Gothic Hats

I was looking (or better..I was forced to watch xD) the royal wedding of William and Kate (I don't think I need to tell who they are since they have been talking about them 24/7 for over 5 months xD) and couldn't avoid to see those amazing HATS. Yes. The HATS. I have a little passion for hats even though they aren't considered fashionable unless you go to a ceremony. Anyway...I think in gothic fashion hats are a must-have. Especially if you are a follower of victorian or lolita or steampunk style. I love hats with lace decorations, with appliques of all kinds! Flowers, cameos and veils! I only own one and rarely wear it (since it looks a bit too much like a mourning hat) but it's my favourite accessory and I don't regret having bought it.  ^__^

(this one is amazing! :P)

(mine is similar to these but without the veil..only feathers and a net on the front :P)

If you don't have a gothic shop nearby, you can go to "normal" shops like Accessorize or Bijou Brigitte. Or if you are creative you can create your own by using an old hat and applying net veils, flowers etc. ^__^

Other examples of hats:

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GOTHIC DIVINE GUESTBOOK!

Since with blogger we can't have a proper guestbook, I decided to dedicate this post to the visitors who just want to say hi, say opinions, talk with or ask something to the staff. I will put a permanent link on somewhere on this blog (probably on the right side) so you can click on it and be directed to this kind of Guestbook. :)

HOW TO LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THIS GUESTBOOK:

►Click on Comments (on the bottom of this post)
►Write your message
►Choose if you want to be anonymous or use your Google account (or the other options)
►Click "send"

The message you wrote will appear in the comments! :)

PS. Sometimes you might have to enter the "captcha" thing but lately it hasn't shown up..at least to me :P




PPS. Please don't forget to comment the posts you read :) Opinions and feedback are important! :P


Hope this will work! xD

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Is Lady Gaga a Goth?

I was looking for some Lady Gaga pictures because I was looking for some make-up ideas and I stepped on many site were people ask wheter this Lady is a goth. Well the answer (or at least My answer) is NO. LADY GAGA IS NOT A GOTH.

As we all should know, being a goth is not all about the clothes, but it's mostly about the music you listen to. Lady Gaga said many times that she was inspired by Madonna, The Queen, David Bowie and Micheal Jackson. Is any of this artists considered goth music? NO. So again, NO, LADY GAGA IS NOT GOTH. Repeat with me. LADY-GAGA-IS-NOT-GOTH. xD

So why does she look goth sometimes? Well the answer is, because her main stylist was and still is Alexander McQueen who has many gothic elements in his creations! (click here please--> here.)


Anyway I think she's not a bad artist. At least she can sing a bit and she knows how to "act" and entertain. I really appreciate the fact that she DARES to be different from the mass. At least physically, she tries to be unique. Her music in fact is not. It's a mix between 80s music you could hear in gay clubs (she once said herself her music is for gay people mostly) with a Christina Aguilera sounding like voice. You can take inspiration from the famouse gothic side of her look though !

So no more talking Gaga being a goth now ok? ^__^

Gothic Idols- Victoria Francès

Victoria Francès is a spanish illustrator born in Valencia in 1982. She's very talented and known for her drawings inspired by gothic and romatic atmospheres. In her drawings you can find ghosts, vampires, women in long gowns and corsets, all in scenarios like cemeteries, forests, cathedrals or venetian palaces.

She has a degrees in Beautiful Arts and I consider her the pioneer of modern gothic art together with Luis Royo (which is by the way one artist she took inspiration from :P). You can find a lot of merchandise of her art, from posters to mugs, from puzzles to blankets! You can buy jewelry inspired by the jewels she drew in her most famous illustrations!

(I own this poster xD)

Her most famous works are contained in her books called Favole  and Misty Circus !!

Check out her official website : victoriafrances.es for more infos about this amazing artist

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ADORA BATBRAT'S OFFICIAL BLOG

Another blog you'll be wanting to check out is the official blog updated every day of Adora Batbrat , gothic model and make-up artist we already talked about (click here to see the article about her)

adorabatbrat.blogspot.com ^__^

amazing isn't she? :D

She is a true fashion icon. I suggest you read her blog to have tips on clothes, make-up and even...cakes! ahah you'll see. Very well-done blog ^_^

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I bet you do...

...want to see this. I just found out about this blog Gothic Tea Society . (click it to see it)

"The Gothic Tea Society contributers are a collaboration of interesting and eccentric personalities, with a Gothic focus on the Odd, Mis-Matched, Bizarre and Unusual."

I'm sure you all will LOVE this blog :P

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EDIT: Sorry I realised only now that I put the wrong link to the blog. I will soon correct it. Sorry again.

EDIT EDIT: ok I corrected it. Sorry for the mistake..it was Gothic Tea Society..not Gothic Tea Party xD The link is right now :)

Bats Day

Many of you should have heard about this big event called BATS DAYS. It a 4 days event in Disneyland in California dedicated to goths.

This year the event will take place in May. Exactly from 6th May to 8th May !


The Bats Day in the Fun Park events consist of 1 or all of these 6 events:




►The Bats Day Dark Park Festival™: A concert event festival that features bands and DJs from the Dark Alternative Subculture.



►The Bats Day Black Market™: A vendors event where you can find that extra spooky thing for that spooky thing in your life. Over 50 vendors will help you find what you are looking for, from clothing, music, artwork, books, collectable's, toys, to other original items.

►The Nightmare before Bats Day™ - Dinner Meet & Greet: Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a haunted ballroom during a full sit down dinner? Meet your fellow attendees who are attending Bats Day in the Fun Park, and enjoy a unique opportunity to dine with the entertainers who are performing throughout the Bats Day weekend. All attendees receive a full three (3) course sit down dinner, a special limited edition “Nightmare before Bats Day™” keepsake and other surprises all within this intimate setting.



►The Bats Day Ghoulish Gala™ : Adorn your best attire and attend The Bats Day™ Ghoulish Gala. Enjoy catered Hors D’oeuvres in this spooky atmosphere. Attendees of the Ghoulish Gala are entered in the Bats Day Ghoulish Gala Raffle with a chance to win some great prizes provided by our features vendors and sponsors. All guests will receive a special limited edition “Bats Day™ Ghoulish Gala” keepsake and we other surprises fill your night with mystery and fun.



►The Bats Day Happy Haunts Swing Wake™: A Costumed Celebration - NEW FOR 2011. is a Costumed Gala Event, where attendees are required to dress as the deceased. Creativity is celebrated, and appearances by spooks and spirits from all time periods are encouraged to attend and celebrate the afterlife. We hope to have several prominent ghosts from creepy old crypts all over the world in attendance. From elaborate ghostly visages, to the ghastly faces of the recently deceased, this is one party everyone will be dying to attend. This event happens the night of the Black Market, and is a catered hors d'œuvres cocktail party, for the first hour, with a raffle, Djays and Live Entertainment.



"It was once told to me, what started out as a small group of goofy, creepy death rockers going to Disneyland, has grown into its own institution and is just crazy and amazing. At the first official Bats Day, there was only about 80 people. At the second Bats Day, there was just over 200 people. The best thing is that everyone who goes to Bats Day can just leave all their cares and worries at the gate, and just have a fun time. May Bats Day in the Fun Park be around every year"


all infos taken from the official site: www.batsdays.com


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Gothic Hairstyles !

Some of you has issues with their hair. Some ask me "how can I make my hair look more gothic?" but my answer is, ANY hair suites the gothic style! of course the stereotype hairstyle is raven black hair, better if long but goths are known for trying to be unique so why following a stereotype? I went through the internet and found out some cool images of hair that you might want to try if you want to spice up your look.



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