Eye Candy - Wicked

Hello there lovelies,

As most of you probably know, due to my unquenchable gushing, I went to see the musical Wicked a few weeks ago. Well, to this very day I can't get the experience out of my head. Mostly, this has resulted in me singing "Defying Gravity" loudly in the shower, in the car, and whilst doing the dishes. It has also resulted in a new-found affinity for black shawls, serious consideration of "Elphaba" as an alternative for my name, and many long hours trawling Google images for pictures of costumes. Did I mention the costumes were absolutely freakin' amazing?

Galinda (later Glinda the Good Witch) in her beautiful white outfit at school. Love the navy and white school uniforms in the background. Wish I'd had a school uniform like that.

Fiyero, the resident hunk of the production. This is his costume when he becomes Captain of the Guard for The Emerald City. Not lying when I say I want to marry this jacket.

Some of the best costumes were in this bit, and I can't find any good pictures! Anyway, the costumes were all black & white, and they flowed so beautifully with the dancing.

Aw. This is when Galinda decided she's going to make Elphaba popular (By the way, this is Elphaba who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West). I would have killed for the little pink dress as a child.

This costume is hilarious, and amazing. This is Madame Morrible, one of Galinda & Elphaba's schoolteachers. The best part of her costume, in my opinion, is the crazy buttflap. It bounced when she walked and everything. Such a detailed dress.

My six-year-old self is crying green tears of jealousy right now. I swear one of my Barbies had a dress almost exactly like this one, and I wanted it in my size so bad. It's a perfect princess dress.

This was my favourite costume of the whole production though - Elphaba, in full Wicked Witch get up. The Wicked Witch costume was actually really beautiful, with black overlaying a dark shade of red.

Another shot of my two favourite costumes - this scene takes place right after the infamous house has fallen on Elphaba's sister (the Wicked Witch of the East). I love the contrast between the two leading ladies, and reiterate my desire to change my name to Elphaba.

This post would not be complete without a few images of the Emerald City costumes. I was so impressed with the level of detail, and interest in costumes made of entirely one colour.

I want to go and live in the Emerald City right about now. Who's with me?

Until next time, xo.

P.S. Send me a witch hat and I'll love you forever. For serious.