Today's Self Portraits

My garden is my refuge with flowers always in bloom.

Breath is Life

Last night I finished my violet corset so today I'm wearing it the Irvine Renaissance Faire. I think I'm going to have a lot more trouble breathing than I did when I used to wear a bodice to fairs in my twenties. Even trying it on left me gasping for air. So we'll see. I'm at least going to wear it when I walk in the gate. And go from there.

Widow Earring

This earring lost it's partner years ago and has been hanging on my felt earring hanger for a long time. Finally I decided to embrace the concept that symmetricallity is the antithesis of style and wear a braid on one side and the fabulous earring on the other. I've been meaning to make some mismatched earrings anyway. So this seemed like a good place to start. If you have beautiful things stashed in boxed, drawers and closets get them out and enjoy them. An artist I know just died suddenly at 35. Lesson learned. Don't wait for the perfect opportunity. Enjoy life now.

A Few Self Portraits

A few self portraits from the Hammer In I went to today where I got nice and sunburned. It was a really hot day and we were standing around a forge and crucible. So this witch is melted.

Harry Potter and Thesbian Thursday

Today I couldn't resist wearing my witch hat in preparation for the new Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie. But it was super hot out so after I took the photos I left the hat at home. Just as well, there were only about 20 people in the movie I went to anyway. I'm sure the crowds will be massive this weekend though, since the film opened mid-week. How convenient today was Thesbian Thursday so I could use the photos in my Flickr group as well.

Aqua Saturday

I took photos today wearing a lace skirt I had made a while back. I still don't have anything to wear for Silk and/or Steampunk Saturdays. So I did the best I could with an aqua skirt, top, umbrella and beaded necklace. I made the necklace and the skirt.
I need a real photo backdrop. I'm so tired of making do. But here are some of today's photos.

Silly Sunday First Set

I took this goofy knitted hat I made and painted my face. My boyfriend thought it was pretty funny that I'd wear this hat in sweltering heat. Hey, anything for comedy.