Just take my money! (aka things I currently love and want to waste money on)

So I got a new job at Books a Million! And I have been sucked into the show Greys Anatomy. I thought I would hate dramas...but I love this show! Love triangles, blood, surgeries, and McDreamy!  Anyway...here are some links to outfits/clothing/nonsense that I love and/or want to buy.

These pants (love the black on black stripes)
http://www.cryoflesh.com/shop/black-stripe-pants-female-p-2903.html



I need a new pair of combats. (my current pair are literally falling apart)
http://www.rivithead.com/catalog/disorder-300.html



This online shop....is...amazing! Very pricey but they are antiques.
This hand mirror:
http://www.gothicroseantiques.com/ArtNouveauHandMirror.html

This to add to my oddities
http://www.gothicroseantiques.com/PalmistryHand.html

This summer I am attempting to wear more dresses and skirts. Here are a few outfit inspirations for this spring/summer!

Inspiration 1 (I plan on getting a light black vest and adding patches and studs to it and this would be a cute summer outfit! )
http://lookbook.nu/look/4199941-Wildfox-Couture-Sempre-Skinny-Under-Tank-Dress

Inspiration 2 ( Add ripped and destroyed knee highs, remove the scarf and jackets...boom summer!)
http://lookbook.nu/look/3164231-Ebay-Buckle-Boots-Kreepsville-666-Skeleton-Dress


Oh! And I was going to post pictures up of new jewelry I bought....but the picture uploader thingie on blogger is being fickle. Ugh! Hopefully I can post the pictures up soon here! They are on my Facebook though if you are really curious!
Here is my Facebook just in case you forgot!
https://www.facebook.com/violet.gein?ref=tn_tnmn

Have a great day!

Goth Challenge...what is in my makeup bag? (The modified version)

Well if I made a list of all the items in my makeup bag (aka giant box o makeup) I would be writing for quite a while...so time to modify the challenge!

:Favorite Makeup Brands I own:
-Wet N Wild (very cheap)
-LA Colors (very cheap)
-Too Faced
-ELF (very cheap)
-Hard Candy
-Maybelline


:Favorite Makeup Items I own:

LA Colors Wildflowers palette
 cost: $1 

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LA Colors Iris palette
cost: $1

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Wet N Wild CoverAll powder foundation in light/pale
cost: under $4
 

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer
cost: $6

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ELF Essential Lipstick in Voodoo
cost: $1

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The majority of my makeup is cheap. I occasionally buy more expensive brands (Too Faced) when I visit Sephora. Both Hard Candy and LA Colors are cruelty free but I am not sure about the other brands.

And finally....items I always carry with me.
-Oil blotter sheets
-eyeliner
-mirror
-lip gloss and Blistex

So what are your favorite brands of makeup? Do you own a lot of makeup or very little?

The Lone Goth

So I live in a small town in the grand ole south. Alabama to be exact and more known for rednecks and heavy accents. Well I just happen to be literally the only goth girl in my town. Have I seen any at my college? Nope. Have I seen any goths at local shows? Nope. I would even love to see another goth at a grocery store. But nope. How do I keep my sanity?! Well the truth is I do get lonely. I just want to have a nice picnic in a graveyard with a friend or a nice stroll in a park with a fellow goth. I reach out to the internet in order to find goth friends. (Wow I have used the word "goth" far too much already) I have succeeded in making friends and I text some of them and just chat online. The rest of my real life friends are either "normals" or metal heads. Normals referring to those who belong to no subculture. So for those who either live in a small town like I do or just have no luck in finding goth friends I give you this advice: Do not feel lonely. You can be friends with people who dress differently. You can be friends with anybody. Do not filter friends based on what they wear. Try to make friends online. I know this is not the same but you never know who lives close to you. 

I have made many friends who share the same interests as me but are not in any way gothic. So do you have very few, a lot or no fellow goth friends? Do you have more internet friends than real life friends?

Sorry for the poor lighting!

Viva La Inspiration! (Movie addition)

So on Facebook I asked for suggestions on what do do posts about. My favorite one so far was suggested by Nephilium Incorruptus. The idea was to do a post about drawing inspiration from movies. So I created a few looks based off of popular movies. And here we go!

1. Edward Scissorhands

This is great for goths who love leather, spikes, and chains! For the makeup I would do a bare eye and black lipstick. For hair....tease tease tease!


2. The Craft

If you have not seen The Craft I highly recommend you do. The themes range from bullying, revenge, witch craft, and karma. I have watched this movie a million times.





3. Harry Potter (Sirius Black)

Great for the professional yet casual goth male! If you have not seen or read any of the Harry Potter books/movies....for shame!


4. Corpse Bride

This one was a little difficult. I decided to go with the color scheme because not many people would wear a torn wedding dress everyday. With the exception of weddings or Halloween. Also I believe that the goth lifestyle is not just about wearing black clothing.




5. BeetleJuice (Lydia Deetz)

Ah..last but not least. A very well recognized gothic character. Now I seriously am pondering wearing ponchos. I would go with grey eyeshadow and bare lips for this look.


So, do you draw inspiration from movies? Should I do more "inspiration posts"? Oh and what is your favorite movie that gets your creative juices flowing?

You can also add me on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/violet.gein?ref=tn_tnmn

Goth challenge: 5 items that every Goth should have!

Well...the storm did not blow me away. It turned out that the weather men just hyped it up to be this great big cluster of doom. It just turned into lots or rain (that cleaned the pollen off my car) and wind. But anyway the goth challenge was originally "5 items every Goth wardrobe should have regardless of style". I think wardrobe is too narrow so I modified this into a general clothing/accessories/beauty products that every goth should have. Enjoy!

1. Dry Shampoo

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Dry shampoo is a must have item for anybody! It soaks up oil and is great for adding volume to life less hair. I use this when I am at local concerts when the humidity makes my hair an oil refinery. Also great for days when you are in a hurry and you have no time for a shower. There are many brands available for all hair types.


2. Medical scrubs

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I wear these when I am grocery shopping or doing laundry. They come in a wide variety of colors and even cute Halloween prints are available. Oh and they are comfortable! It is like wearing pajamas without the shame of wearing them in public. I have a black pair that has several pockets on them.

3. A choker

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Chokers or collars come in so many styles....from Death Rock to Victorian Goth. Sometimes the right accessory can complete your entire outfit. If you are not willing to spend a lot of money you can always make your own (I know I have!).

4. Comfort Insoles for shoes

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I was gifted with flat feet and no arches. So therefore even combat boots will kill my feet after a few hours. If you are going to be on your feet in a ridiculous pair of shoes all day, why not make them more comfy? And this is an item where if you try to get the cheapest option you will regret it. No goth (or any body for that matter) wants aching feet after a long day.

5.  A basic black tee shirt

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This is a uni sex item. They come in many cuts and styles (v-neck, scoop neck, cap sleeve, 3/4th sleeve, etc.) You can dress this up or dress it down. Wear it with a black skirt and fishnets for a casual goth look or shredded black pants and combat boots for a casual male goth look. I personally own several styles of tee shirts.

So do you already have some of these items? Would you purchase any of these items?

Feeling Blue OOTD!

Well I am not really feeling blue..it is a play on words! Actually I am watching the weather religiously because there is a tornado supposed to be heading straight to the county I live in.  Or possibly it will just be a bad storm. Hopefully!

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:Makeup:
Mascera- Too Faced Lashgasm
Eyeshadow- Blue had me at hello pallete
Eyeliner- Random Covergirl black pencil eyeliner

:Necklace:
Made by Suffocation FX (bought at death metal festival)

:Shoes:
Rue 21

:Clothing:
Black button up: thrifted, Marilyn Manson shirt: given to me, heavy tights worn as pants: Wal-Mart

I really love matching my makeup to colors in my clothing. And I really love the look of a baggy shirt layered with tights and heavy boots.

Here are some links to the look I am currently loving:
http://lookbook.nu/look/4597059-Ebaycom-Coat-H&M-Scarf-Dress-Dr-Martens-Boots
http://lookbook.nu/look/4337469-Coat-H&M-Sweater-Pimkie-Boots-Deadly-Force-Authorized
http://lookbook.nu/look/4072108-Bershka-Hat-H&M-Jacket-Shock-Scull-Scarf-Topshop

Oh and I will get a camera soon!

Un-goth Confessions!

Inspired by lovely vloggers and lacking a webcam I shall write my confessions here.
Also be sure to check out the following vloggers:
http://www.youtube.com/user/NephilimIncorruptus
http://www.youtube.com/user/LeahMouse
 http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlternativeDrug
 http://www.youtube.com/user/SebastianTheGirl
http://www.youtube.com/user/SarahDarleen


Now onward with the confessions!

1. My hair is naturally light blonde.
2. I was once a girl scout and I took ballet classes.
3. I have a soft spot for Peter Gabriel
4. I love to swim.
5. I have two phobias: clowns and car accidents.
6. I am not fond of lace.
7. Before I discovered goth I regularly dressed in pink dresses.
8. I still have my comfort item from my childhood....it is a pink blanket.
9. I do not have any goth friends in real life.
10. I love carnivals! The smell of cotton candy, the noisy rides, and the crowds remind me of good memories as a child.
11. I do not like red roses. My favorite flowers are purple dahlias, orchids, and daisies.
12. I am a Spiritual Satanist not because of the goth culture.
13. My favorite movie is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Both my sun glasses and jacket were from my local thrift store.

Evil Dead outfit of the day!

Well...until I get an actual camera I cannot get a good picture of my body. Which is best for OOTD (outfit of the day) posts. *sigh* So until then I will take pictures to the best of my ability so you can get a general idea of my outfit. I do hope that makes sense.

So I just saw the remake of Evil Dead! I will not spoil anything for you but if you are sickened by blood and gore, then I suggest you not see it. It has ridiculous amounts of blood. But I love gore so I enjoyed the movie. Yes, I am a twisted individual. I would first recommend that you see the original film sometime in your life. This is a very good remake for the new generation. But here is my outfit!

Plain black tank top: thrift store
Jacket: Ark & Co. (thrift store)
Skirt: thrift store
Ripped fishnets with torn thigh highs: TJ Maxx
Makeup: Too Faced Lashgasm mascara, Ulta black eyeliner, La colors white eyeshadow, Wet n Wild black eyeshadow and black liquid liner.

Let the Goth blog challenge begin!

So I have always wanted to do this! Thanks to Sary Walrus and her post I discovered the goth challenge modified by DarkStalker girl.

Here is Sary Walrus's post
http://ourwalrusroom.blogspot.com/2013/04/my-goth-closet-keywords-and-how-to-use.html

And here is DarkStalker Girl's post
http://darstalkergirl.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/a-goth-y-blog-challenge.html

I want to do at least two goth challenges a week and hopefully I can stick to that goal! So my first two challenges shall be:

33. Something that I made

So my choker was made from craft supplies at Hobby Lobby which is an arts, crafts, hobbies, and decoration store. I bought a plain metal key ring and a stretchy cord necklace with hook clasps in the back. I cut the cord in the middle and tied both sides to the ring. Voila! Instant choker for around three U.S bucks. For the spider I already had this random silver chain so I bought the spider charm for around $3.99.


23. What influences my Goth style

I have created a scrap book for this purpose. It has random magazine clippings, music lyrics, and anything that inspires me. But my influences range from movies, books, musicians, music videos, and the like. I like certain aspects of the Nu-goth craze such as inverted crosses and baggy shirts. Due to the fact that I am proud of my religion and a baggy black button up shirt looks awesome with black tights, combat boots, and a leather jacket. Sue me! Now for my influences in corresponding categories...boom!

:Movies:

• Beetle juice
• Strange Land
• Hocus Pocus
• Repo! The Genetic Opera

:Musicians:

• Twiggy Ramirez
• Taylor Momsen
• Depeche Mode
• Skinny Puppy
• Marilyn Manson *don't look at me like that!*
• The Cure

:Music Videos:

• The Birthday Massacre- Looking glass
• Depeche Mode-Policy of Truth
• She Wants Revenge-Sister
• Rob Zombie-Dragula

 So I could add so much more! But these are my main influences. Also comfort and durability must be key parts in my clothing. Would this be comfortable if I wore this all day? Do I feel mentally comfortable with myself in this? Will this item last a year or a month with constant wear? So do you DIY? And what are your influences?