VictoryGirl | Nose Art, Jackets, Signs, Stickers/Decals and more! Olivine's Charm School Dieselpunk (Teslapunk) or Atomicpunk LoganActorJun 28 2010, 07:06 AMI've heard of Dieselpunk, and I get the concept of atompunk, but haven't read anything in either of those genre's. Dieselpunk (visually, anyway) seems to be a lot grittier and more down to earth than Steampunk. It's all about the grease and grime of a mechanic's shop, with the sleek lines of cars/planes in the 30's and 40's with the big oversized front grills and lots of chrome trim. Things that make me think of the dieselpunk world are films like The Rocketeer (though it's just this side of the Steampunk/Dieselpunk divide), Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Iron Giant, games like Crimson Skies, and even Batman: The Animated Series in some places. When he's being playboy billionaire Bruce Wayne and hanging out at parties and benefits, Gotham (especially when it comes to the cars and architecture) seems very late 30's early 40's to me. You have the pretty much the same understanding of Dieselpunk that I do. Stonepunk. Bronzepunk. Sandalpunk.
The Steampunk Tribune Dude Craft My Daily Style I do love grey tees, printed jeans and ethnic bags. Here you have a look with all of them! This soft and light tee from Free People is amazing. Sometimes it’s worth spending a little bit more for better-quality products. Do you like my Tuesday look? La camiseta de Free People es de esas con buena caída. It seems that, finally, spring is here and I couldn’t be happier! Esta vez lo combiné con un pañuelo-corbatín de hace la tira de años, los botines que ya conocéis y un bolso que también es un viejo conocido y que últimamente llevo más a gusto tras haberle cambiado el asa. Today’s post is dedicated to Anja Rubik’s, one of my favourite models as I love her casual boho style. Let’s do some online shopping today! Last look of the week. I bought this dress at the end of last year and it’s now perfect for my first pregnancy months. Todavía tengo algunos comentarios por moderar, pero ayer tuve un día algo revuelto y no me dio tiempo a leerlos todos. Hello! Click to see more →
Art History Through Sci Fi-Colored Glasses Pastiche? Mash-up? The best form of flattery? Whatever you want to call it, artists have enjoyed riffing on historical paintings for ages. For some, it’s a fun way to learn and explore issues of color, composition, and application of paint by intimately copying from a master. For others, it’s a means to tap into the feelings and emotions already assoctiated with the original image, (for humour or drama.) John Mattos took on Marcel Duchamp’s mechanically abstracted Nude Descending a Staircase and brilliantly reset it with C3PO. Tim O’Brien hears his master’s robotic voice. Abbott Handerson Thayer, often noted as a painter of angels, punked up a bit by Greg Manchess. Cyril van der Haegen inserts unspeakable evil into N. It’s a tough race to see what has been parodied more: the Mona Lisa, American Gothic, or Napoleon Crossing the Alps. Tristan Elwell invokes Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa for the cover to Jo Walton’s novel Tooth and Claw. Irene Gallo is the art director of Tor Books.
“Nautilus” Art Car Pressure Door with Huge Mechanical Iris Sculptor, kinetic artist, and longtime MAKE pal Alan Rorie is back with this beautiful “pressure door” built for a Nautilus-themed art car commissioned from San Francisco art collective Five Ton Crane. The door locks and unlocks via RFID, and the huge, four-foot diameter mechanical iris in its center is motorized: The motorization of the large aperture was surprisingly easy. Rorie, who is a specialist in iris apertures, also built four smaller irising windows for the car’s body. More: Related
inside am-lul's closet Miss Betsy's Steampunk Keyboard The steampunk fever finally got to me and I had to build my version of a steampunk keyboard. By now, you can find quite some pictures and "How-To's" about steampunk keyboards out there and of course each single one inspired me, if only maybe, with a little detail. So what is new then you might ask. Please vote by clicking the stars on the right side! Please check my Steampunk Mouse too. Materials: 1 keyboard Buttons (about 100-110) Some nice piece of fabric or leather/vinyl Spray paint 1/2" Copper pipe and fittings Bic pens or similar Styrene sheet (1/16", maybe thicker) and profiles 2 LED's + matching resistors (LED calculator) on/off switch #6 and 8 brass screws Helpful: A good friend who is willing to help and has all the tools you don't have. (Pictures were not always taken in the order as they are arranged in the steps)
Easily Dunn So I got this shirt in the 6th grade. And I keep on keeping it because I like the stripes or something…and maybe the colors. But I can’t wear it because a) it’s too short and b) it’s too thick to layer with anything. And in the middle of last week’s closet-purging, in a blinding stroke of genius, I decided to make it a cardigan. use a ruler and cut a line down the center of the front of the shirt. ok. you’re almost done. hem the edges with your hem tape, using the instructions that came with it. pick a button. then sew it on one of the sides where a normal button should theoretically go. it’s just for show so it looks like a legit cardigan. you’re not going to dilly-dally with making a button hole or anything because that’s just out of the realm of my patience. now wear that bad boy with every single thing currently hanging in your closet. it will either match or not match in a purposeful looking way. bonus points if it is in some way autumn colored. like orange.
2010 January | New Dress A Day - Part 3 So, let’s be honest…jet lag pretty much affects me all the time whether or not a plane is actually involved. This time it’s legit, though. I’m completely winded from my little trip and needed something easy and quick for today. That’s when I went to this puppy… Day 61 - Before A basic long-sleeved, collared, button down sweater is what I went with for today. First I said, off with its’ sleeves! Off with their sleeves!! Then I remembered that I had this awesome crest patch in my kit o’patches (yes, I have a kit that houses some patches…I even shock myself sometimes) that I got years and years ago downtown in the garment district. Patch Adams! Now it was hitting the 70s today…I know, ridiculous as I had spent the week in lovely cold temps with a scattered tornado watch here and there, but when in Rome, right? Day 61 - After Five minutes, a few snips and a safety pin totally gave me a fab Thursday ensemble.
DIY 52 Things I Love About You Posted July 1, 2011 | 64 Comments Happy Friday, lovelies! We spotted a really fun, really easy DIY 52 Things I Love About You project for your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse-to-be, husband, wife, or a friend. This ’52 Things I Love About You’ craft (and images) are via Craftster (spotted here) and the supplies are easy to find: supplies o one deck of cards o binder rings o standard hole punch o scrabble tiles (just two – one for each of your initials) o printer + printer paper o scissors o glue how-to Simply type up the 52 things you love about your gift recipient, print them out onto paper, cut ‘em out, and glue ‘em on. images via onetomatotwo Happy Crafting! xo, -E. Some links above to Amazon as an affiliate; however, feel free to shop wherever you wish! Like this post? Leave your comments below!