Christenia & Co Steampunk Ball Costume Contest Loot Donations

Donations are still coming in! This is from Christenia & Co.
Accessories for the men and women, her pieces are top class and high quality.
Which is your favorite one? I'm somewhat captivated by the earrings myself.

Who is Christenia & Co?
Christenia & Co. is run by a young lady in Austin, TX who holds a B.F.A in Costume Design from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has been selling her own clothing and jewelery designs on and off since she discovered beading in the third grade and very quickly ran out of enough space to keep all her creations to herself.

Some of her favorite inspirations often come from the likes of Jacques-Louis David, James Tissot, Tamara De Lempicka, Georgia O'Keefe, Tim Burton, Vintage Sears and Roebuck catalogs, and Japanese pop culture.

Stop by her shop today! http://www.etsy.com/shop/Christenia
Be sure to keep an eye on her shop for her new Spring 2011 pieces!
There are going to be some big changes!

Pieces in her etsy shop I am currently craving are the Crimson Zirconium & Brass Earrings and the Crimson Zirconium & Brass Filigree Necklace!

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Grab your goggles and lace up your corsets!

March 12th the Elysium Nightclub is hosting a Steampunk Ball!
Admission: $5 with costume, $7 without, FREE w/Swan Dive Stamp or SXSW Badge
Ages 18+. Open @ 10pm.
Located at: 705 Red River, Austin, TX 78701

Performance by Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band before the Midnight Costume Contest and Giveaways!

Who else is going? http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=199043993454637

Costume Contest Loot Donations provided by the following shops and more!

Turner's Tokens • The Mysterium • Caveat Emptor Historical Millinery

Faire Treasures • Ta Da Boutique • Studio Sweet • Rosewood Stitches

Parkers & Quinn • Chet Phillips • Figments by Kathleen • Luke Chester Smith
SteamBath Factory • Secret Oktober • Christenia & Co

Torquearm Creations • theshyfox photography and floral duct tape

What are the costume contest categories?

Best Male Steampunk Costume

Best Female Steampunk Costume

Best Male Airship Pirate Costume

Best Female Airship Pirate Costume

Best Absinthe Inspired Costume

Steampunk vendors include:

Turner's Tokens http://turnerstokens.blogspot.com/
Parkers & Quinn http://www.etsy.com/shop/parkersandquinn
Caveat Emptor Historical Millinery http://www.cecostumes.com/
Luke Chester Smith http://www.airshipisabella.com/

The Ball is being held right around when SXSW is kicking off so dress to the nines and show those who happen to pop by what Texas Steampunks can do!

The Elysium is NOW 18+ on Saturdays!

PARKING DOWNTOWN:

Grab a view of downtown parking here: http://www.downtownaustin.com/img/maps/parking.jpg
http://www.downtownaustin.com/transportation/parking/lots/