Traci's Take on Halloween Haute Couture

Greetings guys and ghouls!  Happy (almost) Halloween!  Some of you may have been wondering, "who's this Traci girl on the Market Publique Blog," so I wanted to take some time to introduce myself!  That's me, up there, with the rad MP pumpkin.  I joined the Market Publique team back in September when the Three Musketeers realized they needed to add a marketing guru to their mix who adores vintage as much as they do.  Clearly, I'm their girl!  And when Pamela asked me to model for the site last Friday (::blush::), I couldn't resist.  So be sure to keep an eye out for more of me on Market Publique posing in plush sweaters, gorgeous vintage furs and more!!      

So yes, I'm a lover of all things vintage.  And all things fashion, really.  Mixing and matching modern houses with vintage finds puts a big ol' smile on my face, as does getting all dressed up for Halloween.  It's pretty much my favorite holiday.  I make my costume each year (yes, I sew, but don't expect to see me in a kitchen),  and this year was quite the undertaking, my biggest project yet.  Remember George Michael's "Too Funky" video?  Ohh yes, that one;)  The whole runway show was designed by Thierry Mugler, whom I absolutely adore.  His broad shoulders, crazy collars and influences—such as robots, insects, and film noir—made his pieces very distinct and very of the moment.  He expanded his house to include a fragrance collection (yes, I wear Angel from time to time), and also has collaborated with Cirque de Soleil.  He was the main costume designer for Beyonce's last tour.  Check out this amazing Thierry Mugler cocoon coat on Market Publique! 

I'm gonna be THIS chick:

I can't wait to shake my booty and wiggle my handlebars!  Since my welding skills are pretty subpar (joke), I sewed a corset out of red faux leather material. I ordered motorcycle grips online, sewed some fringe on faux leather shorts from American Apparel, and hand-painted the flame details.  The light is a working moon light that most people use in their closets:)  The corset is boned from the outside, and detailed with aluminum tape (very fragile to work with in this context—it rips and folds so easily!).  The deadstock Harley Davidson mirrors I ordered are too heavy to be supported by the corset, so I had to improvise with an old compact.

I'll post pictures from my Halloween weekend next week so you can compare my costume with the one above. 

Happy Halloween everybody!