Gothic Fashion at FIT

This is only slightly OOC, as it does pertain to Victorian fashion in a way. My RL sister is a fashion merchandising student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in NYC. We discussed her recent homework assignment regarding the school museum's "Gothic: Dark Glamour" exhibit that recently opened. I went there briefly myself after undergrad for their design program and remember being taken behind the scenes of this museum--the only one in NYC dedicated to fashion. Imagine being surrounded by carefully preserved pieces--both historic and modern. I was in heaven. The current exhibit is a mix of both as well, discussing gothic fashion's roots and current incarnations, with include Lolita, cyberpunk and steampunk. It will be there until February '09, so if you are interested, go see it if you are there.

Pausing...and a Fish Fight

Mondays have traditionally always shopkeeping days for me, when I check inventory, rents, box items and create vendors, and create pieces, but I had to do everything on a Tuesday instead. Afterwards, I leaned on the railing of the mezzanine of my Caledon Regency shop and looked down over the floor below.

First, I thought, "I have really created a lot" and of that, I'm truly proud. Then, I looked over at the Inkyboy Gallery and thought, "I love Gryffin's work and that octopus is way too much fun."

I'll be releasing some new menswear and steampunk ensembles for the Fall. I love what I do and I'm lucky to be able to share it with everyone... Later, I checked on my shop in Steeltopia and went across the street to the Embassy of Steelhead. I ended up ducking under the stairs with my Tombola Steelhead "sword fish" fighting trout as Lunar and Miss Hilra got into a full-fledged parrot vs. fish gun fight. I'm sure that was quite some cleanup afterwards...

Wandering Through Rivet Town

While my new shop is upcoming in its latest sim, I am currently sharing a shop with my dear friend Newbe Writer in Rivet Town East. This strict RP steampunk Victorian sim has been gaining in popularity and after I set up, I wandered through town and came upon this lovely square...I walked along the town's canal...
Who is this Mordecai that has been so memorialized?
I saw an interesting ruined beach nearby, but my attention was caught by an island with a tower of Tesla coils. I love seeing new sims and how they and their community develop...

A Masquerade

One of the concluding events of Steelhead's fairy tales festival was a masquerade, surrounded by the art hung in the ballroom...Here I am in front of mine and Gryffin's contributions. Congrats on a lovely festival! I am looking forward to the storytelling again soon!

Snow Queens and Snow Whites

Tonight's dance in Steelhead's theme was in keep with the fairy tale festival, so we all came dressed as favorite fairy and folktale characters...Me? I came as Hans Christian Andersen's "Snow Queen". Behind me is artwork by Miss Katat0nic Pidgeon...

Fairy Tales Kickoff & Swan Sitting in Regency

I managed to catch the end of Steelhead's fairy tale festival storytelling session tonight as Col. O'Toole regaled us with a story from 1001 Nights...An overview of the ballroom and its fanciful decorations, including an orrery by Miss Hilra suspended from the ceiling...
Later that evening, Lunar and I had a bit of fun sitting on the swans in the central waters behind my shop in Regency, much to the surprise of my neighbor Mr Palisades. My cleaning bill will be a bit interesting given all of that satin and velvet, but at least I won't have to burn it like the dress I wore exploring the sewers that time...

Fractured Fairy "Tails" Exhibit & Storytelling in Steelhead!

The Steelhead Hotel & Ballroom has been transformed into a fantasy wonderland in anticipation of its upcoming "Fractured Fairy Tails" art exhibit and storytelling festival this week starting today, featuring both Steelheader and Caledonian creatives such as Miss Katat0nik Pidgeon, Mr Gryffin Hax, Mr Hotspur O'Toole, Miss Elegia Underwood, Miss AutoPilotPatty Poppy, myself, and more...
Please come visit Steelhead and see for yourself! All events will be taking place in the Ballroom and will end Saturday evening. The schedule is as follows (all times in SLT):

Thursday, September 4th
7 - 7.30pm Introduction to Fairy Tales by TotalLunar Eclipse
7.30 - 8.30pm Elegia Underwood - Storyteller, "Dragon Tales"
8.30 - 9pm Hotspur O'Toole - Storyteller

Friday September 5th
7 - 9pm Formal Fairy Tale Dance
Come dressed as your favorite (or least favorite!) character from your favorite story for a night of fantasy in the Steelhead Ballroom.

Saturday September 6th
1 - 1.45pm Elegia Underwood - Storyteller, "More Dragon Tales"
2 - 4pm Formal Masquerade Ball
Join us for an afternoon of suspense and surprise to commemorate a "happily ever after."