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Thursday, 16 October 2014

Costume Idea

I'm not sure what I'll be for Halloween this year. I'm not even sure if I'm going to dress up and go out...

But I do have the sudden desire to craft and make sparkly crowns and beaded capes. So I think I'll start making an evil ice queen costume. Maybe I'll buy fangs and be an ice vampire.

So this weekend I will be making a trip to the craft store to buy paint and sparkles and rhinestones.

What are you going to be for Halloween? Any plans, are you going out?

Cheers,

Twiggy

Monday, 6 October 2014

Geek Market 2014!

I got all dressed up and went to see all the local fun!

Giant Jenga! (And I wasn't even the one to knock it down.)

This weekend I attended the Ottawa Geek Market. The Geek Market allows local vendors and artists to sell their goods to the nerd community. The vendors included toys, art, costumes, clothing, books, comics, manga, vintage video games, new video games, board games, card games, LEGO, and more. Cosplay is encouraged, and many steampunks, goths and lolitas were also in attendance. It was great seeing some of the local pro-cosplayers such as Kudrel and Detailed-Illusion. Several panels and workshops were held, such as "cosplay ettiquette" and "plushie making."

There was also a gameboard section where you try out all kinds of strange games and even play giant games (like giant jenga!). AND 8-bit Bazaar was there with screens and consoles galore with all kinds of different games.

Antigen Shift @ Zaphods Ottawa

There's a thing tomorrow!
A thing for nerds and goths

A thing with industrial music and video games and cosplay!

Come out and have fun!

DIY Flower Crown

I finally got around to making my flower crown a couple weekends ago. I've been wearing it every chance I get, I feel like a fairy wearing it.

AND
I remembered to take process pictures!

DIY instructions after the break

Steampunk Gala 2014

Photo Credit to Petr Maur.

The steam punk Gala was a fabulous fun. When I arrived I felt like I was walking onto a movie set, the costumes and decor was very well planned. The Gala was held at the RCAF Officer's Mess, it was the perfect setting. The building maintains a turn-of-the-century aesthetic which seemed entirely appropriate for the occasion.

Spring Trends To Take Advantage Of

Spring trends are always tricky to deal with when you fall into the darker alternative scene...
Florals, Pastels, Bright prints, sundresses, peep toe shoes.... Many things that don't fit into my wardrobe at all. However, there are some ways to make the latest spring trends work for you:

Trends to Take Advantage Of. by goth-proxy

Goth on a Budget

Goth on a Budget by goth-proxy

This post provides a list of cheap places to get goth / alt clothes.
But first a mandatory incoherent rant that you can skip if you'd like:

Okay . So.

The other night I was out at a bar doing my thing. And a girl came up to me and complimented me on my style and was very kind and then :

"I always wanted to be goth but I couldn't afford it."

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)

How to wear a spiked bra!

Ways to wear a spiked bra. by goth-proxy on polyvore.com

In response to a comment left on my DIY to do list by 1666 X 30, here are six ways I would suggest wearing a spiked bra.

Personally, I would like to wear it with my underbust corset, but I know that's not for every one. Spiked bras are pretty versatile though. They are easy to wear under an open jacket or vest with jeans (depending on how much skin you want to show), but can also be worn under loose fitting / off-the-shoulder shirts. Get an over sized t and snip until it fits!

-Twiggy Pop

Listening to : "Beware" - Bitter Ruin

To Do List: DIY's

DIY to do list by goth-proxy

So I really do need to do more DIYs.
And I have quite a few planned.
Here's a few of my current inspirations / Goals:

1. Dangly Chain Collar

2. Lace Choker

3. Goth Hand Candy

4. Black Flower Crown

5. Body Chain Jewellery

6. Leg Garters

7. Studded Bra

I need to order a ton of cone stud beads for the bra. And I'll have to make a trip to a dollar store for some fake flowers... I'm not sure if I'll find them in black... that might have to wait until halloween to find those.

Fun plans!

Listening To : "Skinny Little Bitch" - Angelspit

Twiggy

Monday, 10 February 2014

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

Monday, 3 February 2014

a haunted house of my very own

Goth Home 1 by goth-proxy on polyvore.com

Lately I've been fantisizing about obtaining my very own space. I'm kind of living in limbo right now,as my internship is only temporary until I go back to school. And when I'm in school I shan't be making enough money to afford my own place. So my current living arrangement is a temporary one, although I'm very fortunate to have a roof over my head and a bed.

That being said I can't wait until I get to move out and decorate my own place. Black sheer curtains, black pillows, black blankets, black furniture.... Pumpkins and cute bats and fancy artwork and thrifted furniture and re-purposed items. I really can't wait.
One more year... and then I can find a more permanent job and hopefully a place of my own. Growing up isn't sooo bad.

Listening to - "Buried Within" - by Bella Morte

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

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.

Spiders and Cats

This is the super pretty stained glass spider and spider web that I received for my birthday. It seemed like a lovely decoration for a goth home so I thought I'd share. Now I just need to find a good place for it.

(It is the only spider I will allow in my room. )

It's my birthday today!

So I made you a present! A birthday card that you can give to who ever you'd like on their birthday. Feel free to print it out and give it to people, but if you choose to use this elsewhere on the web, please provide credit/ link back to my blog. thank you!

Listening To - "Symphony of the Living Dead (Part II)" - Zombie Girl
Twiggy Pop

Wednesday, 8 January 2014

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

Tuesday, 7 January 2014

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

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.
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.
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.
Agate/ Gemstone Decor - Who doesn't love giant rocks. 'Nough Said.
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
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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Sunday, 5 January 2014

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