Skirts. And video games.

Yesterday turned out to be a Not Able To Write day (it happens), so instead I finished making what may be the most quintessential Cupcake Goth skirt yet: knee-length, with side panels in black twill. The front panel, ruffled hem, and back panel that is covered in three tiers of large ruffles were all made from the Skullduggery fabric by Alexander Henry (clicky-link!), which I had spent an evening dyeing pink. Yes, I have a black & pink skirt with Victorian-esque skulls. I think I'm going to wear it to the Emilie Autumn show.

Video games! Last night, for the first time in my life, I set up a video game. Yes, I now have my own copy of Rock Band for the PS3. BlueJay was over last night, and helped me select wardrobe for my avatar. There was much conversation of "Ooooh, you need that in Real Jilli size!" "Jay, I don't wear skirts that short." "But you COULD!"

I named my fictional band Vampbait. Whaaaaat? Of course I did, don't look surprised.

The Stroppy One has promised that I can go onto the Rock Band music store and purchase some songs, so I don't make squinchy faces at some of the tracks offered to me in game at this level. (Oh lord, Alice 'n Chains. No. Just ... please no.) I am planning on purchasing some Siouxsie, some Psychedelic Furs, and "thnkx 4 th mmrs" by Fall Out Boy. Not only because I do like the song, but it's become very, very funny to me recently, for various reasons.

Speaking of ridiculous purchases, I am kind of tempted by this (clicky-link). I would wear it with fitted blazers and fluffy skirts, and it would look very cute. The Stroppy One would probably be appalled, but cass404 and others who have a shameful hair metal past would throw the horns in glee.

I should be writing.

And really, I have been writing. But I'm taking a break, and ... taking a break means looking at the Fluevog site, right?

Someone please tell me why I find the Lambchop boots so cute? Besides the fact that they've got the fantastic Mini-style heel, which I absolutely love on my Babycakes, I mean.

The Xie Xie boots (clicky-link!) are gorgeous, but I fear those heels wouldn't work for me. (I've been spoiled by the Mini heels; they really are that comfortable.)

Oooh, the Libby Smith boots (clicky-link!) are pretty. Yes, I am sucker for button detailing on boots. They just look so elegant!

(Of course, if I'm going to talk about Fluevogs and button details, I should talk about my completely unrealistic dream that I'm going to somehow find a pair of Fluevog Babycakes in the pink/cranberry colorway (clicky-link!) at a consignment or thrift store. Ahahaha. So, so not going to happen. But it's a pretty dream to have.)

While we're talking about unrealistic dreams, gosh, maybe someday Mr. Fluevog will realize that he should team up with Gothic Charm School, and make the Babycakes in black with pink details and pink with black details.

And now that I'm done touring the special fantasy-land shoe store that exists in JilliLand, I suppose I should get back to working on this chapter outline.