7/23/12

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

24 comments:

  1. PERFECT photos! and you look amazing in that outfit,I love the skirt:)

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  2. Hey, for an outfit you put together the night before, you look more than awesome! <3 I love the fact that this festival is steampunk themed. That skirt is awesome, and I love all the little details in your outfit--especially that gold pocketwatch and how it's attached to the tiny purse. :D

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  3. that outfit is amazing! and i love the picture with all the buttons. x
    littlealpaca.blogspot.com

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  4. I love local festivals like this. It's really what makes me glad to live in a small town. I know that big cities have festivals like this, but I appreciate them so much because of the way it really brings a community together. Your outfit is great and not too "costumy"; heck, I'd wear it to class. Looks like a bunch of fun so thanks for sharing the pictures!

    Ashlyn
    Triple Thread

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  5. Oh man, this is such a great outfit! I love it! And this looks like such a cool festival! I have to try to find something like this to go to - it seems like the perfect summer activity (aside from being super hot!) :)

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  6. That looks like such a fun festival! I'm starting to really like steampunk things. ;D

    Also, where, oh where can I purchase one of the those mustache + glasses bottle top pins! Too cute!!

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  7. Well, you may feel hot, but ya look HOT gurrlll. x

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  8. Hattitude Style Blog

    you are such a babe! i love this outfit. gosh it's cute. i'm gonna have to DIY a shirt/vest like that for me.

    talk soon wild child
    -Hattie
    Hattitude Style Blog

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  9. You are so cute in these pictures! I love your outfit, and hairstyle.

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    Ann

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  10. Love this outfit, you have great style and take lovely photos.
    We are new followers!
    JS xx

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  11. Actually, i think the other half of januarysublime had already followed you - great minds think alike i guess!
    JS xx

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  12. this look so perfect. i hate when my clothing stick to me like that- heat can be the worst for trying to dress yourself. this outfit looks so awesome on you - but i can't imagine wearing boots! my feet are always what gets hot easiest - i live in sandals! but nonetheless, i love the boots! this festival looks amazing - i wish i could go.


    <3 katherine
    crave jewelry giveaway // of corgis & cocktails

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  13. man i loove stuff like this! festivals are the best they are what summer is all about!! i love the layering in your outfit :D

    -Jessica
    http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/

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  14. So pretty! You look stunning and the photos are super lovely!!

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    ox from NYC!
    davie+erica

    LPFashionPhilosophy

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  15. the cropped top// lace skirt combo looks so cute on you!

    xo,
    steffy
    http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  16. this looks so cool!! like anime in real life! :D

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  17. This is a terrific festival outfit!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  18. Wow! You have such an amazing style! Def. following!

    xo,

    Allie

    www.sparklesandstilettos.blogspot.com

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  19. I can't believe you were able to keep your beautiful composure in that heat. Guaranteed half the shots of me under those conditions would be squinted and glistening. And in the other half, my face would be nearly hidden behind water bottles.

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  20. i think your outfit is totes adorable! even if you were in the sweltering heat!

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  21. so incredibly cute!!
    slightly obsessed with this outfit!

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  22. Looks like a fabulous fun day and that outfit is so funky and fun.

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  23. beautiful pictures and I really like your outfit!

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  24. These pictures turned out great! Looks like a really fun time too. I love the bandeau top paired with your pretty lace skirt. You look awesome!

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