#a dead goth lesbian cowgirl

[johnpeelsession]

How to be visible at pride without being obnoxious (as punk/goth) about it: A fashion guide by Ren

So maybe you're not into wearing a lot of color or maybe you're like me and think flag merchandise is kinda tacky or maybe you just want a more subtle look because you aren't a fresh out of the closet 12-15 year old going to your first pride. Whatever the reason is here's my tips and tricks to b visible but not in a way that screams "I make my sexuality my whole personality!"

Pins and patches

Pins and patches are a classic way to show pride. Can be as blatant as my double venus sign patch or a bit silly like my yellow cowgirl one. As you can see I have other pins on the jacket as well, two of my favorite bands The clash and the dead kennedys, making this look causal and not "I picked out these pins specifically to signal I'm a homosexual." Us punks usually make our stuff so don't be afraid to make a pink triangle patch or get a lesbian esque pin from a small shop or the mall (if thats all you have like I do). Leather jackets are my favorite but jean jackets can definitely work too, really whatever you want.

Flags and colors

Purple has always been associated with homosexuality. Think of the purple rhinoceros, the labrys flag, and the spirit part on the original rainbow flag. In some places specific color laces on doc martens say a lot about a person (though it can vary from one country to another especially since its not the late 70s and 80s anymore) and their political opinions/alignings. Blue laces (can) mean you hate cops, yellow means you're anti racist/discrimination and black laces (can) simply mean you're wearing them fresh out of the box. I bought these purple laces with my birthday money about two years ago (my docs are about 5 years old, vegan leather) and ever since I get nods from other (mostly younger) lesbians and others in the community who know. Its a bit like hanky code, a subtle way to tell those who know you're not straight but just being able to pass under the raydar.

As for the socks they're hidden under my plaid pants (again we're going for subtle) and I bought them at the grocery store. I feel more connected to the Gilbert Baker flag (though this one is obviously more saturated and is missing pink and purple) and its the most commonly known flag. I never expect anyone older than 30 (where I live at least) to know any other flag gay or not. Some of these very specific flags are only known online and won't be recognized by (and I don't mean this to be rude) ppl who aren't chronically online. You don't have to shy away from using a niche flag but don't expect everyone (especially older ppl) to know what it is and don't let that invalidate you.

I'll add unto this post if I have anymore points to add but for no whave fun accessorizing and happy pride!

[12tribesoflesbians]

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[helpimsleepdeprived]

i had a fever dream about girls, sorry

gosh i just LOVE girls SO MUCH!!! like i love girls and its also pride month DOUBLE GIRL UWU OML. So I think i had an out of body experience, a fever dream u may say about my dream gf.

The song ‘I wanna get better’ by the bleachers just makes me wanna run away, find a girl who is the absolute CUTEST but she also a bad bich bc, its a plus if she let her hair do whatever, very cute girl things ya know. BUT then we could get a Cadillac, preferably pink and just do whatever, going wherever we want. ThEN we would park on a hill, overlooking the city and we would be in the backseat and i would play with her hair and her eyes reflect the stars, falling asleep together ya know bc gf goals. The next morning we would then make a hit list of all the pedos, rapists, domestic abusers etc. and we would set on our journey to take them all out. Our weapon of choice u ask? swords ofc we lesbians after all gotta stay on brand. After we would go and get icecream and we do cute gf shit by feeding it to each other, we then find a disco and they are playing abba, specifically ‘gimme, gimme’ gimme’ (great song btw) we dance around like no one else is in the room. Shes wearing a denim jacket but one of those ones with the tassles on it like a cowgirl and i am in rainbow flares. We dance for hours, having a disco of our own even after everyone has left. We find a small motel not too far away, get a room and put on the ‘pussy is god’ by king princess we have a good time ,, iff u know what i mean ;))) The next morning we have to return to home, defeated we get home but not before i have picked a bunch of flowers that remind me of her. 

A week passes and we get invited to a party, i say “beb, i will pick u up in the Cadillac no worries” , when i pull up to her house, shes waiting by the door, wearing a black dress, but not any black dress, ready to attend a vampiric ball or perform a spell, i dig it tho goth gf vibes big time. We roll up to the party absolute power couple, men drop dead at our presence too weak for our wlw love. We have a fun time, we hear the song, ‘tongue-tied’ we spin each other around, ending up making out on the dance floor. I return her home as i promised leaving her with a simple kiss, her red lipstick remaining on my lips. I get home and dream sweet dreams of her dancing and having fun. 

5 years later, we are dancing through northern italy, drinking wine and eating fancy cheeses. We stumble upon a witchcraft ceremony performed by 3 lesbian witches, each over 1000 years old. They are chanting the song, ‘holding out for a hero’ except they are singing about girls and the girls they are referring to are themselves big pussy energy. They see us, we connect through our wlw energy, one of the witches asks, ‘got a spare spell for love and uwuws, made for gay girls only, u want?’, i look at my gf and she says, ‘why not?’ I graciously accept the offer, paying her thanks by performing the feminist pact handshake, she smiles. So me and my gf stand in front of a small waterfall, surrounded by the witches as they chant the poetic mastery of Sappho, our overlord. Sparks light the hair and my gf and I are spiritually intertwined, forever us against the world. 

THE END