#but i have quite a witchy/gothy friend

[alisoncooper]

enough about whether your star sign is accurate and you identify strongly with it or not. i want to know whether you think your actual birth DATE suits your personality

[saphig-iawn]

Day 12 of Turning me into Me

I did something big today. I mentioned yesterday that there was a lovely witchy shop in my town but it was closed when I visited and that I'd go today. Well I visited today with the express purpose of finding some cute cottagecore/whimsy gothy clothes and for the first since realising I was trans did I go with the express intention to tell the person that I'm trans and I'm looking for clothes.

What I did not expect was to be in that shop, chatting with her and her friend, for two hours! She was so lovely and supportive. We shared stories about our experiences with gender and sexuality and the stories she told me were so hopeful.

She has three kids, and the two youngest are just so great. They've both been exposed to a more welcoming world and it makes me realise that there's still a place for me in it. Her one child is genderfluid and has dated people that are just having fun with gender and sexuality. Her daughter is a staunch defender of her LGBTQIA+ friends and has actually gotten into fights with people who didn't respect someone's identity. The store owner said that this wasn't all her doing, in fact she was fairly just open and calm and just wanted to be kept in the loop when their identities change or shift. All of their teaching as come from just existing and being in environments where being yourself and being vulnerable isn't punished.

I told her how I glad I was that her kids could grow in this way, that they are able to express themselves in a way that I was taught not to.

The clothes in the shop were lovely, but nothing quite my vibe yet. There was a gorgeous black velvet babydoll dress but I think I'm not quite there yet. She asked what I was looking for and I described the really comfy and floaty cottagecore/whimsy goth fashion that I just adore and while she didn't have something in that style, she said she'd keep an eye out for it and give me a message when she had something in!

I'm going to look so fucking cute.

[tonberry-yoda]

Hi I’d like to request a JJBA matchup with a small fic pls! I’m 19, transmasc (he/they) and bi with no specific gender preference. I’m also British (bri ish hehe).

I’m 5’3 and have very long curly/wavy black hair, dyed bangs, pale skin and freckles. I have 6 piercings and I’m hoping to get some tattoos soon!

I love 70s and 80s music (particularly Queen, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Dire Straits and Sex Pistols). I also love cats, art, history, cartoons and anime! I’ve been an artist for 7 years now.

I’m currently volunteering in archaeology for charity and I’m hoping to study archaeology at university next year to ultimately become an archaeologist! I am also bilingual as I have recently become fluent in Spanish, and I’m now learning French, Russian, Italian, Polish and Japanese!

I have autism and BPD so often lose control of my emotions but I always try my best to make sure people understand I would never intentionally upset them. I can be quite easily calmed down with comforts such as hugs, music and special interests.

In friend groups I’m always either the mom friend or chaotic older sibling friend. Depending on how well I know the other person I can be very awkward at first but then start to come out of my shell and become very loud and eccentric. Some friends would also describe me as funny, exuberant or outgoing. Even though I can be irritable and jealous quite easily, I also show lots of love to people I care about when I can, often forgetting to take care of myself in the process.

I’m fairly interested in astrology (I’m a Scorpio) and I have recently developed an interest in spiritual work such as tarot and witchcraft. I also have a gothic/emo style and love to stand out in a crowd to help push myself out of my comfort zone.

Thank you! :D

notes - HI ANON!! Dude, I am so sorry this took so long!! I have been slowly but surely working through my requests, so thank you so much for your patience! It really means a lot that everyone has been so understanding lately!! I have the perfect character for you, so let's not leave you waiting!!!!

THE CHARACTER I CHOOSE FOR YOU IS...

ABBACCHIO!!!!!!

god this man thinks you're stunning

like omfg he loves you

and loves that you want to get tattoos and loves your piercings!

i think he would like to get matching tattoos with you, something subtle though for sure

he will kiss all of your freckles in private while whispering how stunning he thinks you are

wish that were me

loves your taste in music

like y'all would just sit and listen to music together and he would be lip syncing all the lyrics

you two definitely have a cat together

i just really feel like he's a cat person

he thinks it's awesome that youre an artist

he has a high appreciation for art of any kind, so he is super supportive

also thinks its amazing that you're going to be an archeologist!!! like he is super into it and always gets really interesting facts from you!!

speak to him in italian and he will faint

it doesnt matter if youre just learning it that is his language and his love language lmfaooo

he can definitely be the one to calm you down when you're feeling high emotions

he will never take anything you say or do personally and understands how you feel so he will always be the person who can get you out of a funk with lots of hugs and reassurances

he just loves you a lot and doesnt want to see you upset, so he will help however he can

he actually loves that you're this outgoing ball of sunshine, it completely contrasts his darker personality and you will always catch a small smile on his lips whenever you get especially passionate and sweet <3

he will never make you feel jealous since he is so loyal :)

also, he will make sure to take care of you! he doesnt want to see you putting people in front of your own needs too much, so he will be the one caring for you when you need it!

you two are a gothy witchy power couple who do tarot together and talk about astrology a lot, i just feel like that's where you two click the most

he also really respects that you like to push your comfort zone because he is the opposite LMFAO, but maybe you'll help inspire him <3

your fic :)

You woke up slowly with a yawn. The sunlight was pouring through your blinds and perfectly making little sun lines on your bed, leading your eyes to find Abbacchio curled up next to you, his purple lipstick smudged and long hair pulled into a lazy ponytail. He had a smile on his face as he gripped the sheets, clearly having a good dream. You smiled at him and pressed your lips to his cheek, making his long eyelashes flutter open. When he spotted you, he smiled and pulled you down next to him, making you rest your head on his shoulder. "Good morning," he yawned as he squeezed you close. "Morning." You said back, wrapping your arm around his waist. Mornings like these were perfect. There was nothing to bother you and nothing that could ruin this. Not even your cat who had somehow snuck into your room and laid on both of your laps causing you to fall asleep all over again.

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2023 @tonberry-yoda – do not repost or claim ANY of my work as your own! likes, reblogs, and comments are not only welcome, but appreciated <3

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[gothichomemaking]

I thought of grey for walls as my room is quite dark anyway. (Awkward window and lack if natural light during the day cause its blocked by trees) any tips of where to get home accents? Cushion covers etc? Thank you!

I have my walls grey too (similarly I have little light in my bedroom) this also works out well if you are renting or living with a parent since it is much easier to paint over than black. That being said if you’d still like that classic goth black wall maybe just pick one out of the room, like an accent wall if you will. 

As for where to get some accents, there are a lot of ‘goth’ or alternative shops: That being said a lot of your ‘gothic’ aimed shops do then to be kind of pricy. 

You can check out Dysfunctional Doll, Rebels Market, Etsy, heck even Hot Topic can have some cool things from time to time. 

Also, try Spirit Halloween, and Halloween express if you want to repurpose some Halloween decor. 

If you want a more witchy vibe to try some really cool Wiccan/pagan shops: such as The Magikal Cat, 13 Moons, and WiccanWay.

As for shops in person try looking for local thrift stores, Halloween pop-up stores this time of year, even places like Walmart and the dollar store can have cute little trinkets. 

Here is a bunch of decor ideas I have either done or have wanted to do sorry kinda long but maybe it may help get some ideas!:

Normal looking candlesticks can be painted or distressed or add hot glue to make it look like candle drips and paint those. Cheap thrift store or dollar store books, you can print out a more vintage looking cover or something generally more interesting and cover it. You can glue patterns or sticks on a cheap box and paint it for new unique containers. Small concrete garden statues can be painted and make awesome altars or just general cool statues. Dollar store candles with no sent can serve for cool aesthetic purposes, Walmart and some dollar stores have cheap incense, grab a few sticks or cones and stack them in vases or on cool looking rocks for a witchy vibe. Dollar store/walmart/ anywhere you can find like little glass candy dishes, fill those with cool rocks or faux gemstones you can buy at like a craft store. On that note craft stores can be your best friend for real. You can get those cheap fake hands for holding rings and repaint them with palm reading symbols to look super witchy, Buy/thrift/make simple plain covers and paint on sigils or skulls or whatever to make custom pillow covers. Or try bleach painting them on black fabric, probably some DIY for that somewhere I’m sure. 

Probably sound like a broken record but really like almost anything you own can be made ‘gothy’ with some work. And don’t worry too much about trying to re-create that perfect goth room you find on the internet. Goth, or any subculture for that matter, doesn’t have to be a list of rules. Don’t let anyone say like “Real goth would have this” or  “you can have something this color or this style and call yourself a real goth” for real you do you, make whats going to make you happy, don’t worry about abiding by what others say is “allowed” in goth.