Zombies and Freaks at the fair

The Annual Capital Fair (formerly Gloucester Fair) is a 10 day event in August with events such as monster trucks, midway games and rides, food etc.

... in 2014, moving to a 10 day event in August The Fair still invites you to come see, smell and taste real competition BBQ delights at the D&S Southern Comfort BBQ Restaurant's "Smoked to the Bone" BBQ competition.  Roam amongst the smokers and grills where you can talk sauce, ask for advice, taste samples and vote in the People's Choice Award or jump right in and enter the Fair's Amateur Chicken and Rib Competition and see where your backyard rubs and sauce really stand. 

...The World's Finest Midway features the Scooter, the Scrambler, Fireball and much more, all for the low price all-day ride bracelet price of $20. - from the website

Zombie Night by the Midway LightMore info here.

This year they are hosting a zombie night. Arrive in costume and terrorize the fair, ride the ferris wheel and eat far too much food. The Zombie event is organized by the same group that organizes the annual Ottawa Zombie Walk. 

When?
August 19, 2014

Where?

Rideau-Carleton Raceway
4837 Albion Rd
Gloucester, Ontario

Freakfest 2014 in the GAS Bar! (Gloucester Ag Society)

Saturday, Aug 23rd
More info Here and Here

What else is happenning? Freakfest. Which I can only assume consists of sideshow-like acts and freaky performances. Could be interesting...

When?

August 23, 2014

Where? (same place!)

Rideau-Carleton Raceway
4837 Albion Rd
Gloucester, Ontario

I believe tickets to the fair are $36 (but currently 50% off if you buy online). However, the ride bracelets seem to be sold separately for $20 ??? That doesn't seem right but I'd definitely double check that before going if you want to ride rides. Visit the Capital Fair site for more info:

http://www.capitalfair.ca/index.html

I'm not sure if I'll go, but it looks like fun. Will you be attending? Which day/event would you rather attend?

Music that i've been listening to, in no particular order.

Disclaimer: Most of the music below is not Goth. Many would say that none of it is goth. It's just a variety of music that I've been listening to a lot lately.

Bad List - Ayria 

Seems like a good revenge song, good for when I'm feeling angry (which is always).
((I'm not actually always angry I swear.))

Come on forest Fire, Burn that disco Down - Rae Spoon 

An amazing song by an amazing non-binary Canadian artist, that is super catchy.

Pon Pon Pon - Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Proof that I'm not always angry.
Seriously though, this song always makes me happy.

Cubicle - Angelspit

I currently have an office job. I'm also a student. Sometimes I feel angsty about it.
Sometimes I listen to music that hates on capitalism and cubicle-jobs.

Scars Forever - Frank the Baptist
I dunno, I like this band, despite the angst.

March of the Dead - GothMinister
Dark, spooky and fun to groove to.

Virgin State of Mind - K's Choice
I first heard this song while watching Buffy many moons ago.
I've loved it ever since.

Thnk fr the sins/ Mmrs not Tragedies - Fallout Boy vs Panic! at the Disco

Panic at the disco is one of my guilty pleasures.
I'm kind of indifferent to fallout boy, but this is pretty cool. And Catchy.

My taste in music is questionable at best. But I get bored easily so I listen to a lot of different music.
What have you been listening to lately? Do you listen to more than the typical "elder-goth-approved" music?

got recommendations?

-Twiggy Pop

Steampunk Gala

Bought my bicket(s) today !

And this is what I wore today. 

Bought my bicket(s) today for the Annual Steampunk Gala! (Ticket buttons= bickets)

Printables! Valloween cards

Print out and give to your dearest dead freinds.

 

And if you'd just like some silly poems try these: 

Roses are Red

Zombies are Green

Won't you be mine

This fine Valloween

 -(Credit: I have no idea where I first heard this version, if you know it's origin I'd like to know who to credit :) )

Or the less friendly version:

Fresh hearts are bloody
Bruises are blue
You think I'm cruddy
And I hate your guts too

-(Credit: Me, although I'm sure there are similar versions out there)

How do you plan on spending this Valloween? With a darling, some buddies or alone? Or is it just another Friday for you?

Listening to "A little priest" - from the Sweeney Todd soundtrack

Let's go buy some useless mall junk.

Old Horrorpops and New NIN.

The sweater is uber cozy, and the top is gothy and work appropriate. Excellent :)

These were all on sale for 94 cents. Grey fishnets, and mesh tights in 2 shades of pink. Strange colours, but I like them.

Soooooocks. Thigh High socks, toe socks and a pair of lacey tights from Ardene's.

Hair Dye Adventures

My hair is pretty short (shaved with one long patch on top) and it has been blue more or less for the last... 6 months...? I think something like that. It fades and I redye it and that has been my cycle for the last while and this bottle has lasted me for that time. I'm pretty happy with the results, but today I put the last of the dye in my hair and now my precious dye is all gone. When I hair fades again I think I'm going to make the switch to plain black hair. My current employer is open to all colours of hair, but unfortunately my internship there is only temporary. I think black is a little more natural and work-appropriate. Although while I'm at school I suppose hair colour won't matter too much.

I'm also looking for something with a little less maintenance though, something that won't fade so quickly if I wash my hair as often as I like to. So a more permanent blue black might be my best bet.

Does any one have any recommendations on good dye brands for black?
Thanks-a-million

Listening - "Control (Tweaker Mix)" - Birthday Massacre
Twiggy

6 Trends from the Mainstream that I don't hate!

1. Beyonce - I grew up on Destiny's Child, of course I love her. The music is catchy and her videos are creative. It's a bit of a guilty pleasure. Don't judge me.
2. Pastels / White clothing - Aside from the pastel goth look, pastels are pretty trendy as of late; they are popping up in many spring 2014 runway shows. And while pastels and white clothing really aren't my go-to choice for clothing, I do sort of like the look of an entirely white or off-white outfit. It's kind of ghostly and ethereal, and makes me think of banshees and similar spooks.
3. Bold or Neon Eye Makeup - Goths and the Alternative scene can probably lay claim to the heavy make-up, black eyeliner cat-eye trend. But I do enjoy some of the more neon styles being seen lately. The neon colours offer a change, yet still possess the same extreme look. And I like that.
4. Agate/ Gemstone Decor - Who doesn't love giant rocks. 'Nough Said.
5. Neon Lipstick - Similar to the eye makeup trends, I really just like the alternative to typical lip colours. It can be hard to find a bright pastel or neon lip colour that matches your complexions, but I think its a matter of find what works for you. I'd like to experiment with weird colours like this. Except for orange. I dislike orange lipstick a lot
6. Ear cuffs - As someone with no piercings (gasp I know right?!) ear cuffs have opened a whole new world of jewellery that I never had access to before. And I love them for that.(I dunno why I never got my ears pierced. It seemed like too much effort at the time and now I'm just not motivated enough to do it. )

Do you have any mainstream trends you like or guilty pleasures you are willing to admit to?

Listening to - "Inhuman" - Aesthetic Perfection 
Twiggy Pop



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2014 New Year Resolutions

I almost never make resloutions, but I figured I'd try it out just to see. Hopefully I'll actually follow through.

Blog related

• Biweekly posts that aren't Polyvore Posts.
• More DIY posts: I craft and DIY a lot, it's really just a matter of me actually documenting things. I'm super bad at that
• More photo-posts: I'd like to take more pictures of the lovely things out in the world.
• Make some posts about local artists and bands. I know many alternative models, fashion designers, artists, bands in my local area and I'd love to do a few reviews and possibly even interviews for this blog.
• Add a “What I'm listening too” to the end of my posts.
• Maybe some Outfit Posts that aren't polyvore posts? Maybe you'll actualy see me?? (No you won't I'll probably censor my face, but close enough)
• Make some printables. I'd like to share my artsy abilities with my lovely darklings through printables. Maybe some alternative cupcake topppers, valentines, greeting cards etc. That type of thing.

Personal

• Obtain a tripod : I hate the look of flash and lighting in my home is awful. It is also awful in a lot of other places I take photos, like clubs (of bands), outside at night, in dark places etc. also key if I ever decide to do outfit posts.
• Build up my office wardrobe.
• Travel: I'm not sure where, but I'm thinking probably Europe (Germany, Scandinavia), Ireland & Scotland or Australia. I want to travel for at least a few weeks after my internship is done before I go back to school in September.
• Draw More, Create More and Build up my Portfolio. More importantly, Update my portfolio.
• Use my tablet more.
• Use SolidWorks more often. 

 What do you think? I'm pretty sure I can do it.
Any resolutions for yourself?

Twiggy Pop
Listening to - "Where is my mind?" - The Pixies

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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