The LiveJournal entry... OF THE DAMNED!!!

[kellinator]

Last night I ended up asking myself, "Self, if you like Halloween so damn much, why do you always wait till the last minute to find a costume, when Party City is nearly sold out and there are bratty kids and their even brattier parents everywhere?"

Oh, yeah. Because I'm a procrastinator.

So I went to Party City last night (as did everyone else in the world) and started trying on costumes.

First, the Victorian Vampiress. This looked pretty cool but I knew the combination choker/stand-up collar was going to drive me nuts, so I put it back.

Next, a witch costume that I discovered wasn't even long enough to cover my ass. Next.

About this time I saw someone I was actually happy to see -- kungfoogirl! She and a friend of hers kindly gave their opinions on my third attempt -- a sorceress costume that they liked, but which I thought was just too damn tight. As in, I took a look in the mirror and said, "I look like I should be in the video for 'Baby Got Back.'"

Then... I randomly tried on this cape. Sheer black with a gold spiderweb design. It looked terrific. And that's when I realized that I still have the stuff I wore to Dragon*Con (note to self: either return weaklikekitten's corset or buy it from her), and bingo!

So today I am wearing the cape, my black-and-red lace skirt, my chunky Mary Janes, and a red t-shirt which I will trade for a corset the minute I get off work.

I was planning on dribbling some lipstick and telling everyone I was a vampire, but I think I may stick with what I've been telling my co-workers: "I'm the interlibrary loan specialist [dramatic flourish with cape] OF THE DAMNED!!!" (Most people look nervous and scurry away when they hear that.)

I am having way too much fun. I'm thinking about trading in my winter coat for a cape. I've always wanted a cape. It's twirly. I am way too full of myself. I am so full of myself that I told Will, "There are no stupid questions... only stupid people."

Comments

[spiritchaser1.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I bet you look great! (take piccies!)

Interlibrary Loan Specialist of the Damned! ^_^ HEEHEE! I love it.

"There are no stupid questions... only stupid people."
*almost spits out fruit punch* OH, may I please steal that line?

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear. Steal away!

And yes, I will try and get pictures!

[ariedana.livejournal.com]

It's really too bad that I can't go to work today, because I was all set to wear the one semi-goth thing I own (vinyl top, crinoline skirt). Might be for the best though. Probably too breastiful for work.

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

I hope your Halloween gets better in a hurry, honey. *hugs*

[thedivinemrsm.livejournal.com]

*Love* the flourish of the cape. :-)

You totally remind me of my friend ErinMarie. You guys are like twins. ;-) Trust me, it's a compliment.

There are no stupid questions...only stupid people

I quite agree.

Enjoy your Halloween!

[blueingenue.livejournal.com]

"There are no stupid questions... only stupid people."

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Oh, cool! I wonder if I'd get in trouble if I put that up on the wall at work...

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Cool! I hope you enjoy yours too! *another flourish*

Sounds fun.

[adric]

Sorry, the pictures and video clips didn't load? Maybe you should repost?

:P

Oh, and sorry I can't help lace you. I'm in Sandy Springs.

[ariedana.livejournal.com]

Ah, it'll be fine. I figure that getting your car stolen is a fine reason to break my "no drinking alone" ban.

Re: Sounds fun.

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

It's so hard for a girl to get good help these days...

[laurel714.livejournal.com]

I *LOVE* capes. I actually own several - some for fall, some for winter, some for Samhain.

Here's the twisted, embarrassing deal though... I have a grey horse (but he looks like a white horse). I have black tack (saddle, bridle). I tend to dress all in black too - black breeches, black boots, black gloves... SOMETIMES when I ride by myself through the woods I like to play "Elf Queen." You know, white horse with black trappings, alone in the woods and I'm the Elf Queen riding around my forest... (Hey - my friend wears a cowboy hat and a duster and plays "Pioneer Cowgirl" when SHE rides!) One day I got this BRILLIANT idea to go all out and wear a cape while I rode. Keep in mind, horses are VERY skittish animals. Every time I moved my arm or the wind rustled my fabric, my horse FLIPPED out. Let's just say I will never dress up to play "Elf Queen" again. I'll keep it strictly a mental image.

I wish I could sew - I'd make all kinds of cool Druid-like capes and stuff..

[kungfoogirl.livejournal.com]

We liked the cape muchly. You looked GOOD in it.

It was good to see you, hon.

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Dude, that is so cool...

[weaklikekitten.livejournal.com]

Hey, ok this is super late but I am amicable to selling the corset. I do need the lipstick back that I lent. :)