My Halloween was rather quiet actually considering I was in NYC. I didn’t go to the parade but I walked around it. If one wants to go to the parade they have to get there very early and with me being petite in the past I have had to stand on the police barriers that are a bit removed from the front lines since they get packed quickly. I didn’t think that was a good idea for my foot just yet since it is still healing from surgery. I did go to Café Reggio and sit and eat. I was able to see lots of costumes from there as people strolled by on their way to the parade. Afterward, I walked up to Union Square. Unfortunately, the police closed it early this year. Last year it was packed after the parade with people in costumes. Still, it was fun to see while it was open.
I didn’t get a good full photo of myself since my friend stayed in Chinatown trick or treating with her son. I managed to get small bits and pieces photos of my Harajuku Gal Décor look. Otherwise, I took a handful of photos of others I saw and it was an enjoyable evening. This one homeless man I saw dressed for the evening in his costume has such a great sense of style. A woman and I were discussing this after I asked him could I take his picture. He did not respond so I didn’t. The woman then said he gets aggressive sometimes so to be aware. I figured that might be the case so we both stood there admiring his outfit. He, of course, realized this and started to assume a couple of poses so we grabbed the opportunity. He is the fella on top of the garbage can and in another photo his back shows his black and white jacket. The previous day I had walked by Union Square and saw him wearing his great grunge outfit. His green army pants were very torn with black leggings underneath. He is definitely rocking in stylish looks.
I really liked the group of young people I ran into in their baby doll outfits with their one friend in black and white. They looked so awesome. There were many fun outfits. I barely touched on the Harajuku Gal Décor theme of outfits I like. Perhaps I can do a separate post about that. I often see Alanna Durkovich, of Xander Vintage in her post wearing outfits that show some influence of the Harajuku Gal looks. At the end of the post, I am inserting two Pinterest photos of the Décor look. It is a Japanese Punk look. I really hope to incorporate some of it into my weekend attire since it obviously is too wild for work. I like it since it is fun and playful. I always enjoy some zaniness added into life. There are so many things to be serious about we need to have some fun sometimes. When I was at Trash and Vaudeville buying my shoes the other day I saw an elderly man who must have been close to 80 wearing a full punk outfit. Good for him.
Well, I hope you enjoyed Halloween this year!
All photos and written material by Marilyn Lavender (except last two from Pinterest). © Marilyn Lavender, 2016. “All rights reserved.”