Silver Bells Fireworks 2014

Silver Bells in the City fireworks from my front porch!

Silver Bells in the City Fireworks 2014

Silver Bells in the City Parade 2014

Silver Bells in the City 2014, Lansing, Michigan

30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Parade was held on Friday, November 21, 2014.

Consumers Professional Credit Union fire truck.

Fall Engagement Session in East Lansing

Fall engagement session in East Lansing, MI.

Fall garden engagement session on the campus of Michigan State University at the Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum.

MSU Fall Garden Engagement

 Fall garden engagement session on the campus of Michigan State University at the Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum.

MSU Summer Engagement Session

Summer engagement photo session at the Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum on the campus of Michigan State University.

Japanese garden.

English garden.

Vineyard feel in the middle of East Lansing.

Steampunk Costume Details

Steampunk costume details:
Pants: J Crew, thrift shop, $6
Vest: thrift shop, $3
Shoes, shirt, belt (already owned)

Watch: Jo Ann Fabrics, $3

Arm garter:
leather belt, thrift store, $1
gears: Jo Ann Fabrics, $4

Chain: Jo Ann Fabrics, $3
Keys: lock shop, $2

Hat: craft foam, antique copper paint, play card & feather detail, $9
Goggles, $10
I got the idea for the hat here.

Tie: repurposed silk tie (free!)

Pin: watch gears & glue, $6

Inside detail of watch: Skull & clock face. 

Steampunk costume details:
Skirt: Macy's, $25
Blouse: Lane Bryant, thrift shop, $3
Bustle: $40 (splurge!)
Waist cincher corset: handmade, fabric $4, ribbon $2
Shoes, fishnets (already owned)

Parasol: antique store, $10

Fishnets gloves $3
Keys: Michaels, $1 each
Chain: Jo Ann Fabrics, $3
Leather cord, bottle of stones: personal supply

Bottle: Michael's, $1

Cameo Pin: Jo Ann Fabrics, $3
Garter clips: Key pins, $1 each. Clips, $4

Camera bag: repurposed vintage bag with gears and details added, antiqued.

Hand made head piece: repurposed vintage veil with satin rosette, ostrich feathers.