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Sweet Little Birds

vonclaret — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:37:58 +0000

I have to say that I adore Twitter. It has facilitated some communication that I would have never imagined in the past.

I got a lovely message from the folks at Clockwork Couture. They read my blog about the auctions and donated two items from their store to help me with my trip to Germany. These two items are inspired by some of my costume designs, and I have to say, I’m honored. Clockworkcouture.com has some wonderful yummy clothing, if you haven’t had a look at their site, please do. I am coveting quite a few things at the moment. The jacket and jumpsuit on the first page alone are leaving me drooling.

Here are some pics of the adorable pinstripe cropped vest and pedal pushers that they donated for auction. They come in either Black, Brown or White Stripe. Both items come in sizes Small, Medium and Large. Clockwork Couture will mail the items directly to you. There are two separate auctions for these items.

I leave on the 12th of September and I get back on the 24th. Its a 3 day auction, so please pay within 24 hours of winning. That way, I can get the info to the folks at Clockwork couture for mailing.

Von Claret Penny-Farthing Pedal Pushers - 260473887610

Pinstripe Cropped von Claret Vest by Clockwork Couture - 260473879673

There are still other auctions that are up, all ending today and tomorrow. Thanks to all bidders, I appreciate the support more than I can say.

- Finn

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More Auctions of Abney Park Outfits on Ebay

vonclaret — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:40:05 +0000

Hello Darlings

Here are some more auctions. Please bid! Auctions are for 5 days.

Abney Park, Finn’s Edison Mermaid Gown - 260472078889

Abney Park, Finn’s Steampunk Rock Gown 260472086508

Abney Park, Finn’s Red Ruffle Gown - 260472090010

-Finn

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Mullets, Hipster Pantz and a Steampunk Soiree

vonclaret — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:57:45 +0000

Sometimes I name blogs after the first thing I see when I start writing them.

I JUST looked out the window again and saw ANOTHER MULLET. Please, please stop. OW. My eyes.

This Memorial day has a bright dusty feel to it. Seattle always has a dampness in the air, but today its exceedingly bright, dry and granular. There are people around, but nothing is happening. The cafe has just me, and two girls at the bar. I expect to see tumbleweeds blow by any minute. Maybe that guy across the street in the tight hipster pants and cowboy boots will have a gun duel with the greaser smoking ciggys next to him. Could happen. It would be way more fun then watching them loiter in front of the Value Village.(...)
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Suck It Up.. and Make Something!

vonclaret — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:31:21 +0000

Alright.

I sew a lot of my outifits. Its extremely empowering. But I am no sewing diva, I call it Upcycling.

I’ve been getting better over the years at drawing something and making it look exactly like the picture, and patterns and I don’t get a long so well. I really enjoy making things out of something else. I thought I would share how I made one of my favorite things.

So this pretty hooded vest piece seen here:

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Bu Buy

vonclaret — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:29:02 +0000

I just did some new photos with Fabio Governato, hes a wonderful friend, photographer and astrophysicist. He was kind enough to take some pictures to help me update my etsy. Behold, the ruffle legs!

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