because it's on you, dear

Behold, my bad photo edits.

My sister called this outfit weird, and my father "very fashionable," so let's hope it came out somewhere in-between. I'm in the midst of the last-minute Halloween costume sewing rush, so my brain is slightly fried and  crazy clothing choices is just a thing everyone (including the very nice staff at Joann Fabrics, who have seen me at least three times this week) will have to deal with.

Once Upon a Time is this year's choice, which means lots and lots and LOTS of costume pieces. My sister's Evil Queen riding getup alone needs a cascading floor-length jacket with built-in corset (*sob*), a button-down blouse, big cuffed gloves, some kind of military-inspired hat, crazy jewelry and leather pants. The matching Snow White riding outfit has...been put on the back burner. There's just no time.

Although the time crunch is stressing me out, I am also kind of having a blast sewing. It's been a very long time since I last got to work on something that didn't involve staring at a computer screen!

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one of us

Okay, so I'm a bit out of practice with the DSLR and trying to get in the frame before the timer starts (remotes, what are those), and accidentally lost half this shoot anyway, but look! An actual outfit post!

Wore this getup to my town's annual fall festival during the crafts weekend and omg REGRET. When you're the only person not in jeans and a hoodie in Connecticut, apparently you are a weirdo magnet. Although, said weirdos were also dressed in non-standard wear... I may be on my way to joining your ranks but jfc I just want to watch this pottery demonstration stop telling me your life story. 

Not too many pics of the fest itself as I only had my phone on me, and the crowds were INSANE.

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