steampunk costumes

i am watching the christmss edition of doctor who. although i do not understand what the hell is going on i do like the 'steam punk' costumes that the alien people wear. I am meant to be going to a fancy dress party on new years eve and a steampunk costume seems like a good idea. i was originally planning to go as columbo however i only have the long raincoat so everyone would think i am a flasher again .

For those who do not know what steampunk is, it is a new fashion just like the goths, except that you wear a black top hat, monacle or welding goggles then glue cogs to some trousers and any modern technology that you carry. if yoou have seen the film 'Wild Wild West' or 'Back To The Future 3' you will get the idea. i think it looks really cool in an old fashioned futuristic way.

on friday i plan to wear mums bowler hat to the party and i can still wear my columbo coat if i stick some mechanno all over it. i also have a broken food processor in the kitchen so i'll carry that around with me to accessorise. at least i will be dressed up fashionably at the party and wont look like an idiot.