Fashion Meets Fandom: Cassie Chan (Power Rangers)

It's been a while since I've posted a Fashion Meets Fandom post, so I might be a little rusty with putting together inspired looks. Since, I've been doing my Power Rangers Franchise Re-watch Challenge, I've been seeing a lot of interesting fashion and one that caught my eye was this look by Cassie Chan (Pink Ranger) in the Power Rangers Turbo episode The Gardener of Evil. It's a simple yet cute outfit that looked just as cute in the late 90s as it would now. Cassie is wearing a light pink long sleeve top with a black graphic print paired with black shorts. I think it's a cute outfit for summer and it inspired me to create two looks.

(Power Rangers Turbo season 5 episode 32: The Gardener of Evil)

Fashion Meets Fandom News: The "Heated Rivalry" Shane Hollander Canada fleece is officially being released!

There's some good Fashion Meets Fandom Heated Rivalry news. The Canada fleece jacket that Shane Hollander was wearing while he was in Russia for the 2014 Sochi Olympics in the Heated Rivalry episode Olympians (season 1 episode 2) is going to be released. The white fleece jacket with red accents became an instant fan favorite and there were even some fans making their own version of it. But now the Provence of Canada apparel company will officially be making one.

(Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 2: Olympians)

Fashion Meets Fandom: The Lord of the Rings Sweater

I really like this dark green sweater, and I'm thinking of getting it. It's got a nice shape and it looks very flattering. And not only does it look cute and cozy but it has a subtle geeky nod to The Lord of the Rings with the Lórien Leaf embroided on it. I love wearing my geeky t-shirts that have the graphics all bold and bright but sometimes I want something a little subtle. Which is why I like this Lord of the Rings sweater.

And depending on where you work, you could just put a blazer over this sweater and pair it with pants and wear it to work. And not to mention you could dress it up with a nice pair of pants or a skirt like the models are shown wearing in the pictures. Or you could wear it cute and casual with a pair of jeans or leggings. However this is paired up will probably look really cute. It's very geek chic.

Fashion Meets Fandom: Princess Leia T-Shirt

I was actually looking for a Princess Leia sweatshirt when I found this t-shirt. I'm usually drawn towards more colorful clothes but this black and white t-shirt caught my attention. I just love this classic and defiant image of Princess Leia. From the moment I watched Star Wars: A New Hope, I have been a fan of Princess Leia. She could have preferred to live an easy life as a Princess. But she didn't. Instead, she (along with her parents) was part of the Rebel Alliance and fought against the Empire. Leia really is an inspiration.

And back to the shirt, I really like it. I really think I'm going to get it.

Star Wars Leia Rebel Princess Tee                $22.95 (sale, regular price $30.00)                Kohl's (kohls.com)

Fashion Meets Fandom - Costume Analysis: Buck's Pink Sweater (9-1-1)

In the 9-1-1 episode Sob Stories (season 8 episode 9), Evan "Buck" Buckley was helping his best friend Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz try to find potential renters to take over Eddie's lease for his house. However, during the entire process of meeting the potential renters and showing them Eddie's house, Buck whether it was intentional or not was being a total pain. He was doing everything he could to make the place undesirable to all those potential renters. From making ridiculous comments about the house to mentioning not so great things happening in the neighborhood which all resulted in the potential renters leaving Eddie's house as quick as possible.

(9-1-1 season 8 episode 9: Sob Stories)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Maddie Buckley's Green Sweater (9-1-1)

I like how Maddie Buckley's wardrobe seems to evolve every now and then from her usual go-to look of a blazer paired with a button down shirt, T-shirt, cami or top and pants or jeans. Which is why I really like this light (possibly sage) green V-neck sweater Maddie was wearing the 9-1-1 episode You Don't Know Me. It's not something she would usually wear. I believe she paired her sweater with jeans but it's hard to tell in the scene. Side note, I slightly lightened up the picture as a better way to see Maddie's sweater since the original scene was a little dark.

(9-1-1 season 7 episode 5: You Don't Know Me)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Angela Lopez (The Rookie)

The Rookie's Angela Lopez may have gone from uniformed Police Officer to Police Detective but she still wears a uniform of sorts. While as a detective, Angela's work wardrobe consist of: blazers, graphic t-shirts (usually featuring musicians or rock bands), tops, jeans and pants.

What I love about the blazer is that it can be styled in so many different ways. Angela tends to wear hers mainly with jeans and a graphic t-shirt for a professional yet casual look.

(The Rookie season 5 episode 5: The Fugitive)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Photo of the Day: 9-1-1 cast behind the scene of eighth season Halloween episode

The 9-1-1 Halloween episode Masks (season 8 episode 5) was a mix of fun and danger. I know the episode has gotten mixed reviews but it was interesting. From the fire station Halloween party gone wrong to Buck's curse to Hen's son Denny nearly dying, it was a full experience.

For more of my thoughts on this episode, I also wrote two posts on my other blog Truly Outrageous Buck and Eddie: Most Memorable Scene: Eddie's reaction to Buck's face (9-1-1) and Fan Theory about how Buck got the boils in the 9-1-1 episode Masks.

As for the Photo of the Day, I love seeing all the details for the characters' costumes. There's Werewolf Eddie who has on a rather gangster type look with a black fancy vest, pants and dress shoes. Dracula Bobby with a classic look paired with gym shoes. Mad Scientist Hen in a chic and trendy all white attire, combat boots and colorful hair and makeup. Cowboy Buck with a touch of lumberjack, has a very 80s look with a red plaid shirt, bandana, jeans and boots. And last is Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees Chimney, he has the 80s slasher look down perfectly with the classic hockey mask paired with a green utility jumpsuit. They look absolutely spooktacular.

Cast from L to R: Ryan Guzman (Werewolf Eddie), Peter Krause (Dracula Bobby), Aisha Hinds (Mad Scientist Hen), Oliver Stark (Cowboy Buck) and Kenneth Choi (Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees Chimney)

Photo Credit: 9-1-1  (Instagram: 911onabc)

(9-1-1 season 8 episode 5: Masks behind the scenes)

Fashion Meets Fandom: "Elsbeth" Costume Designer Dan Lawson's season 2 Favorite Outfit #1

Elsbeth has quickly become one of my favorite shows. It has interesting mysteries, quirky characters and the format is very much an interesting take on the classic TV series, Columbo. Something else I find interesting is Elsbeth Tascioni's wardrobe. It's filled with bright colors, patterns and prints in various combinations to create Elsbeth's unique sense of style. Her wardrobe is very creative and cheerful to look at on-screen.

I'm planning on creating a Fashion Meets Fandom post for Elsbeth Tascioni but until then here's a video of the show's Costume Designer Dan Lawson. This is the first of I hope of many videos of Dan Lawson talking about his favorite outfits from each episode in the second season.

His favorite outfit that Elsbeth wore in the season two premiere episode Subscription for Murder, was a L'Agence pink and white print jacket and a bright pink blouse from Generation Love. In the episode, the jacket and top were paired with black pants which allowed the bright colors to stand out.

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Fashion Meets Fandom: "Stranger Things" Costume Designer Showing You How to Create Halloween Costumes

Are you looking for ideas for a Halloween costume? Well, here's a video of Stranger Things Costume Designer Amy Parris showing how to create two character inspired costumes. From considering vintage-like pieces to bright and colorful accessories to create the perfect 80's inspired look. This video is a quick course in creating a Stranger Things outfit.

since it’s stranger season and all, I got a real treat for you nerds who need a little help with your Halloween costumes this year!! coming to you live from Amy and the ST5 wardrobe team… #StrangerThings5 pic.twitter.com/9VNzeLaGAg

— Ross Duffer (@rossduffer_) October 14, 2024

Fashion Meets Fandom - Costume Analysis: Edmundo and Christopher Diaz and Evan Buckley

I would love the chance to ask the 9-1-1 Costume Designer the meaning behind the outfits that Edmundo "Eddie" and Christopher Diaz and Evan "Buck" Buckley wore in the seventh season finale episode All Fall Down (season 7 episode 10). These outfits, well more like the color choices really have me questioning the Costume Designer. Because the story they are telling with the colors in these outfits are interesting.

Look at Chris' red and yellow plaid shirt/jacket/hoodie, it's sort of a combination or a mix of his father Eddie's maroon (or burgundy) shirt and Buck's yellow ochre pants. It really gives them the appearance of being a family which I officially wish they were. It's just really interesting that these were the colors that the characters were put in. I also noticed that Chris' colors are very bright and vibrant which went well with his intense emotional state because he was mad at his father. While Eddie and Buck's colors are more dull and understated which goes perfectly since they were both sad that Chris was leaving with his grandparents to go back to El Paso, TX. (hopefully, just for the summer). I'm just interested by these color choices.

(9-1-1 season 7 episode 10: All Fall Down)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Hello Kitty Tote Bag

I'm really surprised that the only Hello Kitty merchandise I have is a little toy/figurine (the one where Kitty is reading a book) I bought from McDonald's years ago. I love Hello Kitty yet I don't seem to buy any merchandise. This morning I was online window shopping and I found this tote bag. I like it because it's bright red and cute and simple. It just looks like a bag I'd want to use.

Fashion Meets Fandom: Kim's Red Print Dress (9-1-1)

Kim (no last name given) was a former actress turned retail worker or owner, I'm not really sure. I would have to go back and rewatch her two episodes to make sure. In the 9-1-1 episode Ashes, Ashes (season 7 episode 9), Kim had a date with Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz. And while they were enjoying a relaxing moment on the lake (or pond I'm not sure), she was talking about her time as an actress on a not so successful show and surprisingly provided a bit of insight and analysis on Eddie.

(9-1-1 season 7 episode 9: Ashes, Ashes)

Fashion Meets Fandom: May Grant's Yellow Dress and Denim Jacket (9-1-1)

In the 9-1-1 episode What's Your Fantasy? (season 6 episode 8), May Grant was bringing over a surprise guest, Darius for dinner to her mom Athena Grant and step-dad Robert "Bobby" Nash's house. She was re-introducing Darius who was back in town to look at several colleges (including the one May was attending) after his gap year. Anyway, May was wearing this really cute outfit that's such a classic summer look.

(9-1-1 season 6 episode 8: What's Your Fantasy?)

Fashion Meets Fandom - Costume Analysis: Taylor Kelly (9-1-1)

I remember when I researching colors some time ago, and I read about there being some shades or colors of pink that are considered childish. And remembering this, had me thinking back to the 9-1-1 episode Survivors (season 4 episode 14). In that episode, there was a scene where Taylor Kelly kissed Evan "Buck" Buckley and then she ran out of his apartment. Near the end of the episode, she returned to his apartment and said to him, "You didn't chase after me". All of this felt very childish. Because why was she playing games? If she was interested in Buck then why kiss him, run off and then expect him to run after her.

Anyway, during the kissing and running off scene, Taylor was wearing a light pink button up shirt over a black top and pants. The pink button up shirt was the perfect costume choice for the scene because it conveyed her childishness and immaturity in that moment. I love that when we're watching shows and movies that there is so much to telling a story. Which includes the costume designers having to find the right outfit for a scene. And this pink shirt goes perfect with Taylor's behavior and actions being childish.

(9-1-1 season 4 episode 14: Survivors)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Gilmore Girls T-Shirt

I love watching Gilmore Girls. This is a show that centered around Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother and daughter who are learning, growing and navigating all the ups and downs of life together and individually. This show has it all: drama, romance, comedy and student, work and everyday life. I just love the characters and the strange town, Stars Hollow as well as all the weird and wacky people who live there.

As much as I love Gilmore Girls, the funny thing is, aside from the DVDs of the complete series and revival, I don't have any other merchandise. I keep saying I'm going to buy the official cookbook or that cute little illustrated book but so far I still haven't gotten around to buying either one. There is a t-shirt I found that I wouldn't mind getting. This "Live More. Laugh More. Eat More. Talk More. Gilmore." t-shirt.

This is a cute shirt. It's available in two different versions: fitted and loose style which I included both below. I do have one issue, I find it annoying that the loose style is a dollar cheaper especially when both shirts should be the same price. Anyway, I still like the shirt but there shouldn't be a price difference.

Fashion Meets Fandom: Trudy Joplin (Miami Vice)

Miami Vice is most definitely a procedural show filled with plenty of action, crime, drama and investigations. However, it's the iconic 80s fashion that made it stand out. It's still considered to be one of the most stylish shows. Whenever the fashion of the show is usually talked about, the focus is on Detectives James "Sonny" Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. However, Detectives Trudy Joplin and Regina "Gina" Navarro Calabrese's fashion shouldn't be overlooked. Which is why for this Fashion Meets Fandom I was inspired by the surprisingly modern outfit Trudy wore in the episode The Cows of October (season 4 episode 12).

(Miami Vice season 4 episode 12: The Cows of October)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Gabi Mosely (Found)

Gabi Mosely has a highly stressful and demanding job running a high profile company that finds missing people. Working out is probably one of the rare spare moments she has to relax and unwind. In the Found episode Missing While Sinning (season 1 episode 2), Gabi was using an exercise bike to exercise. She was probably also using that time to clear her mind, read a book and think about a case she's working on. Not to mention probably trying to avoid thinking about serial abductor Sir who was imprisoned down in the basemant. When she was a teen she was held captive by him for years and had now turned tables on him.

(Found season 1 episode 2: Missing While Sinning)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Dr. Karen Wilson's Dress (9-1-1)

As summer approaches, so does the beginning of wedding season. Attending wedding are all about celebrating love. In the 9-1-1 episode There Goes The Groom (season 7 episode 6), Dr. Karen Wilson wore a dark floral dress to attend the beautiful would be outdoor wedding for Maddie Buckley and Howard "Chimney" Han. But due to unforeseen circumstances, the wedding was cancelled. However, Maddie and Chimney did get married albeit in Chimney's hospital room but they did get married. So, Karen's beautiful dress didn't go to waste.

(9-1-1 season 7 episode 6: There Goes The Groom)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Henrietta Wilson's Uniform Puffer Vest (9-1-1)

I love when Costume Designers for shows add in new costume pieces, and on 9-1-1 the firefighter uniforms are pretty standard. But the costume designer does add in new pieces such as a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) jacket, hoodie or puffer vest. I believe the puffer vest was added on in the second half of the fifth season and debuted in the episode Dumb Luck (season 5 episode 14) worn by Evan "Buck" Buckley.

In a more recent episode Buck, Bothered and Bewildered (season 7 episode 4), Henrietta "Hen" Wilson wore the puffer vest. This vest had caught my eye before when it appeared in various episodes. But the other day I saw a clip from this episode of one of Hen's scenes and it made me want to create a Fashion Meets Fandom for her vest.

(9-1-1 season 7 episode 4: Buck, Bothered and Bewildered)    gif Source: homerjacksons