MAY 2013
CAPTAIN
CONSTANCE
BASHFORD ON LEAVE FROM AIRSHIP THE PEREGRINE
THE SWORD OF THE WEST: BLOOD & SAND
THE
AETHER BRIGADE HAS ARRIVED!
NO HUMAN
INTENTIONS
L a Carmina
SPECIAL GUEST
FASHION. TRAVEL. STEAMPUNK
Sean “Dr. Belegana” Makiney Editor-in-Chief
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nwand and Upward!!
We were ecstatic when we had the chance to work with the amazing LaCarmina for this month’s issue. She is just an incredible individual and if you have had a chance to follow this lovely on her blog or YouTube you need to check her our soon... read the magazine but find out more about this beautiful Steampunk’d creature soon. Alas the event season has started and we will be attending our second Steampunk convention (Clockwork Alchemy) here in California in May. We will also be hosting a fashion show during the event. This is every exciting for us because it will be the first time we have ever done anything of the sort. So, anticipation is high and plans are being made. We will also have a booth at the event so if you are planning on attending the event please stop by and say hello. Lastly, I want to talk about what makes Steampunk awesome. It isn’t just the gears, gadgets, and character driven costumes. It’s the communities of people that come together from all walks of life and put everything aside to make memories. It’s the people that make friendships and fellowships stronger and ultimately to have fun. Because without fun what’s the point of doing any of this? Making this genre work is what the fun is about and how to make steampunk work is what your community is for. To share your character, your vision, and your story with each other. Take two and call me in the morning, Dr. Belegana
Sean “Dr. Carswell” McCaffrey Lead Art Director
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reetings, and welcome back ladies and gentlemen! The summer months are upon us, but the weather isn’t the only thing that’s heating up around here. April marked our first venture to the famed Nova Albion in Santa Clara. It was a pleasure meeting the colorful characters who attended. If any of you are reading this, I sincerely hope you enjoy the magazine. This month brings forth a new and exciting endeavor for us here at Ladies of Steampunk. You can cut through the creative energy with a knife! As you may have read via Dr. Belegana, you will find us at Clockwork Alchemy in San Jose from May 24th - 27th. While there, we will be vending, so please don’t hesitate to stop by and introduce yourselves. That, however, is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. You will also be treated to a fashion show (our very first) which we have been organizing since early this year. Yes, you will finally have an opportunity to meet the ladies! That aside, we have also been quite busy planning photoshoots and working with several new, and delightful models whom you will get to see here. We are pleased to present to you the charming and always fashionable La Carmina, fashion and travel blogger extraordinaire. Here, she tells us a bit about her life and career, and gives us a glimpse of Steampunk in Japan. I’ll cease rambling for now, and let you return to the business at hand. As always, my sincere thanks, and enjoy! Cheers, Dr. Carswell
Copyright © 2013 Ladies of Steampunk, all rights reserved. All models depicted were 18 or older at the time of publication.
CONTRIBUTORS Muffy Morrigan Author/Contributor
Jenni Romero Author/Contributor
Jeanne Makiney Wardrobe Misstres
SPECIAL THANKS Kato The Aether Brigade
FROM THE COVER
Maarten de Boer
See more on page 23.
Nikki Fizer
La Carmina
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CONTENTS
No Human Intentions... 4 Capt. Constance Bashford... 9 Steampunk Lovelies... 15 La Carmina... 23 Steam Garden... 27 Kato... 29 Elisa Lovelie...39 The Aether Brigade...43 Kings of Air & Steam...47 The Sword of the West... 48 Copper Couture... 52 Captain Isabella... 56 Bioshock Infinite: A Review... 59 Caroline Walsh Photography... 61
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ntentions STYLIST: Amie Kankelfitz MUA: Jennifer E Sullivan Cassidy PHOTOGRAPHY: LeeAnn Holstine MODEL: Audrey White
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