I’d like to discuss the idea of what one might call chronological acclimatization, better put as “what year you think you’re in” and how it relates to Steampunk. To the uninitiated, those who dedicate themselves to the Steampunk movement, fashion & lifestyle especially, often look like a group of people who cannot come to grips [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Old-Timey’
Plans, Imagery and Resources for the Intrepid Airship Builder
Mar
04
I’ve become a great fan of airship history and lore. As captain and creator of the USAS C.E. Rosendahl, accuracy, plausibility and function are all very important to me when creating my floating gas bag based transport. My research has come from various sources; books, the Internet Archive, hundreds of images, real world ships, and [...]
Upcoming Chicagoland Steamy Events
Feb
24
Chicago is becoming a very good destination and playground for Midwestern Steampunks. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that this weekend there is a Vintage Clothing and Jewelry Show, and we’re having our monthly get-together at a French Restaurant in the West Loop. In March, Dr. Steel is having his Toy Soldier Day, and [...]
The Tie Bar Takes Care of All Your Ascot Needs
Feb
19
The Tie Bar is a well-kept gentleman’s secret. They carry a wide range of ascots and cravats at affordable prices.
Love and Romance for the Proper Neo-Victorian.
Feb
18
Dating, love, lust, sex and personal relationships for the Neo-Victorian must be handled delicately. Aged, proper old-timey sex cries, woos, euphemisms and proper colorful words should be sprinkled liberally in your daily (and nightly) vocabulary. A proper starting point is to learn what to shout, and how to address your lover’s delicates and strengths. It [...]
