Steampunk ahoy! (worth a try!lol!)

R_is_for_Rachel
R_is_for_Rachel Posts: 381 Member
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Did MFP a year ago and lost about 14lbs but got into bad habits again.
So i'm back again and bit more determined!
Back to the title of my topic, i'm into steampunk and wondered if by any chance there were other people here into the scene? I would like to look really good in a corset, not just ok!
Would be great to meet otehr liked minded people!
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  • moopachoo
    moopachoo Posts: 69 Member
    I looove the steampunk scene, part of the reason I'm looking to lose weight/tone up is so I can wear outrageous corsets and outfits out to the alternative clubs in my city :)

    Feel free to add me! :D
  • atlantapiper
    atlantapiper Posts: 133 Member
    I'm not, but did see it (had never heard of it before) on a Selling New York show on HGTV in the US. Pretty interesting!

    http://www.steampunknews.co.uk/?p=3719

    http://www.steampunktribune.com/2012/01/selling-new-york-steampunk-apartment.html

    http://corenyc.com/blog/2012/01/5-things-you-didnt-see-on-this-weeks-selling-new-york-7/

    http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2011/08/12/inside_chelseas_wacky_steampunk_apartment.php

    http://corenyc.com/blog/category/selling-new-york-epilogue/

    http://therealdeal.com/blog/2011/08/12/core-event/

    http://www.chacha.com/question/are-there-any-stores-in-new-york-city-that-sell-steampunk-clothing
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I'm not into it myself, but I have a general idea of what it is. They hold the Wild Wild West Con a few miles from my house. This year it's March 4 - 6. I think I'm going to buy a ticket to Old Tucson that weekend and go see what it's all about.
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    Theres a girl that makes Steampunk jewelry and sells it on Etsy.

    Her post was the first time I'd heard of the style and after Googling it, found it amazing

    Reminds me of Final Fantasy 9!
  • R_is_for_Rachel
    R_is_for_Rachel Posts: 381 Member
    My partner and I actually organise a steampunk festival where i live, 3 days of madness! great fun though (though scary waiting for tickets to sell!)
  • hypotrochoid
    hypotrochoid Posts: 842 Member
    Into Steampunk? And in my state? How cool!! :D
  • R_is_for_Rachel
    R_is_for_Rachel Posts: 381 Member
    Into Steampunk? And in my state? How cool!! :D

    ooh, i'm in Wales, UK
  • SFbarmaid
    SFbarmaid Posts: 117 Member
    I LOVE Steampunk. in SF... heading to Clockwork Alchemy (part of fanime con) Memorial day weekend. Super excited. Anyone else in California?
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    what a strange coincidence, the moment I was reading your thread title, they were taking about Steampunk on the show "Innerspace".
  • Gestahl
    Gestahl Posts: 110 Member
    Can I wish I was cool enough to be into steampunk? I love the idea, I just haven't found any "meaningful" way to legitimately claim it for myself.
  • gpstrucker
    gpstrucker Posts: 930 Member
    Not into it myself but always thought it was pretty cool.

    LOL the ad at the top of the page is for corsets
  • skinnylion
    skinnylion Posts: 213
    Steampunk stuff is awesome! I wish I had more time to tinker and make things but for right now mostly I just admire other people and their awesome handiwork.
  • Mygypsysoul
    Mygypsysoul Posts: 113 Member
    Love steampunk! It's not exactly a big in lower Alabama, but what can you do. I'm totally lusting over some steampunk jewelry and am really into all the new steampunk authors.
  • dolldreams
    dolldreams Posts: 245 Member
    Welcome back! Two of my dolls like steampunk. :happy:
  • Wangenstein
    Wangenstein Posts: 31
    Oh, just a bit. :)

    Just bought a house with a workshop, so I'll finally be able to start tinkering with a few ideas I've had. Plus, we have a Steampunk convention coming up soon here in San Diego.
  • SteffieMark
    SteffieMark Posts: 1,719 Member
    I love it. The clothes, hats, GOGGLES and especially the gadgets! Such a cool thing.
  • Leo_Joy_HG
    Leo_Joy_HG Posts: 57 Member
    I LOVE steampunk, particularly the clothes!

    What festival to you organise? I'm in the UK too, Gloucestershire so not that far from wales
  • CarbAvor
    CarbAvor Posts: 45
    LOVE IT!! Add me if you want :)
  • bseiscio
    bseiscio Posts: 8
    I'm really into steampunk but at just under three hundred pounds the cloths I can find cost way too much. It's one of the reasons I'm looking to loose weight that and while I can sew, sewing a size 16 or 18 is a lot easier than a 24. looking for support from people that understand things like that so add me if you want :)
  • tabulator32
    tabulator32 Posts: 701 Member
    Still waiting for someone to make an all-in-one universal steampunk remote control for the entertainment system.

    Let me know if you see one.

    :bigsmile:
  • IamL
    IamL Posts: 69 Member
    I've heard about it for a while now, but I recently had a friend actually explain it to me because I didn't completely know what it was. I think it's really cool, and I really like the style. :D I think it would be awesome to dress like that.

    If you'd like to add me, feel free. :) I don't know much about Steampunk, but I would be interested in learning more!
  • asmithTXfit
    asmithTXfit Posts: 51 Member
    Hello!

    I am into Steampunk, cosplay, Ren faires ... just a love of costuming. I am currently working on my steampunk and hope to have it ready (and me closer to being ready) for a con at the end of May.
  • leopard_barbie
    leopard_barbie Posts: 279 Member
    My sister is really into steampunk stuff & has made me some gorgeous jewellrey:)
  • SFbarmaid
    SFbarmaid Posts: 117 Member
    I'm really into steampunk but at just under three hundred pounds the cloths I can find cost way too much. It's one of the reasons I'm looking to loose weight that and while I can sew, sewing a size 16 or 18 is a lot easier than a 24. looking for support from people that understand things like that so add me if you want :)

    Check out Damseldress.com. They sell corsets and other costumey stuff and the prices are VERY reasonable. you can choose your own fabric AND they make items for the full figured!
    Also try hips and curves.com
  • VirtuallyAmy
    VirtuallyAmy Posts: 30 Member
    I love steam punk too! I do not get to dabble in it much (love Girl Genius) but I do have goggles! If I could get away with wearing a corset (and goggles of course) I would be a happy camper. Oh! A new goal!
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    love love love any and all things Victorian, Edwardian, and neo-Victorian.
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    Oh yes, the corsets and boots. <dreamy sigh> High school *cough* 20-something years ago *cough* I was wearing knee high boots, long skirts and pulling up the sides so the petty coat would show. We didn't have a name for it then. And corsets were harder to find. Fredrick’s of Hollywood was your best bet. Now... Etsy... LOVE!!!
  • JKat_miaow
    JKat_miaow Posts: 1
    My partner and I actually organise a steampunk festival where i live, 3 days of madness! great fun though (though scary waiting for tickets to sell!)

    Where is the festival held? Would definitely be interested in coming along if I can!
  • jamlastsforages
    jamlastsforages Posts: 70
    I have a thing for steampunk fashion and I love Abney Park! Do those count? :}
  • SnakeDarling
    SnakeDarling Posts: 352 Member
    Really adore steampunk! Been saving up for conventions and costumes!

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