tropic gothz

remember last night when i was all curmudgeon-y about going to that show/party? yeah? well, it was excellent and i'm super-glad i went. everyone dressed up and was real friendly and i took pictures. taking pictures of scene kids makes me feel like a tourist, but it's different if you know their names or have friends in common, and are enthusiastic about the effort being expended. aaaand i live-tweeted my pics, which is obnoxious on a whole 'nother level.


for my play-along-at-home pals:

kalina like a tim burton rag doll and palm tree-long legs

the most beautiful pirate princess. astonishing braids.

heather lynn, island queen

zach and alyssa, both looking killer, as usual

the other heather, on the left

moi, not really dressed up enough. you can't see my wedge sandals tho!

my buddy davitt. impresario extraordinare. king of the island.

the adorable janice and meg. meg always looks wild. sometimes i see her on the pink line.

i found the theme of the fashion -- and the wing-it attitude of my cohorts -- really inspiring. "tropic goth" is sort of a play on the whole seapunk movement, but it's a very good-natured, gentle ribbing. the various bands were more scuzz-punk than anything else. this girls in this gang usually have something kinda avant going on in terms of their art projects and outfits. if i could hang, they could have a positive influence on my outlook, and maybe spark some collaboration. i like that this group is more interactive with their entertainment, as opposed to people who are just consuming it at other venues around the city.