had turquoise shoes until I went into the garage and put these on to get something. They are kept in my garage to put on when I go in there to avoid getting dirty-feet! I take these to music camp with my usually.

If you are thinking I forgot the headband, fear not! I suddenly remember this rainbow elastic-headband I bought from Claire's Accessories about 20 years ago!

It's a pity my hair isn't as short as it was but this is close enough for me.

And that's the whole outfit! I am super, super pleased with how I have managed to adapt this into something a bit more wearable than the slightly impractical lame original.

Like Peri's last outfit, 2 weeks ago, I will be wearing this one for work but again, adapted so the shirt is tucked in and the collar and buttons worn a bit more demurely.

How would you have reinterpreted the rainbow lame top if you were putting this outfit together? I'd love to know!

xx

TARDIS Tuesday- Kate Stewart- The Brigadier's Daughter Closet Cosplay

Hi there,

I'm back for another TARDIS Tuesday entirely drawn from items I already own, i.e. nothing bought especially for a Cosplay outfit. I like doing these as it challenges me to look creatively in my wardrobe to see what can be used in a creative way!

Today, I thought I'd make a visit to Kate (Lethbridge) Stewart, who is the famous Classic Who Brigadier's Daughter who was in charge of UNIT in the eras of the 11th, 12th and 13th Doctors.

I attempted another closet cosplay on her 'Power of the Doctor' look last Autumn.

This outfit features in the Zygon Inversion.

Image borrowed from 
https://www.planocritico.com/critica-doctor-who-9x07-e-8-the-zygon-invasion-the-zygon-inversion/

Image borrowed from:
https://jemma-redgrave.net/2016/02/21/jemma-redgrave-as-kate-stewart-doctor-who-hd-captures-stills/

She wears a sand-coloured trench coat with black buttons.  Underneath she wears a pale blue shirt and navy blue trousers and boots.

She wears a blue and gold pashmina scarf tied around her neck.

Here's my version:

I started with the trench coat. Mine was charity-shopped at least 6 years ago and has been worn for cosplays for the 13th and 7th Doctors.

Next, I added a blue charity-shopped blouse I've had for about 8 years. It's really boring but quite a useful staple I have kept as it works very well with different pin badges or brooches pinned to the lapels.

My navy blue trousers are from Just Female and were bought 2nd hand but new.  My boots are from Clarks men's section.

The scarf was from one of those cheapy shops that you get all over East London

It was fun putting this together but the day I wore it for school, L, the lovely TA who helps me with choir said, "That's a very conservative outfit for you, K. Not what I'd usually expect from you."

I said, "HA, I am secretly cosplaying Kate Stewart from UNIT" to which L repleued- "YES, I can see it!! I might have known".  In case you hadn't guessed, L is a Who fan!

I think if my hair were a leeeetle shorter, this might have been even better.  But never mind, this is good enough for me!

What do you think of this look. Be honest!

xx

TARDIS Tuesday- Rory Williams closet cosplay

Today for TARDIS Tuesday, I thought I'd have a go and throwing together an outfit from a Who character using things I had in my wardrobe. Actually, this is a first time for this character for me and is an outfit worn by New Who companion Rory Williams.   He became the husband of Amy Pond and featured in series 5-7 and was played by Arthur Darvill.  The timing is really apt on this post because last night, CBC and I went to see the new West End production of Oklahoma at the Wyndham Theatre and who should be playing main character Curly McClane?  None other than Arthur Darvill!  Another funny coincidence is that the character Curly McClane is in love with is called Laurey Williams. Weird eh?!!?

Another funny comparison is the fact that we went to see Back to the Future, the Musical on Sunday afternoon and Marty McFly wears a really similar outfit in it!

Let's have a look at his outfit in question:

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/134474738861507550/

Rory wears a black,red and white checked shirt. Over the top, he wears a navy blue puffed gilet. On his left wrist, a black watch, blue jeans and tan lace-up boots.

https://carboncostume.com/rory-williams/

And here is my version:

It's quite fun to try something new!

I started with a Uniqlo checked shirt which I bought originally (second hand of course) as an alt shirt for an Amy Pond cosplay.  It's a brushed-cotton flannel and very loose, soft and comfy.

Over the top, I wore a Uniqlo down gilet which I bought (charity shop but brand new) for CBC for Christmas a few years ago.  He took it with him on the Pennine Way and it reminded me that I could use it for this very outfit! For the photos, I stole his watch and wore it for the pictures!

I wore this for a Tuesday at school (today in fact!) I was rather tired after getting home late really late after Oklahoma. It was just the casual, comfy outfit I needed. In this photo, I am wearing my charity shopped M&S Jeans but for school, I wore a loose pair of navy trousers. I changed into the jeans after school! I was rather surprised when one of girls in Year 4 told me my outfit was amazing and she loved it. Not the type of outfit I usually get complimented on! Or one I would usually 'blog' about!

Finally, I added my Legerro boots.  

What do you think?

Hope your day was fun!

xx

TARDIS Tuesday - Ace McShane from Classic Who- The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

Hi there! Hope you are well and are having a lovely day. Was there anything different for you today?

I was inspired to look at and wear the following outfit because I wore my black velvet, skater skirt last weekend and remembered thinking this would work better for an Ace outfit I wore on here at some point. I looked back and apparently, I last cosplayed this outfit back in September 2019- didn't realise it was that long!

It is from Classic Who and is worn by Ace (played by Sophie Aldred) in an serial called 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy'. Unusually, she doesn't wear her ubiquitous Bomber Jacket in much of the story which means we actually get a proper look at her top. Like my much-cosplayed companion, Yaz, she seems to wear this jacket ALL the time so it makes identifying the features of their clothing, particularly tops, very difficult!

Let's look at the original:

Image borrowed from 
The Ultimate Guide to the Fashion of Doctor Who

Image borrowed from The Ultimate Guide to the Fashion of Doctor Who



Breton striped top (with blue edging)

Black skater-skirt with white tag/label

Black leggings/tights with red seams

Black ankle boots

Swing earrings

Black watch.

Here's my version for 2023:

Like Ang, I own a fair few Breton-striped tops (Can't seem to resist them!) so I had a choice of which one to wear.  Last time, I wore one which actually had similar denim/blue cuffs to Ace's BUT its stripes were closer together.  I did consider wearing a blue denim skirt underneath but figured it would be too bulky.  Instead, I wore this H&M kids organic cotton one.  It's my favourite Breton-striped top as the cotton is really soft and gentle!  FYI, I wore my Seasalt one yesterday- it's been a weekend of breton stripes with a black bottom-half!

Next, I added my black velvet Skater skirt (Charity-shopped Topshop).  It works pretty well as a match for Ace's- I think my legs are longer than hers so it looks shorter.

Do you spot my 'label'? That wasn't there last week when I wore it, was it? What do you think I did to modify my skirt?  Decide on your answer now and let me know in the comments what you thought. The answer will be revealed at the bottom!

Ace wears leggings with a red seam on them.  I think it would be very easy to add red embroidery or ric-rac to the side/back of the leggings and they would look really cool!! Hmmm... (I MUST remember to wear them so the seam shows up on the side!). At present though, I have a pair of socks that happen to have a red seam so I wore those. I read my post from last time I put together this outfit and apparently, I could only find ONE of my socks and I just wore one of them with the seam and the other one with a grey seam! Ha! I wonder if anyone noticed!?!?!

I added Clarks black boots- they're not the best choice of boot but I am really suffering with my left foot at the moment- something has gone wrong with my heel and the arch of my foot and I can't step down properly so I need to wear shoes carefully.  Not sure what is wrong with my foot but it got worse this weekend.

I tied my hair up and added a pair of blue drop earrings.  Can't really remember what earrings Ace is wearing- it may be her cartoon Batman ones!

https://olddoctorwho.com/companions/ace-seventh-doctor-companion/

I added a 'prop' in one of the pictures. Ace is renowned for carrying Nitro-9 explosives. I grabbed a bottle of Barkeeper's friend but in retrospect, I really should have grabbed my water carrier as it almost looks identical!

https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Nitro-9

And that's the whole look!

So, how did you think I created the label on the skirt?

Well, it really was a hack just for a photo.

I took a receipt from a Children's book shop and folded it in three. I then added my 'Kryptonite' periodic-table pinbadge and pinned the label and pin to the centre of my skirt!

Yes, I am sporting a paper-receipt!

Hope you are having a good day!

xx

TARDIS Tuesday- Kate Stewart from the Power of the Doctor

 Hello! 

Hope you are well.  Wasn't it a LOVELY weekend? Well, it was in Essex. Hope it was for you. The weather was gloriously sunny and wasn't too cold. I spent much of the weekend at home but I did go to Leigh on Sea on Saturday afternoon for lunch (at the delicious Vegan Wild Health where I had a Buddha bowl and a Beetroot juice) and bought a couple of bits at the Refill room. We also went over to my Mum's for a cup of tea and to play with her kitties. Sunday, I went to church in the morning (ah, I love going to a country church!) and then did things at home.

This weekend for TARDIS Tuesday, I thought I'd make a nod to the upcoming BBC 100 years anniversary episode of Doctor Who. This is going to be a notable reason for several reasons:

1. It is Jodie Whittaker's last adventure as the Doctor.

2. It features the first onscreen appearances of 80's classic Doctor Who companions Tegan Jovanka (Janet Fielding) and Ace McShane (Sophie Aldred) for the first time since they appeared on the show. 

3. It features a return of the Master.

4. It features Daleks AND Cybermen.

5. It features Kate Stewart, daughter of classic Who character Brigadier Alastair Lethbridge Stewart.

I saved this picture from the limited images available from the upcoming episode as I realised that this was a cosplay I could do really easily with everything I owned already. I love it when I can do a 'closet cosplay' as well as one that has been painstakingly researched!

Shall we have a look at it?

https://jemma-redgrave.net/2022/04/17/new-doctor-who-kate-stewart-promo-image/

Yes, it's not the most exciting of outfits- it is a 'work look' and a fairly Autumnal boring one at that but occasionally, I do wear things like this when I am not feeling 100% imaginative and for  lot of people, they like this kind of look for work. Perhaps, even if you think this is a boring look, you will appreciate that I managed to put together something quite similar even if it doesn't float your boat!

It features:

• Navy blue blazer
• Black/navy trousers
• Purple jumper
• Small gold circle necklace
• UNIT round pin-badge.
• Gun in the hand! OO-er!

Over to my version:

Let's chat where I went with this.

I started with a purple, sparkly jumper from Whistles with Merino wool. Sadly, the sparkle is not visible in this picture. I bought this jumper for my Yaz Khan cosplay which I wore for my 40th birthday cosplay party (which many of you featured in!). Whistles is a posh brand but I managed to get mine fairly cheap.

Next, I added a navy blue, soft-blazer from Urban Outfitters. This comes from my Clara cosplay for an episode called Hide. It's actually a little tight as it is an XS but is fine with a thin jumper underneath.

The ubiquitous black ASOS trousers made their 20 millionth cosplay appearance and I just threw on CBC's black school shoes as I had temporarily mislaid my own black boots and couldn't be bothered to find any others.

After this, I added a small gold circle necklace (see clearly below). I bought 2 of these from eBay for 99p each for my Into the Dalek Clara cosplay. This time I wore just one. (Oooh, just noticed you can see the sparkles a bit...)

I'm presuming Kate's pin badge is the Unit one like this one on eBay but at a distance, all I needed was a silver circular pin badge with a circle within a circle of some sort to add to my lapel rather something accurate. I selected my Tudor Rose pin badge which I bought on my UK cruise with Mum when we visited Speke Hall in Liverpool. I did the trick.

Are you wondering about my gun?  Well, the hose gun was lying on the wooden table, unattached to the hose in the garden and it has a trigger and everything so I just grabbed this for the photos! Ha!

It's a pity I haven't had my hair cut yet as this is the length I am going to go for. Ah well, there's room for improvement another time!

I could very easily wear this look for school for a day when I want to be a little smarter. I think I'll be a little too warm at the moment though for being inside at school so I might wait till it gets cooler. It was good for being outside in.

What do you think?  Will you be watching the episode when it airs on the 23rd October? I'm SO excited for Ace and Tegan! Chibnall better not kill them off though! I want to see them again!

xx