Unique Photography with a Touch of Mode Merr

Good Sunday Morning to You, Dear Readers.

Spring Hue

My amazing bosses had a family vacation in Florida, so I had a much needed 5 days off. Plans to visit friends in Nantucket fell through. There was a lot of house cleaning, resting, Etsying, etc. Probably the most fun I had during these days off was going to Unique Photography's Spring Hue opening last Friday night.

One from my shoot

Unique Photography is my friend, Tracy King's business. She is a very amazing and talented photographer. I was flattered when she asked me to model for an upcoming show at Flat Iron Restaurant in the Bullfinch Hotel. The photo shoot was held at UMass Boston (my Alma Mater). (And yes, I did wear a black Mode Merr Peasant Top for the shoot.) All the models' make up was done by Makeup by Mau (pronounced Mo).

Getting ready to go. Candid shot.

The Piratical Fiance and I got ready for a fabulous evening. He wore spiffy new black and white Dr. Marten wing tips and a crisp new black shirt (both acquired at Hootenanny's going out of business sale. You have until May 5th to shop and get some great bargains. Get thee to Harvard Square and the Garage!). I wore a blue Mode Merr Perfect Skirt with a sugar skull applique and some cool hanging pompoms and ric rac. I had never worn that skirt before. I absolutely loved it and I am confident in revealing to you that I did indeed feel a very tiny bit like a pinata! 

New shoes!

Posing with my shots

Upon arriving at Flat Iron, I was instantly taken with the lay out of the show. Tracy had meticulously placed her framed and mounted photographs in strategic places on the walls. Some were on narrow strips of wall while others were on broader walls. Although all the photos were framed and mounted in the same way, they were all different sizes, which was very pleasing to the eye. There were snacks and very delicious cocktails and lots of people to schmooze with. (Oh yeah, I had 2 shots in the show!)

Tracy and I

The very best part of the evening was when Tracy's 4 year old niece came up to me (holding her uncle's girlfriend's hand) because she wanted to tell me (through her uncle's girlfriend, who she hid behind the entire time) that she really liked my skirt, my handbag and the flowers in my hair. I of course turned into a pile of goo! <3 I love kids and I love that they all like my Frankenstein purse! I think she may be a future Mode Merr customer. (I know her mom is one for a fact!)

Another from my shoot

If you were not at Flat Iron last Friday, and I know you weren't because I didn't see you there, Tracy's photography will be there for another month or two. You should go have some dinner at Flat Iron (I recommend having an Espresso Martini) and look at some beautiful art. If you happen to like a particular piece, they will be auctioned off, with all the proceeds being donated to charity. You will have amazing photography and you will feel good about your money going to charity. Everyone wins! (Just stay away from my shots...I want those.)

There are future plans for more photo shoots as well as an engagement photo shoot. I am excited about more modeling with a talented photographer. The bottom line is if you want family photographs, a portfolio, a wedding, baptism, party, or really any event that needs a photographer, do yourself a favor and get in touch with Tracy. She's amazing! Go like her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uniquephotobytk


Until next time, my dears. <3

Mode Merr and the Boston Comic Con Adventure

Good Rainy Afternoon to you, Dear Readers.

Twin Jacks and a Damsel

Yesterday, the Piratical Fiance and I went to the Boston Comic Con. He was, of course, dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow and very Piratical. I was not dressed as any character, however I was in the garb of a Victorian Lady. I was NOT Steampunk. (Although I love the Victorian era and style, I decidedly dislike Steampunk.) For those of you who do not know, and have not figured it out, I am not a comic book person. I have never been to a Comic Con. Needless to say, I was reluctant to go. I was convinced that I would be surrounded by pimply teenagers, nerds and social rejects. But I went to be with the Piratical Fiance and for an excuse to carry a parasol.

Me at Comic Con

The first part of my Comic Con experience began before we even left our apartment. What to wear...
Spatterdashes or boots? Large parasol or carriage parasol? Long skirt with train or Perfect Skirt? I settled on my Babycake John Fluevog boots, my carriage parasol and of course, my Mode Merr Perfect Skirt. (Who knew that retro pin-up fashion would also work for a Victorian look? It simply proves how versatile Mode Merr really is!) I paired all of this with a black ruffly bolero, a lace tank top (the one I wore to Passover) and my new leather underbust corset as well as 1950's cat-eye sunglasses. Completely fabulous. 


On a side note, I must say, the John Fluevog boots were very comfortable and easy to wear. They were an excellent investment! My feet did get tired and started hurting, but that was after 4 hours of walking around.

Jack, Me and Wonder Woman!

We got to the Con and had to wait outside in a very long line, just to wait in another very long line, to get in finally. While we waited, we met Super Woman and ran into an imbalanced Bellatrix Lestrange, who was still imbalanced when she was out of character. 

KISS!!!

Inside the Con, we ran into all sorts of characters. The first people we ran into were the Demon and the Star Child from KISS! (Such nice guys!) We saw Mr. T, who the Piratical Fiance knows. There were a bunch of Batmans and too many Jokers to count. There were 2 Tony Starks (both of which the Piratical Fiance also knew.) There was a Wicket the Ewok (he was adorable) lots of Storm Troopers, yet I do not recall seeing a Darth Vader.

Abby

Not Abby

Lots of people wanted to take pictures of me. Which is a new thing for me. Almost everyone wanted to take pictures with the Piratical Fiance. (As per usual.) The thing that I did not expect (and was not going for at all) is that people thought I was Abby from NCIS. I was horrified. Now, I get people on the street who come up to me and say, "Wow, you look like that girl on NCIS," or "You look just like that Abby on TV," or at a family friend's home for Christmas dessert, "You look like Pauley Perrette." One lady at the Con insisted, simply insisted, that I was that girl on TV that she couldn't think of. She insisted, simply insisted that I tell her who I was dressed as. I smiled at her and obliviously told her I was me that day. I kept waiting for her to tell me who she thought I was, until I figured it out for myself. She thought I was Abby. Even when I told her I was indeed not dressed as Abby, she insisted, simply insisted that I was. The very nice fella from the Star Trek booth stopped me and congratulated me on my Abby costume and how perfectly I did it. When I told him that this was just me, he smiled sweetly and told me that was great as well. :) <3 

<3

One of the best things about the Con (aside from people watching) was the artists and their art work. There was a lot of great stuff. I did not take any pictures of anyone's work, because as an artist, I feel that that is wrong, but I got lots of business cards to share with you! Check out:
Ken Kelly @ www.kenkellyart.com
Sara Richard @  www.sararichard.com
Matthew J. Fletcher @ www.matthewjfletcher.com
Stephanie Buscema @  www.stephaniebuscema.com
Katie Cook @ www.katiecandraw.com 
(Katie drew a picture of the Piratical Fiance complete with sea turtles!)
There was even a fella who does geeky pinup photography @ www.geekypinups.com

at home, tired and resting

After awhile, I got tired and cranky. I got sick of taking pictures and sick of posing. People's inane comments about some bit of someone's costume not being "screen accurate" were getting irritating. People started smelling not so good. It was time to go home. The Piratical Fiance obliged me. There was no yucky vegetarian Chinese food dinner with friends, there was no after party. There was just home, and dinner and tired feet. The final verdict was that, yes, I would go back to Comic Con next year. I had fun. :)


Until next time dear readers. <3

New Shoes and Spending the Holidays With Mode Merr

A very heart-felt Good Evening to You, Dear Readers,

Passover Table

Kiddie Table

  I hope your Spring Holidays were all wonderful and blessed. This year, I celebrated Passover (my favorite Jewish holiday) at the Piratical Fiance's Grandmother's house. I am not Jewish, but the Piratical Fiance is half Jewish, and so he says I am Jewish by injection. This year, since Grandma Betty had invited many guests to the Seder, the Piratical Fiance and I as well as his cousin were all banished to the Kiddie Table. I have never sat at a Kiddie Table, even when I was a kid, so it was kinda fun. Unfortunately, Elijah did not show up AGAIN! (I honestly do wait for him with anticipation every year.) The food was amazing as always. I don't know what everything is called, but I do like it all. (My boss insists that I am the only Gentile in the world that likes Matzoh and Gefilte Fish. He is Jewish and likes neither.)

Fabulous shoes and clothes!

   In addition to all this celebrating and fun, I looked fabulous! I threw together an outfit around an new pair of shoes. The shoes are Iron Fist mules. (A little side note here. I am a fan of Iron Fist. I love their clothes, however, I have a hell of a time fitting into their shoes. The Piratical Fiance has bought me 2 pairs as gifts and both had to go back, as they were too small, even though they were my size, which is an 11, for those of you who dont remember. I even spent an afternoon in Hootenanny in Harvard Square trying on every single pair of size 11 Iron Fist shoes they had with no luck and a lot of tears.) They are black and white plaid, with some ruffly yellow lace, a pink velvet bow and a pink skull to finish the whole look. I paired these with a bright blue Mode Merr Perfect Skirt, a black Old Navy mini cardigan and a lace camisole acquired at a thrift store. It was a perfect outfit and the ladies who were at Passover (all octogenarians) were amazed that I could walk in such tall heels and were all curious as to how tall I was without heels (5'9"). 

Walking Harvard Square

  The next event we had was a visit from the Piratical Fiance's younger brother from California. This demanded a family dinner out as well as another outfit centered around new shoes. This pair was also Iron Fist. These mules have red and black sequin skulls on them. (So cool!) The outfit that went with these shoes was a black Perfect Skirt and a red velvet Peasant Top. (When I chose this top, Angela looked at me and said, "Were you a romantic Goth?" How did she know? Since high school, I have had quite a weakness for all kinds of velvet. I suppose it has carried over to my adulthood. <3) Grandma Betty was horrified when she finally noticed my shoes on the walk back to her apartment through Harvard Square. She insisted that I would turn my ankle as well as ruin my feet. I did not turn my ankle that night, although she is probably right that I will at some point ruin my feet. The truth is that I have been wearing heels for so long that walking in flats is the tricky part for me. 

Cuz Ange says I am a Romantic Goth

   I need to say, Xpistos Avesti to all my Greek readers, although there probably are none. Greek Easter was last Sunday. Greek Easter generally falls after Catholic Easter and very rarely on the same Sunday. This year was the first year we ever had brunch out on Easter Sunday. We went to Stephie's on Tremont. I wore my black Mode Merr Perfect Skirt as well as a blue and white with black accents Sour Puss nautical shirt. This went with slightly more sensible shoes and one of my Victorian parasols. Sadly, no pictures were taken. I can tell you I got a lot of strange looks and even some rather rude comments. (Pssst...the secret to criticizing strangers in public is to WHISPER to your friends, not shout it at the top of your lungs.) I felt amazing, despite the comments and the looks and the enormous blister forming on my pinky toe, despite the deceiving sensibility of the shoes.  

Passover Dinner

   Life has been very busy this spring and it only seems to be getting busier. This weekend is the Boston Comic Con. I will be going with the Piratical Fiance and some friends. The Piratical Fiance will be pirating along with our friends. I however have elected to go as a Victorian Lady. I realize that it is not very comic-y, however this is not my scene. This will also be my first Con. I will most certainly be blogging about this impending adventure. 


   A friend also has an event coming up called, Spring Hue, Photography by Tracy King. http://www.facebook.com/events/190645637715916/ 
It will be held on Friday, April 27th at the Bulfinch Hotel. I modeled for this event (in Mode Merr of course) so come on by and take a look at some great photography. 

  Angela is finally home safe and sound from Viva Las Vegas. She came down with the flu while there and is finally on the mend. I will be posting more Mode Merr events as they arise. 


  I hope you are all well and enjoying this gorgeous weather. 


  Until Next Time, Dear Readers. <3