10 Outlandish Statements Only Outlander Costume Designer Terry Dresbach Can Make

This is why we love Terry so much. She is not only incredible talented and creative, but also so damn funny, down to earth and real! By now you’ve likely gotten an eyeful of the famed “swan dress” (yep, that’s it, above right),  the racy couture creation  first imagined in Diana Gabaldon’s cult-loved Outlander books and worn by Madame Nesle de la Tourelle (Kimberly Smart) on the acclaimed Starz drama. The sophomore season … Continue reading 10 Outlandish Statements Only Outlander Costume Designer Terry Dresbach Can Make

Outlander S2 Epi3 Preview

Things are heating up and we can’t wait! S2 Epi3 – Useful Occupations and Deceptions Jamie’s days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, including engaging the aid of a young pickpocket, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum. Check out Jamie’s insignia ring. Hmmm . . . Will … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi3 Preview

Outlander: Inside S2 Epi2

It is incredible how generous the Outlander cast and crew are with their time and to their fans. We have never seen anything like this before and are so grateful they are willing to share insight with us. If you have not visited the Outlander Community website, you are missing a treat. SET DESIGN To give each room its own distinct look, the walls were … Continue reading Outlander: Inside S2 Epi2

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi2

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Ep2 – Not in Scotland Anymore As we all know, Claire, Jamie and Murtagh are no longer in Scotland and are now in France. The episode title card surely showed what this episode would be about – the opulence of the French court and the grand costumes and set designs – and, it did not disappoint. This conversation is between Kristal and … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi2

Outlander S2 Ep2 – ‘Not in Scotland Anymore’ (Title Analysis | *New Pics*)

Blacklanderz Conversations – S2 Ep2  Not in Scotland Anymore The title of this episode is in no need of too much analysis or explanation. Jamie’s statement at the end of Epi 1 just about sums it up!  “Another country, another enemy. Life with you is certainly never dull, Sassenach.” Just like Dorothy and Todo left Kansas to venture to the new world of Oz, so … Continue reading Outlander S2 Ep2 – ‘Not in Scotland Anymore’ (Title Analysis | *New Pics*)

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Ep1

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Ep1 – Through a Glass, Darkly Just as we suspected, we decided we could not wait to discuss two episodes after Epi2, but rather wanted to do it now. Again, these will not be complete recaps of the episodes, too many other people do that and do it well. We just wanted to post reactions or conversations about them. Blacklanderz Kristal … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Ep1

Outlander: Season 2 Begins . . . All Things New, Even the Music

We love the new main title theme and tone of the music for Season 2 thus far. As Bear McCreary mentioned, the music is also a part of telling the story. He is an absolute genius! If you never followed his blog, you should. It’s quite insightful. The first season of Outlander gave me the chance to fulfill a life-long dream of incorporating Scottish folk … Continue reading Outlander: Season 2 Begins . . . All Things New, Even the Music

Outlander Costume Designer Terry Dresbach on Season 2 in 18th-Century Paris

We love Terry and have much appreciation for the hard work she and her crew put into making all those thousands of costume for Season 2. We can’t wait to see them play out the story this season. Here is a really good interview with Terry discussing with Harper’s Bazaar how they went about designing totally different costumes for a totally different world from what we … Continue reading Outlander Costume Designer Terry Dresbach on Season 2 in 18th-Century Paris

Outlander Interview: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan on Claire and Jamie’s Stormy Relationship

*Spoilers for Season 2* If you don’t want to know what happens in Season 2, stop here! This is a great Outlander Interview: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan on Claire and Jamie’s Stormy Relationship. ~ Video via Justine Browning.   Continue reading Outlander Interview: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan on Claire and Jamie’s Stormy Relationship

Sing Me a Song of a Lass (Blacklanderz) that is…AT THE OUTLANDER S2 NY PREMIERE!

We did not know that Blacklanderz Michelle Elita Vera was going to Outlander’s Season 2 NY Premiere until the last minute. We were so excited for her and ask that she write a blog post about her experience. I was fortunate to be given a ticket to the premiere, on Monday April 4th, 2016. Armed with my pocket Claire, pocket Jamie and dressed in a … Continue reading Sing Me a Song of a Lass (Blacklanderz) that is…AT THE OUTLANDER S2 NY PREMIERE!

Hey, Dudes: You Should Be Watching Outlander

There’s a reason the women in your life keep telling you to watch Outlander: It really is that good. Sure, it’s a time traveling, historical fantasy show packed with romance, which doesn’t sound like “your thing.” But it’s also a dark and gruesome look at one Great Britain’s most vicious wars—not just for the throne, but for the soul of a people. And trust me: … Continue reading Hey, Dudes: You Should Be Watching Outlander

Television Academy: From Scotland to Paris (New Photos)

The Television Academy held an Outlander event on April 5, 2016 and provided a live stream. The panelists included: Ronald D. Moore, Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer Maril Davis, Executive Producer Terry Dresbach, Costume Designer Jon Gary Steele, Production Designer Bear McCreary, Composer Caitriona Balfe, Claire Randall Fraser Sam Heughan, Jamie Fraser Tobias Menzies, Frank Randall/Jack Randall CBS news correspondent Michelle Miller moderated the discussion. She was one … Continue reading Television Academy: From Scotland to Paris (New Photos)