Intercon mulling

After reading laurion's summary of the current decision to move Intercon to a hotel in Waltham, I must commend him and the other boardmembers for their thoughtful examination of the situation and doing the best they can to handle it. It seems as if the saddest victim of the move will be the consuite, losing its ability to provide free food, but it occurs to me that I and other Waltham-based larpers may not need to pay for a hotel room if we so choose, which would probably more than compensate cost-wise. Interesting.

Also in regards to Intercon, I am still on the waitlist for my two games. I'm considering dropping off the Shadows Over Babylon one, even though I really really want to play, if only to have a Friday game. The only thing available in that slot right now is a Divus Ex game, however, and the Divus Ex game I played in a couple of Festivals ago was one of the worst larps I've ever been in, so I'm not sure.

Repeat fashion victim

So I have this white fleecey hooded zip-up that I absolutely love because it's thick enough to be really warm yet form-fitting enough to look sleek and attractive. The problem is, due to its winning combination of convenience, warmth, comfort, and style, I've been wearing it all the time lately. I've always been slightly embarrassed to be caught wearing the same thing over and over again, but it's really the best thing I have for throwing over anything I'm already wearing and having it fit, be warm enough, and look good. I guess I hereby designate it my "indoor coat," not to be considered part of any outfit, but to be worn in the same manner as my outdoor winter coats. Therefore know this before you raise your eyebrows at me and think, "She's wearing that thing again?" 'Cause I know you're all doing that. ;-)

There. That should take care of my insecurity. :-) One of my New Years resolutions is to make an effort to dress more stylishly. Naturally, being less important than the "be less of a grouch" one, it is going significantly better.

BPAL Review: Dorian

Because I decided to wear this today, and it's interesting enough to talk about.

Dorian
from the Sin and Salvation Collection:
"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself." Inspired by and created for my beloved Tedwin: my eternal, beautiful, wicked Dorian Gray. Refined, elegant, and lovely, with a noble bearing and seemingly gentle air. This blend is an artful deception: a sweet gilded blossom lying over a twisted and corrupted core. A Victorian fougere with three pale musks and dark, sugared vanilla tea.

In the imp: It's lovely, the musk making it very rich while the vanilla tea keeps it light and delicate. I have a taste (or a nose, rather) for old-fashioned soft scents like this.

Wet: Much the same, a scent that is full and deep but not heavy.

Dry: It mellows nicely, maintaining the richness but more subtle. Rich but delicate is a perfect combination for me.

The verdict: I love it; really beautiful and elegant. I actually think this scent could work on a man as well as a woman. I could see this becoming something I wear frequently.