In case you need books to read, here’s a great list of steampunk books.
I have a case of the Mondays.
I’m going to be doing a couple of panels at the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in April in Los Angeles (including one with Gail Carriger, squee!)
I need clothes to wear. I can’t actually buy things to wear, but I still need them.
If I could buy new steampunk clothes for this convention, this is what I’d buy:
I would get this beautiful skirt in black from Clockwork Couture because I could wear it with so many different things…Oh, how I want this skirt so much!
I would love to find a little cape like that to go with it. I am also fond of hats. I like this one I found on ebay to pair with it.
I have this wonderful tan asymmetrical steampunky blazer I wear to work. I found this great skirt on ebay. I bet I could put them together and create a nice look for a panel.
I’d pair it with this lovely hat from Maritime Arts, only I’d want the ribbons and flower in green.
In case I actually make it to the masquerade ball, I’d want this mask in cream from Asfina on Etsy.
If I had an infinite amount of money, I’d get this dress from Bound By Obsession, because it is really, really amazing and would match my clockhand tiara.
Isn’t it breathtaking? I covet this dress.
I love my clockhand tiara from EJP Creations. But this one from SparklyJems is a beauty.
Okay, that sums up my list of things I wish I could buy for RT. If you’re going, look for me. I’ll be there with bustles on…
I love that lace mask! Is it crocheted?
Do you make your steampunk clothes?
The mask is tatted lace. Me, I sew with a glue gun.
haha, glue guns can work magic! I had some trouble pinning up a bustle on a costume last year, and a friend recommended I get out the hot glue. It held beautifully, great for creating the gathered look in long skirts like the black one you mention.