Goth has taught me...

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To not care about what others think of me.

I really doubt that person on the bus will remember you, even if they did insult you. You won't be first or the last person they'll insult, don't waste any time thinking about their words because they obviously didn't either.

Take photos of my favourite outfits.

It'll change with time and it's cute to look back on old favourites, except for that tutu I was so fond of wearing *facepalm* please no.

Never throw away favourite items!

Once my currently favourite stockings are ripped I can carry on wearing them, simples. Something can always be done with an old favourite, you can repair or customise it. If you really need to let it go sell it on for another Goth to love.

To be who I really am.

Trying not to a poseur makes you one. Nobody cares if you listen to Britney Spears in your spare time, no interest outside the subculture is going have you banished.

Shops don't always have fair prices.

Those stripy tights they all sale when Halloween rolls round? Perfectly good quality and cheaper than alternative shops. And always look around if it's a label, Hell Bunny could be cheaper at the next shop.

What to wear when I go shopping.

Does anyone else struggle with the amount of layers they wear and consequently regret? Last week I fell through the changing room curtains because my skinnies got caught and...well I'm not going to back to Topshop we'll put it that way.

You don't ask you don't get.

If you think an item is damaged or worthy of a discount then just ask, the worst that happen is that they refuse.

That gossip and drama does exist beyond your school years.

You can't avoid it, it's in every subculture. On and offline.

Happy Birthday to me!

I'm 18 today and I won't be posting all week because I'm being a bit naughty. I've also finally sent my laptop to repairs, I may post on Sunday but I'm going out on the Saturday and I don't think the librarian will appreciate my grumpy no sleep face to be honest.

Keep asking me questions on my formspring, I'll post when I have access to a laptop. I'm still whimpering over my loss.

The Winter to Summer wardrobe swap.

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I've being putting it off, I didn't want to tempt fate but it's getting warmer. It's time to let go of my cashmere jumpers and multi-layered skirts, I'm actually going to miss Winter a tiny bit. I never appreciate my cashmere and velvet enough during the Winter, but at least now I can wear my fishnets a bit more.

I've started to fold and store some of my items, I'm slightly suspicious of the British weather so I kept a few items. During Winter I try to make an effort everyday but in reality it's too cold, I usually wear skinny jeans; band t-shirt and as many jumpers as possible without looking like a potato. I will definitely not miss that.

I don't have piles and piles of clothing but I never seem to have enough room, do my clothes breed while I'm not looking? Anyway, here are some tips for changing from chilly weather to hopefully sunny weather:

• Switch your jeans to shorts, if you're really daring you could literally change your jeans into shorts. Wear your jeans and chalk mark an inch below where you would like them to end, cut and simply roll up. Add a stitch or two if they keep unrolling.
• Remove everything from your wardrobe and consider the material, weight and colour before deciding to put them into storage. Cotton is great but wool? Not so much.
• You even need to consider your shoes, try going for a short walk in them on a particularly hot day to see whether they're appropriate. It's all trial and error.
• Store your clothes in plastic resealable boxes, they're cheap and light weight.
• Your velvet frock is the perfect dinner for moths. You can easily prevent them with good storage and obviously some moth repellent. Storing your clothes in a light area is a good idea too, they prefer the dark.
• Pop a scented soap bar or scented draw liner in with your clothes, when you open it up they will smell nice and fresh.

Has anyone else got some tips?

Outfit post.

Is it me or does Blogger totally destroy all photo quality? Bah! If you want to see the secon photo in detail please click here. Anyway don't expect this to be a daily thing, I'm far too lazy.

High waisted velvet corduroy shorts - New Look.
Thick black tights - Monson.
Lace front corset vest - Customised Sinister.

A post about cliches.

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Some people would have you believe that cliches are something you leave behind your Babybat days but oh no, they will haunt you always. You know why? Because this subculture is littered with them and here's some example of ours:

• Spiderweb tights.
• Ankh necklaces.
• Crow make up.
• Vampires.
• Bats.
• Absinthe.
• Clove cigarettes.

There is tons of cliches in this subculture, some are more accepted than others. For example, vampires are a major cliche and will always remain in several forms (books and fashion influence mainly). Or the Ankh necklace, a classic symbol which is frequently seen.

The whole reason I'm actually writing this post is because of my recent experience, my friend commented on my Ankh necklace and how strange it is that I wear that but scoff at other things. Blunt but true.

I think one of the reasons why I did make fun of others is because they're such a cringy reminder of what I used to be. As sad as it is to admit. I've become a lot more mature over the years and I've accepted that cliches are often a jump off point for many babygoths until they find their own way.

However I'm not blind to cliches and I'm aware of what they mean, I'm even prone to cracking a few jokes about them. Also, I think I can pull some cliches off without too bad. Some people suit black lipstick while others don't, the more you pull a cliche off the less people tend to instantly think clueless.

Besides it's not always the cliche itself but who's doing the cliche and why. You're wearing spiderweb tights because you like it? Well that's great, top of the morning to you! You're wearing them to be ooky spooky? Worthy of an eye roll.

Basically it's only dodgy if the person has no knowledge of the cliche, doesn't suit it whatsoever or is doing it for the Goth points. So what other people laugh at you and assume you don't understand the origins? Refuse to care and don't let other people stop you from wearing what you want to.

There's nothing wrong with cliches, they're fun and almost an inside joke within the subculture. Song lyrics have being based on cliches that we all sing along to at clubs. It's practically tradition for eldergoths to sneer upon the younger anyway, it might sound harsh but we all need to stop caring so much about what other people think.

At the end of the day I would rather be wearing my cliches and enjoying myself, so I'm taking a vow to stop getting spiky towards other people doing the same thing. You're having a picnic in a graveyard? I'll join you...but only if I can wear my ankh necklace.