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New York Goth, Punk, Industrial, Alternative style & shopping. St Mark’s Place NYC. Happy Thanksgiving!
If you’re on my Twitter or Google Plus, you’ll already know… we Pirates landed a new TV job, which will shoot early next year! Details and destinations to come soon. (Above: doing a segment with Fashion TV Japan during NY Fashion Week.)
I was chatting with Yukiro yesterday, and there’s a lot we are grateful for. Here’s some reflections (and bonus NYC photos) on Thanksgiving Day.
First, I’m thankful to all of you who believe in my work. This journey’s been long and strange, and your support is very meaningful to me.
(Above: sitting front row at the Vantan Tokyo runway show, inside Lincoln Center.)
Zombie and eyeball hairclips: gifted by Kreepsville 666
Sunglasses: gifted by Lumete
Zombies tshirt and cardigan: gifted by Sourpuss Brand Clothing
Tulle skirt: gifted by Shabby Apple
I’m beyond grateful for good friends and the good times we have together. Yukiro and I can inject hell and horror into any mundane situation…
Even when riding the NY subway…
… or ordering pizza.
I appreciate being able to travel so much for my work, allowing me to discover new corners of the world. (Vietnamese pho at 2am, St Mark’s Place.)
I know I’m very lucky to have this mobility, which lets me see friends in wide-spread places. (Mugging outside Kenka izakaya.)
Super grateful for RuPaul’s Drag Race. But seriously, Ru’s a pioneer and his show shines a light on alternative culture. Inspired to do the same.
Here’s to good causes and good food. Jenny of ProjectExplorer (a terrific, non-profit educational travel series) took us to Spice Market in the meatpacking district. I’m salivating as I recall the south Asian flavors… coconut rice, shaved tuna with chili tapioca, yuzu drink, and pumpkin ginger cheesecake.
Let the ghostly adventures continue! Click for more NY Fashion Week coverage, including runway shows and parties.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Will you be eating cute or scary desserts?
What are you thankful for today? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments, or on my Google Plus.
PS: since some of you asked, these photos are taken with a Canon Powershot S100, available on Amazon. Simply the best compact camera on the market.
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Santa’s Little Helper: Christmas holiday naughty elf costume & cat wearing reindeer antlers! Purple hair color.
It’s almost that time of year again… Cat-Mus! Since you seemed to enjoy my recent costume posts, here’s one for the winter.
I put together this Holiday Helper Costume by combining an elf outfit and stockings I found at Halloween Express. Scroll down for the story.
My earless Scottish Fold, Basil Farrow, wants to be a good boy and help Santa Claus.
So he puts on a pair of antlers, and turns into…
Basil the No-Nosed Reindeer!
To match him, I dressed as a naughty elf girl.
“Psst. Basil, what do you want for Cat-Mus?”
I think the answer is: cheek rubs.
My elf dress comes with a hat, buckle belt and boots. I added the hexagon fishnet tights.
Pop quiz: which of these cats is a clone from Hong Kong?
It’s a month early, but we wish you Merry Cat-Mas! May you be stuffed with gingerbread spice and mulled wine.
What are your plans for the holiday season? Will you travel anywhere, or celebrate in a special way?
PS: thank you to Slang Magazine for interviewing me about fashion. (Entrevista para Slang ¿Cómo fui cautivada por Harajuku? Lean, disfruten y compartan.)
Don’t forget, this blog is now available in Spanish translation by my friend Psique. Sigue La Carmina Tumblr en Espanol, gracias!
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