Ruffles and Steam

AyraLeona - Steampunk and Lolita

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I tried to put all the amazing jewelry pieces made by @bloodybrilliants into one close-up that also shows my make-up. I guess I succeeded? In this angle you even can't see the weird shape of my nose 😂 it's a family thing called Auens Hügel (Auen's hill/bump). ______ (Werbung weil Verlinkung und so) #steampunkjewelry #steampunkjewellery #makeup #steampunk #vintage #vintagestyle #portrait #hairclip #handmade #smallbusiness #bloodybrilliants https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6P49kDzzX/?igshid=xjxuiehedejm

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"Excuse Mrs author, when will the next one come out?" I recently read @bagusanja 's stories Elmsfeuer part 1 and 2 and now I'm waiting for the next one. The Balloniade which I talked about in my last posts was the event accompanying the release of part 2 so it might take a while BUT all her Patreons get it, so if you understand German and like Steampunk, you should check her books out and especially these ones. (Unbezahlte Werbung weil toll) _____________ #elmsfeuer #aetherwelt #aetherworld #edwardian #historybounding #victorian #steampunk #balloniade #homeshooting #handmade #AnjaBagus #vintagestyle #vintage https://www.instagram.com/p/COxgncgDBXu/?igshid=pi17sw6pj6ou

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You're better in Photoshop then me? Well, no surprise, that's why I offer this precut photo on my deviantArt as stock photo for your photo manipulations for free 😊 📷 You can find me there under #rufflesandsteam (Sea side background by @bagusanja ) ____________ #deviantart #stock #stockphoto #creativecommons #freestock #seaside #beach #edwardian #victorian #vintage #vintagestyle #handmade #walkingskirt #photoshop #photomanipulations #windy (hier: Rügen) https://www.instagram.com/p/COuZxtojfea/?igshid=16vmqdycgbmd3

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It's quite windy outside and I managed to catch the wind in my little studio 😂 Well not quite but I'm a huge fan of flying skirt photos ❤️ they are a challenge especially when working completely alone but are totally worth it imho, what do you think? I just like that dynamic 😊 Skirt and underskirt are handmade Blouse is altered 2nd hand Brooch and earrings by @bloodybrilliants Socks by @sockdreams Shoes and hat are thrifted __________ #historybounding #edwardian #historical #walkingskirt #gibsongirl #victorian #mysockdreams #vintage #vintagestyle #corset #handmade #sewing #seamstress #thrifted #bloodybrilliants (hier: Witten, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/COnhol9jftC/?igshid=rz9kyouot7ck

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I played around with my hair and jewelry a bit after taking my twin photos (see my last post) and I really like how this turned out. (Werbung) lace collar, ring, earrings and both butterfly hair clips are by @bloodybrilliants again. I still have soooo much in her package I want to take pictures of and it's a real challenge to have these photos different enough to not be boring 😅 but it's also a great opportunity to practice my make-up skills. ____________ #makeup #jewelry #jewellery #steampunk #portrait #selfie #selfportrait #alternative #alternativegirl #greeneyes #lace #handmade #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #turquoise #victorian #goggles #steampunkstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/COhrDq8DXet/?igshid=zud0mdpwr8k2

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Long distance cannot keep these steam pirates from being badass 😁 @vivaluludia and me did some remote twinning since we both love steampunk and lolita fashion and "miraculously" had "some" similar items 🤣 I'm pretty sure nearly every steampunk lolita out there owns one version of this Bodyline skirt... I'm also quite sure I found @vivaluludia through am outfit with that exact skirt back in ye olde Tumblr days 😁 _________ #steampunklolita #bodyline #steampunkfashion #lolitafashion #eglcommunity #steampunkstyle #steampirates #pirate #piratelolita #pigtails #goggles #lacetights #remotetwinning #twinning #corset #steampunkcorset #pistol #badass https://www.instagram.com/p/COfBUnzDQLZ/?igshid=1p3eojqr2n4vw

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That's not a typo I really made a LEO-Victorian dress in my latest YouTube video 🐆❤️ (Link in Bio) it's part of the #AprilFoolsFabric Collab hosted by @opuselenae and Soshi of @costumeliterate I'm happy I did manage to finish it within April although it was a hard run... (That editing software deserves a special place in hell...) Please have a look and tell me what you think, it's my biggest video project so far and I'm not quite sure if I like it 😅 Photos of the whole outfit will follow soon. ________ #bustledress #costube #victorian #leovictorian #leo-victorian #trulyvictorian #sewinghacks #handmade #leopard #leoprint #historicaldress #sewing #steampunk https://www.instagram.com/p/COSfKcMj-g4/?igshid=y04ibkrl695h

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I'm a cover girl! This is the new album of the @steampunkmusikkollektiv which will be released next Friday, January 22 ❤️🥳 Thank you McDrok of Jessnes for comicfying me 😁 All bands involved in the project: @aeronauticaband @drachenflugband @felineandstrange @_held.der.arbeit @jessnesband @talesofnebelheym @turmundstrang ____________ #steampunk #steampunkmusic #steampunkgirl #steamgirl #coverart #album #NACHSPIEL #steampunkmusikkollektiv #comic #steampunkstyle #steampunktendencies https://www.instagram.com/p/CKL226qDJ0s/?igshid=7c08lxoch0d

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A little late but: Thank you and welcome over 4000 Followers ❤️🥳 I'm honoured you enjoy my musings here. I know that I'm not really consistent with what I do and when I post it 😅 So ➡️ Why are you following me and what would you like to see more of? ⬅️ ________ #steampunk #homeshooting #corset #alternative #steamgirl #handmade #steampunkstyle #steampunktendencies https://www.instagram.com/p/CKKFqhQjUSl/?igshid=wtb3jpacdw13

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Ad: little reminder, that I have some few calendars left in my Etsy shop and until January 20 (my birthday) you'll get 10% off with the code WELCOME2021 😊🥳 4x A3 3x A4 1x A3 misprint left Get them before they're gone! ➡️Shop link in Bio⬅️ or message me 😉 ______ #steampunkstyle #steampunkfashion #steampunkrainbow #colourfulsteampunk #calendar #smallbusiness #etsy #etsyseller #artist #steamgirl #steampunk #steampunktendencies (hier: Witten, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKE47l8jcVg/?igshid=fqbia21i6wq2

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We might get some snow again, so I can try my luck again with taking some snow pictures (hopefully less blurry ones this time...) At least the portraits turned out sharp 😊 I'm happy that I can do some photos alone although I prefer working wit photographers. But at this moment I try to meet as little people as possible (which is hard). ❓❔Are you doing photoshoots at the moment? ❔❓ ________ #steampunk #winter #winterwonderland #steampunkfashion #goggles #tophat #snow #photooftheday #instagood #portrait #selfportrait #steamgirl #steampunkgirl (hier: Witten, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_uvuBDdlE/?igshid=a7vv413h2rig

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I decided to ignore the fact that the photo is blurry because I love the pose and dynamic so much ❤️ I just hope that most smartphone displays are too small anyway to really see it 😅 I might try again IF we get snow again... _______ #steampunk #winter #snow #steampunkfashion #alternativefashion #selfshoot #wintersteampunk #winterwonderland #photooftheday #instagood #blurry (hier: Witten, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9P1Fojcs0/?igshid=4ol1c66ifh68

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Out of camera ❤️ at least the portraits came out sharp, unfortunately a lot of my full body pictures came out blurry 😭 But at least I got to take photos in the first snow we had this winter. I might have confused a few wanderers and at least one dog (a big a** boxer) was super scared of me (I guess it might have been the hat). I worked with my camera, tripod and the app on my phone to do the shoot alone. Next time I need to check the photos in-between more often... Lesson learned! _______ #outofcamera #snow #steampunk #steampunkfashion #goggles #tophat #winter #alternativefashion #alternativemodel #photography #dreads #dreadlocks #photooftheday (hier: Witten, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJy8b7ED17g/?igshid=1j3j4y66pjirt

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Silhouette - Does my butt look big in this? - GOOD! There's a special kind of elegance about bustle dresses. We often look at past fashions wondering: why the tell did they dress like this? And I'm honestly looking forward to find out at what we're gonna look the same way when it comes to today's fashion. (My best guess at the moment are eyebrows and bare ankles during winter) ➡️ What do you think will be mocked about today's fashion in the future? ⬅️ ___________ #silhouette #bustle #bustledress #historicallyadequate #historical #historicaldress #historicalsewing #victoriana #victoriandress #victorianfashion #sewing #costume #historicalcostume #costumer (hier: Ruhrgebiet) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJvReP9Dsd-/?igshid=w6v8abpnu0zy

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What would be the title of this show? I think this photo looks like a movie poster or a book cover of some kind of Victorian-set detective story 😅 (so if anybody wants to make this kind of content... Feel free to get the image from me 😉) I got the hat for Tobias for a special image we created for Christian @vonaster , keep your eyes on his #ShylockHolmes project if you want to know more (and no, that is not a typo 😉) ____________ #victorian #bobby #bobbyhat #historical #history #historicallyadequate #historicalsewing #vintage #detective #bookcover #movieposter #handmade #costume #sewing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJqTuvFj2Rl/?igshid=n8iaxfj56j3v

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May I present: my 2020 project in all its glory ❤️ This has been my biggest project to date or at least the most time consuming one. Being mainly a steampunk, historical accuracy was not my goal, but rather make it historical "agreeable" or historical "adequate" if there's such a term. My main inspiration were 1880s. Any suggestions for accessories? Patterns used: Hat - Butterick - Making History B6397 Jacket - Burda 7880 (highly modified front part and sleeves) Underskirt - Truly Victorian TV261 - 1185 Four-Gore Underskirt Apron and Bustle - Truly Victorian TV365 - 1883 August Overskirt Corset - @cosplaymccalls Shapeshifter by @anachronisminaction The corset is just an underbust paired with a bra because I currently don't have an alternative, but making one is on my list. The bustle underskirt was bought from a theatre sale but is very similar to Truly Victorian TV108 - Grand Bustle. Trimmings by @finefrenchlaces who happened to have the perfect shade of greyish blue. ______ #bustledress #bustle #trulyvictorian #tv365 #tv261 #victorian #costube #sewing #handmade #corset #burda #burda7880 #butterick #b6397 #costume #costumer #historical #historicalsewing #historicallyadequate https://www.instagram.com/p/CJo0GQ8jCzj/?igshid=mt3hvi6207gu

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Since none of my favourite moments of 2020 made it into the most liked I decided to make my own #bestnine 1 In January I had the opportunity to join my boyfriend on stage with @aeronauticaband for a concert. I LOVE singing and even more to support my boyfriend's band which is the reason we even met years ago. (I did an interview with them for a #steampunk magazine) (Photo by All Dark Photo) 2 The #photoshoot with my favourite Co-Model @nana_model_official and the ever-awesome @fantasticpeoplepictures at @petersschokowelt was one of the few I had this year and I highly miss working with other creative people. The "Chocolate Breakfast" at Peters #Schokowelt also was the only event we organised this year with @anachronikaevents 3 Doing the #steampunkrainbow Video with a bunch of amazing ladies was one of the long-distance projects this year and I LOVE how I got to "meet" new people for it. (And also other similar projects like the #DroptheWatchChallenge, or twinning with @angebeesley ❤️) 4 I acquired a lot of new photo equipment this year like a "new" camera with the option of linking it to my smartphone (which has been a lifesaver for my self portraits) by @rekii.fotografie or lights by @kittydeloryva, as well es some backdrops. All of which allowed me to at least be able to shoot at home. I also started my little YouTube Journey and my video about how I made my @bootstrapfashion Dressform is one of the best performing videos ever. 5 In summer this year we not only visited @zahnradzylinder but finally had a real vacation with #camping, visiting museums and castles and our friends @kaddycorsair and McDrok of @jessnesband in Dresden. 6 Inspired by our video project I did my personal #colourfulsteampunk series which ended up in a calendar for which I FINALLY set up an #Etsy store. I plan on adding more items to it in the future. 7 2020 has been the year I took up a lot more handsewing, mostly thanks to the #Costube Community. 8 I also took on a project that has been my biggest most complicated yet: a full bustle gown plus hat and everything. I believe it's been my most time consuming project yet but I'm proud I did it (more pictures will follow soon) ⬇ https://www.instagram.com/p/CJlVmbFDWaN/?igshid=91xic0747yzj