stream of goth
If I were to relive my high school years, I would more than likely be one of the goth kids. And I have complete faith that I would do the "white face" with less zeal and a more muted palette. I recently got into a spirited argument with my mother over my absolute love of all things black- especially as it applies to clothing. She doesn't understand why I cannot wear more "happy colors" and doesn't understand why I always look like I am (in her words) "going to a funeral." She constantly lectures me on the virtues of wearing pink, red, orange, blue, etc- every color except yellow (for some reason, she abhors yellow- which is quite strange because it is the happiest color I can think of). This issue has become even more relevant as she is quite pissed at me for purchasing a black sari for my cousin's engagement. Oh well, if only she could see what I see.
I thought of her when I read this article in the NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/18/fashion/18GOTH.html and here is the corresponding slideshow: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/09/17/fashion/20080918-GOTH_index.html
I am sure at one point karma will bite me in the ass and I will have a kid that poops and pukes pink all the while wearing frills and flowers and crap (God Willing:)), but until then, I think black is the most flattering shade ever. I also think the goth asthetic with chandeliers, red velvet, black lace is absolutely exquisite. While I don't agree with the rejection of Christ or the veneration of Satan- in fact, I abhor those things, I do like the juxtaposition of light and dark. I also love the mystery, the intrigue, and yes even the rebellion that this style implies.
I mean can you imagine anything hotter than a little black dress, heavy black eyeliner, black stilettos, and blood red nails? Sheer fashion bliss.
I thought of her when I read this article in the NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/18/fashion/18GOTH.html and here is the corresponding slideshow: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/09/17/fashion/20080918-GOTH_index.html
I am sure at one point karma will bite me in the ass and I will have a kid that poops and pukes pink all the while wearing frills and flowers and crap (God Willing:)), but until then, I think black is the most flattering shade ever. I also think the goth asthetic with chandeliers, red velvet, black lace is absolutely exquisite. While I don't agree with the rejection of Christ or the veneration of Satan- in fact, I abhor those things, I do like the juxtaposition of light and dark. I also love the mystery, the intrigue, and yes even the rebellion that this style implies.
I mean can you imagine anything hotter than a little black dress, heavy black eyeliner, black stilettos, and blood red nails? Sheer fashion bliss.