A semi-random update, and a couple of questions!

[cupcake_goth]

Question the First: A friend who is helping organize an event is looking for "any gothy/horrific/freakshow type performers around Seattle". Give me suggestions, folks!


Semi-random update: The Punk Rock Flea Market was fun, but really really slow. I still have a bunch of clothes and shoes left, which means I should try to find the time to take photos and sell all of it via LJ. "Find the time", oh that's funny. I'm laughing and laughing over here, and I swear that it sounds nothing like hysteria. Really. (You know, I can tell when you people are just humoring me.)

I had a fairly odd encounter over the weekend while late-night grocery shopping; a complete stranger complimented me on my outfit, then started rummaging in her pockets while saying "If I give you my email address, will you send me photos?". I smiled in a polite manner, took the piece of paper she handed me with her email address, and then left the grocery store as soon as possible. Everyone compliment stroppy_baggage on his restraint, because not only did he NOT ask the lady if she was insane, but he kept a neutral expression on his face until we were inside our car. I'm sure in that her head there was an explanation for the asking for photos; maybe she's a costumer, or a designer? But she certainly didn't give me any sort of context, that's for sure.

Question the second: I'm looking for a particular style of jacket/blazer, and figured the great LJ hivemind might be able to help. I want a black, light-weight Victorian-esque jacket that is waist-length, princess-seamed, and has a mandarin collar. In other words, something like this one (clicky-link!), but preferably not $60 + shipping.

Comments

[savannarama.livejournal.com]

I would like to think the presumptuous but probably well-meaning lady was not a costume designer, as anyone with training/experience would probably 1) find it easier to remember what you were wearing later, because they recognize the components/have the vocabulary to assist w/ recall 2) would have drawing experience to replicate what they had seen.

Heh.

[djeternaldarkne.livejournal.com]

Hey, I need the name of the clothing creator you were talking about.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

http://www.fanplusfriend.com/servlet/StoreFront

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

I need to come by and pick up soap this week, I can take pics at the same time, if you like.

[stillbourne.livejournal.com]

1. when is it? I could do my zombie burlesque act(which involves skin removal) or my voodoo doll act (which involves huge pins and a bloody heart) if it is not *too* soon and Im not busy then. anything for friends of *yours* LOL
2. wow. thats weird... Congrats to *both* of you for upholding your dignified outward appearances... I dunno if I could have. I probably would have run screaming..
3. I believe I have a pattern like that at home. Let me dig thru my stuff.If it's in your size I could possibly make it for you.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Your zombie burlesque act was the very first thing I thought of! Let me find out when the event is, and I'll put Evelyn in touch with you.

[stillbourne.livejournal.com]

email: chromehalo@yahoo.com

thank you!

[stillbourne.livejournal.com]

The pattern I have doesnt have a mandarin collar. :(
I thought it had an optional mandarin collar, but I was wrong.
sorry about that.

[theblackdeer.livejournal.com]

I was actually gonna suggest you :)

[stillbourne.livejournal.com]

::blushy::
thank you bunches

[amecia.livejournal.com]

How about "Hands of Kali?" They're a goth bellydance troupe.

[jonquil.livejournal.com]

If you find it, I want one, too.

In a kind of good news/bad news way. . .

[robespierrette.livejournal.com]

. . . I have no idea what happened to all the old Jim Rose Circus Sideshow folks. I guess I should count myself fortunate. ;|

I did find this website for someone who performs as "Ghoulia" (http://ghoulia.com/contact.html). She might have the right kind of act.