I think we need a little non-period, non-H/A, fantasy/fairwear love!

[gem]

So cute! Love the apron and those red shoes especially!  I'll keep my eye out for you this weekend.

[gypsylakat]

My new damn it's too hot out garb... of course it's going to be be a very mild season this year... -_- can't decide if I want to add skirt hikes or not... my bff has the same dress in a different color (but of course she's my twiggy vegetarian friend so she wears it COMPELTELY different) really wants me to add hikes... she's got the legs for it

[robert of armstrong]

Steampunks-prepare to drool.  This is soooo darn cute!
http://www.bytheswordinc.com/p-6824-clockwork-bra-39-200.aspx

Although not into Steampunk myself, I having a couple lady friends that are, and that bra is awesome!!  THey would love it!!  But, did you notice that it was just the bra that was $179?  The corset that she is wearing in the picture with the bra is not included, but can be had for an additional $449.  Dirty pool, I thought the whole ensemble was $179.

[LadyShadow]

Nice job Gypsylakat.  Did you use a pattern?  I also love the fabric you choose.

[gypsylakat]

Purchased... BFF wanted me to have the SAME one... later Halloween plans await.

[Rowan MacD]

Steampunks-prepare to drool.  This is soooo darn cute!
http://www.bytheswordinc.com/p-6824-clockwork-bra-39-200.aspx

Although not into Steampunk myself, I having a couple lady friends that are, and that bra is awesome!!  THey would love it!!  But, did you notice that it was just the bra that was $179?  The corset that she is wearing in the picture with the bra is not included, but can be had for an additional $449.  Dirty pool, I thought the whole ensemble was $179.

Yeah I noticed, and they don't have any pics with just the bra
They do make it clear the corset is separate, though I think the bra looks odd without it. 

[Lady Christina de Pond]

Steampunks-prepare to drool.  This is soooo darn cute!
http://www.bytheswordinc.com/p-6824-clockwork-bra-39-200.aspx

Although not into Steampunk myself, I having a couple lady friends that are, and that bra is awesome!!  THey would love it!!  But, did you notice that it was just the bra that was $179?  The corset that she is wearing in the picture with the bra is not included, but can be had for an additional $449.  Dirty pool, I thought the whole ensemble was $179.

Yeah I noticed, and they don't have any pics with just the bra
They do make it clear the corset is separate, though I think the bra looks odd without it. 

i agree i think it looks nice together but seperate yeaa no. that riddiculas that they whole thing cost 628 big ones i would considered it for 179 for the whole thing i like it but not for 628

[insidiousraven]

Here is my boyfriend's new "Huntsman" (Ahem.. Robin Hood) costume.  

[gem]

Raven, that is looking SHARP!!

[arjedrine]

When my mom was still with us, she had to use a portable oxygen tank (and didn't think twice about bringing it to Faire!). It was the sort that had a small dolly to wheel it around. We always talked about making a monk's cloak & hood to drape over the tank & dolly, so it looked like a wee monk was part of our party. We never got around to sewing one, but we always got a good chuckle at the idea   As she was a transplant recipient, she had to wear a face mask when she was in large, crowded areas, which she got around by wearing a veil with her garb 

Hi, nowadays there is already portable oxygen where you can bring anywhere you want just in case of some emergencies. I am also sick of bringing portable oxygen which is heavy and hurdle to my appointments. But now, I am just glad that they were discovered.

[gem]

Bump!

[TheAlchemistsStar]

Glad to see this thread again.  Thanks to the ebay app on my Android, I spent the past year snagging several Moresca bodices on the cheap.  I now am the proud owner of 2 Khadijas, a Max, a Mega, an Iron Scroll skirt, a Gitana, and 2 Faldas.  I also got a Faerie bodice with shimmer blouse and bloomers for my daughter.  I'm looking forward to the start of MDRF this Saturday, where I will in all likelihood buy more Moresca items to complete my wardrobe. 

On the fantasy side of the house, I'm working on a new steampunk look.  I've lost a significant amount of weight over the past few months so almost all of my Damsel in this Dress bodices no longer fit.  I don't have time to send them off to be taken in right now, unfortunately.  Instead, I'm creating a steampunk bellydance look.  I've been an airship pirate for the past year so now it's time to try something new.  I think the Brute Force Leather steampunk bra will be the perfect item to pull everything together. 

[LAVAGODDESSSS]

Alcehmists,

Isn't Damsel great? she takes things in for free when us gals lose weight. It's amazing, the turn around is pretty quick, actually. I always buy mine from her a BIT snug, because I like the gap anyways. Congrats on the weight loss!

[LAVAGODDESSSS]

Thank you for this thread, it celebrates the whole essence of faire - love for fashion of old and celebration of our achievements.

One thing I'm glad isn't H/A is this: bathing

[TheAlchemistsStar]

Alcehmists,

Isn't Damsel great? she takes things in for free when us gals lose weight. It's amazing, the turn around is pretty quick, actually. I always buy mine from her a BIT snug, because I like the gap anyways. Congrats on the weight loss!

I do love Michelle for so many reasons.  I wasn't sure how long the wait would be since she's still in festival mode but at the same time, I don't want them taken in until I lose a bit more weight (don't want to have them taken in twice).  That being said, I have 18 DitD corsets from collecting so many years, so the vast majority of my garb closet is no longer available to me.