Allo' fine and fancy-free dandies!

This is just a wee tickle of a photo shoot avec models with a tiny fraction of my steampunk mask collection (available for purchase on Etsy).

Overall I think the pictures came out beautifully -pensive, brooding, decadent. I can't WAIT to continue with more pictures in the New Year in the unbelievable new location ( Read more... )

Hi there!! I'm sort of like a newbie to this com. I mean, I've lurked for the past year...(yeahhhhhhhhhh...). And I've finally gotten around to seriously doing my own outfit ( Read more... )

So, as in a previous post, I'm putting together a steampunk costume for a con masquerade contest. Having music picked out, hairstyle decided, and accessories acquired, I'm left with one little detail; my makeup. What did period makeup entail? What is standard steampunk makeup? Thanks!

I figured, since I cater to a lot of people that partake in steampunk activities, that I would post about my wares here.

I make mineral makeup. It's great for sensitive skin, holds up well in heat and humidity, and won't crease with oily skin.  Everything I sell is handmade by me or my SO.

I make eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, concealer, and various ( Read more... )

Starborn Alchemy has teamed up with the lovely fashions of Retroscope Fashions to present a new line called Retroscope Secret Garden Scents. These lovely mixes include Apple Orchard, Midnight Blossom and Victorian Rose Garden. All these scents are a lovely treat.

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good mourning all. i'm dreadfully bored and stuck at work all day and i would normally be thrilled to be back with my beloved internet, but alas, only polyvore holds my interest.

a search of "steampunk" (as i do from time to time merely to see others' interpretations of such) brought interesting results which i felt compelled to share with all of ( Read more... )

Hello Everyone,

This is the first time that I have gotten a chance to sit down and post something in this community. Some of you may remember me from the Wicked Faire 09 Steampunk/Neo-Victorian show.

I wanted to post some up and coming events and opportunities for the local NYC and tri-state area community. If you or someone you know works in ( Read more... )