Festival of Legends

Today we went to Chapel Hill together, just me and Luca, for the 2nd annual Festival of Legends.
It was so much fun, and nearly every person was in costume. Steampunk, pirates, faeries, renaissance, medieval, sci-fi/fantasy, full body leather armor... you name it, there was a group of folks in costume for it. And the goods!! The art, the costumes... a lot of it surprisingly affordable. I got a cloak with a hood for $60 , a mini cape (more awesome than a cardigan for evening wear, and only $15), a waist-cincher for only $10, and a wooden sword and shield for Luca (for only $15)...


 I have a rule about non-essential purchases. Put it on a list for at least a month, and if you still want it, start searching for the best deal. The items I bought today were all on my list for several months if not years.




3/4 length cape with hood (it's navy with green accents)


waist corset and mini cape (black with red accents)

 I only had one impulse buy... a leather necklace from Ribbons and Rivets. One of the artists was an old co-worker of mine, from back when I was a sophomore  in college. I was just so impressed and inspired by the fact that she was making a living doing what she loved, and doing it so well... I had to buy something to show my support. And now I have a beautiful necklace!




Here are some pics from the festival:



This man gave Luca a "gold" coin!

Belly dancing with fire.


Eating a sandwich in the mini cape.


Vaudeville performers.


King Arthur and the Black Knight... the jousting wasn't faked or anything!


The singing Sphinx.


Elf?


Teaching kids how to sword fight.


Is that a walking mushroom?


It's Luca!


Of course, the one shot with me in it, and my baby's head is covering up my elaborate eye makeup.


Luca and one of the Nickel Shakespeare Girls taking refuge from the rain.