For people in chicago!

 

So this looks amazing.
And I wish I could go to it.
But I can't. So if you live in Chicago, go to it a tell me all about it.

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Goth Gift Guide #1

Goth Gift Guide #1 by goth-proxy featuring a tea table

Black Ceramic Tea Set
orientalfurniture.com

Skull home decor
arhaus.com

Skull candle
superette.co.nz

Black Cat hat
windsorstore.com

Vintage hair comb
etsy.com

Opi nail care Products
beautystoredepot.com

Hell Bound: New Gothic Art Book
laurenceking.com

Agility / Forma Agile - Skin Care Set
aesop.com

H. P. Lovecraft Mug of Doom
zazzle.ca

Tea from Occulter
occulter.org

Colour me or not Flora Necktie
zazzle.ca

The holidays are nearing closer!
I'm not a big fan of holiday hype... but I do participate in some activities because my friends and family enjoy the holidays.

And there are certain things that are enjoyable... right? Hot coco, apple cider, cookies. Food in general....
but I digress.

Part of the holidays are gift giving. Which is incredibly difficult to do sometimes. So here are my gift suggestions if you have gothy friends, perhaps this might give you a good starting point.

I'll probably make more of these guides, it's kind of fun. Next up, gifts for the artsy people.

Any suggestions on what kind of people you need help buying for?

-Twiggy Pop

Pink Goths: What are your thoughts on Pastel Goths?

 

Artist Credit: T. Flohr of Workslike.blogspot.com

I thought the poem was fitting.

I decided to talk about pastel goth today.

Basically pastel goth is goth with baby blues, lilac and pastel colors mixed in.See Below:

The Pink Look by goth-proxy featuring a pink pantyhose

I feel it is heavily inspired by traditional goth, fairy kei and Lolita styles. However, tt strays away from the extreme accessories of decora and fairy kei and is lighter than traditional goth. 

At first I was not a fan of pastel goth, but I have to say it's kind of growing on me. Gasp! I've even acquired pink clothing.

I know many condemn this sort of style to "Nu-Goth" or "Hipster-Goth." While some openly embrace the Nu-Goth style and label, it is generally seen as an insult to be described as such. to me, the label seems arbitrary... I've never been able to figure out what the difference between a nu-goth and a regular goth is. Except the nu-goths often have less dramatic (unteased, not necessarily black) hair....

Anywho. I kinda like Pastel Goth.
What are your thoughts? Is pink and pastels your nightmare or delight?

Twiggy Pop

Things to share:

This made me giggle, so I thought I'd share it.
(Personally really glad that "goth fashion" has grown to include tank tops and shorts).

Ottawa Zombie Walk 2013

Zombie walk this year was a blast.

There were so many amazing costumes. Some were incredibly creative and unique; zombie princess of doom, zombie dogs, mutants of all kinds. And of course there were the obligatory zombie brides, nurses, zipper faces and silent hill characters. Marching through the streets in this hoard was fantastic, and I can't wait for next year.

How about you? Have you ever paraded around your town in fake blood as part of a zombie walk? Let me know in the comments!

Twiggy Pop


Lots more photos after the break. 

These Are Easy DIYs, why buy them?

Just don't... by goth-proxy featuring a herb scissors

 Okay, so (one of) my biggest pet peeves with fashion (it's in the mainstream and the alternative brands) is "pre-shredded" clothing. There are two kinds: 

1. The kind that looks ripped and torn and weathered, common in jeans/ denim items, as well as the spider web effect found in shredded jersey material and nylon stockings.
2. The kind that is pristine cut holes or slits, most of what is shown in the image above.

Both bother me immensely. (1) If your clothing is already falling apart when you buy it, there's an issue. (2) If you are being charged full price / more for a tshirt with holes cut in it there's a problem.

Rant after the break!

Office Goth # 6

Office Goth # 6 by goth-proxy featuring a black cuff bracelet