What was I doing instead of posting a blog?
I was watching Post Adolescence (fronted by original Varnish bassist Johnny Straube) dress up as Elastica (though I think Johnny ended up looking more like the lovely Brian Molko–except tall–than he did Justine Frischmann…pretty no matter which way you see it, of course), play a seriously great set, and win 3rd place up against bands playing songs that were better known to the crowd. Go boys (girls?) go!
Here is pretty Johnny/Justine/Brian.
And us girls who were out to see them decided we’d dress as Blur. It just made sense. And it, apparently, also just made sense that I was Alex James. Here’s the only picture that really turned out…
Hope that, if you aren’t dressing up for some fun this Halloween, it’s because of something other than trying to be cool. Cos you know what’s really cool? Not being too cool to be silly and have some fun. Trust me; I used to be way too cool and serious for my own good. Let me recommend the lighter path, unreservedly!
Apologies to anyone looking forward to another long, pondering post. Rest assured, I’m still full of ponder. You’ll have your satisfaction later 😉
xxx
I love you as Alex, you look awesome. And Johnny looks ridiculously like Molko (maybe he should dress like that more often :D)
I went as ‘girl who wears lots of make up and a Venetian mask’ for Hallowe’en, and Lilly went as a pumpkin. Mike went as ‘man who doesn’t understand Hallowe’en and stands in the background’. It’s a good look for him.
Thanks! It’s a shame I hadn’t gotten this shorter haircut by then, but we did have one friend say that, sitting across the table and looking at us made her feel like she was really hanging out with Blur and Elastica. Though the Molko thing is kind of undeniable…
I saw your pics from that night. You looked pretty pretty and your little pumpkin was cute. I get the feeling Mike does a lot of standing in the background with you two loud girls 😉