New Black Hair

So I have been sick of my hair lately and so I decided to dye it black. I tried dark brown the other day but my red hair still shown through and I really wanted to dye my hair dark or close to black so I went for it. I haven't dyed my hair a different color besides red in over ten years so it was terrifying but I love it!!!!!!

The Mortal Instruments

Sorry, I haven't posted in awhile. It's been a crazy couple of months. I lost my job, got another job and I'm currently working graves, so most of my life is devoted to sleep and work. Anyway, lately when I haven't been sleeping, I have been reading The Mortal Instruments. I have been intrigued by the book for a long time and when I saw that the movie was coming out in August I had to read it. First of all, it is amazing! I'm currently on the fourth book and haven't been able to put them down. I started the first one less then a month ago and fell in love. 

Recently, Hot Topic got a clothing line for the new Mortal Instruments movie that is coming out. I was so excited I had to go to Hot Topic as soon as it came out so I could try some of them on and buy some. Of course I haven't got the chance yet to take photos of me in it but in case you haven't seen the photos of the line yet I figured I'd post them. 

 The black top with the Angelic Power Rune is the one I got. I love it. It's super cute.

All photos were found on http://search.hottopic.com and Screen Gems and do not belong to me.

Mona Leia and Striped Pants

Daniel and I went to Disneyland the other day. It was our last day at Disneyland before our season pass expired. I had a wonderful day sporting my Princess Leia/Mona Lisa shirt and my striped pants, pretty much my two favorite pieces of clothing right now. Sadly this was the last time I got to wear my favorite hat. Daniel borrowed it while he was house sitting and one of the dogs he was watching decided to use my wonderful hat as a play toy. However, he did tell me he saw another one on ebay and will replace it. It is pretty much the only hat I wear.

These past couple of days I've been trying to figure out the whole couponing thing. I was actually able to get about $100 worth of products for about $30. I was so proud of myself.

Also have a couple of new items on etsy. Check them out. Some new earrings, bracelet and necklace. I shall post photos up for the next post.

Steampunk Jewelry - Amber Ily's Steamcrafts

 For those of you don't know, I make Steampunk Jewelry on Etsy. I haven't posted them on here yet so I'd thought I'd dedicate a post to showing everyone my jewelry. I love making jewelry. It helps me take my mind of things. The couple that I have posted here are a part of my spring collection. They have a bit more of a shabby chic look to them. Anyway, if you get a chance check out my shop. It's a lot of fun.
Amber Ily's Steamcrafts 

 Steampunk Vintage Victorian Cameo Necklace

 Steampunk Vintage Photo Gold Necklace

 March Hare Alice in Wonderland Necklace

March Hare Brooch

Steampunk Birds Nest Necklace

Steampunk

That's right I absolutely love Steampunk. If you haven't already figured this out, you should know by now I'm a total geek. This includes my love for all things Steampunk. I even make Steampunk Jewelry. I am actually wearing one of my pieces. Sadly this one is not for sale on etsy. One of the only ones I refuse to sell. I decided I should make one for myself. 

For those of you who don't know what Steampunk is, it is a subculture/genre of science fiction that  that typically features steam powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by Industrial civilization during the 19th century. Think of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, or Wild, Wild West.

There is something that I love so much about Steampunk. Maybe it's because I wish I was born in a different time period and an alternative one. Maybe it also stems from my long love of every thing Victorian. Which is something I love to adapt into Steampunk. I love taking Victorian styles and trends and adding Steampunk to them. Last year at the Gaslight Gathering I did my own version of Alice in Wonderland. Of course that will be for a different post.
 

My Outfit -

Striped Dress - Forever 21

Black Lace Skirt under my dress - Forever 21

Steampunk Harness - New Age Couture from etsy

Steampunk Doorknocker Necklace - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmberIlysSteamcrafts

Brown Leggings - Target

Black Knee High Socks - Apt 9 Khols

Brown Boots - Forever 21

Geek Chic

 

Photos from the today. I have three whole days off and that means I get some me time. Which usually means working on my shop, blog, and other social media outlets. Eventually, I got bored and played dress up and posted on Lookbook. 

Geek Chic - Lookbook