
From the Composted Dreams tour by the Department of Sanitation garage band The Garbologists.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
2/28/19: Last week, my friend Laura made a comment that some of the clothes in my Back to the Future Etsomnia™ post were like Kiss costumes made by home crafters. The idea blew my mind, and sent me scrambling for the Etsy search bar. My results were, well, see for yourself.
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By day, they’re Pittsburgh bankers. By night, they’re Larry and the Lendersons!

Very Cyndi Lauper! By Thegeekgarden

Is anyone else reminded of these guys?

It’s a little-known fact that the ’80s sensation Bananarama got their start as the Christian rock group Hosannarama

While not great for sitting, this skirt would be great on stage! By CircusCatVintage

Excuse me, sir. Your Ziggy Stardust is showing.

Cover for the album “Athlete’s Foot” by the yodel-metal band Damp Bathing Suit.

This looks like it would have been perfectly at home on Moschino’s runway from yesterday’s post! By ElectricCatfishShop

While the band Fancy Chickens saves lots of money on costume fabric, their feather budget is through the roof.

From the music video by the band Full Metal Diaper.

The only artist I know who’s brave enough for double leopard is this guy.

Yes, Disappointed Demon failed as a punk musician, but his kids’ birthday party entertainer career is really taking off!

Coming soon to a slightly grubby coffee shop near you: Psychedelic Brownies

From the cover band Elton John’s Split Personality

From The Gingerbros‘ holiday hit “Bite Me”

Lead singer for Tits McGee and the Bronys of Doom