So last weekend I went with some friends to see an industrial show at the Transmission Room in Auckland. I had JUST received my stunning SWANClothing Sock Garters in the mail, so of course I had to find a way to wear them:

• SWANClothing Sock garters
• Black skirt – I call it Gladiatrix because it looks like a warrior’s skirt (Queen of Darkness)
• black top (some hippy shop)
• Red corset (actually an underwear corset – an awesome present from my wicked cool sister)
• Spider thigh-high socks
• Jeffrey Campbell wedge boots

I am so happy with the sock garters. My legs as so skinny my socks and stockings constantly fall down, and these are the only sock garters I’ve ever seen on the market with a slightly feminine, but with a bondage twist, feel to them. They are no good for REALLY thick socks, but these are a thick-ish cotton/wool blend and the garters hold them up just fine. They’re extremely well made, and I love the little swan on my right leg. I love buying and wearing handmade products and supporting independent designers, and if doing that means I get to wear cool things like these, then I will continue to do so with a smile!

The only terrible thing is, since they fit my upper legs so well, I am going to have to get another pair for my shorter socks. Oh no, so sad!

Since this was an industrial gig, I wanted to do something with my hair. I don’t own any dreadfalls (although I am eyeing up these “steamfalls” from SteampunkCouture), so I DIYed my own hair ribbons using … shoelaces. I just put my hair into pigtails and tied the laces around the hairties. CDH thought it was hilarious, because I was worrying people would think I looked stupid, but no one could tell in the dark. I should really know by now NO ONE in this community would care if you wore shoelaces in your hair.

Socking’ it to ya.
Steff Metal