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Gail Carriger in Red Steampunk Pin-Up At San Diego Comic Con 2017


For the Saturday of SDCC, Fashionable Reader, I wore what I'm calling my red pin-up steampunk.

Gail Carriger in Red Steampunk Pin-Up At San Diego Comic Con 2017

This is turning into a new favorite outfit. I also had on gloves but I forgot them in the photo, and a parasol for when I went outside.

Gail Carriger in Red Steampunk Pin-Up At San Diego Comic Con 2017

Outfit Details

Lets go from the bottom up, just for a change of pace.
Gail Carriger in Red Steampunk Pin-Up At San Diego Comic Con 2017Gail Carriger in Red Steampunk Pin-Up At San Diego Comic Con 2017

One more to come!

Retro Rack is also on Facebook and Pinterest where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.

You can visit the following shopping lists: Travel Dork, My Steampunk, My Wardrobe.
Product links on this blog are usually to Amazon using my associate code. At no additional cost to you this means I gets a slight kick back if you make a purchase. Thank you! This allows me to continue to produce this blog without sponsors.

Gail Carriger in a Vintage 1950s Black Coat Dress with Red Accessories at BayCon 2017


BayCon used to be my con, you know way back in the day when I was first bouncing about in fandom (lots of comic book marvel cosplay). It was the first SF/F con I ever attended (not counting Star Trek). I haven't been back in years since it always takes place over the three day weekend in spring and that's a popular weekend for events. I am usually trundling about elsewhere. However, this year my local RWA chapter was invited down, and I happened to be in town, so I figured: why not?

Gail Carriger in a Vintage 1950s Black Coat Dress with Red Accessories at BayCon 2017

The dress is a black 1950s coat dress with big pockets, lined in red, as are the cuffs of the sleeves. Because it's satin it doesn't travel well so you'll usually only see me in it at local events. I do love it, though. I'm wearing two crinolines under it to give it volume, but it could take more.

Gail Carriger in a Vintage 1950s Black Coat Dress with Red Accessories at BayCon 2017
Me and my BFF RWA girls! Lea Kirk & Tess Rider

I've accessorized it with the following:

1. Vintage 1950s beret style felt hat.
2. Double strand of red beads with matching earrings, similar set for $25
3. Obligatory pen necklace, $20
4. Wide red vinyl belt, similar $30 (also comes in dark red)
5. Shoes of Prey pumps, wing tips, leather and patent designed by me, $200 (for my concerns working with Shoes of Prey please read this blog post)
Gail Carriger in a Vintage 1950s Black Coat Dress with Red Accessories at BayCon 2017

There it is. This is certainly a favorite outfit of mine. I'm hoping to get to wear it again soon.

Gail Carriger in a Vintage 1950s Black Coat Dress with Red Accessories at BayCon 2017
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.

You can visit the following shopping lists: Travel Dork, My Steampunk, My Wardrobe.
Product links on this blog are usually to Amazon using my associate code. At no additional cost to you this means I gets a slight kick back if you make a purchase. Thank you! This allows me to continue to produce this blog without sponsors.

My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger


So I was randomly thinking about social media platforms the other day, Fashionable Reader.

What does this have to do with fashion?

Well apparently in my head it has to do with shoes.

My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger


Want to peek?

My Shoes & The Social Media Platform Each Represents In My Brain


My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Facebook = The Black Stiletto

A beloved staple and vital to my wardrobe but mostly uncomfortable.

My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Twitter = Trainers

Comfortable but not very attractive.

My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Google+ = Folding Flats

Useful but somehow rarely used.
My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

YouTube = Gold Sandals

Flashy but a bit of a pain to wear regularly.
My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Tumblr = Quirky Flats

Seems fun but gets a bit hot and probubly for someone younger than me.
My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Instagram = Red & Black Pumps

Always gets compliments but mostly for show.

My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Flickr = Patchwork Boots

Old fashioned, pretty, but a pain to get into.

My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

The Newsletter = Black Riding Boots

Of vital importance but high maintenance.
My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Goodreads = Green Pumps

Great but only for a specific type of person.

My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Pinterest = Red & Black Flats

Pretty and comfy but doesn't go with much else in my wardrobe.
My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail Carriger

Wikia = Crazy Wedges

Unique and painful, but vital to my well being.


Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.

You can visit the following shopping lists: Travel Dork, My Steampunk, My Wardrobe.
Product links on this blog are usually to Amazon using my associate code. At no additional cost to you this means I gets a slight kick back if you make a purchase. Thank you! This allows me to continue to produce this blog without sponsors.
Gail Carriger in Red Steampunk Pin-Up At San Diego Comic Con 2017Gail Carriger in a Vintage 1950s Black Coat Dress with Red Accessories at BayCon 2017My Shoes & The Social Media Platforms They Represent In My Psyche by Gail CarrigerShoes of Prey ~ Custom Shoe Shopping Experience

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