tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12240875468370623682024-03-05T02:22:28.868-08:00Darkling DreamsMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-74886859371176412462014-07-19T18:31:00.001-07:002014-07-19T19:28:14.328-07:00Music Spotlight: Eliza Rickman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Is everyone else having as crazy a summer as I am? I thought I would just lie about and be lazy, but much to my surprise it's been exactly the opposite! And I do hate venturing out of my house when it's so ridiculously hot outside. It's been up to 38 C here the last couple weeks and that makes it hard to wear many of my outfits without melting.<br />
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On the bright side, I got to see Welcome to Night Vale live in Vancouver just a couple of weeks ago, and I'll <i>definitely </i>do it again if they come back around. Cecil brings so much energy to the show and Dylan (Carlos) is such a cutie pie. I met both of them afterwards and they're really the sweetest. Also, they signed the poster I bought, and a couple of unfinished pieces of artwork. (Which I won't be showing off because they're really only sketches). One thing that I noticed? I'd never seen so many awesome shaved/funky/colorful haircuts and awesome styles at a geeky event like this before. I mean there are always some people, but there were attractive alternative fans everywhere I turned! It was a lovely experience.<br />
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Now with my part of the adventure out of the way I can focus on the highlight of this post, which is the musician who went on the Canada tour with them. If you're not familiar with the podcast, what they do for the 'weather' on Welcome to Night Vale is play a song, usually from a lesser known artist. Normally, I'm not a fan of the weather songs, but to my extreme excitement the artist on tour with them was none other than Eliza Rickman.<br />
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We'll start off with the fact that half of her dresses are lovely, ethereal things that I need badly in my closet. As for the music, well I'm not great with genres so I can't tell you exactly what hers should be called, but I <i>can </i>tell you that she has the most haunting, beautiful voice I've heard in a long time, and at certain points she reminded me a bit of both Siouxsie and Emilie Autumn. Still, there's no question she has a style that's uniquely her own. I bought her CD after the show and there's maybe <i>one </i>song on it that I don't like. Unfortunately, or fortunately, she was even better live and I really got the full effect, so now I definitely have to see her again.<br />
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I'm also a fan of Cinnamon Bone and Start with Goodbye, Stop with Hello. If you're a Nick Cave fan she's covered Into My Arms and that's on this CD as well. You can buy her album on <a href="http://elizarickman.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">her bandcamp page</a>, and currently she's got two more in the works, so if you'd like to donate to her kickstarter <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/94206527/eliza-rickman-makes-her-second-album-and-a-covers" target="_blank">here's the link.</a><br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-83085906380336992562014-05-30T00:18:00.001-07:002014-05-30T00:18:54.678-07:00Pants Two Ways and a Whole Lot of Cosplay <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This blog and I don't seem to cross paths very often anymore! Never fear, I'm not going to up and vanish one day without leaving a note. If I ever decide to leave the blogger community rest assured I'll keep you all informed. However, between school, sewing, cosplay, reading, learning to play guitar, orchestra, etc. (really the list of things I do nowadays goes on and on) I just don't have time, or the motivation really to keep up a steady posting schedule. I'll probably drop one or two posts a month and that'll be it, but at least I'll be here! That being said, I'm much more active on both my tumblr (which is more fandom/comics than Goth I'm afraid) and my Goodreads. Both links can be found off to the right if it interests you.<br />
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I was going through my huge backlog of photos and I found two outfits showcasing these brown and black spin doctor pants. I love the whole steampunk vibe I get when I wear them. When I was looking at the pictures I thought it was a really good example of how you can make the same item from your closet look totally different depending on your accessories.<br />
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We're going to have to ignore the change in hair length here, because I'm pretty sure that's having some effect, but a pair of glasses, corset, and turtleneck instead of suspenders and the whole look is changed! I just love mixing and matching things from my closet. I really try my best not to wear the same thing twice in a month, which proves a fun challenge. <br />
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Now I'm going to move away from anything remotely goth related and stray into geek territory. Last month I went to Vancouver Fan Expo and I had a blast. I promised pictures so I tried to pick out the best ones. My favorite panel was definitely the one with the Soska Sisters (AKA Twisted Twins). Sure, seeing Karl Urban and Tom Felton was fun, but these directors were hilarious and being less famous were able to engage us in conversation. They complimented my hair and hit on me! It was lovely. I highly advise checking out their movie American Mary or perhaps even Dead Hooker in a Trunk which has become something of an indie hit.<br />
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As for cosplay... well I had most of my Cecil costume put together around Halloween so that was relatively easy. I still need to find a much better wig and headphones, as well as make a few more props and update the clothes, but I'm happy with how the tattoos turned out. A few people recognized me so that was fun.<br />
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Of course the main event was my Arkham Asylum Scarecrow costume. Wowie did I put a lot of time and money into this one. And there are still things I need to redo! Cosplay will destroy your life; that I can assure you. Int he pictures I look significantly less dirty and 'authentic' than if you were to meet me in person, and I didn't bother to take off my flip flops for the first pic, but I think you get most of the effect.<br />
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And because I couldn't steal the spotlight for myself with so many wonderful cosplayers around, here are a few of my favorites from the weekend. We took a <i>lot </i>of pictures so I tried to pull out the ones I felt were most deserving of recognition.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sauron I believe. His gauntlets were killer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Titan's dedication to body paint is impressive.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That makeup was crazy. And I'm pretty sure it <i>was </i>makeup.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She was extremely attractive and lovely to talk to. Trust me.</td></tr>
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Hopefully I haven't lost all of you by now with the giant stream of photos. I'll do my best to get another post up this month and it'll be one more "Goth" related. I'll leave you with a picture of the loot I scored at the con. I'm a sucker for artwork and with the knowledge that I might not see these pieces ever again I blew all of my money on posters (And a Beetlejuice Funko which is just adorable). My room has since turned into a Den of Geek.</div>
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Fun fact! The artwork tot he far left was done by the same artist who designs the album art for Johnny Hollow. Their CDs were being sold at the booth as well. You can't see it very well, but I'd advise looking him up.</div>
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-71137454980511246922014-05-02T18:33:00.001-07:002014-05-02T18:33:38.111-07:00Hair Evolution and Clothes Revolution<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
First off, sorry if you jumped into this post thinking '<i>revolution?? this should be exciting,</i>" because what it really means is, I've been out buying things again. Oops? I haven't put up an outfit post in so long though, that my hair has managed to go through various stages of growth. Therefore, this photoset is basically half showing off my new threads, and half hair study. It went from short, to shorter, to a full on mohawk which I am loving right now. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Testing out the new pool table <br />
Does it look like I know what I'm doing? ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've been wearing darker lipsticks as well</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My spiked collar has been seeing a lot of action lately.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is about as colorful as I go for spring/summer styles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm sorry for the blindingly white face. <br />
The sun was especially bright that day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Record hunting. I got some 80s synthpop here.<br />
Then I hopped over to underground and bought Juju.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This vintage day dress type thing is my new favorite thing to wear.</td></tr>
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So I've had a lot of additions and style changes since I last posted. I feel like my style is constantly changing. Some days I'll like one thing and a week later I'll be looking for something else. How about you guys? Is your wardrobe constantly in flux or do you get stuck in style ruts often?</div>
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I've really been on a horror kick lately. For a while I avoided it entirely because all I could find were generic slashers as far as movies were concerned and predictable plots for novels. <i>However, </i>things have been looking up lately, as I've been turning towards older movies and cult hits once again. Here are a few of the highlights this month.<br />
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The horror aspect of The Fly is pretty slow to pick up if we're being completely honest. All the same, it's a great movie, and when the horror <i>does </i>start occurring...well. I'll admit there was one scene towards the end that had me squirming uncomfortably. The Fly is a great example of 80s horror at it's best and the makeup is fantastic.<br />
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This was actually a re-watch for me, but I'm going to mention it anyway because Hellraiser has got to be my favorite horror movie of all time. The giant Pinhead poster over my wall says a lot about how I feel about the film. To be honest, I'm a bit obsessed. Obsessed enough to stick through the train wreck that was the franchise after Hollywood got a hold of it. Granted, number three wasn't <i>awful, </i>but everything after that makes me cringe. Still, the first two movies are horror movie gold in my opinion, and I highly recommend the book it was based off of as well. <br />
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Eraserhead is at the top of the list of movies that have disturbed me so deeply I'm not sure I want to watch them again. The whole movie is unsettling from start to finish, with it's black and white arthouse style and surreal filming. There's one scene at the end that I just really don't want to think about too hard, but I can appreciate this movie as a work of art, as well as an absolutely horrifying film.<br />
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You can't go wrong with Vincent Price. You just can't. I love every single one of his B-grade, cheesy, wonderful horror films and House of Wax was no exception. I didn't like it as much as say, The Abominable Dr. Phibes, but it's undeniably a masterpiece.<br />
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Ok now this has actually been a consistent horror source in my life so I can't say it's a new discovery. <i>However, </i>season two has been airing and I feel the need to express how wonderful it is. Season one was a fresh take on the many escapades of Hannibal Lecter, (And of course, I fell in love with Will Graham immediately) but season two hasn't lost any of the creativeness of the first, while amping up the horror aspect. They're not holding back anymore, and let me tell you, the cinematography in this show is <i>phenomenal. </i>As are the relationships between the characters, dialogue, and of course, death scenes.<br />
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Finally, a book! This is one of the coolest books I've read in a very long time. The horror in this book is the kind that nags at the back of your mind and doesn't want to let go. It's psychologically unsettling, no gore here, but it <i>really</i> doesn't need it. The premise is simply a house who's inner dimensions don't match it's outer ones, but that discrepency turns into something no one could ever have expected. The only thing with House of Leaves is that the format is extremely bizarre. The whole thing isn't like that, but I had to put several hours into this book in order to make sense of some of it. Just google the book and you'll see what I mean. You're either going to find it very pretentious, or extremely clever and fun.<br />
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This has been sitting at the bottom of my movie list for a <i>very </i>long time and I finally got around to watching it. I didn't expect to love it the way I did. The costumes are a Goth's dream and the story an absolutely delicious concept. Is it perfect? No. But it doesn't have to be because Repo was a thrill ride from start to finish. Graverobber's songs were my favorite so it's a shame we didn't see more of him. I think it's safe to say I've developed another character crush... Now I'm off to watch the Devil's Carnival!<br />
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I don't know where to start with this movie. I went to Vancouver Fan Expo this weekend (There will be pics quite soon) and one of the panels featured the Soska Sisters, AKA The Twisted Twins. They. Were. Wonderful. I have to say I enjoyed their panel the most. They weren't afraid to curse, tell stories about running away from cops while filming, or to be brutally honest about the pieces of themselves they put into this movie. I don't know if they identify as Goths, but they certainly had the aesthetic. I was ridiculously happy to see some girl directors. They weren't afraid to call out sexism and also <i>they hit on me in front of everyone </i>which was wonderful. Basically, this movie deals with a lot of issues like rape and sexism, and also heavily features the body mod community. A lot of research went into this film and I highly recommend it. </div>
Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-69625879663368546512014-03-30T00:16:00.000-07:002014-03-30T00:16:38.725-07:00Costume Appreciation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My entire spring break has been spent absorbing movies, shows, video games, comics...honestly the list goes on and on. Since I've decided not to leave my house and simply vegetate for two weeks I've have been falling in love with a lot of character costumes. Will I actually take inspiration from them in my day to day wear? Well, maybe. Probably not. I did a post a short while ago detailing characters I've actually been taking inspiration from. While I've fallen in love with these, incorporating elements from most of them wouldn't be...practical. Practical or not, I want to thank the wardrobe and styling departments, or artists, responsible for all of these ensembles.<br />
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<u>Jareth</u><br />
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Ok so I doubt there are many people here who <i>haven't </i>seen Labyrinth at some point in their life. I'm sure I'm not the only one who drooled over Bowie every time he made an appearance. Scratch that, I <i>know </i>I'm not. That being said, I don't care if this is old news because the costumes in that movie are <i>fabulous. </i>When in doubt, add more leather. And glitter. All of the glitter apparently. Not to mention, that hair speaks for itself. Labyrinth is one of those movies I consider a mandatory re-watch at least once a year. Getting excited about the costumes (The ball scene anyone?) is just a bonus.<br />
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<u>Worried About the Boy</u><br />
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This is actually a TV film about the life of Boy George that I didn't know existed until a few weeks ago. The movie is excellent, but the costumes take the cake. fThis is just one of the many gems to be be found in the film and it's certainly not just the actor playing Boy George who gets the good stuf. The alternative 80s are in full swing, especially the New Romantics (of course) so there's no shortage of dramatic, brilliant looks.<br />
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<u>Amadeus</u><br />
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Amadeus is equal parts silly and serious and it remains one of my favorite movies. All that aside, I'm a sucker for period costumes like this (ridiculous wigs aside) and the jackets and frilly things make me deliriously happy. Whenever I watch movies like this or Marie Antoinette (though I can't say I recommend that one) it awakens the romantic goth in me and I immediately want to go out and buy a jabot.<br />
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Is there anything I would ever want to wear in real life that even remotely resembles this? Well, no. Malfatto is <i>very </i>high on my cosplay list, but I won't be rocking the plague doctor look in public any time soon. No, definitely not. That being said, it's dark green and black! One of my new favorite color combinations. There are a million buttons, his hat is wonderful, and up close that mask is exquisite. So it's really too bad he was such a minor character, because I would have loved to see more of that costume.<br />
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I saw this for the first time last week and while it was very enjoyable, I couldn't help but notice every historical accuracy that popped up in the film. It's an unavoidable internal battle with me most of the time... and there were a lot of inaccuracies. However, the costumes were <i>gorgeous. </i>I fell in love with the King's outfit immediately (as well as his personality). Besides serving it's functional purpose the white and silver costume had such an ethereal quality. The mask he wears to the battle site is even more beautiful. As for Sibylla, most of her outfits were lovely, but the one she wore in her first appearance is my favorite one of all.<br />
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<u> Zodiac </u><br />
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Ah the 70s... Besides the fact that this movie is phenomenal, it's also got a few great wardrobe choices. Robert Downie Jr. was rocking most of the outfits I liked, so I may be a bit biased, but no matter. Waistcoat and ascot? Why not? That could be a really cute outfit done right.<br />
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<u>Lady Loki</u><br />
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Well, we all know Loki is one of my favorite Marvel characters, and another drool-worthy one ever since Tom Hiddleston took up the role. But what about Lady Loki? Some of my favorite comics featuring Loki are the ones where he's in his female form. (Sif's body if we're going to get really nit-picky) She's gorgeous, and she can pull of the scales and fur. Me? Not so much. You won't see me walking around with that diadem in public, but I wouldn't be opposed to threading some gold discs through my hair on the days I'm feeling dramatic. <br />
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What about you? Do you ever take inspiration from fictional characters, or fall in love with a costume knowing it'll be difficult to emulate without looking costume-y? Do you make little nods to people with accessories? Or do you just decide to find a way to make it work? Or maybe I'm just crazy. There's always that.</div>
Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-29506928564105575742014-03-12T22:20:00.002-07:002014-03-12T22:20:51.728-07:00Outfit Dump and Evolving Makeup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
March has been yet another slow month for writing, but a great one for outfits so far! Since I've been such a slow blogger so far, and will probably keep up this pace throughout the rest of the school year, here are some new outfits to make it up to you. I've been bad and spent far more money than I should have last month. I'm saving up for Vancouver Fan Expo in April after all.<br />
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So lately my everyday makeup routine has changed a bunch. My normal wings have become a lot more dramatic, and I've been cranking up the eyeshadow. I've also stopped being lazy and now my brows are as dramatic and black as my hair. Since they're so blond I can draw them on easily with pencil without shaving farther than I pluck, and you can't even tell. It's really fun doing something a little more extreme so I think it'll be my new go-to. Consult my last two outfits for some examples. It's a little hard to see, but they should hopefully get the point across.<br />
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My hair is shorter and the new dress is from Blackfish Apparel.</td></tr>
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Also, only one month until the con! Which means if you guys are still interested I'll be posting some updates on my Scarecrow cosplay very soon. I've made a ton of progress and I'm really excited. <br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-49243538962255342692014-02-26T23:43:00.002-08:002014-02-26T23:43:24.135-08:00Things I'm Gravitating Towards Lately<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My style is always rooted in the Goth scene, but how I express that tends to change on a fairly regular basis. I get bored when I wear the same things all the time, so I'm constantly on the hunt for something that will spice up my wardrobe. Normally, I just latch on to another style and combine it with my dark aesthetic, but lately I've noticed that when I'm in stores or online my eyes tend to gravitate towards particular things. Here are some of the more common offenders.<br />
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<u>Dark Green and Maroon</u><br />
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When paired with black that is. I've always liked jewel tones, but lately I've been favoring maroon and green over others. They're just so enticing.... I recently bought a top that's roughly the color of the middle nail below, and I love it to death. I'm also on the hunt for a darker green military jacket (The one I bought years ago is far too light and just screams junior section...)<br />
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I've always liked dressing up, but for me that normally means throwing on an actual dress and getting creative with my makeup. Lately, I've been wearing a lot of jeans (Partly because it's easy, partly because it's COLD and a skirt and tights ain't gonna cut it) and I've been hovering on the more androgynous side of the spectrum by breaking out my ties, suspenders, etc. So of course, I need a better dress shirt to pair all of that with.<br />
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<u>Funky Jackets</u><br />
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If you saw the recent purchase I showcased in the last Sophistique Noir challenge you know I've got a <i>very </i>funky jacket that's been getting a lot of use. Unusual jackets have been high on my list as of late. Of course, I'm a bit obsessed, so jackets are <i>always </i>at the top of my list, but I've been striving for more creative designs in my recent searches.<br />
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<u>Leopard Print</u><br />
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I've loved leopard for ages. I'm not sure I should count it as something I'm gravitating towards lately, because I always covet it, but my closet <i>has </i>seen a larger influx of leopard prints than normal in recent months so I suppose it counts. (A little while ago I bought a leopard print sweater and<i> </i>yet<i> </i>another scarf in the same week..) <br />
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I've been feeling the vintage vibe strongly this last month. However, I don't have a lot of opportunity to express that vibe because my 'vintage' items are few and far between. The 50s are one of my favorite time periods for fashion (Along with the 40s and 20s. We're not counting the alternative 70s/80s wardrobe because that's half my life already) and I've been trying to at least incorporate some of that in my everyday life by looking for more polka dots. It's a stretch, but at least it's a bit of an homage. <br />
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I don't know where it came from, but I've been struck by this inexplicable urge to own a pair of circle lenses. I think I may have seen a picture on Tumblr, and then later realized I just had to have a pair. The only problem is that I'm not sure they'll fit my face shape, but I'll deal with that hurdle as it comes. Is it a bit hipster-ish at the moment? Maybe. Do I care? Not particularly. <br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-39290675863537860252014-02-19T22:48:00.003-08:002014-02-19T22:48:55.507-08:00The Goth Is Finally Invading My Room<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
School has been a nightmare lately let me tell you. I've got a bunch of posts planned for the near future, if I can work around finishing my cosplay, and writing these essays my new teachers are fond of giving out. As far as recent news goes however, I'm happy to announce that I've finally gotten to decorate my new room! It's looking exactly as I envisioned it, though there's still a bit to go.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm a geek and I am extremely proud of my instruction-less bionicle ok? <br />
That big one took hours of collaboration with my friend ^^"</td></tr>
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I love the purple color of the walls. It's even better in person. Also, I'm really glad we tore up the carpet and put in wood. The grey-ish color is perfect. Now I need to go get myself a table/desk, a shelf for my little knickknacks, and a rack for my record player and speakers. I think I'll also get some black and grey curtains to hang over my window and I have an ornate mirror to hang up. Unfortunately, I'll only get to have this room for a little more than a year, since I'll be off to university, but I'll enjoy it while it lasts.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-10094357682028555402014-02-08T14:40:00.000-08:002014-02-08T14:40:54.778-08:00Sophistique Noir Theme: Outerwear<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Oh boy, do I love outerwear. I think my jacket collection is easily reaching for twenty right now, and that's not counting others things like vests. Of course, when I lived in Florida I didn't have much use for all of these jackets. Now though, I've been gleefully enjoying the opportunity to flaunt my wardrobe. The other day I even decided to channel Sherlock a bit.<br />
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That jacket is actually stolen from my mother's wardrobe which means I've got limited access to it. <strike>Unless I'm very sneaky. </strike>The <i>real </i>jacket I'd like to showcase today is one that I bought at Blackfish Apparel downtown. The clothes in there are expensive, so it's going to be one of those 'only when I'm comfortable splurging' stores. Considering I prefer to thrift to save money, those splurging moments aren't going to happen often. Luckily, they were cleaning out their inventory after Christmas and I was able to snatch this jacket for half off. <br />
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It's definitely a statement piece, so I've only worn it a few times. It's something a bit more colorful than I'd normally wear, but when I saw the cool patterns on it I just had to get it. This is probably one of the items in my closet that I get complimented on every time I wear it, so I'm really glad I caved that day.<br />
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Winter won't be going away for a while, so I'll be taking every opportunity to enjoy my jackets! Here's a bonus pic of the weather I've been dressing for. Living in snow is a fairly new concept to me, but I'm loving it.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-3478303556003973142014-01-21T20:51:00.002-08:002014-01-21T20:51:29.705-08:00Scarves Are a Goth's Best Friend<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
...Or at least mine. They keep you warm in the winter, can be purely decorative in the summer, and come in so many different patterns. When I'm in a hurry (Read: all the time) and don't have time to hunt down a necklace, I normally just grab one of the numerous scarves from my closet. Not to mention, if you're wearing a boring, plain black shirt that day, there's no better way to cover it up then with a scarf. (Unless you feel like wearing a jacket all day I suppose. But let's assume that it's too hot indoors for that.) <br />
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Luckily, despite the vivid colors lining the shelves, there are still plenty of monochrome scarves to be snatched up. Also, don't completely ignore color because it's 'not goth enough'. If you like that bright green and fluffy monstrosity then you make it work! I'm constantly drawn to leopard print in unnatural shades. Don't limit yourself to black, grey, white, and more black. Here are a few scarf ideas that caught my eye while browsing. Though it seems I'm contradicting myself because I ended up with the aforementioned black, grey, white, and more black. Oops.<br />
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Most of us in this blogging sphere are enduring the winter months right now, so hunt down some scarves and use them to your advantage! Shawls, jabots, capelets, and detachable fake fur collars are also fair game of course. Another great thing you could do is rip up a plain black scarf and give it a deconstructed, maybe even post-apocalyptic feel, depending on the look you're going for. </div>
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I don't have time for a proper post today. I'm trying to schedule Vancouver trips and plane trips for different friends, figure out how I'm going to take the SAT up here in Canada, write book reviews, renovate the house, stay involved in the orchestra, work on my cosplay, AND write things for this blog. Let's just say I have a lot on my plate, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! It's good to stay busy. I just feel like I'm neglecting you guys sometimes.<br />
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I <i>will </i>endeavor to at least get one post a week up from now on. This doesn't quite count, but I wanted to show off the dress I made this term in Textiles. I wanted something polka-dotty, something I could wear for a more vintage feel, but was also trying to save some money. Therefore, knocking out an item along with a school project, I grabbed an old pattern from the 80s and got to work. Curled hair and red lipstick makes this outfit even better. I'm pretty proud of it! This is the first 'big thing' I've ever sewed.<br />
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How were everyone's holidays? I found myself getting a plethora of geeky things for Christmas including Watchmen and V for Vendetta in comic form, Scott Pilgrim in movie form, Skyfall, a Darth Vader alarm clock, and Arkham Origins for ps3. Bonus: The game was even set during Christmas! <br />
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I also received The Historian (<a href="http://darklingxxdreams.blogspot.ca/2013/01/books-with-bite-historian.html" target="_blank">Review here</a>), The Fountainhead (Highly recommended), and Cloud Atlas (To be reviewed soon), but the thing that I thought you guys might appreciate the most is this poster from our local record shop.<br />
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Another year is upon us, and boy did the last one go by quickly. I hope everyone had a great year and I wish you all a better one to come. Last year I made a list of <a href="http://darklingxxdreams.blogspot.ca/2013/01/new-years-resolutions.html" target="_blank">'resolutions'</a>, and this year I'll do the same. I put that in quotes because I'm going to think of them more as loose guidelines so I don't get too stressed out or bummed when they don't all happen. <br />
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<li>Read. Read and read and read. This is a resolution every year because I'm constantly absorbing books. This year I'm keeping track of the ones I've read and I'm going to try to be more active on my <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/17444165-darkling" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>. Therefore I'm following in <a href="http://www.theeverydaygoth.com/" target="_blank">Mary Rose's</a> footsteps and letting you all know that you're welcome to send me a friend request. </li>
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<li>Improve my Comic collection. I mean, normally I spend most of my money on clothes because I have this bad habit of wanting everything at once. Which leaves little room for other things. Batman, Deadpool, Saga, Scott Pilgrim, X-Men, Avengers...the list is endless. And I'm <i>dying </i>to get my hands on both the Sandman and the Hellraiser comics. <i>Especially</i> the latter.</li>
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<li>Get a solid SAT score and apply to universities. I've got to start narrowing down my options. I know I want to aim big, but my problem is that I want to go <i>everywhere</i>. Whatever I decide, I know that I'm a liberal arts major at heart. Too bad I love both English and History equally, so deciding whether I want to be a librarian, archivist, curator, or even shooting for professor in either subject is a tough choice. And then there's that part of my brain that goes. Hey! Psychology is cool too!</li>
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<li>Record collection update! Dad bought me a new record player. Which means it's time to buy the Siousxie, Bowie, and Ministry vinyls I've been eying at the local record store...once I have the funds. (Why are records so expensive??)</li>
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Holiday tunes are wonderful for about the first week, and after that I want to claw my ears out. I swear if I hear Michael Buble's '<i>Santa Buddy</i>' one more time someone is going to suffer. But have no fear! You can always throw a few of these songs in with the classics to break up the monotony. Christmas is well under way for most of us, so time to pop in some tunes and get to the festivities.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-66435388101236756852013-12-23T01:01:00.001-08:002013-12-23T20:15:01.588-08:007 Dark Christmas Movies/Episodes to Watch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello everyone! I've just been dead this month haven't I? Well never fear. I've returned with a holiday inspired post. With Christmas just around the corner sometimes you get the urge to see something a little more festive. But we've all seen the classics, so how about some darker things to watch before the holiday season ends?<br />
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<u>Gremlins</u><br />
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I saw this when I was three and subsequently had nightmares for weeks. Nowadays, needless to say it's a lot less scary and more fun to view. Gremlins is one of those ridiculous classics that doesn't get any less entertaining as time goes on and being set during the Christmas season it becomes a great holiday movie.<br />
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<u>Batman Returns</u><br />
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This isn't something that comes immediately to mind when you think Christmas movies, but it's certainly a good one. Much darker than it's predecessor, the holiday theme of Batman Returns is a nice contrast to the grim tale. Also, come on, it's Batman. Who needs an excuse to watch that?<br />
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<u>Tales From the Crypt: All Through the House</u><br />
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Who remembers this wonderful show? If you're lucky boils and ghouls, you'll be able to find this one on Youtube somewhere. Most episodes from this delightfully cheesy show ere good and this one sports a murdering wife and even more murderous Santa Claus.<br />
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<u>Edward Scissorhands</u><br />
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Not quite a Christmas movie, but it's got enough holiday elements to warrant watching it and I don't think most of us would turn down this lovely movie. It's emotional and snow-covered, which is enough to make it count in my book.<br />
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<u>Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale</u><br />
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This Finnish horror film cover the gruesome and gory side of Christmas quite well. The Santa unearthed in this film 'punishes' naughty children instead of rewarding the good ones and the results are not pleasant. The Saint Nick here isn't the one we know and love.</div>
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<u> A Very Supernatural Christmas</u><br />
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Supernatural is a great show full of ghost, demons, myths, and one liners. Of course, after nine seasons it's a getting spread a little thin, but I remain a faithful fan. This episode has pagan gods, dark humor, and a creepy-cheerful holiday vibe. It's highly recommended.<br />
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<u>Christmas With The Addams Family</u><br />
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Ok so The Addams Family is always a delight and this Christmas themed episode is as adorable as ever. We should all strive to have a Christmas as unique as theirs<br />
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I didn't put The Nightmare Before Christmas or Black Christmas up here because I think they're pretty obvious choices. However, you guys get a bonus if you watch Gingerdead man and let me know how bad it is. Happy holidays!</div>
Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-90336031658373500542013-11-30T23:24:00.000-08:002013-11-30T23:24:17.097-08:00Fictional Characters Inspire<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm sure all of us have gotten tuck in a style rut at least once in our life. We get bored with what we're wearing and want to change it up a bit, but aren't sure how. There are only so many real-life examples you can look at before you run out of ideas. When I'm in doubt, and the Trad Goths, or Deathrockers, or beautiful Victorian Goth ladies aren't doing it for me, I turn to the fictional. There's all sort of inspiration to be taken from characters in Movies, TV, comic, or even video games. Here are some of the <br />
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<u>Lestat</u><br />
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You could take inspiration from any of the marvelous creatures in Interview with the Vampire. I simply chose the brat prince because he's my favorite. The movie is full of delightful costumes, but I only have to read the book before I'm searching for grey, velvet blazers on Ebay.<br />
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<u>Dorian Gray</u><br />
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I will stand by my previous assessment of the movie. I can't stand it. Not when that book is one of my favorites and I had to watch it's story ripped apart in the film. But that's not to say Ben Barnes isn't a very dapper Dorian. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is even worse as far as movies go, but I loved the Dorian in that and he's got a sense of style.<br />
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<u>Clive</u><br />
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I want to steal just about <i>everything </i>Clive wears. Not to mention, he's absolutely adorable. However, Gypsy with her wonderful Stevie Nicks inspired wardrobe is a close contender.<br />
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<u>Duckie</u><br />
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Chances are if I'm watching a movie from the 80s then I'll see a million wonderful things to wear. Pretty in Pink is not an exception and I love Duckie's eccentric wardrobe.<br />
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<u>Andie</u><br />
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Ok so I'm stealing from the same movie here, but that 80s rule still stands. Change most of her things to black and I'd be a happy camper.<br />
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<u>Ingrid Dracula</u><br />
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Young Dracula is a kids' show. I don't care, I love it. Most of Ingrid's outfits (especially in the first couple of seasons) are pretty cheesy, but there are some gems in there. Her father's clothes ain't bad either. Now if we could only get rid of their penchant for cheap capes...<br />
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<u>Mona</u><br />
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My Cousin Vinny is a funny movie, but the reason I liked it the first time I saw it was because of Mona's kickass attitude, and the fact that she could rock anything. She sure stood out in that little town.<br />
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I know we're all tired of being compared to her, but that doesn't make her any less awesome, so Lisbeth is going up here. The <i>Swedish </i>version because the Hollywood version is lackluster and Noomi Rapace was a brilliant Lisbeth.<br />
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Classical Music! How I do love thee. Actually, I've found that a lot of Goths seem to have a certain fondness for classical music. It's very Goth-friendly. I'm not particularly well educated when it comes to composers so don't think me an expert by any means. I know my Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, etc. like everyone else, but I don't generally listen to those three unless the mood strikes. I typically have a fondness for Wagner, Strauss, Liszt, and Shostakovitch.<br />
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Classical music has had an influence on the Goth scene as well. Some bands involved in the scene rely on strings and the like very heavily. There are unmistakeable uses of orchestral music in Neoclassical Darkwave if we're going to get very specific. Three bands off the top of my head that utilize classical/orchestra type music in their own are Dead Can Dance, Love is Colder than Death and Soper Aeternus. I'm not big on the former, but classical music is what got me started listening to the other two. Then there are groups like Rasputina or Emilie Autumn who rely heavily on strings and they're pretty adored by the Goth scene themselves.<br />
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Of course, being a complete band nerd means that I've been exposed to classical music since middle school. It's ridiculous how exited I get over hearing the oboe played in a piece. I jump around like an idiot and go 'That! That's my instrument!'. And I tend to listen to classical while studying so I don't get sidetracked by lyrics.<br />
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Below I'm compiling a few videos from my Itunes that that could fall under the classical label and might appeal more to the Gothic crowd. <br />
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<u>Danse Macabre- Saint-Säens</u><br />
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<u>Faust Fantasy Op. 13- Sarasate</u><br />
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<u>Waltz No. 2- Shostakovitch</u><br />
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<u>String Quartet No. 8 Op. 110 Mvt. 2- Shostakovitch</u><br />
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<u>Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1- Chopin</u><br />
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<u>Dance of the Knights- Prokofiev</u><br />
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<u>Lieutenant Kije/Romance- Prokofiev</u><br />
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<u>Moonlight Sonata Mvt. 1- Beethoven</u><br />
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<u>Cello Concerto Mvt. 1- Walton</u><br />
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So this kind of music might not be everyone's cup of tea. But hey sometimes if you feel like enforcing a fun cliche, such as reading a vampire book by candlelight, I figure you might as well have some music to back you up ;)</div>
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Well I've chopped my hair off again! This time I went shorter too. Watch out, I'll have a pixie cut and then a mohawk before you know it. But here! Have some pretentious Facebook photos.<br />
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My months seem to be getting busier and busier. I've joined the community orchestra, a club that volunteers around town, and I've started writing book reviews for my library. On top of that, I'm stressing to get back to my cosplay, which I haven't been able to work on since the move (and I've been thinking that my mask is too big. I do hope I won't have to redo it). So I apologize for being so inactive on here. I'm certain things will calm down soon and I'll get back to my normal routine. Today I'll throw some more outfit pictures at you and perhaps next time I'll have something with a bit more substance. <br />
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Sweaters! I love sweaters. They're just so <i>comfortable</i>. I own several cardigans, but didn't have a sweater until a week ago where I picked up an adorable cat one at Target. Someone in my textiles class stole my phone yesterday (And my faith in humanity has dropped even further than normal) so it was difficult finding a picture of it. Luckily, I was wearing the sweater while doing a school project so some silly pictures remain.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If I were practicing for real I'd probably need some sheet music XD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cats think they're Batman and I'm wearing a scarecrow mask. Contradiction?<br />
School projects are fun on occasion as you can see.</td></tr>
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I also have pictures of the sweater <i>dress</i> I bought the same day. Thankfully, I'm paranoid and normally email photos I think I'll need for something (Ex. a blog post) to myself right away. I really like the pattern and I can rock it with a leather jacket which is always a plus.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really liked my hair that day. It made me forget that I need a haircut.</td></tr>
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And well, I can't leave without showing you guys the Cecil costume I put together yesterday for Halloween. Luckily, I was wearing a sweater <i>vest </i>so I can sneak it in and it still fits the theme. <br />
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I hope everyone had a great Halloween!</div>
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-68715302950444441322013-10-29T20:39:00.000-07:002013-10-29T20:39:23.029-07:00Halloween Masterpost <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I had so many plans for Halloween posts that failed to materialize. We had a bit of trouble getting wifi set up in our new house and I've only just got it back. Let me tell you, you don't realize how much you use the internet until you're completely deprived of it for a couple weeks. Homework was a nightmare.<br />
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Instead of all the fun, creative things I had planned to write I'm going to do one big (<i>Really big</i>) Halloween roundup and save those ideas for next year. Let's see how long I can go before I bore you to a premature death. So, to start off, how about some books that will get you in the Halloween spirit? Many may be rereads, but they'll always be great.<br />
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Of course, then you've got movies. Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without a few scary (or hilariously cheesy) movies. There's a little for everyone here.<br />
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Us Goths really listen to 'spooky' music all year round, but having a specific Halloween playlist is always fun. Here are some of the things I have on mine. <br />
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<u>Everyday is Halloween- Ministry</u><br />
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<u>Monsters in Tinsel Town- Astrovamps</u><br />
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<u>Filistata- Stolen Babies</u><br />
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<u>Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult</u><br />
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<u>Moundshroud- Cinema Strange</u> <br />
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<u>Mommy's little monsters- Creature Feature</u> (Though you might as well just play all of their songs)<br />
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<u>Day of the Dead- Voltaire</u> (I was very tempted to put Brainz)<br />
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Here are some quick and fun crafts to spice up your house.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/ghost-craft-1010#slide-1" target="_blank">Little ghosts </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thecampuscompanion.com/2012/10/18/halloween-decorating-on-a-budget/#.UnBcaySvVY4" target="_blank">Mummy jars </a></li>
<li><a href="http://readysetcraft.blogspot.ca/2010/10/im-so-lucky-to-have-my-dear-dear-blog.html" target="_blank">Skeleton wreath</a></li>
<li><a href="http://instagram.com/p/P1okAcsAPO/#" target="_blank">Spiderweb frames</a></li>
<li><a href="http://spoonful.com/crafts/vampire-balloon-bat" target="_blank">Adorable balloon bats</a></li>
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And of course, here are some of my favorite posts so far dealing with Halloween.<br />
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<li>Sary Walrus found a video that involves <a href="http://ourwalrusroom.blogspot.ca/2013/10/how-to-carve-halloween-pumpkin-with.html" target="_blank">pumpkin carving with Elvira.</a></li>
<li>Meagan Kyla wore <a href="http://www.coffinkitsch.com/2013/10/outfit-of-day-jack-o-lantern-fun.html" target="_blank">this adorable jack-o-lantern outfit </a></li>
<li>Ariadne Blackmoore has a great <a href="http://blackinandblackcats.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">automaton makeup tutorial</a></li>
<li>The HouseCat speaks out against <a href="http://domesticatedgoth.blogspot.ca/2013/10/goth-halloween-costumes.html" target="_blank">'Goth' Halloween costumes</a></li>
<li>Mary Rose linked to a bunch of awesome <a href="http://www.theeverydaygoth.com/2013/10/halloween-make-up-tutorials-i-love.html" target="_blank">Halloween makeup tutorials</a></li>
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If you've made it this far down, I visited a haunted corn maze last weekend and it was fantastic. They put a lot of effort into it. We got lost several times only to be chased back by some horror (The chainsaws...*shudders*) and I was suitably terrifed. Not to mention it was only $8. Let me tell you, I always recommend haunted corn mazes. Go out searching! <br />
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What is everyone dressing up as? I'm going as Cecil from Welcome to Nightvale. My headcannon is more or less the popular one with included third eye and tentacle tattoos. I'm planning an actual cosplay for April so I figured this would get me halfway there. Pictures to come in a few days.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-22369284003466449022013-10-14T16:30:00.001-07:002013-10-14T16:30:14.475-07:00Outfit Dump (Hey look, I'm a Zombie!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Blogger ate my post! I did this entire thing once already, went to publish it, and it disappeared. Hopefully second time's the charm. Anyway, I've been living out of a suitcase for 6 weeks now, and I think it's going pretty well. I've managed to throw together a bunch of outfits and I figured I'd dump all the pictures here in one big post. You know, I've noticed around here that nose piercings are a dime a dozen. It seem to be the thing to have. One on hand, it's nice because people don't care. On the other, sometimes it's fun to break societal norms and be a little different. It makes me want to get some new ones more than ever. Of course, the lip is out of the question till I move out, but I ought to start getting the rings I want in my ear where my hair is short<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I bought this dress at H&M a few months back.<br />
Because cats.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Trash and Vaudeville jacket is one of my favorites.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I mean just look at those shoulders.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful bathroom shot from my new school.</td></tr>
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I've actually got another new Trash and Vaudeville jacket which I completely forgot to take pictures of. However, since this is already a picture heavy post I think I'll throw in these sketches of Cecil I've been doing. I need to get started on some Carlos ones pronto. If you're not currently listening to Welcome to Nightvale, you need to be. It's brilliant.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I subscribe to white haired, one eyed, tentacled Cecil.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiding from Management. Poor baby.</td></tr>
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It's far too limiting to stick to a strictly 'Goth' playlist so I'm going to go with a Goth-friendly one. That way I can sneak some deathrock, punk, metal, etc. in here if I feel like it. I'm also going to avoid super obvious things like Bauhaus, The Cure, or The Sisters of Mercy, though Siouxsie did manage to worm her way in here.<br />
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<u>His Box- Dali's Car</u><br />
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No one ever really talks about Peter Murphy's little experiment with Dali's Box. It was short-lived, but they produced a few fantastic songs.<br />
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<u>Cinnamon Spider- Jack Off Jill</u><br />
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Jack Off Jill has been one of my favorite bands for years now. Jessicka's sickly sweet vocals which can switch to a scream in the blink of an eye are certainly something to behold. I had difficuly picking just one song, (Rabiteen, Vivica, and Nazi Halo were up there) but I like this one's energy.<br />
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<u>Draconian Crackdown- Rasputina</u><br />
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Rasputina is fantastic. That electric cello makes me extraordinarily happy. I'd also recommend Transylvanian Concubine, Things I'm Gonna Do, and 1816, The Year Without a Summer to get a better idea of their music.<br />
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<u>Everyday is Halloween- Ministry</u><br />
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This song is a bit of a classic as well, and a song a lot of Goths can relate to. I love this song as well as Ministry's first album, but I'm afraid I can't stand anything that came afterwards.<br />
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Well that title's quite a mouthful isn't it? I don't have much by Murder at the Registry because I'm lazy and haven't bothered downloading more music, but I love what I have. For some reason, Blogger is refusing to recognize that videos involving this group exist, so if you'd like to hear them I'm afraid you'll have to Youtube it...<br />
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<u>Blur the Technicolor- White Zombie</u><br />
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Sometimes you just need some angry, energetic, heavy metal to sing along to and White Zombie always does the trick for me.<br />
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<u>The Headless Waltz- Voltaire</u><br />
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I heard somewhere that Volatire is coming to Tampa and I'm dying a bit on the inside. If we were still in Florida I'd be going to see him. So not only did I miss a Depeche Mode concert, but also the chance to see Voltaire. Ugh.<br />
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<u>That was a Lie- Scarlet's Remains</u><br />
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I don't have a whole lot of Scarlet's Remains on my Ipod, but I've been feeling in a Deathrock-y mood lately. Actually, in retrospect I think I've been listening to a lot of Cinema Strange as well.<br />
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<u>Aim for the Head- Creature Feature</u><br />
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Creature Feature<u> </u>is good cheesy fun. All of their songs are campy and wonderful. Now that Halloween is coming up I tend to listen to them even more.<br />
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<u>Night Shift- Siouxsie and the Banshees</u><br />
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In all honesty, I used to not like Siouxsie, and looking back the idea seems preposterous. Nowadays she's on repeat all the time. Juju in particular. <br />
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<u>This Charming Man- The Smiths</u><br />
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It's really hard for me to pick a favorite song by the Smiths. The gloomy, dreamy sounds of Morrisey's voice are wonderful when you want to relax. If we're being honest, a lot of their music is very similar, but they're always enjoyable.<br />
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<u>Gutter Glitter- Switchblade Symphony</u><br />
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Switchblade Symphony Rocks. Enough said.<br />
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<u>Burning Skies- Tones on Tail</u><br />
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Notice how I've managed to include both Peter Murphy and Daniel Ash in this post without actually using Bauhaus? Tones on Tail has a fun, quirky sound that I fell in love with right away and I've actually got one of their records.<br />
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<u>Dead Stars- Covenant</u><br />
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Normally, I'm not one for electronic, beep-y type EBM, but I happen to like this song.<br />
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<u>Baby Turns Blue- Virgin Prunes</u><br />
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I confess I can't really get into the Virgin Prunes. However, I adore this song and though it's probably the only one that will ever make its way to my Ipod it'll remain a favorite.<br />
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A few recent developments here in Kelowna. For starters, I can't stay away from the arcade (Which is hardly unusual behavior, but it's closer now so I can get there easier) and when I found out that they had an X-Men VS Streetfighter game I just about died. It's great. Also, I'm watching American Horror Story and really enjoying it. I'm into the second season now, and liking it even more than the first, though it's a tad too complicated. </div>
Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-90310594942748847962013-09-28T15:17:00.001-07:002013-09-29T18:14:41.451-07:0015 Songs I've Been Listening To Lately (Non-Goth Version)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
With all the time I spent on the road I certainly had time to listen to a lot of music! I want to do a Goth-Friendly version of this too, but I'm going to start of with some of the decidedly 'Not Goth' things I've been listening to over these past couple of weeks. Besides, as far as Goth Music goes we all have a pretty good idea of the bands available to us...doing this playlist first means I might just have a chance of mentioning songs you guys don't already listen to. <br />
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<u>These Boots Are Made For Walking- Nancy Sinatra</u> <br />
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This one is completely the fault of Austin Powers. We've been killing boredom by watching older comedies on our tiny TV and this song is ridiculously hard to get out of your head.<br />
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<u>For Your Entertainment- Adam Lambert</u><br />
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For a multitude of reasons. He was fantastic on American Idol, he's probably the only modern pop artist I listen to, he's attractive and extremely decorative, and to be honest this video is really hot.<br />
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<u>Movie Music From Cloud Atlas</u><br />
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The book and movie ripped apart my heart and apparently I'm masochistic enough to continue listening to the music despite the intense sadness that accompanies it... This book is one of my favorites though, and I'll be reviewing the movie at some point. I think the music really did the story justice.<br />
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<u>Something in My House- Dead or Alive</u><br />
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If I'm going to be completely honest, I've been listening to Spin me Right Round (Like a Record) just as much as this one, but I'm going to pick the slightly less commercialized one and continue to wonder how Pete Burns was so pretty back in the day. <br />
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<u>Windmills of Your Mind- Dusty Springfield</u><br />
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I'm fairly certain I heard this song while watching Breakfast on Pluto (yet another movie I <i>have </i>to review for several reasons). Wherever I heard it, I like to sit around and listen to it when I'm trying to relax.<br />
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<u>Me and My Arrow- Harry Nilsson</u><br />
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Well this song is...strange. I'm not even sure why I like it, but I do. I think it's another one I got from Breakfast on Pluto, which has a very quirky soundtrack.<br />
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<u>Walking on Air- Kerli</u><br />
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I think this may be the only Kerli song I have on my Ipod. I'm not really a fan of hers. I suppose I could technically put this under the upcoming Goth-friendly playlist, but since the term used around her is typically 'bubble-goth' I think I'll leave it here. I have enough songs for the other playlist as it is. <br />
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<u>Teardrop- Massive Attack</u><br />
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This one is completely my dad's fault. He loves House music and other electronic related genres so a few things like Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation have rubbed off on me.<br />
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<u>Torch- Soft Cell</u><br />
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I've been listening to Soft Cell a lot in general lately so it took a while to pick just one. Tainted Love while great, has been overplayed to death. This is probably the song I've been listening to most.<br />
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<u>All the Same to Me- Anya Marina</u><br />
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I used to listen to this song all the time, even before I got into Goth fashion and music. I hadn't heard it for a couple years, but once it came back on I started listening to it frequently again. I just love her voice.<br />
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<u>Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz</u><br />
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Yet another sing I picked up from my dad. I still remember him showing me the wacky music video when I was a kid.<br />
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<u>The Bottom- Sick Puppies </u><br />
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I really like almost all the songs from this group, especially the ones on the Tri-polar album, but I think The Bottom is one of my favorites. It reminds me of...zombies. Yes definitely zombies.<br />
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<u> Hotel California- The Eagles</u><br />
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I love Classic Rock. I don't have a lot on my Ipod, because it's easy to just turn to a classic rock station and I'll normally like most of what's playing. Hotel California is just one of those songs that I will <i>never</i> stop liking.<br />
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<u>Sinful Love- Blue Oyster Cult</u><br />
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I can't even <i>begin </i>to tell you how much I love Blue Oyster Cult. They're one of my absolute favorite non-goth bands along with David Bowie and Depeche Mode. I could hardly pick which song to put up here because Agents of Fortune is so fantastic. Tenderloin and Tattoo Vampire were <i>very </i>close contenders.<br />
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Well that ended up being a lot more scrolling then I planned for....oops? Well I hope you found at least one song that you liked/haven't already listened to.<br />
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As far as my personal life goes, things have been pretty good. We've
bought a house so we'll be moving into it in a couple weeks. The
downtown area is pretty cool. I've already located the various coffee
shops, records stores, and thrift shops, of course. And their library is
<i>three stories</i> so I'm still squealing about that. My birthday was
a few days ago and I wasn't expecting anything until we got a house,
but lo and behold my family is fantastic and they <i>got me an electric guitar. </i>I can't contain my glee and I can't wait to start learning how to play. <br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-11839196894157370372013-09-18T16:42:00.000-07:002013-09-18T16:42:33.546-07:0030 Day Clothing Challenge~ Day 30: Something From Your Favorite Store<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So I may have lied about the quick update. Just a little. Turns out it's <i>really </i>hard to find time to blog in this trailer. Harder than I first expected. I'm still trying to figure out how my school credits transfer, and privacy is extremely hard to come by. Not to mention, my family and the dogs are constantly wanting to do things because they're restless. The good news is that we've bought a new house and we'll (hopefully) be moving into it next Friday. <br />
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I'm taking a textiles class! It's great because knowing how to sew is a skill I'll need for my future cosplay endeavors. Before this the extent of my knowledge was how to hand stitch patches on to my vest. Our first project is a hoodie so I'll let you know how that turns out!<br />
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Well it seems I'm at the end of the 30 Day Clothing Challenge. It was a lot of fun so I suppose I'll need to find a new challenge to use for filler posts (I can't be creative all the time you know). Looking at the last post, I ought to have used my White House Black Market jacket here. It's not my favorite store, but it ranks up there because it's where I like to look for more dressy items. Instead, I'll just show you this scarf I got from Target right before we left. Target can be considered a favorite store right now, not because of it's quality, but because it gives me a sense of familiarity. Everything here in Kelowna is so new, but when I walk into Target it's like I never left Florida. So it gets points for something.<br />
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I forgot to mention before I left that I'm planning some cosplays to follow Scarecrow (And I cannot <i>wait</i> to get in a house so I can work on that). After this one is done I'll be working on a Lady Loki one. Those two, plus a genderbent Joker and Altair, are going to keep me busy for a very long time. So here's Lady Loki's makeup test! It happened a few days before the move and yes this is what I do at 3 in the morning.<br />
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I played around a lot, but I like the green lipstick (Chapstick and eyeshadow really. I tried too many shades to count). I also, think I'll stick with the green and black eyeshadow. <br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-78615798228413202042013-09-05T10:20:00.002-07:002013-09-05T10:20:56.113-07:0030 Day Clothing Challenge~ Day 29: Something That's Your Favorite Brand<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today I'm bringing you this post from our lovely *cough* travel trailer. It's really not awful, but when you're used to a certain way of living (in a house where you don't bump into everyone trying to get around) it's well, it's a bit cramped. But we made it! Right now we're parked in a farm/RV place in Kelowna (a farm that has <i>apple trees </i>scattered around for me to pick at my leisure) as we look for a house to buy/rent. The trip was an interesting one, considering we decided to drive from Florida to British Columbia, and it took seven days. Suffice to say I'm glad to be out of the car. Some highlights from our trip...<br />
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<li>My dad tried to take a shower in the trailer and discovered he didn't quite fit. He had to stick his head in the air vent.</li>
<li>South Dakota (The Badlands in particular), parts of Wyoming, and Washington are all <i>really pretty</i>. I can't say much about the parts of Minnesota, Iowa, or Illinois we saw, as it was mostly corn. And Georgia was Florida, minus beaches and with more billboards advertising stripper joints.</li>
<li>One night this <i>huge</i> RV parked next to us. We named it the Death Star and decided it was here to eliminate all inferior RVs. When it started glowing green in the middle of the night we couldn't stop laughing.</li>
<li>I saw Buffalo!</li>
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And of course, since every trip has one disasterous moment, this happened to us not 30 minutes from our final destination. We were so. close. Maybe we drove a little too hard?<br />
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It's really hard to find time to write right now, so I'm going to finish up the last two days of this clothing challenge before I get back to other things. During the trip I've been wearing more or less the same outfit (a pair of cargo pants and a tanktop) so I'll be using any old pictures I can find. I don't actually have a favorite brand per say. I buy most of my items via thrifting or online shopping and there isn't really one brand that sticks out. Of course, I like brands such as Hell Bunny and Lip service, but I can't say either one is my favorite and I think you've seen all of the clothes I own by those brands . <i>However </i>I constantly find things I like at White House Black Market (even if I normally can't afford it) and I was lucky enough to thrift this jacket a few weeks ago.<br />
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It's a really lightweight jacket which means I can wear it even when it's a bit warmer. And I'm absolutely <i>in love</i> with the ruffles on the front. They satisfy my love of fancy, frilly things. I'm wearing it with the new lacy high-to-low skirt I bought the same day, but I didn't get a picture so that will have to wait until next time ^^<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323769338953022323noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224087546837062368.post-70131392065464812222013-08-27T20:19:00.000-07:002013-08-27T20:19:13.398-07:0030 Day Clothing Challenge~ Day 28: An Outfit You Are Ashamed To Say You Wore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We were so busy these past weeks that packing for the move was put off, and as a result I've been packing the house, which <i>should</i> have taken a month... in three days. Not to mention, since we're driving up to Canada I'm only allowed to bring one box with me on the initial trip. One box! It's atrocious. (It's mostly books to be honest. That and my records.) Dad is planning on coming back for the rest of our things, but I'm going to have to wait a couple of months. Also, while I tried to fit as much of my wardrobe into my suitcase as possible, I'm not actually capable of breaking the laws of physics, so I'm leaving a fair amount of clothes behind as well. This is the first time I've actually gotten to sit down at my computer, and feeling a bit guilty about the one(!) post this month I figured I could throw out a challenge post before we leave at the very least.<br />
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I don't actually have pictures of the outfits I'm "ashamed" of. I'm sure they exist, there just isn't any photographic evidence and I can't remember any specific details. I <i>do </i>however, have some old pictures of me, which date anywhere from 6th to 7th grade I think? They've caught me in my pre-goth phase.<br />
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And that's all of the old pictures you'll get from me! Ever. On an entirely different note, I picked up my new glasses. I never wore my old ones because I hated the frames and my eyesight is still pretty good. I really only need them if I'm at the back of class or driving, just in case. I like these a lot though, so I'll probably incorporate them into my outfits on occasion, like I did here. They paired really well with my new Spin Doctor jeans.<br />
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It's funny how different something like a new haircut or a pair of glasses can make someone look. I love it. On a final note, (since I have to get back to my wretched packing) I've downloaded all of the Night Vale podcasts and plan to listen to them on the trip. Anyone else out there enjoy Welcome to Night Vale? From what I've seen on Tumblr it looks right up my alley and I'm <i>really </i>excited to hear it.</div>
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