Renaissance Faires

 
   I have always wanted to go to a renaissance faire, but I never went until this year. But in May, I went to the Enchanted Orchard faire somewhere in Massachusetts (I forgot where). Elecktra shopped my closet before we went. I have enough fun stuff to outfit several people. I really liked this outfit. 

      I next went to the Robin Hood's Medieval faire in Connecticut (somewhere). This outfit was OK, but it didn't make me as happy as the first outfit. And I decided my horns were kind of frustrating. 

      The second time I went to Robin Hood's faire it was 95 degrees. I skipped the boots, my horns, and added a parasol (which I got for this faire and then brought to Breyerfest). It was HOT. I had to sit a lot and I was still very sweaty. My skirts kept sticking to my legs and making it hard to walk. But it was fun. I love dressing up. I also love how much joy other people get from a cool outfit. I know I love seeing people all dressed up. 

      The Connecticut Renaissance Faire (which is held in Lebanon, CT) started at the tail end of August and goes through the second week of October. Travis has one faire outfit and he will choose to wear his armor or not depending on how hot it is. The first time we went to the CT faire, at the end of August, it was lovely, maybe about 70. This outfit was very comfortable, even with the layers, and I am finally happy with my horns. I also get a lot of compliments on them. 

     Today, Travis, Elecktra and I went to the Connecticut Renaissance faire again. It was hot, about 85, and even with short sleeves, and Travis with no armor, we were very sweety. But it was another fun day. I wasn't feeling super great so we only stayed a few hours. I think I am going next weekend as well. I hope the weather will be a bit cooler. 

     Just for fun, a nice close selfie with Travis, because everyone should see my cool eyes. Colored contacts are a new thing for me. But I really like the way my faire look is coming together. I know that some people don't like any sort of fantasy looks at renaissance faires, but a lot of people like it, and I think it's fun. I am working my way into a full on Maleficent-type fae look. There are some really beautiful wings I would like to get, but that will have to wait (they are expensive).

     I do have a lot more I can talk about with the faires; joisting, parades, trinket trading. I will talk about that eventually. I have been busy and tired, and school started. Though that is going extremely well. Hopefully it just keeps on getting better and better.