tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post6996387542986710209..comments2024-01-05T21:09:17.734-05:00Comments on KATHLEEN'S PLACE TO RELECT : Guest Author Maureen O. BetitaKathleen Ann Gallagher's Place to Reflecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02129966317192758286noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-89059955893995144322011-03-25T00:45:10.400-04:002011-03-25T00:45:10.400-04:00Thanks for having me, Kathleen!Thanks for having me, Kathleen!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-83632236482968883412011-03-24T23:30:30.892-04:002011-03-24T23:30:30.892-04:00The hat sounds great! I love all this talk about ...The hat sounds great! I love all this talk about steampunk. Love the clothes, too. <br /><br />Thanks for the fun post, Maureen.Kathleen Ann Gallagher's Place to Reflecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02129966317192758286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-10374524596439463042011-03-24T12:57:50.393-04:002011-03-24T12:57:50.393-04:00Leanne - congrats on getting out there as a paneli...Leanne - congrats on getting out there as a panelists! I'll let you know how my experience goes.<br /><br />In general, I have enough everyday clothes in my closet to put together a fair costume. The airship mech? I made earrings out of little plastic tools...they were really fun!<br /><br />The trick with the Wild Wild East is the blending of east with steampunk. I do hope to find something on Friday to make the dress work for Friday... Maybe a perch hat with a mini pagoda on it...with some gears and wheels... ;-)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-42487415783175517332011-03-24T12:53:06.099-04:002011-03-24T12:53:06.099-04:00Allow me to qualify this suggestion by saying that...Allow me to qualify this suggestion by saying that I have yet to write or read steampunk, however, that said, I had an idea for your custom--why not add a touch of steampunk through jewelry. As I understand, steampunk is all about machinery. You could make yourself earrings and a necklace from nuts and bolts.<br />I offered to be a panelist at Bloody Words. First time for me as a panelist--ever, anywhere. Am I nervous? Yup. But here's to ceasing the opportunity.<br />Good luck and have fun, Maureen.Author Leanne Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886667518427660865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-53762893811563193092011-03-24T12:44:23.537-04:002011-03-24T12:44:23.537-04:00Deena - I aim to crack! ;-)
Vanessa - The list of...Deena - I aim to crack! ;-)<br /><br />Vanessa - The list of cons are growing all the time and even other cons are adding steampunk elements...and I have met some incredible people and listened to some awesomely intelligent discussions... Highly recommend finding one to attend!<br /><br />JM - It's okay! We don't want the vintage stores to know why we're looking...they'll raise the prices. Just look innocent and make selections and wait until you're out in the street to fist pump into the air...<br /><br />Kathleen - Boots are the bane of every costume I've ever tried to do. I have little feet. And big calves and these are two things that do not work well in boots... Sigh.<br /><br />Pat - So far, only the villains are steampunkish. I seldom dress as a villain. (My pirates are seldom villainous.) As for the sunscreen? He has slime, no sun makes it through the slime...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-8893235336769444252011-03-24T11:33:27.865-04:002011-03-24T11:33:27.865-04:00Because odd questions always reside in my head...&...Because odd questions always reside in my head..."Do albino krakens need sunscreen?"<br /><br />I'm also jealous regarding the steampunk cons. Nothin' much goin' on here in New Mexico.<br /><br />There's a steampunk group over at DeviantArt that I follow. In addition to art, there are lots of folk posting pics of their steampunk cosplay. Great for coming up with costumes for "real life" or book characters.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Pat KirbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-7242538649121551762011-03-24T11:32:16.764-04:002011-03-24T11:32:16.764-04:00The black and red dress sounds perfect, Maureen. Y...The black and red dress sounds perfect, Maureen. You could spice it up with a brass pendant necklace, and a pair of black lace up boots. <br /> <br />Have a great time at the convention. Thanks for the great post.Kathleen Ann Gallagher's Place to Reflecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02129966317192758286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-70285947086092312012011-03-24T11:10:24.009-04:002011-03-24T11:10:24.009-04:00I love the costume.
Sadly, I went into an antique...I love the costume. <br />Sadly, I went into an antique clothing store yesterday, and told the woman I was going to a steampunk convention next month, and she said 'what the heck is that?' I think the trend is still growing, but I think you have such a handle on it. Way to go Maureen!JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689756071577897741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-40471668747527049712011-03-24T07:53:38.627-04:002011-03-24T07:53:38.627-04:00LOVE the costume! and I'm so jealous you'v...LOVE the costume! and I'm so jealous you've gone to all those SteamCons. They sound great - and I hope you continue to have a blast!<br /><br />:)Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391925066607849976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-18279471307846980352011-03-24T01:01:40.198-04:002011-03-24T01:01:40.198-04:00Maureen, you totally crack me up! I trust you to c...Maureen, you totally crack me up! I trust you to come up with an awesome costume for the Con! When in doubt, call Rob or PJ. :DDeenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848389162865706483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338263531243615541.post-22229281766382042222011-03-24T00:46:37.901-04:002011-03-24T00:46:37.901-04:00Oooooh! Orange pekoe and roast beast! Yum! Yup, tw...Oooooh! Orange pekoe and roast beast! Yum! Yup, two new releases and so many more planned...including one where a kraken and pirates take on war zepellin! Such fun to write! ;-)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.com