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The Good Eye went to the QueerBomb pre-procession party at Pine Street Station and had herself a blast taking pictures of all the true colors shining through. Here’s Wonder Woman and Ariel, just hanging out looking awesome together. -
Couples fashion was one of the highlights of QueerBomb, even among the less costume-y. Paige Schilt and Katy Koonce coordinated in cool purple. -
What a deer this guy is. -
Icy-hot pastels, plus a tasteful cameo brooch. -
Sure Olga Paley’s (L) sparkles, fringe, rainbows, and trophy headgear grab all the attention, but Sean Whittle (R) scores big points for that mum, a Texas tradition. Come to think of it, QueerBomb is kind of like Homecoming, except a zillion times better because there’s no football, and my high school boyfriend isn’t there. (At least I think he isn’t.) -
Althea Trix always looks amazing. I prefer to think this is how she rolls out of bed in the morning, but probably she has a bunch of birds to help her get dressed, like Cinderella. -
Is the guy in the medically prescribed dress wearing glow-inthe-dark contact lenses, or has he discovered a whole new level of kind? -
Peg Zilla rocks this season’s statement necklace over a frock that perfectly matches her QueerBomb wristband. Wait, are those tennis-shoe spats over strappy platform sandals? I repeat, ARE THOSE TENNIS-SHOE SPATS? -
Dickies overalls over a sports bra is always a winning look, but Ruthie J.’s mohawk is taking this to a whole new level. -
All that glitters is not gold, but these guys look like way more fun anyway. Tomcat Grimalkin (center) gets special props for that crimson, one-legged unitard, because I just got to write “onelegged unitard.” -
Nathan Rapport and Adan Aburto are mermaids out of water. I’m not sure where you get a knee-length, sequin-encrusted jumpsuit with pockets, but I am setting up a special savings account so that when I do eventually find one, price will be no object. Also, kudos for the tasteful flats, Adan. Easy to march in, and they look great with a peplum. -
Sara Wheeler (R) channels Saturday morning cartoon nostalgia in her sexy Starlite costume; Celeste King (L) proudly wears a different kind of unicorn. -
Ben Zimm souped up his denim jacket using a black velvet painting he scored at Top Drawer Thrift, where he works. Top Drawer’s proceeds benefit Project Transitions, which provides support to people with HIV and AIDS. -
Dia de los Muertos might be months away, but it’s never too early to rock the ghost-dolly look, as Mariska Bomer shows. -
Donna Ho and Dandy Lion explore the many and nuanced moods that can be expressed through those two perfect words, “body stocking.” -
QueerBomb organizer Beth Schindler wears the handmade “Marsha” sash (that signals festival volunteers) over pinktriangle-embellished white overalls. -
Jessica Gardner and Erica Nix (of Workout! with Erica Nix) wearing the only thing in life that matters: Eighties workout gear. -
Sometimes less is more. Especially if the “less” is a pair of leopardprint, sequin-trimmed pasties shaped like the Lone Star State, as worn by Will Mosley. -
Dr. Casanova Frankenstein, Ph.D., in shaman chic. -
These ladies are doing all the right things, from space dress to Seventies sandals to tastefully coordinated wristlet, a parade-andparty essential. -
Ravishing “Marshas” Edie Eclat, Annabelle Mellor, and Joya Cooper, with QueerBomb founder Paul Soileau. -
I am 100% in favor of camouflaging oneself as a writhing mass of woodland creatures. Just wish I had gotten the name of Nick Stole’s furry wristband friend. -
Tommy and Shane just moved here from New York, and already love the friendly folk they’ve met down here. Matching one’s hairdye to one’s cheongsam is always a classy move. -
Bobby Thurman and Chase Hutchinson, proving that tiger and bear DNA can be mixed in the laboratory, with stunning results. -
Artist and costume designer Corinne Loperfido in Dayglo finery. -
Angelique’s (R) rhinestone-covered foundation garment is to die for, but don’t let it blind you to badass viking Gina’s (L) Disney Princess vest! -
Paul Soileau preaches love for the living rooms of Austin at sunset. -
So much adorable in the Crystal Queer Revelation Choir, I can’t even. It’s enough to make you wish that sequined bras, fake mustachios, florescent mesh, and vintage swimwear were acceptable daytime wear year-’round. Oh wait, it is! I love living in Austin. -
So much adorable in the Crystal Queer Revelation Choir, I can’t even. It’s enough to make you wish that sequined bras, fake mustachios, florescent mesh, and vintage swimwear were acceptable daytime wear year-’round. Oh wait, it is! I love living in Austin.
The Good Eye: QueerBomb
