Rivertown Revival

bandeau: american apparel, skirt: flea market, vintage, top: vintage, boots & purse: thrifted, vintage

Before I begin this post, I would just like to attempt to express to you how incredibly and unbearably hot it was the day that I took these photos. I could be a privileged Marinite who is used to a very temperate summer (actually every season is pretty temperate) ... but I was wearing this outfit - which isn't much as it is - and I was sweating extensively. I'm of the opinion that being sweaty, wet, and hot is the worst part about hot weather. Everything sticks to you and there is no way to get comfortable.

Anyway! Enough on that! On this disturbingly hot Saturday, I went to the Petaluma Rivertown Revival festival. It is a unique art-based fest celebrating the Petaluma River. There was great food, awesome music, and of course many interesting booths and vendors. The most nifty part of the whole fest were the costumes. Essentially it was steampunk! And you all know how much I love steampunk; given my Halloween costume this past year. Only a few weeks ago did I first hear about the festival and I'm still surprised to learn that Marin/Sonoma has a steampunk community of sorts.

My costume was put together the night before, so it wasn't anything amazing but I was certainly content with the outcome! I suppose this outfit is a more summery version of steampunk, as opposed to my Halloween costume which was a bit on the darker side. I look forward to going to more fun fests like this and dressing up, though. I'm nearly positive that there is a scene for everything in Seattle, so I'm not too worried! ;) xx

currently listening to // Pretenders - Precious