Now, back to today's topic. It's uncomfortably close to Christmas, yet it's a Sunday so all the fun shops are shut. Well never fear, here are some lovely online shops to peruse, either to buy pretty things for your nearest and dearest or just to window shop.
So let's start with some of the more expensive retailers. Clockwork Couture do some simply exquisite Victoriana and Steampunky styles, including skirts, blouses and bloomers. Actually to be fair to them their prices are very reasonable for the amount of work that goes into each piece, and if I did have 300 dollars to fritter, I would definitely be buying one of their lovely two piece Victorian travelling suits.
Next up, and a little pricier is Kambriel, so upmarket they list their dresses as "gowns". But oh they are very very pretty.
And the last of the higher-end gothy shops is Voodoo Lounge, an indie designer on Etsy who makes beautiful dresses, skirts, blouses and mutton-sleeved shrugs in some of the prettiest damn fabrics you'll ever see.
But where does one go for pretty gothy things that aren't so pricey? Why to ebay of course. One of my favourite ebay shops is Reincarnated which sells reasonably priced hand made victoriana and will often slip a free pair of gloves alongside your order.
For cute Japanese accessories, one of my favourites is Refuse to be Usual. A lot of the clothes are designed for teeny tiny people, but you can't go wrong with a stretchy tutu or any of the charming Gothic Lolita cuffs, chokers and hats to be found in the accessories section.
If Refuse to Be Usual is a bit too small and pricey, Wail222 has a larger range of sizes and some deadly cheap accessories though they don't have quite the same range of items.
Or for some slightly more glamorous accessories, try the beautiful range of chokers and trinkets at The Art of Adornment, another generous store that'll pop a freebie in with a large order.
What about shoes? Try the lovely Pennangalan who make and sell incredible made-to-order boots. I have a beautiful pair of purple platforms from them which are my favourite shoes in the world, but be sure to check out their new steampunk collection and the comfy looking boots they designed for the Tomb Raider movies.
Last of all, what glamorous outfit is complete without a glamorous perfume? Starborn Alchemy make stunningly lovely perfumes, lip balms and body butters, all organic and hand made. Since buying perfumes without being able to smell them is nigh-on impossible, they do a reasonable range of generous testers too. I'm still kicking myself that I missed getting some of their Repo! tie-in fragrance.
Well, that's me all shopped out. Don't spend too much now.
But where does one go for pretty gothy things that aren't so pricey? Why to ebay of course. One of my favourite ebay shops is Reincarnated which sells reasonably priced hand made victoriana and will often slip a free pair of gloves alongside your order.
For cute Japanese accessories, one of my favourites is Refuse to be Usual. A lot of the clothes are designed for teeny tiny people, but you can't go wrong with a stretchy tutu or any of the charming Gothic Lolita cuffs, chokers and hats to be found in the accessories section.
If Refuse to Be Usual is a bit too small and pricey, Wail222 has a larger range of sizes and some deadly cheap accessories though they don't have quite the same range of items.
Or for some slightly more glamorous accessories, try the beautiful range of chokers and trinkets at The Art of Adornment, another generous store that'll pop a freebie in with a large order.
What about shoes? Try the lovely Pennangalan who make and sell incredible made-to-order boots. I have a beautiful pair of purple platforms from them which are my favourite shoes in the world, but be sure to check out their new steampunk collection and the comfy looking boots they designed for the Tomb Raider movies.
Last of all, what glamorous outfit is complete without a glamorous perfume? Starborn Alchemy make stunningly lovely perfumes, lip balms and body butters, all organic and hand made. Since buying perfumes without being able to smell them is nigh-on impossible, they do a reasonable range of generous testers too. I'm still kicking myself that I missed getting some of their Repo! tie-in fragrance.
Well, that's me all shopped out. Don't spend too much now.
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