Costume and Props Blog: On the Search

    Today my groupmates and I had to find costumes and props. I decided it would be best if I searched independently. As I strolled down the busy streets, I looked for stores that might have what we needed. The sun was high up in the sky, and there were lots of people rushing about their day. Time was running out, and I needed to find the perfect items for our upcoming film.

    After a few minutes of wandering around, I stumbled upon a small vintage shop with a sign that said "Fly Boutique." I was excited and decided to check it out. The interior of the shop smelled of old fabrics and leather. The shopkeeper was an elderly woman with a warm smile, and she asked me what I was looking for.

    I explained to her what we needed, and she showed me some of her suggestions. There were racks of costumes from different time periods, shelves filled with hats, gloves, and jewelry, and even a section dedicated to antique furniture. I was amazed at the variety and quality of the items in the store. She told me the sections of the store which may have my items.

    I paid for the rental and thanked the shopkeeper before returning to meet my groupmates. As I walked back, I felt proud that I could find some of the things we needed. I had rented clothing that could be worn by the robbers and the cops. I also found some cuffs within the shop, which I initially thought would be hard to find, so I was happy with this catch.

    Christian had obtained a few ski masks, and Katie found some bags that she said could be used for the project. We were all pleased with our finds, and we knew that the project would be a success with these props and costumes. Overall, it was a productive day of searching for what we needed, and we were excited to see how everything would come together for our film. After we finished searching for props and costumes, we decided to grab lunch together to celebrate our successful mission.





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