Hello, everyone. This is Cécile, and this blog entry will be rather a change of pace from the serious entries we've been writing lately. This weekend was the Victoria Day holiday here in Canada, which also coincided with the Newfoundland Steampunk Society's one year anniversary since founding. To celebrate, the Steampunk Society had a picnic in Victoria Park.
Blakeney has been working on a steampunk costume for us girls, and she wanted one of us to come with her to model it. I was most excited about going, so the other girls graciously allowed me to be the one to attend the picnic and wear the outfit! I had a wonderful time.
We thought our blog friends might be interested in seeing some pictures of our outing and what I wore. The costume is very much a work in progress - the goggles on my head are particularly makeshift - but you should be able to get a decent idea of how the finished product will look.
Blakeney's friend Brent took the pictures with his fancy new camera, but he gave us permission to post and share them.
Enjoy!
Love,
Cécé
P.S. I also made a new friend! I posed for some pictures with her, and when she sends them to Blakeney, I will post those too.
You look beautiful Cece! Did Blakeney make that all by herself? She's so talented, I could of never of done that!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had Victoria Day, she is my favorite queen (considering I live in U.S. we don't have any sort of queen day...)
~Madeline
Cécile says:
DeleteThanks, Madeline!
The costume was rather a group effort. The blouse and skirt are from AG. The blouse is from my Parlor Outfit, and the skirt is from the Felicity historical collection. I'm also wearing my own crinoline and chemise, and my own boots.
Blakeney's mother sewed the coat for her when she was a child.
Blakeney made the tool belt. It was originally a shirt collar, and what she made into pockets were the little decorative pieces that held it down.
Blakeney also made the goggles, but those were something she threw together the night before, and she plans to create something better as a permanent addition to the outfit. The goggles have just proven a little more challenging than she anticipated, so she's still trying different designs.
Love,
Cécé
Hi Cecile!
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely stunning! Very sophisticated!
I'm glad to see that you and your friends are having fun as well as dealing with all of the fae-related business and Carrow.
Can't wait to see your new friend!
Love,
Reese <3
Cécile says:
DeleteThank you for the compliments, Reese! Getting to dress up for the event felt very special.
We're fortunate to have good times, as well as the difficult times.
Love,
Cécé
Cécile,
ReplyDeleteYour costume is absolutely gorgeous! The colors are perfect for you! I especially love the overcoat!
I am looking forward to seeing photos of you and your new friend.
Bisous,
Sabine
Cécile says:
DeleteThank you, Sabine! I enjoyed wearing it. I felt like the belle of the ball.
I'll post those friend pictures as soon as I can. The two of us look alike - so it's a bit like a picture of me with an older version of myself.
Love,
Cécé
Awesome outfit, Cecile! I love all the accessories hanging from the belt.
ReplyDeleteEmily
Cécile says:
DeleteThank you, Emily!
It was fun to pick out all the little bits and bobs to sew onto the costume. Everything can be detached in case I want to use them.
Love,
Cécé
Cécile,
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! How cool that there is a steampunk society! I saw that there was a steampunk dance on my favorite show, Dance Academy. I hope you're doing well. I can't wait to hear more about ballet!
Love,
Inky
Cécile says:
DeleteThanks, Inky! It was a lot of fun. A steampunk dance would be neat to see - and, I imagine, to take part in.
I'm doing well, and I'll be updating about dance stuff when we get back from our trip. :-)
Love,
Cécé
Cecile, what a wonderful outfit that turned out so great. I love when things come together so easily and work so wonderfully. I cannot wait to see the new goggles when you get them finished ..
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome, cannot wait to see your new friend,
Hugs,
Brya
Cécile says:
DeleteThank you so much for the compliments, Brya! I really enjoyed the Victoria Day picnic, particularly wearing my costume and having it admired.
Love,
Cécé