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Distraction ()
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 4:12 pm Post subject: Ceremonial Leia Shoes?
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Hello all!
I've recently had my ceremonial Leia finished...well, all except for the shoes. I'm at a total loss as to what would be approvable. Does anyone have any suggestions? This is the only thing that's holding me up as far as sending in my pictures for approval. |
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Princess Liz Fett (Liz Welsh) Rebel Legion Reserve

Joined: 12 Jan 2013 Posts: 1601 Location: Clayton, NC Medals: 3 (View more...)
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:13 pm Post subject:
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I would search for "2 inch heeled shoes/slippers." I was able to find 2 inch dyable slippers on ebay, and I dyed them silver  |
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CEGrant () Rebel Legion Reserve

Joined: 17 Sep 2014 Posts: 25 Location: Michigan Medals: None
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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:04 pm Post subject:
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I'm also working on a Ceremonial Leia.
I'm wondering if these shoes would work. They come in white, and I could paint them silver.
http://www.zappos.com/soft-style-angel-ii-putty
As a bonus, they look pretty comfortable.
edit: I know they are only 1.25 in heels, but I'm inclined to go a bit low since I'm already 5'9". |
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Jaxxa () Active Legion Member

Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 415 Location: San Francisco, CA Medals: 1 (View more...)
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 4:52 am Post subject:
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These are pretty similar to what I have - I haven't gotten mine approved yet, but I bought the same model of shoe as several other approved Leias had used. |
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CEGrant () Rebel Legion Reserve

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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:39 pm Post subject:
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Jaxxa wrote: | These are pretty similar to what I have - I haven't gotten mine approved yet, but I bought the same model of shoe as several other approved Leias had used. |
Thank you thank you! Those look awesome. Just ordered a pair.  |
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Aeryn Everdeen ()

Joined: 10 Nov 2014 Posts: 46 Location: Seattle, WA Medals: None
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:55 pm Post subject:
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Another Ceremonial Leia in progress here! I was just getting ready to post a question about the very same shoes Jaxxa posted. So those heels are indeed acceptable for Ceremonial Leia, then? I was wondering if they'd be considered too short. _________________ In various stages of planning/production:
--> ANH Ceremonial Leia
--> Clone Wars Ilum Snow Gear Padmé
--> Clone Wars Tan/Burgundy Action Padmé |
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CEGrant () Rebel Legion Reserve

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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:35 pm Post subject:
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The standards say "up to 2"." It also said 2" is preferred.
These shoes have a heel height of 1.25", so I've assumed they are approvable though perhaps not "perfect." I received my pair and they have a very distinct visible heel, so I'm hoping they'll be good.
In my case, I view the shorter heel as a plus since I'm 5'9" and I don't want to make my Leia any taller than need be.
I can confirm that the color and texture of the shoe is dead on. It'll save me grief since I won't have to paint them. |
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SongofAmazon (Jenna) Assistant Legion Membership Officer


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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:22 am Post subject:
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Sorry for the slow response. I wanted to confirm that, yes those heels are approvable. Great find Jaxxa! _________________
In planning and progress:
Summer Dreams Padmé, Riyo Chuchi, Havoc Trooper, Amilyn Holdo, Lilac Handmaiden, Saché, TOR Jedi
ALMO | RLGS Web Team | She/Her
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Lora Skywalker () Base Membership Officer

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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:38 pm Post subject:
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These are mine:
I'm also a tall Leia (1.8 m) when wearing those shoes, but I like them. _________________
Nordic Base BMO | DL of Aurora Delegation | CRC | She/Her They/Them
RLGS Detachment website: http://www.senate.rebellegion.com/
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Jaxxa () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 2:26 am Post subject:
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SongofAmazon wrote: | Sorry for the slow response. I wanted to confirm that, yes those heels are approvable. Great find Jaxxa! |
Thanks!
It's really hard to find perfectly accurate shoes for this one. The best shot of the shoes is actually from a promo picture that might not even be what she's wearing in the movie. They're a weird combination of elements. You've got the metallic silver color, which isn't that common outside of strappy dress shoes. They're closed toe and the toe goes higher up on the foot than usual. The heel is square, more like what you'd find on a boot.
Finding all of that, and in a size that fits, is probably near impossible unless some shoe manufacturer just happens to start making them again. |
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Blue (Beth) Legion Costume Judge


Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 2315 Location: Wisconsin, USA Medals: None
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:11 pm Post subject:
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I have a pair of silver character shoes that I removed the straps from. They work quite well. |
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Distraction ()
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Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:17 pm Post subject:
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Great find! I ordered a pair also.
Now my other question: is there any trick in spray painting them silver? Still a n00b when it comes to costuming. |
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Blue (Beth) Legion Costume Judge


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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:43 pm Post subject:
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I've never tried spray paint, but I did color my first pair with silver sharpie. It worked fairly well. Just had to be careful to to create too many smudges with the sharpie, |
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SongofAmazon (Jenna) Assistant Legion Membership Officer


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Lora Skywalker () Base Membership Officer

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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:53 pm Post subject:
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Not spray paint on shoes, but I've tried painting both a belt and pair of shoes with silver paint. Had to apply multiple times with strokes in different directions, but the end result where good and lasting. I doesn't remember the brand though. (I've got the paint somewhere, I'm just not sure of where). _________________
Nordic Base BMO | DL of Aurora Delegation | CRC | She/Her They/Them
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