This past weekend we attended the Northern California Renaissance Fair in Gilroy. It was Julienne's third time, my second time and Kristal's first time going. And all I can say is:
"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!" We went with our friend, and future podcast special guest Molly, and each of us dressed up in very different characters that truly fit our personalities perfectly.
Molly was a dark fairy which suited her love of glitter and tutu's, her angelic face, multiple piercings and RAVE-attending nature.
Kristal dressed as a pirate. Her ruthless, no non-sense, sassy self was perfectly portrayed in the form of Captain Cut-throat.
Julienne was the Evil Queen. Influenced after Once Upon A Time's Evil Queen Regina, she wore a confident and prideful smirk all day. Her elegance and self proclaimed "bitch face" served her well.
I was dressed as a Gypsy. I'd like to think it embodied my free spirit. and joyful presence. Julienne, Molly and Kristal would have you believe I was a gypsy because I was their servant (Since I drove there, did all their hair, lent them my clothes and because I'm the darkest skinned). You racist jerks haha.
During our visit to the 15th century, we encountered many treasures we wanted to buy including fox tails, pocket watches, wands and perfumes. Julienne and Kristal enjoyed iced chai tea, while Molly and I shared a delicious pile of Ye Ole' Fish and Chips. Sin called to the ladies and I as we were lured to the Ice Cream tent for scoops of mint chip. Though probably not accurate to the times, it was damn good in the 90 degree heat.
We experienced Henna, skeleton parades, the Queens Court, people dressed as fairies, pirates and wizards, and a very cute guy in plaid that we kept running into. (Missed Connections anyone??) We wandered into tents full of wench attire and the most beautiful jewelry. One tent had nothing but tea, where you could smell to your hearts desire, all the different teas they offered. One of which was called XOXO and was definitely my favorite chocolatey scent. While we did miss the Jousting tournament, and the show called "dirty laundry", we did see everything else we wanted to.
The Renaissance Fair was full of intrigue, excitement and temptation, and we can't wait to go back!
