Playlist of the week and advice for babybats!

So my busy life has gotten busier! As soon as I get out of class I have to start getting ready for work, and as soon as I get off work I have to do homework for classes! But I am trying to only get four days a week of work since the stress is probably going to give me ulcers. But Halloween is slowly creeping up and I almost have my costume together! (Oh and pictures will be posted of it!) Also since I have a legit camera now I can attempt to start making Youtube videos.

Here is this weeks music recommendations and tunes that I love and inspire my art.

Rammstein-Links 2 3 4

The 69 eyes-Sister of Charity

Pete and the Pirates-Blood Gets Thin

HIM- Join Me In Death

Screamin' Jay Hawkins- I Put A Spell on You


I also had this little idea to do a monthly "Baby bat advice" post. Because I know when I was just getting my bat wings I needed tips. But we all need a little guidance at least once in a while!

1. Make friends with everyone regardless of how they dress.

Some of my best friends are not goth at all. If I was to single out friends just based on how they look..well I would have no friends! Also if you are still in school if you decide to be rude or not socialize with others because they are not goth...well you look just as bad as the "popular" crowd. Just saying.

2. You do not have to wear black 24/7 to be considered goth.

I made this mistake and I thought I had to wear nothing but black all the time. If you set rules like this for yourself you will grow tired of them and eventually break them. And put yourself in a clothing rut! Despite what some elitists say..well just ignore the elitists...you can wear other colors. I tend to wear bright colors of eyeshadow to match other colors in my outfits. Try different colored tights, bright eyeshadow,various colors of jewelry, and even colored articles of clothing to make the all black pop. Trust me...you will not loose your "goth card".

3.  You can be interested in non-gothy things!

Not all goths read vampire books by candle light and frequent cemeteries. Some do not even like vampires! If you love playing the tuba and you are goth...do not stop playing because it is "not goth". Oh and you can paint your nails pink and watch football games. Loving things like this or even loving the color does not mean you are "not goth".

Makeup experimenting

Fall inspiration and my new closet

So Fall is sneaking up slowly. The weather is still warm though but stores are now stocking up on Autumn and Halloween goodies. At work I have started to make pumpkin spice everything for customers as part of the Fall drink promotion. I have gotten rid of so much clothing and started to fill my closet with new pieces that I really love. My inspirations have ranged from nu goth to traditional goth. Here is a glimpse inside my new and improved closet!

Outer wear:
Baggy sweaters
Long slouchy cardigans
Leather motorcycle jackets
Tight fitting military style coats

Bottoms:
Patterned leggings (I love wearing these as pants and pairing them with large t-shirts..so comfy!
Long Hellraiser inspired skirts (Think lots of zippers and straps)
Body con pencil skirts
Dickies brand pants (for work and casual days)
Yoga Pants (found in skull and inverted cross patterns...worn for 8am classes)
Scrubs 
Distressed and torn black pants

Tops
Over sized band tees
Sheer button ups in various forms and sleeve lengths (for work)
Basic blouses with ribbons across the waist or long flowy sleeves (for work)
Tank tops is various styles and colors (for layering)
Tight fitting band tees (to wear with baggy scrubs and skirts)

Hosiery
ripped panty hose (in various patterns)
patterned knee high socks (for layering when cooler weather comes)
plain panty hose (work or when I give speeches)

Accessories and shoes
Different styles of infinity scarves in black (look these up..buy them..fall in love!)
Large pendants, chokers, small basic chain necklaces
Patterned plugs for stretched ears
Large brimmed hats (think Lydia Deetz)
Fishnet gloves in various lengths and other fingerless gloves

Oh and here are some current inspirations this month!

So are you absolutely stoked for Fall?

Haus of Gloi review!!

So recently I discovered the lovely indie/vegan business Haus of Gloi. I have thrown away/given away a lot of my smelly good items because I grew tired of the scents. Also body spray seems to never last in strength and over time the scent just fades completely away. I now have about seventeen Haus of Gloi items. Yes...I am addicted! So here are my reviews for what I purchased! (And also what I got for free with my orders.)

It puts the lotion on it's skin.

Autumn 2013


Persephone's Descent (perfume oil-sample-free item)

"Pomegranate, pale musk, narcissus blossom and black amber."

Hmm...definitely pomegranate. Fruity and dark. I am on the fence about this one.


Ghost Puffs (perfume oil-sample-free item)

"Buttery popcorn and marshmallow goo orbs, presented on a wooden stick."

At first sniff it is popcorn. But a sweet popcorn..think kettle corn with more butter. The die down is a creamy vanilla. I will be pairing this with some vanilla scented lotion!

Samhain (perfume oil and pumpkin butter-sample sizes)

"Freshly turned earth, wet leaves, and a cool spectre ridden wind."

In both the pumpkin butter and the oil the first scent I smell is dirt. Umm...very real dirt. When both settle on the skin it is still dirt and a strange mint smell. Not a fan of how this reacted on my skin. This will be given away.

The Horseman (perfume oil and pumpkin butter-sample sizes)

"Autumnal forest and wood, distant fire, smooth saddle leather, brown musk and the lingering scent of a dark gentleman's cologne on a black woolen coat."

This is too masculine for my taste. Well on me it is. All I smell on my skin is brand new leather and Old Spice. I have heard so many good things about this! This is another give away.


Summer 2013

Narcossa (full sized pumpkin butter)

 "A thick haze of tonka and black vanilla, three jasmines, tuberose and ylang ylang."

This is my only full sized pumpkin butter because I snatched it on sale. And I do not regret it! This is so much like Nag Champa but with vanilla. The scent lasts for about seven hours on my skin and reminds me of the alt store I buy from. (where everything smells of incense.) My man says I smell like a hippie. He is not a fan but I love it.

General Catalog 

Haus Amber (perfume oil and pumpkin butter-sample sizes)

"Rich and sultry - our own hand blended amber accord."

Oh yes please! Amber, vanilla, and incense! After I am done with the sample sizes I will repurchase full sizes of this! I love vanilla and things that remind me of incense. My man says I smell like a hippie when I wear this as well. Ah well..he will get over it.

Moon Dog (perfume oil and pumpkin butter-sample sizes)

 "Solar storms erupt: pure cracked coconut, dry sandalwood essence, heated with nutmeg and clove."

This is not your average coconut. This does not smell of tanning oil. This is the smell of cracking open a coconut. I do not smell the nutmeg but I do get slight traces of the clove. The sandalwood is very slight. This reminds me of an island at night. Perfect for summer and fall. Full sized here I come!

Satyr (perfume oil and body emulsion-sample sizes)

 "Absolutely fiendish creature! And quite frolicsome: Italian blood orange drizzled with blackened vanilla."

Yes! an orange scent I actually enjoy! At first smell this is like orange candy with deep vanilla.Then it dies down to a soft musky vanilla in the body emulsion. The orange lasts much longer in the oil version but does not smell artificial. A very grown up orange scent and a definite re purchase.

Twice is nice (perfume oil and pumpkin butter-sample sizes)

 "Sweetest offerings of opulence! Buttery sugar cookie, with shavings of creamy coconut and topped with toasted almond slivers!"

I first smell almond, then on the skin I smell the sugar cookie. The coconut is barely present.This reminds me of when I would watch my mother baking cakes and cookies for Christmas.


I did receive a free sample sized perfume oil of Honey Tree but have not really worn it yet. I highly recommend buying sample sizes first due to body chemistry. And the prices of them are very cheap! (Along with everything else!) The shipping is super fast and everything is packaged so nicely. The customer service is amazing as well. I do not think I will ever go back to cheap body spray again. So are you a fan of smelly good things? Do you buy from indie/vegan companies? If not then you should be!!!

A cute coffin box filled with perfume samples.

Updates and random back to school haul! (pic heavy!)

So since classes started I have been so busy! My schedule usually is like this: have class at 8am then come home around 11...devour food..get ready for work.. go to work...get home and pass out. Repeat. So I have not really had the time to make any worth while posts. I did place an order with the lovely and addicting website Haus of Gloi. I was going to do a review post for the goods I got but then they came out with Autumn scents. Yet another order placed! So I was going to wait till this order gets in then give you guys the full review.

I receive a pell grant for college. A pell grant is like a free scholarship for those with low income or whose parents did not go to college. I am lucky I had some left over and I decided to go early Christmas shopping for my man and get me a few new things! I ordered new plugs online from Kings Body Jewelry and went shopping around at little local stores.

Here is my haul from yesterday!

These are from an alternative store called Zero Gravity. The Poe shirt is a size medium but since that was the only shirt they had left I decided it would make an amazing dress. The Marilyn Manson shirt fits me so awesome and the lettering is bright green. The thing about Zero Gravity is if you get anything from them it will have the smell of incense soaked into it. It takes about four washes or more to get the smell out! But I love it so no complaints.

                                                                                                      
Some basic tank tops to match the shirts. A bright green and white one. On sale at a "mainstream" store called Rue 21.

These are also from Rue 21! These are tights and I was lusting after them since I saw them. Rue 21 continues to amaze me with the clothes I find. Remember my Beetlejuice pants? Rue 21!  These are just so unique and they remind me of Rob Zombie for some reason.

 

Much apologies for the horrid picture quality. This pattern is on the waist band of a pair of yoga pants from Rue 21. Okay..so yoga pants are so comfy. They are not for everyone but they remind me of tighter fitting scrubs. I usually wear these around the house or a quick visit to the grocery store.

Some stores already have Halloween stuff out! I look for things I can use all year long. The tablecloth is for the kitchen since the one I have is old and boring. Then I found this amazing six piece kitchen set with dish rags and pot holders. I am so glad I had enough self control to not get plastic hanging bats. So a Haus of Gloi review is coming soon also! Now it is time for me to hop in the shower and get ready for work. Boo!

Filmaholic! (My top five favorite movies)

So classes start tomorrow! I am so excited and amazed and how fast Summer went by. The weather is getting cooler and I can actually wear a sweater without sweating to death! I posted on my Facebook that I needed some inspiration for a blog post. I also like to do posts that others would like to see. So this is my top five favorite movies! (Oh and they are not in any particular order.)



1.  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

This movie is visually stunning. I highly recommend this movie. This was Heath Ledger's final film before he died. The story is brilliant and entertaining. This is not a kid friendly movie by the way. See this before you die!





2. Beetlejuice

                                                                                                                 

This was one of my favorite movies as a child. Even though there is a few scenes with cursing in it. "Nice fucking model!" How did I not remember that quote when I was a kid?! Also Lydia fascinated me and the movie remains timeless.




3. The Cell

Okay..I know what you are thinking. Jennifer Lopez is in this movie?! Yea..I know. But this movie inspires me artistically and is so unique compared to other movies. I stumbled upon this assuming it was going to be boring. Not true!.




4. Dead Alive (aka Brain dead)

Zombie babies, butt kicking priests, giant zombie women, death by lawn mower! So many one liners and so much gore. This is the right amount of cheesy lines and camp. Take the movie Evil Dead and combine it with more blood and way too much caffeine. I recommend this to any fan of cult classics or gory zombie movies.




5. Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas

First of all..Johnny Depp is in this. There are so many amazing quotable lines and crazy hallucinations in this movie. I think this is one of Depp's greatest roles. If you do not like viewing drug use...then stay far away from this film. Far far far away!





So do you like any of the movies I like? Are you a big fan of cinema?

10 Random facts about me (Inspired by Sary Walrus!)

So I just viewed this post from The Walrus Room and was inspired! Yea...I agree with Sary. Not going to do 50 facts well...I am not sure if I can think of that many things. I have not been blogging that often due to me working almost everyday! And classes are starting next Monday! *insert stressed face here*


Shall we begin?

1. I love horror movies.

Not sure if you could tell by my Hellraiser purse..hmm. I have a large collection of horror themed items. I have fifty plus horror DVD's and rare VHS tapes that are horror related. I have figurines...etc. Not sure if it has to do with my love of Halloween or my love of the creepy.

2. I write poetry and draw.

My art is a mash up of anime, neo surrealism, and art nuevo. With a splash of gore and blood. I never have taken any art classes because I learn by observing not by telling. Art classes just tend to be talking in my experience. My poetry is very dark. My best writing has been when I was the most depressed. And now that I am happy, have a good job, etc. I have not made any good poetry. Hmm.

3. I am a Theistic Satanist.

Some days I feel like a part of the goth stereotype due to my religion. I have been dedicated for around five years now. But do not let this fool you. I am very accepting and eager to learn about new religions. I have a thing for rosaries. I like old religious art. Some fear my religion due to the "Satanic Panic". Some actually think I sacrifice animals. Uh nope. One of my best friends is a Southern Baptist. Strange huh?

4.  I like girls. I like boys. I like boys that dress like girls.

Sue me. I am comfortable in my own sexuality. I am not ashamed of who I am nor who I am attracted to. Enough said. Oh and I am all for LGBT pride!

5. I was adopted when I was three months old. 

I love my mother! (I am referring to the woman who adopted me.) She gave me a great home, raised me well, and gives me the best advice. And she does not care about how I dress. She always has supported me. and dealt with my angst filled  teenage years. I was a pain in the ass!

6. I defy logic and mystify doctors.

Well when I was born I was supposed to have severe brain damage. I needed a heart monitor, and I was born with fetal alcohol syndrome. I also weighed three lbs when I was born...and I was premature. Goes to show you doctors can be wrong. And you can be whatever you want..despite health problems and the like.

7. I love video games. 

Lollypop Chainsaw,Alice: Madness Returns, and Dante's Inferno are some of my favorite games. Oh and the Lego series games are really fun as well!

8. I am pessimistic.

Despite my bubbly attitude I find it ironic that I am not an optimist. *shrugs* I tend to put myself down and blame myself for simple things. I am trying not to self blame myself and it is a constant struggle to force myself to look at the positives.

9. I despise long sleeved shirts.

They feel constricting. I love sweaters and jackets but long sleeved shirts rub me the wrong way. I also do not like the look (on me) of long sleeved shirts.

10. I fear making friends in real life.

And this is not due to me being anti-social. I am very social! I fear that if I get too close to a person I will be betrayed. This is due to certain events in my life where I was betrayed. I fear losing friends even before I make friends.

Part of my bottle collection. I am not an alcoholic...trust me.

Thank you Sary for being the inspiration for this post! Be sure to add me on tumblr and facebook if you have not already!

What's in my bag?

So I see these posts on almost every blog I follow. so because  I got a new bag I decided to show it off and do a "what's in my bag?" post as well! This week has been busy busy. Also I am going to start classes soon. Only twelve years of education left! *sighs*

I love this thing! I got it from Listia and it is OOAK and hand sewn. It has stripes on the inside and a red zipper closure.

The glittery key chain says "I am not weird..I am gifted!" I got it forever ago and my wallet is almost falling apart!

Various lighters, smokes and writing things. Smoking is bad. I want to quit! And I usually carry multiple lighters.

Makeup bag and contents. Eyeliner, touch up mirror, Warm Sugar cookies perfume oil, Blistex, and oil blotter sheets.

I just got this book and i highly recommend this writer. I special ordered it from work. And I need more time to read!

College I.D. and cute Batman lanyard that I got on sale at Spencers. My picture in this is horrid!!!   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunglasses stolen from my boyfriend and my journal. I take this thing with me everywhere. Everyone needs a good journal. I recommend moleskin journals.