Corsets: The greatest thing since apparently 2000 BC

Corsets. What more can you say? Weather it is a fashion statement, for some sexy time ;), or you want to get your body in that abstract hourglass shape, corsets are a great piece for any person. They come in different forms and styles so here is a few:

WAIST CORSET
These are similar to underbust corsets but about half the size. Me, I don't like them much because they don't hold my belly as much and they aren't large enough to make a fashion statement. They aren't the most popular and are usually only used for creating the shape for your desired body.


UNDERBUST
<-- These are under your breasts and are my personal favourite. I like the vest types and make you look more classy. Wearing a plain or lacy top underneath is perfect, preferably black or white...unless you are wearing a black or white corset therefore I suggest purple or black or blue. So if you want to show off your chest but keep your belly looking great I suggest this.

OVERBUST
These corsets go over the top of your breasts. You don't necessarily have to wear anything underneath when going out.

If you want to shape your body in an hourglass shape, you will have to buy a more expensive one that is steel boned. Simply ask the people who sell them or check the tag. Expectantly you should know they aren't a common fashion piece so you will have to look is special goth stores.

That's all for now!
DarkDaughterMia
xo

How to have perfect hair: for goths

Hey guys!
So you want the perfect gothic look? It can't be complete without your hair being a mess and all girly girl. That won't do! Here you go...

BASE

The base colour doesn't always have to be black even though that is the most common and my preference. You can use blonde like this chick which I really think is cool! -->
Red is also a good base but may not go with all your outfits.

HIGHLIGHTS/STREAKS
I suggest you should, if you want, go all the way with adding colour onto the base! Goth is about showing who you are and not caring about what anyone thinks of you. So show off those colours and show them off proudly!
Any colour will do; try to match your personality if you can :3
And going back to the picture on the right; I love how she did her streaks sideways rather than normal. Not a must-have obviously but something you might like to try.
BTW I love what this girl below has done!

FLAUNTING IT
So really any hair cut suits the goth look. Again, allow it to reflect your personality. If you are bubbly and fun: piggy tails, if you like to hide: fringe and bangs. Experiment and just take chances. I think dreadlocks look awesome and just make your hair as BIG and awesome as possible!

So that is all for now Dark daughters and sons!!!
Goodbye for now
DarkDaughterMia

Gothic Eyes

Simple, but effective

What I absolutely adore is how you can so easily change your eye colour. Now these aren't for everyone, but if you really want eyes that stand out you can use eye contacts to really make your eyes pop!

So how to choose colours...

Black: I believe they make your eyes bigger and for people who want to look cute or kawaii, it works well. They also compliment extreme Gothic outfits but don't stand out as much.

Blue: Using a bright blue colour can make your eyes look cute and really stands out heaps with a black outfit. It would have to be my favourite choice.

Patterns: If you are preparing for a special occasion, it's time to be creative! This spider web pattern is a great example. You can be a bit more evil looking by using alien/monster eyes or full black eyes.

Thanks for reading!

DarkDaughterMia

Make-Up!

This is one for the girls!
So obviously, one of the things that really stand out for goths after their bold sense of clothing is their makeup. Starting from the top:
Eyebrows: Have them drawn with dark brow liner. It's not a must have and personally, having dark hair already, I don't bother with it so it isn't necessary to use this if you want the ultimate goth look but contribute well when applied graciously.

Eyes: I think this is the place to be as creative as possible. There are endless designs and looks you can create just on your eyes alone. The colour palette should always contrast well with your desired outfit. I suggest blacks, blues or reds. Again, with the base colour as black or a dark grey, it is good to get a thick layer of eye-liner all around your eyes to really bring them out.

Here I admired the colours and design this person used and can be done quite simply.                                                                                      -->

However, if you wanted to be a bit more bold and stand out you could use one of the designs underneath or perhaps create your own.

Lips: Lip liner is quite popular and when applied correctly, defines your lips perfectly but again, is not necessary. Now for the lipstick let me be clear. Black lips don't suit everyone. Sometimes all you need is a dark red or, if game enough, purples or blues.

Hope this helps my readers!
DarkDaughterMia

Vampire Academy Book

This is a great book and I highly recommend reading it! It is the first of the series as well as the base of a spin-off series called bloodlines.

Vampire Academy starts with Rose Hathaway and Lissa Dragomir and after their two year high school runaway, they are finally caught by the school's guardians and taken back. They are put back in school and part of Rose's 'punishment' is to train with guardian Dimitri Belikov to get her grades back up.

How it works in this world: Moroi are good vampires. Strigoi are evil vampires. Dhampir's are half vampires, made by a Moroi and a dhampir. Strigoi are either moroi who willingly turned OR moroi or dhampir's turned unwillingly. These live in the human world but humans don't know about them. They are regularly used to 'feed' moroi but will not be killed by one. 

So throughout the novel someone is pulling extreme...pranks(worse than pranks) on them and they are trying to get on with their lives as normal vampires. All the while, Lisa is attempting to control her ability like no other vampire has ever seen. Lisa's life is in grave danger but will Rose, should the time come, be able to save her from a dreadful fate?


It is well written and the relationships are skilfully established! I hope my blog readers will at take a second look when seeing this novel in bookstores.

DarkDaughterMia

Gingerdead Men-Cookie Cutter

These are pretty awesome in my opinion. It is a cookie cutter and ALSO able to imprint a skeleton shape into the dough. They cost about $6.95 in most stores and I highly recommend for Halloween or scary parties.

Difference Between Goths and Emos

What really gets me angry is when people tell me there is no difference between goths and emos. I have nothing against emos, though I don't like it when people refer to me as an emo. I think emos, as the name says as much, are emotionally affected and are frequently stereotyped of slashing their wrists to rid their pain. So from experience of friends, and family, I think this is mostly true. Goths, though they are continually mistaken as emos,  don't have too much in common aside from wearing a lot of black. They are associated with horror and dark spirits and frankly some people are scared to death of them. Also I found this picture online the other day and thought it relates well:

Hello Fellow Goths!

It is my first time to create a serious blog so here it goes. I hope you like it and I will try to post as often as possible. Any helpful advice or tips are welcome :) thank you!

Dark Daughter Mia