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There was one charming couple who kept referring to me as "Miss Cupcake", because every outfit I wore over the weekend involved pink. Pink skirts, pink trim, pink ruffles, something. (You're shocked by this, I know.)
On Monday morning, while waiting in the lobby forstroppy_baggage to return from the parking garage, the nice couple waves at me and says "Hi Miss Cupcake!" And then the boy says "Wait, what's your name? We've been calling you Miss Cupcake all weekend."
"Jilli. I'm also known as Gothic Miss Manners."
The girl stares at me and replies "You're Gothic Miss Manners?! I loved your site!"
I explain about the name change for the site, and give her a Gothic Charm School card. She stares at me for a minute and says "Okay, I mean this as a compliment. I always envisioned Gothic Miss Manners as a much ... larger lady."
I crack up, thank her, and say that I have lost about 35lbs over the past few years. She goes on to say "No, I mean like really tall and bosom-y and ... larger. You're tiny."
So apparently I'm supposed to be taller. And more bosom-y. (God forbid, because I'm pretty damn bosom-y as it is.)
balzacq's LJ:There was one charming couple who kept referring to me as "Miss Cupcake", because every outfit I wore over the weekend involved pink. Pink skirts, pink trim, pink ruffles, something. (You're shocked by this, I know.)
On Monday morning, while waiting in the lobby for
stroppy_baggage to return from the parking garage, the nice couple waves at me and says "Hi Miss Cupcake!" And then the boy says "Wait, what's your name? We've been calling you Miss Cupcake all weekend.""Jilli. I'm also known as Gothic Miss Manners."
The girl stares at me and replies "You're Gothic Miss Manners?! I loved your site!"
I explain about the name change for the site, and give her a Gothic Charm School card. She stares at me for a minute and says "Okay, I mean this as a compliment. I always envisioned Gothic Miss Manners as a much ... larger lady."
I crack up, thank her, and say that I have lost about 35lbs over the past few years. She goes on to say "No, I mean like really tall and bosom-y and ... larger. You're tiny."
So apparently I'm supposed to be taller. And more bosom-y. (God forbid, because I'm pretty damn bosom-y as it is.)
A non-laminate FREE unofficial (meaning not on the schedule) alt.gothic Convergence fashion show will be taking place on Friday May 25th.
Someday Lounge ~ 125 NW 5th Ave, Portland OR (age 21+)
MAY 25th, 2007 ~ Doors 3:30pm (show at 4pm) ~NO $ COVER
Featuring Gothic/Alternative Fashion,Accessories, and Accoutrements
by (in no particular order):
Kambriel
Arsenic Fashions
To Die For Designs
Original Sin Designs
Three Crows Textiles
Mange la Mode
Art of Adornment
Dark Industry
and Black Phoenix Alchemy
Lab
The Someday Lounge is a non-smoking licensed (21+) venue with a vegetarian menu (w/vegan options), and full bar. Venue will be open to show attendees until approximately 8pm.
HOW TO GET THERE:
On Foot:
Location is approximately 10 blocks from the Official C13
Hotel (Hilton Portland)
By Car:
Driving directions/map from Hilton Portland to Someday Lounge
By Bus:
The Lounge is located within "Fareless Square" (free bus ride zone).
From the Hilton, catch #4, #35 or #44 on 4th Avenue (closest stop to hotel is on SW 4th between Salmon and Taylor, stop "Z")and get off at first stop after crossing Burnside. Venue is one block north of Burnside on 5th, between Couch and Davis.
Bus
system map
Photography by Mbarrick, Icarusfell and Circle 23
There are going to be multiple tag-team DJ's (TBA) who will be spinning some "old school" 80's goth, since so many of the Elders are attending (requests welcome). There will also be a classical vocal performance by
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What, don't you plan outfits when you're suffering from a migraine? It's very soothing. And it's all behind a cut-tag, so those of you that Just! Don't! Care! can scroll on by. See how helpful I can be?
( Petticoats. Lots of petticoats. )
So, for those of you that actually read all that; any comments? I'm trying to decide what other alternate pieces I should pack in case the weather is beastly. At least one more heavily-decorated cotton/rayon lace dress, but what else?
( Petticoats. Lots of petticoats. )
So, for those of you that actually read all that; any comments? I'm trying to decide what other alternate pieces I should pack in case the weather is beastly. At least one more heavily-decorated cotton/rayon lace dress, but what else?
So, what hotels are near the Hilton Portland & Executive Suites? Near as in a 5 block radius?
(Yeah, I'm looking to see what my hotel options are for C13. I'm sure $109 a night is a reasonable rate, but I'd like to see what other choices are out there.)
(Yeah, I'm looking to see what my hotel options are for C13. I'm sure $109 a night is a reasonable rate, but I'd like to see what other choices are out there.)
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I realized I may already have the perfect outfit for the C13 tea party. I need to pull out the various bits and bobs and put them all together to see how it works in reality (as opposed to inside my head, last thing at night), and what sort of mending & alterations I need to do, but I love doing that sort of stuff.
( Details behind the handy-dandy cut tag )
Of course, I still need to figure out when I'm going to have free time to go through all of my clothes and play several rounds of Let's Make A New Outfit. Time to gaze sternly at my calendar again ...
( Details behind the handy-dandy cut tag )
Of course, I still need to figure out when I'm going to have free time to go through all of my clothes and play several rounds of Let's Make A New Outfit. Time to gaze sternly at my calendar again ...
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