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Watch City Steampunk Festival

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Last weekend, I finally made it to the annual steampunk festival in Waltham. And I’m so glad I did. It was an alt-fatshionista’s dream.

Art, music, bellydancing, amazing costumes, tiny hats galore…and I even met the Doctor, who must have been taking a break from saving the world to attend the festival.

Here are a few pictures from the day, including some fa(t)shion highlights. For more, check out my Facebook photo album (which is public, so you can view it even if you’re not on FB).

I met this fabulous lady dressed in steampunk Lolita, and exchanged blog info with her. She has a Tumblr,  which you should check out if you enjoy the fusion of Lolita and other styles.

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Wednesday Fa(t)shion Inspirations, 11/21/12

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For the next few days, I’ll be at the computer less than usual due to Thanksgiving. I still have posts scheduled to go up, but I won’t be able to approve and respond to comments as quickly as usual. Readers in the US, enjoy the holiday, and readers everywhere else, enjoy the rest of your week and weekend!

This combination of pink, black, and skulls is 100% fabulous.

Black Sheep Goths

I love Advanced Style–you’re never too old to play dress-up.

Advanced Style

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I read frumpy catalogs so you don’t have to

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The other day I got a Roaman’s catalog in the snail mail. Flipping through it, I found that there were actually some cute items mixed in with the sea of blah.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Ruffles + metallic = awesome:

Metallic Knit Flutter–tier top

This one could easily go Lolita, fairy kei, or even Victorian.

Beaded Lace Sweater by Denim 24/7

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