#the only thing i really like about the wednesday and morticia is wednesday's boots i think the Thing and cousin It on the heels are cute

[akascow]

why does morticia's skullector doll have full rose bud accessories she cuts the tops off in every adaptation lol

[iolaussharpe-24]

I've been thinking...

So, I've been doing an Addams Family dollhouse and making a bunch of characters from several different iterations to set up inside it. I've done (in chronological order) Wednesday, Thing, Morticia, Pugsley, Aunt Ophelia, Lurch, Grandmama, Flora and Fauna Amor, Parker Needler, I bought a Cousin Itt from Five Below, and then recently I made Margaux Needler.

You'll notice there are a couple of people in particular that are missing.

I want to do an Uncle Fester, but I don't have a clue how. I have ideas to do Debbie Jellinsky with a few dolls I already have, but I don't see much point in making her without having a Fester. On that same note, I have thoughts for Enid but nothing concrete yet. Same goes for several other "Wednesday" characters. Though I do know exactly which doll I'd use to make Weems if I could and I have the perfect outfit and shoes for Ms. Thornhill.

Here's my thought.

I've gone through a lot of Kens and the only one I've found that I think I can use (outside of the actual Gomez Addams Ken that I'll never get my hands on) is the Ted Lasso Ken. Who I probably couldn't get my hands on even if I wanted to without a gift card. That's not me asking for money. Just thinking out loud cause I've done it before.

I have a Morticia doll I like. I have a knockoff Barbie that I also like. I took her dress and put it on the Barbie and that's the Morticia in my house. However, I recently got it in my head that she should be nice and tall. So I took my Morticia, gave her platform boots to boost her height, and put her on a stand with a thick base.

I found a tall Made to Move Barbie that I think could be a perfect Morticia Addams. But she has bangs and I have mixed feelings.

Now, just because Morticia doesn't have bangs doesn't really mean that she can't. Wednesday didn't have bangs in any iteration until the Netflix series. And I'm pretty sure that's just because Jenna Ortega has them. And, I've seen a cosplay of Morticia where the person had bangs.

I found this on Pinterest.

This is the doll, I'm pretty sure I've talked about her before. Barbie Looks #19.

So, this would be the Gomez and Morticia in my dollhouse if I could do everything I come up with for the project:

Before you guys attack me over the choice for Gomez, I'm gonna defend myself with 1998's The New Addams Family. I may hate it, but I do accept every version and draw inspiration from them for my display.

[cakesandfail]

Can you answer all of the aesthetical questions?

I certainly can! I’m putting it under a read more though so that reading multiple paragraphs of ‘embarrassing goth auntie’ shit is optional.

1) what fictional characters have inspired your aesthetic

Hoo boy that’s a heck of a list, here we fucken go lol

Adora Belle Dearheart, Lady Margolotta, Susan Sto Helit, the whole Ankh-Morpork Assassins’ Guild (including Vetinari), Nymphadora Tonks, Sirius Black, Severus Snape, Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy, Bellatrix Lestrange, pretty much every vampire ever tbh, Morticia and Wednesday Addams, Lydia Deetz, Richmond from the IT Crowd (not on purpose, it just sort of happened)

basically I’m just a Halloween disaster. There’s only so much I could do with a face this pointy, I figured I might as well just run with it.

2) what eras define your aesthetic

In chronological order, and for a very loose definition of ‘era’: the Golden Age of Piracy, the Romantic movement, the Victorian period, and the 1980s. One of these things is not like the others~

3) give me three songs that define your aesthetic

The Masquerade- Aurelio Voltaire

Take Me To Church- Hozier

and then of course I have to have the Monster Mash lmao, here’s the Misfits version

4) give me three pictures not featuring people or clothing that display the essence of your aesthetic

5) how has your aesthetic changed (or not changed) over the years

I was pretty normal-looking until I was about 17, and then in the space of 2 years I went from that to being pretty full-on alternative with an all-black wardrobe. I started out with just things like band shirts and black jeans and then over the course of my 20s I learned what suits me and what I liked most. And apparently that’s a slightly lazy, haphazard gothy sort of thing. My personal style hasn’t really changed much over the last few years, I’ve just got a bit braver about what I’ll wear to work.

6) what clothing item or accessory is currently the highest on your dream wishlist

safaskfhask where do I start

I’ve wanted the Burleska Ophelie dress for ages but every time I think about investing I remember that my mother once suggested getting the cream one to get married in and I cringe myself inside out

I’d also love a good cloak and a pair of boots with bat wings on but man, being spooky is expensive.

7) what are the things you want people to associate with you when they see you

Old books, granny perfumes (the kind that smell like flowers and dust), skeletons... Mostly I just want people to wonder what century I’m from and whether I’m actually alive.

8) in an ideal world what food and drink items would be consistently on your menu and would be associated with you

As a goth baker I’m just going to be very on-brand here: slightly worrying tea and cakes. You know, with the ‘you have been poisoned’ cups and unsettling coloured icing. You know Mr Kipling Fiendish Fancies? Like that.

9) what is your first memory of trying to establish a sense of fashion or aesthetic for yourself

When I was 9 I had some knock-off Doc Martens that had a suede and patent leather(ish) chessboard pattern on them. I loved those boots. As I said in number 5 I didn’t really think about fashion much until shortly before I left school but from year 4, when I wore The Boots all the time, I was always ‘stompy boots kid’.

[kindabraveandlittlestupid]

Couples Costumes

So Halloween snuck up on me this year because it’s fucking tomorrow and I kinda forgot about it with all the things on the news. I had a handful of Halloween related posts that I wanted to post and while I managed to get a few done, the ones that require some photoshop work are still on my ‘To Do List’. Clearly, I went a little overboard with my post here posting 45 Halloween Costumes above (I am counting the classic Batman Costumes and the Wayne/Garth pics as just two costumes, so yes my math is sound).

I WAS planning to do a Velma/Shaggy or Salt/Snail costume with my S.O. but I am remarkably alone yet again, woe is me and my pity party. ^_^ Not being a downer, I promise. *Slaps Cheeks* Back on topic, Michael! You're rambling again. Yeah so here is a list of costumes. I might make another list next year but let's be honest the best couples costumes will be on this post. If you have your ideas/suggests I love to hear/see them in the notes.

Cartoons

Ash & Misty (Pokemon) - Kind of a classic costume these days as they are both iconic. Who wouldn't want to see their girlfriend in some jean shorts tiny yellow tank top? Misty can be switched out for sexy Pikachu.

Bob & Louise (Bob’s Burgers) - Lots of great characters in the show but none better than Bob and Louise (sorry Tina fans). This would be a fun outfit to host a party and cook burgers. Just a thought.

Birdman & Birdgirl (Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law) - Fun costume for Adult Swim lovers. I love for my girlfriend to do that inner monologue out in the open the way Birdgirl does. I could also switch Harvey out for Phil because “Ha Ha Naughty”. 

Max & Roxanne (Goofy Movie) - Simple costume with some paint on the nose and select clothes. I suspect only the 80′s thru 90′s kids would make the connection but the Z Generation has proved me wrong before.

Wanda & Cosmo (Fairly Oddparents) - Not my favorite costume set but one that would be fun if we had a kid who we were fairy godparents too.

Curious Georgia & Man in the Yellow Hat (Curious George) - This is all the excuse you need to jump on my back or my front or my bed. 

Alice & The White Rabbit (Alice in Wonderland) - Alice in Wonderland has lots of males to dress up as between the March Hare, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and more. I am sure you girls like options.

Lilo & Stitch (Lilo & Stitch) - If I had four arms the sexy stuff we would do in bed but I don't sadly. However, I can make a great stitch voice not that a cartoon voice does much for you.

Jack Skellington & Sally (Nightmare Before Christmas) - I might be too broad shouldered for this sort of couples costume but if my partner is willing I am game. 

Mavis & Jonathan (Hotel Transylvania) - Mavis is perhaps a little to cute. I mean kind of a strange crush on a little vampire girl, so yeah I am not against someone cosplaying her for me.

Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps (Zootopia) - A little bit anthropomorphizing of Nick and Judy but they got good chemistry and so do we.

Spinelli & T.J. (Recess) - Not to take an innocent toon in a wrong direction but you know they probably smoked weed in high school together and T.J. convinces her to wear a dress for prom but no doubt still has her boots on. They make a cute couple to say the least.

Finn & Fionna (Adventure Time) - Heroes of Adventure Time! Sadly (not really sad about that) I am not blonde but we can always up on some 

Velma & Shaggy (Scooby Doo) - Yet another cartoon crush. I like a nerd and a little thick Velma.

Fred & Wilma (The Flintstones)  - Costumes are epic enough being basically caveman tunics. I can get behind this costume more if we had a Pebbles or Bam Bam to take out trick or treating.

Movies

Black Widow & Captain America (Avengers) - If I could afford it I would be Stark. If my hair was longer I would be Thor. Perhaps Hawkeye would be a better pairing. Regardless Black Widow is a woman among many men. This means you get your pick of which hero I dress up as.

Sam & Suzy (Sunrise Kingdom) - Kind of a hipster approach towards Halloween but sometimes being a nitch audience is ok.

Max & Furiosa (Mad Max) - If my girlfriend had a buzzed head, (for whatever reason that was) Mad Max would be an awesome costume to do together.

Mask & Tina Carlyle (The Mask) - I am a big Jim Carry fan so any excuse to dress up as his characters is a win. Camren Diaz was also smoking hot in this film.

Ash & Sheila (Army of Darkness) - Ash is pretty badass and the number 1 reason to dress as him is to have a chainsaw on your hand and double barrel shotgun on your back.

Dorthy & Scarecrow (Wizard of Oz) - I can also be a Tinman or Lion for your pleasure. That and you can be a green witch... no, I think prefer Dorthy.

Mary Poppins & Bert (Mary Poppins) - This costume would be so much better if I could sing or dance but I can't so I won't.

Aragorn & Arwen (Lord of the Rings) - If I find a woman into the Lord of the Rings (and Game of Thrones) she might be a keeper.

Harry Potter & Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) - Am I the only one who is upset Harry didn't hook up with Hermione? Am I the only one upset Emma Watson didn't hook up with me? Am I rambling? Should I shut up now?

Peter & Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy) - Might easily be my favorite couple in the MCU. Gonna be a long night painting my girlfriend green.

Beetlejuice & Miss Argentina (Beetlejuice) - Again painting the girlfriend green and myself white! I suppose you could be Lydia and I can actually do a great impression of Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice.

Morticia & Gomez Addams (The Addams Family) - I would pay Thing if I could but sadly I can not disembody may hand and have it run around. I will have to settle for Gomez but your free to pick between Morticia or Wednesday. 

Wayne & Garth (Waynes World) - Playing to males? Meh sure. I loved this movie and I don't mind some cross-dressing for my partner. Just gonna be weird when Wayne makes out with Garth.

Shows

Burt Macklin & Janet Snakehole (Parks and Rec) - I am a special agent on a mission and your a wealthy widow with a secret. Only Parks and Recs fans will get this and that's just fucking great. Two rules though we don't break character and if I find a Johnny Karate, I must fight him.

Dexter Morgan & Hannah McKay (Dexter) - Might have been one of the hottest love scenes in a TV show ever. This costume works well with the plastic wrap and doubly fun to take it off you later.

Eleven & Mike (Stranger Things) - Pretty adorable couple on screen. Not sure about Season 2′s ‘rebel’ storyline in the city but still awesome all the same. I can't wait for season 3.

Batgirl/Catwoman & Batman (Batman Show) - I’m Batman. *Coughs* I mean I am dressed as Batman. The 1960′s Batman costume were simple but fun. Woman didnt look bad at all in their costumes either.

Daredevil & Electra (Daredevil) - I may keep it simple with the black mask and black shirt combo over the body armor. The good thing about those Marvel shows is the outfits are basic as hell.

William Riker & Deanna Troi (Star Trek) - Loved the TNG. Loved Star Trek. Can't go wrong with simple clothes and the Starfleet badge.

Comics/Video Games

Wonder Woman & Superman (DC Comics) - Open to interpretation about which Superman or Wonderwoman we are dressing up as. I have to admit the Wonder Woman movie costume was awesome. 

Batman & Catwoman (DC Comics) - Few romances have ever been so ‘Cat and Mouse’ or rather ‘Bat and Cat’ than that of Batman and Catwoman. The skin-tight body suit and whip make Catwoman all that much alluring. You can decide if you want to go TV show, Cartoon, Comics, Video Game or Movie versions of Selena Kyle.

Rogue & Gambit (Marvel Comics) - A man with deep love and a woman who can never be touched by him (at least skin to skin). This is some Shakespeare level tragedy for this lovely duo.

Spiderman & Black Cat (Marvel Comics) - What can I say its the costume on Black Cat... 

Link & Zelda (Legend of Zelda) - I am totally open to also as playing as Ganon if you want me to capture you and tie you down to the bed. 

Misc

Mimes - A whole day of not talking to one another and miming shit out?! Sounds horrible lets just talk in private when no one is looking.

Fireman & Dalmation Girl - Who’s a good girl? Who’s a good girl? You are! Yes you are!

Little Red & Big Bad Wolf - I won't lie 90% of the reason this costume works is that it leads to sexy time in the bedroom.

Waldo & Wanda - We go to Good Will, buy a bunch of random junk. Write Property of Waldo on it and leave it around the neighborhood all night long. We can set up a Waldo themed house so people can bring items back to us.

Snail & Salt Shaker - Oh ho ho am I clever? Probably not someone has been bound to make a costume like this before. I think it be fun for you to avoid me the whole part as I walk around as a Salt Shaker.

Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein - Classic movie costume and its really all about the hair for the bride. I can imagine this being a big hit with the kids and fun for a monster movie night.

Regards Michael California