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Published: 2010-09-25 05:48:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 2390; Favourites: 52; Downloads: 20
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Description So! I chose Capricorn and the Monkey as my zodiacs. Why I chose them? I'm a Capricorn and my dear cousin is a Monkey. Simple as that. Didn't want to mix and match.

And though it may look like 3 pieces, it's really 2, I just drew what the coat hid. ;]

And the colors for Capricorn are....Brown. And black. And dark...colors in general. Fun stuff. XD

For the casual outfit, went for a wintry outfit because Capricorn's a winter sign.
Both the Monkey and Capricorn are intelligent//clever signs whereas Capricorn is more disciplined and tidy, giving me more of a sense of the old fashioned school//prep school uniform. A military-inspired jacket for discipline and authority. However, despite Capricorn being a rather serious sign, tried to keep it young and in touch with the Monkey's more playful sign, so tried to keep the design young and clean.

Oh. Added lace-up plaid stockings, and she's got a sorta-jumpsuit underneath (the gray) for the sake of winter layers.

Formal outfit. Wanted to go for the intimidation kind of feel of someone severe//serious, so I went with a high collar. At the same time, Monkeys are playful, flirty lovers so- high slit and kept the plaid pattern for an evening gown just for a little twist to keep things lighter at the same time.


((I apologize for the brown not really being brown and more...orangey.))
Interesting challenge. Hard to draw something based off two almost opposite signs. Serious and level, but at the same time, had to be cheerful and fun.
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Comments: 22

darkwings16 [2010-09-29 20:54:57 +0000 UTC]

very stylish

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to darkwings16 [2010-09-30 02:47:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. c:

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darkwings16 In reply to Cardboard-Octopus [2010-09-30 19:32:19 +0000 UTC]

youre welcome^w^

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VioletMagenta [2010-09-28 01:57:34 +0000 UTC]

I love your designs! Also it is very refreshing that you chose take it in a direction that's not so literal. I love how I can look at this and just see a good design and not automatically assume it's based off of the zodiacs. Awesome job!

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to VioletMagenta [2010-09-28 03:50:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh hurhurhur. XD
Well if I did a literal translation of a monkey, that would have...questionable results... and Capricorn? I'm not sure if adding horns and a goatee would be really good either. XD
Though now that I think of it, isn't that the point of the challenge? To make it look like your zodiac somewhat...clearly? Oh well. It was fun.

I'm glad you liked the designs. c:

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VioletMagenta In reply to Cardboard-Octopus [2010-09-28 04:38:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I don't know the exact point of the challenge, but I just thought that your designs were more clever than say a graphic tee with a monkey on it or pants with the Capricorn zodiac symbol on it, but to each their own I like how you took more of the spirit of Capricorn and the Monkey. I think your designs are cool when I think about them in correlation with the zodiac but also without. Makes for a stronger design in my opinion.

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aelleg [2010-09-27 18:07:27 +0000 UTC]

I love that coat. I would so wear that.

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to aelleg [2010-09-28 03:46:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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futeki [2010-09-26 20:44:59 +0000 UTC]

I love how the blue and browns go together on the formal. And the coat on the left is fab. The double buttoned does make it look more serious but the leingth gives it a fun feel.

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to futeki [2010-09-27 03:54:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I wanted something a bit more...contrasting(?) for the dress, otherwise, exact same pallete would've been boring in my opinion. XD

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sunshishi [2010-09-26 16:26:38 +0000 UTC]

You did a great job with a really tough challenge. I love the first outfit. Nice coat and lovely stockings

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to sunshishi [2010-09-27 03:52:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It was tough, but really fun. XD

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sunshishi In reply to Cardboard-Octopus [2010-09-27 18:06:44 +0000 UTC]

There weren't much submissions this month... And you are definitely the best so far. I'll cross my fingers for you to win^^

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to sunshishi [2010-09-28 03:46:35 +0000 UTC]

Ah, don't say that just yet. People usually start submitting entries really close to the deadline. It's really great seeing what people are coming up with. 8D

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sunshishi In reply to Cardboard-Octopus [2010-09-28 08:21:14 +0000 UTC]

It is
And I'll be patient till the end of deadline^^

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DoaWin [2010-09-25 21:50:06 +0000 UTC]

I LIKE THE HATS!!! (MAI PINKY IS STUCK ON THE SHIFT BUTTON OH NOES)

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to DoaWin [2010-09-27 03:51:33 +0000 UTC]

((THANK YOU!))

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DoaWin In reply to Cardboard-Octopus [2010-09-28 01:02:34 +0000 UTC]

OH THE SHIFT BUTTON IS STICKY INDEED!

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to DoaWin [2010-09-28 03:50:31 +0000 UTC]

((I THINK YOU NEED A COMPUTER NERD TO FIX THAT. NOT THAT I REALLY MIND.))

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DoaWin In reply to Cardboard-Octopus [2010-09-28 06:05:56 +0000 UTC]

OH NO I NEED TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE JAWS OF LIFE!

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LeGa18 [2010-09-25 07:21:36 +0000 UTC]

awesome designs,I really like the first one

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Cardboard-Octopus In reply to LeGa18 [2010-09-25 17:15:01 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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