Coming up for air from finalizing Coilhouse 4 content for a brief update. Despite my squinted eyes and labored breath I do have a few things to share.
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In spare moments, instead of troubling myself with questions like, “Where the fuck did September go?” I’m focusing on the important things – Halloween! Oh god yes, finally. This year I’m manifesting destiny and dressing as Major Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell. I’m going for moderate sluttiness, mostly because, contrary to popular belief, Halloween is not an annual excuse to dress like a whore. If I’m going to dress like a whore it’s going to be on a random Tuesday or something.
My outfit is something of a casual cross between these two, all black and charcoal:
So far I’ve acquired, miraculously, a kids’ leather jacket of perfect puffiness for a ridiculous $30 at a thrift shop, very opaque dark gray tights and an excellent bodysuit. Seriously, it’s excellent. I wouldn’t just say that. I already had: blue hair, driving gloves, utility belts, thigh highs [still undecided between spandex or cotton] and I plan to wear these boots with it all.
A few weeks ago I wrote about a wonderful music blog called Headphone Commute. You can read the post here on Coilhouse. The peeps at HC got in touch with me after the fact, and now I’m the official face of the site. I’m pretty excited about this, considering how much my iTunes library expanded after finding this site. If you’re not reading Headphone Commute already, you should.
Other things coming up this month:
- LA Noir art show – tomorrow night! The Centipede will be up, along with its, so far secret, counterpart. Cant wait to dress up for this! Click here for show location and details.
- Fever Ray – concert coming up on Wednesday. I remember buying tickets for this 5 months ago. Very much looking forward to it.
- Michel Berandi – on Tuesday the 13th at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Featured in Coilhouse 3 and one of my top favorite designers. You must check him out.
- Travel – I’ll be shooting naked ladies in Phoenix from the evening of the 15th to the morning of the 19th.
- This Is It – the irony is too sticky to touch in this final Michael Jackson film‘s title, so I’ll resist. Ales and I are going the opening night. Will probably spend most of the day at Universal, photographing the circus that’s sure to ensue.
Now, I crawl back into my workhole, and leave you with this glorious promotional image for the upcoming Michel Berandi event.
Easily, this costume idea is just perfect. I can’t wait to see the photos that will surely follow. :D !!!
LOL! Well, huzzah for random Tuesdays!
Ah, but who’s going to be your Batou?
That is a FANTASTIC costume idea for you! (I’m giving in and going as Mister Spock this year, muahh). I can’t wait to see pics from it. It’ll be better than most cosplay I’ve ever encountered at conventions before, I am sure.
Also, whooooooooa, where have I been? Headphone Commute is awesome! I’m always getting my music recs from one random online friend, now this’ll double it.
And as strange as this may sound, I really dig this entry. The voice is pretty fantastic. As a writing nerd I kinda find it hard to get into a lot of blogs I come across, but man, I feel like giving out my A++ Gold Star today.
Heck yeah :D
Being a super avid hyper geek for all things Ghost in the Shell I am in full inner glee about your costume choice. Look forward to seeing you interpretation! :D
Ah hope the Fever Ray gig is good…had to sadly sell my tickets thus I will miss the sonic joy of it all.
congrats about being the face of that great site.
And also, awesome Halloween costume choice!
You must teleport Allan back to the ball to play the part of your Batou.
Love the costume idea! Everytime I see a picture of your blue hair I’m reminded of the major. Or Mana from Malice Mizer. Hmmm, new to your site and loving every inch so far. :)
Where are those frames from? I’m due for another vision exam