Parkers And Quinn Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

Parkers and Quinn return with more donations and this time with a their signature Leather Hair Facinators!

Don't forget to check out the amazing and high quality Steampunk Leather Harness along with their Steampunk Goggles, Hair Facinators , Top Hats and Masks while you start to gear up for the ball!

Stop by the shop and check out the variety of designs!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/parkersandquinn

Visit the website: http://parkersandquinn.com/
Find them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/parkersandquinn

Who are Parkers and Quinn?
Based in Austin, TX, Parkers and Quinn is a collective effort from Ben Parker and Jennifer Buffie (and their desert tortoise, he likes to throw his two cents in on occasion.) Ben and Jen craft items during 'down time' outside of their day to day work-life. They focus on Quality Leather Goggles, Hair Accessories and Mini Top-Hats. Parkers and Quinn hope to broaden their selections to include steamy belts, coats and under-bust vests in the near future!

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

Prepare for an evening of Burlesque, Vaudeville, Poker,
Music, Dancing, Costume Contest and Vendors!
Cost is $4 in costume for 21+, and $7 for those under 21 & people not in costume.


This is going to be a mighty fine shindig!

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

    Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

    Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

    Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

    O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

    Best Male Steamy Old West

    Best Female Steamy Old West

    Best Male General Steampunk

    Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

The Mysterium, Turner's Tokens, O.M. Grey, SteamBath Factory, Parkers and Quinn, The Brass Apple, COGstume and GEARments, Secret Oktober, Caveat Emptor Costumes and more!

Poker, via Wade Wilder:
Wild West Poker starts at 7:30. Seats are limited so sign up quickly. Shoot me an email at steampunkpoker@gmail.com and I will reserve a spot for you.

Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig @ Elysium in Austin, TX

Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

Prepare for an evening of Burlesque, Vaudeville, Poker,
Music, Dancing, Costume Contest and Vendors!
Cost is $4 in costume for 21+, and $7 for those under 21 & people not in costume.

This is going to be a mighty fine shindig!

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

    Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

    Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

    Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

    O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

    Best Male Steamy Old West

    Best Female Steamy Old West

    Best Male General Steampunk

    Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

The Mysterium, Turner's Tokens, O.M. Grey, SteamBath Factory, Parkers and Quinn, The Brass Apple, COGstume and GEARments, Secret Oktober, Caveat Emptor Costumes and more!

Poker, via Wade Wilder:
Wild West Poker starts at 7:30. Seats are limited so sign up quickly. Shoot me an email at steampunkpoker@gmail.com and I will reserve a spot for you.

April 16th Aetherfest Countdown



Turner's Tokens' kiosk! :D

April Layman of A Grimm Design

Creations from A Grimm Design

Creations from A Grimm Design

Creations from A Grimm Design

Creations from A Grimm Design

Alexis Hoerner, The Clocketbook Maker

Clocketbooks!

John Dunn Creations

Would you believe that is a computer? By John Dunn.

Top Sellers by John Dunn.

Parkers & Quinn offer a great variety
of goggles, hats and more!

Parkers & Quinn's excellent hair flowers!

A very sturdy Parkers & Quinn leather pouch.

A great selection of colors and pieces by Parkers & Quinn!



Some shots of The Mysterium
 in case you have not seen the store!

Great selection of well priced corsets at Austin's The Mysterium!

Not really into wearing elaborate hats?
The Mysterium has other options!

When hunting for The Mysterium, look for the piano sitting outside!

SteamBath Factory oils and body sprays just came in!

My favorite? Mutiny, a delicious blend of coconut and spice.

Parkers & Quinn Steampunk Ball Costume Contest Loot Donation

Remember the awesome leather goggles and hair flowers donated to last October's Steampunk Ball?

Parkers and Quinn are back and this time with a Leather Mini Top-Hat!
These leather top-hats have just recently been released on their Etsy shop.
This isn't all that is being donated either! Keep an eye out for updates about an additional prize donation.

Don't forget to check out the amazing and high quality Steampunk Leather Harness along with their Steampunk Goggles and Hair Facinators while you start to gear up for the ball!

Stop by the shop and check out the variety of designs!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/parkersandquinn

Visit the website: http://parkersandquinn.com/
Find them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/parkersandquinn

Who are Parkers and Quinn?
Based in Austin, TX, Parkers and Quinn is a collective effort from Ben Parker and Jennifer Buffie (and their desert tortoise, he likes to throw his two cents in on occasion.) Ben and Jen craft items during 'down time' outside of their day to day work-life. They focus on Quality Leather Goggles, Hair Accessories and Mini Top-Hats. Parkers and Quinn hope to broaden their selections to include steamy belts, coats and under-bust vests in the near future!

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Break out your adventure maps and gear up your airships!

On March 12th, the Elysium Nightclub is hosting a Steampunk Ball with an adventurous twist!

Admission is $5 with costume and $7 without.

Bring out the global nomads, the absinthe inspired inventions and the noble nobles that fund these daring quests of discovery.
While things are still being nailed down as far as plans go, we have quite a growing list of those shops donating to the costume contest prize pool!

Donations will be 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 • Arrowsarah • Secret Oktober • Christenia & Co

Torquearm Creations • theshyfox photography and floral duct tape

Leading up to the Steampunk Ball I will post pictures and details of the items that are being donated for the costume contest so check back often and see these awesome creations!

The Elysium is now 18+ on Saturdays too so bring your friends!
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!

Austin, TX - Elysium Steampunk Ball - March 12th & Prize Donators

Break out your adventure maps and gear up your airships!

On March 12th, the Elysium Nightclub is hosting a Steampunk Ball with an adventurous twist!

Admission is $5 with costume and $7 without.

Bring out the global nomads, the absinthe inspired inventions and the noble nobles that fund these daring quests of discovery.
While things are still being nailed down as far as plans go, we have quite a growing list of those shops donating to the costume contest prize pool!

Donations will be 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 • Arrowsarah • Secret Oktober • Christenia & Co

Torquearm Creations • theshyfox photography and floral duct tape

Leading up to the Steampunk Ball I will post pictures and details of the items that are being donated for the costume contest so check back often and see these awesome creations!

The Elysium is now 18+ on Saturdays too so bring your friends!
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!

Close-up: Parkers and Quinn Goggles and Leather Flowers

This is a close up of the items donated by Parkers and Quinn for Austin's Elysium Steampunk Ball on October 30, 2010. Excellent professional leather work and the pefect pieces for any fine steampunk.
Be sure to keep an eye out at Secret Oktober for their work, they may be carried there soon!

Come out to Austin's Elysium Steampunk Ball on October 30th!

Cover is $5 with costume and $7 without.

Live music starts at 10pm and Costume Contest at midnight.

Playing: Black Tape for a Blue Girl w/randal.holt:dead.cat.cello + DJ Void & Gothfather.

21+ Doors Open at 9:30pm.

705 Red River ATX.

Costume contest prizes provided by

Secret Oktober, Turner’s Tokens,

 Faire Treasures, Chet Phillips, Tormented Artifacts,

Parkers and Quinn, Tada Boutique, Rhapsodical Hats,

 Steam Bath Factory and Christina & Co.