Beginning of a Steampunk look

Ok here is a little break to show you what I have been up to costume wise! I went to a wedding reception recently with a Steampunk theme and knew I needed to come up with something quick!

I started with my most favorite of corsets my nude with black lace overlay from http://www.corsetmaker.com I love this corset!!! I have had it for many years and because of the quality it has held up to the beating I have given it. This designer makes amazing pieces, she did my wedding dress corset as well.

The shirt is a blouse I have had for years, that is off the shoulder and has a flat front, I picked it up from Torrid I think. The black skirt is a Hot Topic piece I have also had for a while.

I decided recently I needed a bustle so I found someone to make this one for me through Tribe. It turns out she also is on Etsy http://CreationsByangelia.etsy.com The bustle was created based on a authentic pattern for a Traveling Bustle. These were made of thick material instead of the hair and padding of other bustles since these were worn for traveling :)

I added a pair of my hemp/lace dreads and wool dreads to my hair and added a fantastic little hat (which will be appearing in my shop very soon!), some makeup and a few pieces of jewelry I had already and here is what I had!




This outfit only cost me the price of the new bustle (which I have already wore again!) I had all the other pieces in my closet. And while you might not have all these pieces in your own closet, this costume like the others, is about showing you how to create great looks with what you have! I also have to add, this outfit was a huge hit. I had lots of photos taken and everyone was very impressed. It was fun going to dinner in Beverly Hills first in this too haha!

Fire Fairy

I am getting antsy and want to move on to other things but with only one element left I just had to finish the fairies!!!

You have seen what you can do with a slip dress, one of the amazing tie dye pieces or simple vintage dresses on etsy, this one is going to be about going a little wilder. Some of these fire fairy designs can also be crossed over into a Gothic Fairy, for a whole new take on the fairy look!

You have seen some of the amazing wings that are out their on Etsy and trust me there are so much more!

These great wings are from http://taeliac.etsy.com/ for $75


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12783719

These are fun and slightly smaller style to make dancing easier and have a fun unusual look.

You could also do any of the black or red wings feather wings from http://eproductsales.etsy.com/

This first dress is a little splurge but think of all the places you could wear it, with its stunning design you would get a lot of attention with this one. From http://vc2o.etsy.com/ for $270


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14660695

With its clean sexy look, fun flirty style and amazing color this dress is so amazing!

Or you could go with this fun look from http://onearmedscissor.etsy.com/ for SOLD


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13852357

Another look would be to go with a corset with a fun skirt. This corset is stunning from http://divadivine777.etsy.com/ for $220


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_3&listing_id=15301567

This is a fun and sexy look that would go great with either a simple straight skirt like this one from http://syntheticsoul.etsy.com/ for $40


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14470274

Or a fun and full tutu skirt like this one from http://darkdestiny.etsy.com/ for $36

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9334575

These two necklaces are two ways you can go, the first is a really fun necklace that you could rewear to clubs or for belly dancing it is from http://acaseofrandom.etsy.com/ SOLD

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_1&listing_id=10254067

Or this more classic piece from http://bellalili.etsy.com/ for $48

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_20&listing_id=10565781

Spike your hair, let it go wild, add hair falls, dreads, synthetic hair pieces, a crown or anything you want to create a super cool, fun, firey look.

Red Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, or red fake lashes would add an amazing touch to this costume. Check out Sephora, Ben Nye, or even your local drug store for these extra details.