It seems like lately I’ve been coming across all these Awesome Things of Win, and thinking that I needed to blog about them. But instead I end up checking my facebook and going to bed. I now have a massive backlog, and since bed is still a good 5 – 6 hours away, I’m going to play a bit of catch-up.
First off, an Abney Park update.
It was the squee heard ’round the world when Captain Robert updated his livejournal to announce the new album was DONE. Yes! And not only DONE, but slated to be released around the 14th of this month. Guess who is not only buying a copy for herself, instantly, but is also buying a few more for Christmas gifts? Yup. How can you resist giving the gift of steampunk to your nearest and dearest?
Second, (and equally dear to my heart) is a David Tennant update. While this didn’t quite rate a squee, it did get a gasp of surprise that bought the family over to the computer to see what I was surfing.
His next project will be playing a lawyer on AMERICAN TV. Which accent will he use? I’m rooting for his natural Scottish one. Plus, is there any chance at all NBC will make him wear a kilt? I guarantee it will raise the ratings among the female demographic!
And now, a bit of shopping. Etsy has such awesome stores. Too bad I personally can’t afford anything in this store. Their steampunk-inspired stuff is bloody fabulous. Look at this:
Or this:
I think I’m going to have to stop thinking about taking up leatherwork, and just buy me a piece of leather.
More elegant is this store:
Masks, chokers, bracelets, and all manner of tatted goodness. Check out her ankle-wear:
And then there’s the absolutely freaking fabulous steampunk store, Clockwork Couture. I am always in love with the fashion I find on this site, but was particularly struck by this new piece: The Time Traveler’s Corset.
Newspaper! With keys and other things attached!
And lastly, speaking of time travel, one of the few ways we can do it is through films. I was delighted when the creator of this highly useful blog found me on my dress diary site, and introduced me to it. She tracks period films, both released and upcoming, on tv and in the theater. She has interviews with actors, trailers, rumors, and photographs. For a costumer, this site is pure gold. My favorite feature is the “latest news and upcoming films” feature. Here’s just a tiny glimpse of the films on the list:
Cleo – a musical version of the story of Cleopatra, set in the 1920’s. I don’t know about you, but this just fills me with glee.
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. It has a release date of 2010, and it’s based on one of the best and most perfect novels ever written.
Upstairs, Downstairs. They’re doing a re-make! Yes!!!!!
The Queen. This is a miniseries event about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, staring 5 different actresses (to play her at different decades in her life) and set to air this month. In the UK, of course, but hopefully it’ll come either to BBC America or at least to DVD.
And the list of films goes on and on. It’s brilliant!
Out of Eden 