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?