Alright, let me walk you through something I tried recently. I got kinda fascinated by Zelina Vega, you know, from WWE. Not just the wrestling, but her whole look, especially that Queen Zelina vibe she had going on. Pretty cool, gotta say.
Getting the Idea
So, I was just scrolling online, saw some pictures, and thought, “Huh, I wonder how hard it is to put together an outfit like that?” Not for anything serious, just for kicks, maybe take a silly photo or something. Seemed like a fun little project.
The Search Begins
First thing, I started digging through my own closet. Hoped maybe I had something close enough, you know? Looking for anything regal-looking, dark colors, maybe something with a bit of shine.
- Found an old black dress. Okay, maybe a start.
- Some costume jewelry from years ago. Necklaces, rings.
- A dark shawl thingy.
Man, it wasn’t much. Her outfits are way more detailed than you realize just watching TV. Lots of layers, specific cuts, accessories.
Trying to Make It Work
Okay, plan B. Maybe I could modify something? I looked at that black dress again. Thought about maybe cutting it or adding something. Then I remembered I’m terrible at sewing. Like, really bad. Last time I tried, I ended up just poking holes in the fabric. So, yeah, modifying was out.
Then I thought about the crown. That’s key for the Queen look, right? Looked around the house. No crown. Obviously. Considered making one out of cardboard. Spent about ten minutes cutting out a shape. Looked absolutely ridiculous. Like a kid’s art project gone wrong. Scrapped that idea pretty fast.
Putting Together Something
In the end, I just threw on the black dress, draped the shawl over my shoulders kinda like a cape, and piled on all the cheap costume jewelry I could find. Found some dark lipstick, put that on.
Stood in front of the mirror. Let me tell you, it wasn’t exactly Queen Zelina staring back. More like… someone who raided a thrift store’s reject pile while blindfolded. It just didn’t capture that energy, you know?
Final Thoughts
So yeah, that was my attempt. Didn’t quite get there. It really makes you appreciate the work that goes into those costumes and the whole presentation wrestlers have. It looks effortless on screen, but trying even a super simplified version? Takes effort. And probably actual skill, which I clearly lack in the costume department.
Was a bit of a laugh, though. Passed an hour or two. But yeah, massive respect to Zelina Vega and the costume folks. That stuff is definitely harder than it looks.
