Big Ol' Steampunk Lovefest

To commemorate the end of SteamPink Week I am going to use this post to show you some of my favorite steampunky things all over the web. Sort of. More or less. RIGHT. Here we go.

ETSY is my favorite one-stop-shop for STUFF of all kinds. The endless amounts of searching and browsing is the ultimate window shopping excursion, especially when one is dreaming of watch fobs and ribbons and goggles and Victorian shoes and suchlike. Observe:

This Once Upon A Time Locket is freaking ADORABLE, very delicate and feminine with a bit of a steampunk air to it.

THIS is absolutely STUNNING. It is gorgeous, sexy, appears to be incredibly well made... everything you want in a perfect garment. Sigh. The price, unfortunately, is not quite within my reach. At all. However, the rest of their shop, while pricey, is really fascinating and their garments are exquisite. Drool-worthy indeed.

Okay, so, Damsel In This Dress -- aside from having an incredibly witty shop name -- happens to be my very favorite of all Etsy shops. It is shocking how quickly this woman creates masterpieces of corsetry, and her patterns are her very own design. The fabrics are swoon-worthy and the prices are EXCELLENT for this kind of craftsmanship. I have been watching her store for years (yeah, stalker, I know) and FINALLY bought my very own DITD creation a few days ago. My corset is beautiful and it fits me like a glove. I will definitely be buying from her again... she is an absolute jewel. She even shipped express to me -- when I asked EXTREMELY last minute. I had a party to go to and the corset would have made the outfit... and it DID. It arrived in perfect timing. She is so wonderful! If you want a great bodice at an amazing price and outstanding service, go to her. Seriously. Drool.

JezebelCharms always has some really delicious, intricate jewelry creations with a steampunk edge. There are also a few nods to everyone's favorite Doctor, which in my book REALLY doesn't hurt; makes me want them more, in fact. ;) Really interesting textures and stuff, and she has her own flair. Also, free shipping, I believe! Hooray!

Bionic Unicorn is another fantastic Etsy shop of intricate, fascinating jewelry and adornments of all sorts. Lots of gears and cogs in delicate settings with great color selections and very unique themes. A bit fantastical... in a great way. :)

Tea Time Inc. has some delightful miniature hats and fascinators, but also several of the CUTEST bustle skirts I've ever seen. I've been eyeing the red one myself. (But it just won't do to have that red with the dark blue, silver and gold of my Damsel In This Dress corset. Sigh.) Lots of other goodies are here, too; it's a great little store.

Right-ho. Now for some basic steampunk clothing websites.

Clockwork Couture has an EXCELLENT variety and really fascinating garments to capture the imagination, and prices to capture your wallet. They have some things in their clearance, however, and their "chop shop" lets you buy a plain garment and spruce it up yourself, DIY style. Neat idea. Their accessories are great too.

Steampunk Emporium also has a wide variety for the gents and the ladies, and fantastic themes to go with them. Possibly a great place to start building from the ground up. Their parasols are sweet!

Lovechild Boudoir was recently recommended to me by Alexis (@NerdGirl28) and I have yet to really delve in but it looks really fun and a bit more on the saucy side. Always good to have.

Now, Chapeau Claudette is NOT steampunk by any means. But when I was recently in London, I found an array of her chapeaux at Topshop Oxford Circus and fell madly and instantly in love. Of course I bought one and of course it is my pride and joy (seconded by my Damsel in this Dress corset of course!!) and I highly recommend perusing this shop. The hats are BEAUTIFUL and have such character to them, you can't help falling in love. <3



And now for some poetry.


Ahem.


This one is called.... "Window-shopping."

goggles, hats, and things
visions of corsetry dance
why so expensive?


"Past Comforts."

long train ride homeward
close my eyes, think of London
eras bygone now.


"Corset."

hold me closer, please
reassurance of beauty
hourglass and serene.