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Author Archives: Lady of the Manners
Ten! Years! Old!
HOLY BATS, GOTHIC CHARM SCHOOL: AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR GOTHS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM HAS BEEN IN PRINT FOR TEN YEARS!! Continue reading
Of Funeral Etiquette
Do you have any advice for goths on what to wear to a funeral? I’ve never been to one, and even though most of my wardrobe is black, I don’t really know what’s ”too much” (no massive skulls and bats, nothing cut too low, but beyond that), or even how to do my make up for it. Considering how much of my style and interest in art is based around Victorian mourning clothes and the abstract concept of Death I have no idea what I’m doing. Continue reading
Stereotype Technology: For Your Window Shopping Needs May 2019
For this round of Stereotype Technology links, the Lady of the Manners actually did wander a little way away from her own aesthetic, just like she said she would (try to) do! Yes, Snarklings, marvel at the Lady of the Manners’ restraint in not including a red velvet coat in every installment of Stereotype Technology. Continue reading
Posted in Clicky-links, General, Stereotype Technology
Tagged clicky-links, embrace your cliches, stereotype technology
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Of “Friendly Goth” Fashion
For this installment of Gothic Charm School, the Lady of the Manners is responding to a Snarkling who said the questions in her mail are “a bit all over the place”, but the Lady of the Manners quickly spotted a link between them: how to have a subtle Goth style that won’t worry or intimidate parents or kids? Continue reading
Posted in Being Fashionable, Being Social
Tagged goth fashion, important announcements, kid-friendly goth, Patreon
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Stereotype Technology: For Your Window Shopping Needs April 2019
Guess what, Snarklings? It’s time for another round of Stereotype Technology! The Lady of the Manners promises she’ll wander away from her preferred aesthetic next time, but this round’s collection of goodies were all found during bouts of insomnia-fueled window shopping. To the surprise of none of you, the Lady of the Manners is sure. Continue reading
Posted in Stereotype Technology, Stuff & Oddments
Tagged stereotype technology, vintage goth, window shopping
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Why Do Guys Like Goth Girls?
The Lady of the Manners will be honest, Snarklings: she’s been holding onto this reader question for a while, because there are many different things to address, and the Lady of the Manners felt a little overwhelmed.
I found your site interest [sic] and by mistake. Great site. Was looking up ”˜why guys like goth girls.’ Maybe you can answer that question for me real quick like. Anyway thanks for all what you do. Continue reading
Show and Tell: Wet n Wild “Rebel Rose” Collection and North Star Glitters
Makeup is a staple of goth fashion. It’s not by any means a requirement to be a goth, but it is very, very prevalent. (The Lady of the Manners doesn’t want to think about how many hours she spent practicing … Continue reading
Tutorial: The Ceremony of the Fangs!
Over the years, people have asked how Clovis (and the other vampire bunnies in the Evil Bunny Alliance) gained their pointy pointy teeth. So the Lady of the Manners and Clovis Devilbunny now present: The Ceremony of the Fangs! Continue reading
Posted in Amusements, Tutorials
Tagged Clovis Devilbunny, fuzzy companions, the ceremony of the fangs, tutorials
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Stereotype Technology: Deathrock
While some people feel that deathrock is a historical relic, there is a small but strong death rock scene still flourishing today. Especially where the style is concerned! Big teased hair (frequently with one or both sides of the head shaved), heavy eyeshadow and contour in dark colors and layers of ripped fishnets are some of the stylistic signifiers. With that in mind, the Lady of the Manners presents some building blocks of deathrock style! Continue reading
Posted in Being Fashionable, Fashion, Stereotype Technology
Tagged Deathrock, stereotype technology
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