#y2k fall candles

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Bath and Body Works Fall Edition Chubbies Votives in Orchard Fresh Pear, Blissful Blackberry, Spiced Vanilla and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

Fall 1999-2000ish

Found on Ebay, user rospag7

[90s-2000s-barbie]

Fall Out Boy - A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More 'Touch Me' (2005) 🩸 🦇

[cozypills]

Smell good this fall

[fawn291]

[valeisaslut]

thinking about collide ellie and reader on snl…

NO BECAUSE I 100% thought of writing Ellie and reader on SNL but there was already SO much happening in the fic that I was like okay Val. breathe. you do NOT need to write an entire season of sketch comedy in the middle of your lesbian slow burn.

BUT IN MY HEART (and in the AU) THEY WENT. They 100% went.

SO, FOR MY NATION: ROCKSTAR!ELLIE X POPSTAR!READER ON SNL.

The episode aired like two weeks after the Grammys, and the SNL writers were frothing at the mouth to recreate the chaos. So obviously, you and Ellie did a full sketch reenacting the Grammy moment—THE “nah. you look too fucking hot right now.” THE “i love you.” The pause that followed. Beat for beat. There was dramatic slow motion. Ellie fake-mic-dropped. You dramatically collapsed to the floor like you’d been shot. The audience BLACKED OUT.

BUT WAIT. There was also that cursed SNL music sketch where you're both singers from different planets. You were a glittery Y2K alien who only sang in autotuned adlibs. Ellie was a country cowboy who doesn’t believe in music unless it’s played on a busted banjo. It made ZERO sense and somehow ended with an animatronic horse doing the dougie. At one point, Ellie LASSOED you and made a kinky joke that wasn't in the script at all. Twitter hasn’t recovered.

Weekend Update?? A disaster. You showed up, said four words, and went “ok i’m too hot for this” and just left. Ellie stayed behind and gave a fake PSA about “dating your popstar girlfriend responsibly” and how you should “not accidentally make out on live TV unless it’s for the bit.” It got 70 million views.

AND THEN. THEN. The cheerleader skit. You and Ellie were rival high school cheer captains. Seeing Ellie’s masc ass in a cheer uniform nearly ended humanity. She was PISSED about it but after shooting she begged the costume department to let her keep it. The skit escalated immediately—normal flips turned into Ellie back handspringing off the desk, you pulled a megaphone from thin air and screamed “L FOR LESBIAN.” A marching band materialized out of nowhere playing She. And then, inexplicably, it ended with the two of you slow-dancing in cheer uniforms under falling confetti while Pedro Pascal (as the school principal) screamed “THIS IS A SCHOOL ASSEMBLY.”

OKAY BUT YOU’RE NOT EVEN READY FOR THE "LESBIAN QUIET LUXURY" SKIT. Like. You and Ellie played these absolutely feral rich girls who inherited old money from their great-great-grandmothers (who were, quote, “roommates”), and now live in a haunted countryside manor in Vermont where they “just do pottery, collect oil paintings of women with secrets, and make eye contact with ghosts.”

It was shot like a Vogue mini-doc. You wore a floor-length linen nightgown, held a glass of wine, and whispered “I only speak in lowercase now. Capital letters are performative.” Ellie was doing an interview in a library and said, completely straight-faced, “we don’t have a television, we just recite Sappho to each other while our oat milk steams.”

Then it CUT to you two at a farmers market arguing with an old man about whether figs have feminine energy. Ellie was like “you don’t get it. figs are bisexual.” And the old man just left. He walked off the set. That wasn’t scripted.

The sketch ended with both of you holding a single candle, standing barefoot in a field at dusk, and solemnly saying “quiet luxury is loving your partner so hard it echoes through generations.” And then you made out behind a hedge while a harpist played Phoebe Bridgers.

That sketch is on every sapphic aesthetic moodboard.

The cast was breaking so bad the cameras were shaking. Cecily Strong had to walk off set. It was the exact brand of unhinged chaotic lesbian television we DESERVE.

Anyway yeah. You were on SNL. Sorry for not writing it in the fic. I might still. Don’t tempt me.

[theunconciousmind]

about me

୨୧ Make up your own name for me, I don’t care.

୨୧ I like reading, writing, watching films and shows, drawing, self care, fashion, norman reedus, makeup, video games, listening to music and my vinyls, and shit posting on here

୨୧ topics/things I enjoy: history, philosophy, occultism, mysticism, esotericism, fashion design and modeling, cults and religions, bdsm, literature, writing, movies and cinematography, zaza, photography, norman reedus, exploring, WW2, non current politics and political history, tattoo art, being a weird creepy fag, norman reedus, ancient history, 2000’s pop culture and anything y2k, weapons and guns, anything paranormal, poetry, and cars and motorcycles

୨୧ I freely block literally anyone

୨୧ my visionaries: lana del rey, norman reedus, lady gaga, vincent gallos, amy winehouse, paris hilton, jim morrison, snooki, marilyn monroe, tom hardy, shalom harlow, clara bow, gabriette, megan fox, jeremy scott, mads mikkelsen, aeysha erotica, and father john misty

୨୧ my favorite movies include: marie aintonette, the bling ring, buffalo 66’, lolita, priscilla, six ways to sunday, donnie darko, jennifers body, black swan, johnny 316, psycho, sixteen candles, fight club, boondock saints, lolita ( 1997 ), leon the professional, norman reedus, perks of being a wallflower, texas chainsaw massacre, american psycho, uptown girls, the phantom of the opera, the shining, saw, legends of the fall, the notebook, 500 days of summer, etc, etc… ( I have tons of other movies I really like but these are the ones I can’t live without )

୨୧ my favorite musicians: lana del rey ( and her unreleased obviously), die antwoord, air, alex g, lil wayne, chief keef, amy winehouse, crystal castles, father john misty, aeysha erotica, kendrick lamar, kmfdm, life lover, chet baker, johnny cash, deftones, j. cole, fiona apple, 50 cent, imogen heap, korn, lou reed, marina, a$sap rocky, modest mouse, 2pac, nancy sinatra, eminem, katy perry, ke$ha, ic3peak, hoffmanita, system of a down, nicole dollanganger, princess chelsea, weyes blood, elliot smith, big thief, adrienne lenker, black box recorder, norman reedus, sufjan stevens, boygenius, pheobe bridgers, ethel cain, faye webster, video club, machine girl, radiohead, the weeknd, led zeppelin, sade, cocteau twins, kanye west, the doors and jim morrison, childish gambino, the velvet underground, lady gaga, nicki minaj, sublime, the kinks, the smiths, korn, tool, type 0 negative, etc, etc… ( I listen to a LOT more artists but these are the ones I can’t live without )

୨୧ my favorite authors: ottessa moshfegh, earnest hemingway, donna tartt, vladimir nabakov, leo tolstoy, fyodor dostoevsky, j.d. sallinger, norman reedus, f. scott fitzgerald, anne rice, franz kafka, oscar wilde 

୨୧ my favorite fashion houses/designers: chanel, dsquared2, yves saint laurent, norman reedus, cartier, jean paul gaultier, jeremy scott, agent provocateur, chloé paddington, moschino, miu miu, paco rabanne, 

୨୧ my favorite artists and drawing inspiration: simone legno, akira uno, nell brinkley, fukai kuni, norman reedus, akami watabe, toko ohmori, vampberry ( on insta ), and gustave klimt

୨୧ my favorite/current shows: gossip girl, gilmore girls, breaking bad, the walking dead, supernatural, american horror story, south park, house md, norman reedus, buffy, devilman crybaby, castlevania, new girl, and real housewives ( I have plenty of other shows on my to watch list… trust )

୨୧ my discord is rosiedollie, I promise I’m somewhat nice and love talking to people so reach out if you want

୨୧ I have another blog for my writing and a03 works but it’s under heavy renovation so I’m waiting to tag that account in this post

୨୧ I also have other accounts such as a Spotify and Pinterest but again both are under renovation but I will also be putting those @‘s in this post when ready they’re ready

୨୧ I love my friends… top of my list, the sweetest girl in town: @fawnesque-vanillyee

@legoghini

[bambisafe]

Hi again! I'm the anon who requested Re4 Remake Ashley x introverted!reader relationship headcanons back in April :) And now I have another request! Could you do relationship headcanons with OG Re4 Ashley x female!reader? I love original Ashley but there's practically no x reader content of her, so I was wondering if I could request some from you. (Only if you write for OG Re4 Ashley, though, and if you don't it's totally okay to ignore this!) Please and thank you :)

re4og!ashley graham / fem!reader

warnings : men don’t interact or you’re blocked. one slight alcohol mention, one tiny section mentioning reader having hair (hair type not specified), ashley is very physically affectionate, reader and ashley getting their nails done, a teensy bit angsty (ashley’s past), y2k culture, tooth-rotting fluff.

word count : 474

author’s note : anon, it is so good to see you again <3 when i first saw this request i nearly responded in all caps out of pure excitement. i too love og ashley, she is severely overhated. here are some wlw relationship headcanons for our sweet cupcake. hope to see you again whether for a request or just to talk.

original re4 ashley is a little sheltered but is eager to grow.

spent most of her life under strict protection but when you come along? she lights up at any little thing.

small gifts, going out to eat, and if you’re outgoing and love spending weekends out? she’d have fun too.

definitely the type to get tipsy off two drinks but she’s the life of the party.

she’ll jump at any opportunity to go out with you. especially shopping. loves to dwell in malls for hours.

loves bath & body works and claire’s.

the type to buy plushies for you because “it reminded her of you.”

loves to bedazzle her pink motorola razr with charms and rhinestones. used said rhinestones to spell out “AG💖” on the back.

buys anything vanilla and cherry blossom.

and she’s getting you a sugar cookie candle because you’re her “sweet girl.”

listens to 00’s beyonce on the way back home with you.

your personal hype woman.

she’d lift you up anytime. new dress? new makeup look?

“you look so good!”, “you’re so beautiful.”

will help you style your hair no matter what your hair type is. will stand behind you with whatever product or hair appliance you want to use that day and style your hair however you want. talks about the latest tv show she’s watching with your hair between her fingers.

ashley spent her life painting her nails and while that aspect of girlhood sticks with her, if you introduce acrylic nails, going to a salon, she’s down.

definitely a bit clingy. always holding your hand, arm, or has an arm around you.

the type to fall asleep on your shoulder or lap.

og ashley is full of sass. will definitely defend you if anyone crosses you.

she’ll stand in front of you, nudge your behind her, and go off.

“you better watch how you talk to my girlfriend!”

her love language is words of affirmation and quality time.

when she’s not showering you with compliments, praising you, or lifting you up, she’s sitting with you (touching of course). could be in silence, could be talking, could be watching tv together she just wants to be by your side.

texts leon for relationship advice and pouts when he’s equally as clueless.

bless her, she can’t cook. burns everything but she wants to try. when you come home, the whole house smells like burnt bread but she’s already got your favorite takeout on the table.

“i tried,” she’ll frown, all cute.

if you’re a good cook, she wants you to teach her. always eager to explore new things.

but most of all? she’s brimming with love. has so much to give. spent so long with emotionally unavailable parents and no siblings and now that she has you, she can finally unleash the love she’s been waiting to give.

[lilsocksiswriting]

Academic Weapon Chapter Three

Summary:

You were like a lot of humans, born with just enough curse energy to see curses but not enough power to do anything. Your greed has helped you hold in the Jujustu Sorcery program. it is this same greed that tends to blind you to the danger you are in.

Sukuan sees you as a weak pretty thing that he can hold a conversation in his class. This is what he tells him to do he falls for you, his student because the curse refuses to believe this is love.

Oh, then there is the murder.

Characters: Reader, Ryomen Sukuna, Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto,Ieiri Shoko, Iori Utahime,

Pairings: Sukuna X Fem!Reader

Tags: College AU, Professor X Student, Modern Fantasy AU, NSFW

Chapter two || Chapter Four || Ko-fi || Masterlist

It did not take long for the name of the student to begin to circulate around campus. By Thursday morning everyone knew the name of the student who had been killed. By Friday a vigil took place. People brought candles and wrapped bequeaths of flowers. A few close to the murderer student spoke about how tragic it was that his life was taken in such a gruesome way. Then the police and Dean Yaga made a joint statement about protecting the student body and finding the perpetrator Very routine things you saw in news footage of vigils. This was the first time you actually had gone to one. You went to the vigil to show support, but also to eavesdrop on the hushed sobs and conversations to see if you could add anything to your small collection of facts about the murder.

A plethora of parties all in honor of the student took place after the vigil. Most of the organizers of these parties did not even know the murdered man, but then again you did not either. The reason you were going to the party was that you needed to relax, not be anywhere near a laptop or schoolwork, and take your mind off your Curse Theory class and the lewd thoughts of its professor.

"You know, "Mei-Mie comments as the two of you walk up the step of the frat's big house. "If you don't wipe that look off your face no one will want to flirt with you.

"I'm not sure if I want a frat bro to flirt with me," you grimace.

"Aww, " you feel an arm across your sling shoulders. "but isn't the point of going to parties?"

You pout at Gojo who tucks you into his side as you enter the house.

"These boys do typically come from a lot of money," Mei-Mei points out.

You didn't come to that part to flirt and be flirted with or to bag some rich kid like Mei-Mei was planning on doing. You came here because you needed to force yourself to take a break from your studies. It was too early into the semester to get burnout.

"Come on y/n~" Gojo lets go of you and motions to your outfit with outstretched hands. "don’t tell me you got all dressed up and not expect someone to shoot their shot?

You look down at the tight crop top blouse and jeans, A very Y2K vibe, then back up at the giddy taller man,” Gojo I am wearing jeans.”

"Any guy would be lucky to take you out on a date, and aren't you tired of eating campus food?"

"I am, " You agree," But I came here to take a break, not to con some guy into dinner, no offense Mei-Mei."

"Oh, none taken dear. It's the truth. there's a new steakhouse on the other side of town I wanna try."

"Yo, Satoru," Geto waves to the group, "Was wondering where you ran off to."

"Hi Geto," You wave.

"Hello Y/n, How's class with the King of Curses going?"

"Oh yeah, " Gojo perks up," Let's go find somewhere to chill, you got to tell us everything about your first week with that monster!"

you four end up in the frats house study. You sit on a couch with Geto and Gojo while Mei-Mei scams some sorry guys out of all their money with the pool table behind the three of you.

"I think it went pretty well. I don’t know. I like that he doesn't feed us information. It makes things really hard to get. And he's so scary. He always looks like he wants to eat me or something. And he's so mean and intimidating in class discussions. I'm so dreading what his notes on my first paper are goanna be."

"Jeez," Gojo laughs" He sounds like the totally worst. Glad, I didn't take him."

"But" You begin, "When you fully catch on to what he's teaching and apply it in a way that expands on his teaching it feels a lot better. It's really rewarding!"

"Aww, that's out little over achiever," Gojo teases poking at your flush cheek, "Look how happy she is Suguru."

"Yes," Geto comments with an easy smile and adds," She also has a higher grade point average than you."

"Whaaaa, how would you know that?"

he shrugs, "Call it a hunch."

Gojo looks at you through dark shades and immediately agrees, "Ok yeah you probably are like way better them me in classes."

You know there is a, 'but' he wants to say, and you know he's keeping his mouth shut because he knows how his seemingly endless supply of curse energy is a sore spot for you.

It was true though. In academics, you were the prodigy. That did into matter to the higher-ups as all they wanted were fighters and healers.

"Ok, I wanna drink now. Gojo?” you stand to your feet.

when it comes to alcohols you and Gojo both hated the taste of the hard stuff. So Gojo leads you to the makeshift bar the fraternity had set up to finds the sweetest drink they have. When you and Gojo rejoin Geto on the couch you can her Mei-Mei is right in the middle of her act of being just some cute unassuming women making bets with men over  a game of pool.

you settle in with the two men and ask them," So tell me how you two's first week went?"

"Same old same old," Gojo complies," Same kinds of classes, same kind of mission, same kind of family stuff."

"Well, one more year and you won't have to deal with classes," Geto comments nudging his foot into Gojo’s

Gojo pouts, "But then I'll have to be like an actual adult with responsibilities and taxes and all that stuff."

You take a sip of your sweet drink and then suggest to him, “Will that really be such a bad thing?"

"y/N there are so many meetings! and they are so boring!"

"The literal entitize of 'could have been an email’" Geto adds.

Gojo nods slumping against the other man, "I can barely sit still through class

 You smile at the two, "I am telling you that you need to get a fidget toy."

"But fidget spinners are so, like, cringe nowadays. And those little popper things are for little kids. I have a reputation to uphold."

You roll your eyes pulling your phone out from your small purse. For the next hour two look over your shoulder at your phone screen as you show Gojo just how diverse and discrete figet toys can be.

The three make jokes at some of the more outlandish-looking ones, point out how some remind you of cartoons and toys from your childhood, and end up in a jewelry site.

"A ring is pretty discreet,” Geto offers.

"Yes, but I'm not really that type to wear jewelry," Gojo says.

"Gojo no one is going to question you wearing a ring."

"Well," Geto hummus side eyes the white-haired man, "If it's on the right finger they might."

You giggle, "Yes! That is so romantic, a fidget ring for an engagement ring?"

Geto geans back throws an arm over the couch and taps his own phone to life.

"what's that saying?" Gojo asks and you can tell he's looking over your head at Geto of the corner of his eye, "Ring before spring?"

There it is again. These little details like the way that the two look at each other make you wonder if the best friends ever wanted something more from one another.

The rigging of Gojo's phones makes him groan.

"Speaking of my reputation," He grumbles looking down at his screen.

"I'll be right back," he tells you two before standing up and answering his phone with an easy smile, "Hey Mom."

Gojo's face falls into a hard frown as he leaves the study.

"Family stuff?"

Geto nods in agreement, "Family stuff."

Gojo's 'family stuff' was a pretty vague topic and it always bugged you how little you knew of it. You think it's because you're not close to the big clans or the higher-ups like Gojo and Geto are. They are the strongest in this generation’s batch of sorceresses and Gojo is the pride and head of the Gojo clan as a user of Six Eyes and Limitless. You were just a useless scholar.

Plus, showing such closely held information could put you in dangerous situations. so, the way they kept you in the dark about what Gojo really had to deal with as a clan head could be keeping you safe.

You look over to see Geto has pulled up the same fidget jewelry site you had on your own phone screen. He seems so engrossed in it you could probably have a new side conversation. Behind you, Mei-Mei was still at the pool table. There were a lot of stripes still out and only a few solid colors. by the smile Across Mei-Mei's face, you could tell she was solid colors.

"Hey, I'm back," Gojo announces himself. "Suguru you mind making sure that y/n gets home safe? I gotta jet."

"Sure," is his easy reply.

you pout and mummer, “I can get home just fine."

"Sure, you can," Geto pats your head and that was the last straw.

you stand up abruptly. Gojo was not making sure that Mei-Mei had a safe way home. probably because he knew Mei-Mie was a powerful sorceress in her own right who had while all you had were smarts.

later you will realize that none of them mean to hurt you, but right now you ask yourself how they cannot know how they are hurting you. Cutting their sentences short, leaving you out of the loop of things, and making sure someone was also there to protect you- you can’t take it.

"I can get home just fine,"

"Y/N-"

you cut Gojo off, "I'll see y'all later, have a great night with ‘family stuff’."

then promptly walk away leaving behind the two confused men.

No one follows you, which you are thankful for because now that you are out in the night you feel so vulnerable. If Geto were to find you walking down the side you would agree to let him walk you home with his jacket over your shoulder.

You feel a little better as you pass by the library it means your journey home is halfway over. The tall buildings look so much more brooding this late at night, the dark brick almost blending into the night. Just like a certain professor who plagues your thoughts.

You then remember that on the best level of the library, there is a Starbucks that stays open until 2 a.m. The thought of having something sweet and packed with caffeine while binge-watching Netflix or reading for the rest of the night seems like something that puts you in a good mood.

With it only being the first week of school and the murder taking place within that time frame the libra was pretty empty. There are a few STEM students set up Camp at large tables. Paper, textbooks, tablets, and laptops open and the furious sound of clicking fills the quiet space.

You think how the fact that Student was murdered still has not settled in. There were still parties, people out so late, and not a curfew in sight. Mabey it was because this murder was done by a curse user. Sorcery and non-sorcery are completely different worlds.

You get a Frappuccino then continue on your way home happily sipping on it despite the cold wondering if you want to read or watch something. You are walking down the library when a deep voice stops you.

"Isn't it a little late for caffeine?"

You turn around to see Professor Sukuan at the top of the stairs. A shiver runs down your spine as he eyes you with that look again like he wants to devour you whole.

"Isn't it a bit late for a professor to be on campus?"

"What  smart mouth you have."

you can't look away as Sukuan slips his hands into his pockets and walks down the stairs to meet you.

Red eyes look up and down once more. Coming to the image his memory for later to undress you later. He keeps his face placid even when you shit you weight from one foot to the other and look away. So cute, acting all bashful now. The curse wonders what sort of party you had been at. What sort of pathetic men tried to take you home?

"Aren't you scared to be out alone at night?" he teases," a murder just took place after all."

 "I- guess it just hasn't set in, with what little information the university is giving students."

"Hmm, so that's why you were taking notes in class," he hums thinking back to you writing in your notebook. That comment probably went over everyone else's head "Playing detective?"

You shrug twirling the green straw between your fingers instead of meeting the curse’s gaze. Ugh, he makes you feel so squirm and giddy all at once!

"Well, if the university isn't going to tell us anything..."

Sukuna’s face suddenly falls. Why was he bothered if you go poking your nose around where you shouldn't? So, what if you go and put yourself in a dangerous situation or get yourself killed?

"If you poke around too much you might end up as the next victim."

you look up at him you feel your body tense, he looks mad. red eyes staring down into your E/C ones. A stern frown set tight over his face. Arms crossed over so broad chest.

What did I do?'

"I-I’m not that naive. I know my limits. I just want to know more than the university is letting out, ‘sides this kinda stuff is my blood.”

“Acting stupid?”

“Journalism, actually.”

His glare somehow gets even more intense.

"I-I should be going now...." you make an excuse to get out from under the curse gaze.

"Yes, run along, get yourself home," Sukuan says then leaves it at that heading in the opposite directing

You watch him walk away and disappear into the shadows you wonder where he is off to. home? Does Sukuan have a home? you think that he might have a home. Where else would  he keep all those nice dress shirts and pants that fit so snuggly on him?

Speaking of home, you begin walking toward your apartment again, unaware that Sukuan had stopped in the shadows to watch you walk away into the night.

Once you make it back to your apartments you get changed into something comfortable and settle down in your bed. You end up finding a funny sitcom to watch with your sugary treat.

you're playing a matching game on your phone when it is interrupted by a Facetime call from Gojo.

You do not even get a chance get a chance to  say hello beiger Gojo demands," Are you at home?"

"Jeez, hi to you too, yeah, and I'm sorry I didn't text anyone when I got home. I just kind of wanted to be alone for the rest of the night."

"Are you alone?"

"Excuse me? Gojo wants to go on?"

Gojo takes a deep breath. It took a lot to the right man so worked up. it had to be somewhat serious.

"Y/N please, I just need to know that your safe?"

"Y-yea I am. what's going on?"

a look of conflict crosses his face.

"Gojo, " Your prompt again. 

"It's- look I promise I’ll tell you I just need to know that everyone is safe Y/N." is answers, and there is a pleading look in his eyes.

Even though a phone screen, his eyes look ethereal. An unearthly deep blue that seems to be made of the sky itself. Emotions swirling in the like looming storm clouds.

"Fine, I'm safe Gojo. you stay safe too ok."

Gojo smiles and he smees to untunes just a bit.

"I will, I'll talk to you later y/N," and then he ends the Facetime.

you suddenly feel so alone in your bedroom. Thoughts of what could have happened to Gojo to make him so stressed and demanding swirl in your head.

You pull up Snapchat and look at all the snaps that have been posted to the map. Nothing. So, then you search a few tags on Twitter along with a few geo locations, nothing but people going to class and partying.

So, it wasn't some public, you conclude.

the rest of the apartment is empty. Mei-Mei was probably still at the frat party and Shoko and Utahime had been called earlier that day to assist with a mission.

So, it was just you.

you get up and check all the locks, then take a hot shower to try and take your mind off things.

you blame the sugar and caffeine for how jitter you feel, but

You try and go back to what you were doing before, watch Netflix, and play games. On your phone. but the thoughts don't go away. They stick with you, making you toss and turn in bed when you finally try to go to sleep. At least they do not haunt your dream. Something else does. Red eyes staring at you in the darkness, big hands caressing your skin, and pink hair threading through your fingers.

[dateeverything6696]

Date Everthing OCs (Can't draw but like making characters)

🎥 1. Davy Dee (DVDs) He/Him Filipino

Vibe: Mid-2000s chaotic cool

Look: Metallic jacket with a holographic sheen that changes depending on the angle; rainbow-tinted sunglasses always perched on their head; a belt made of blank DVD discs that clink when they walk.

Hair: Spiky, dyed a gradient of silver to blue

Accessories: Always carries a remote like a sceptre

Genre-hopping hottie with a thousand personalities and a damaged case but a heart of gold. Tagline: “Pick a disc, baby—I’m a feature-length fantasy.”

Has a complicated relationship with Telly, feeling left behind. “We stopped playing… but the story never really ended, did it?”

🧸 2. Collecta Belle (Collectibles) She/Her Afro-Creole

Vibe: Gothic maximalist rich girl

Look: Victorian doll meets hoarder chic; glass heels, velvet gloves, and a cloak made of plushies, Funko Pops, and rare pins that sparkle ominously

Hair: Super long, dark curls tied back with a rare Pokémon ribbon

Accessories: Pearl-encrusted monocle for “grading your quality”

Obsessive, elegant, always on the hunt for rare moments. May try to put you in a glass case. Tagline: “You’re limited edition, darling—and I always get what I want.”

💗 3. Carrie (Feminine hygiene products) She/Her Mixed race

Vibe: Y2K glam + unapologetic power

Look: Bright pink leather bodysuit with period-red accents, a rhinestone-studded utility belt that holds pads/tampons like weapons

Hair: High ponytail like Ariana, but streaked with red and gold

Accessories: Glitter lip gloss, platform boots, and a “Mood Swing” charm bracelet

Cool, dependable, loud when needed. Here to ride the crimson wave with power and pride. Tagline: “I’m not just a cycle—you’ll fall for me monthly.” Named after Stephen King's Carrie.

🏳️‍🌈 4. Smaya (Pride Flags) All Pronouns Indian

Vibe: Walking parade float but make it sexy and validating

Look: Modular, ever-shifting outfits that cycle through pride flag colours; a cape that morphs between the rainbow, ace, bi, trans, etc.

Hair: Shaved on one side, long rainbow locs on the other

Accessories: LED heart earrings, glitter freckles, holographic nails with tiny flags on them

Colourful, fierce, and here to wave their heart on their sleeve. Representation personified. Tagline: “I’m every label’s dream—and every bigot’s nightmare.”

Deep and trusting friendship with Ben-Hwa that can go romantic if the player chooses that route. “They called us too loud. So we turned it into a love song and a war cry.”

🎨 5. Payton Hue (Art Supplies) She/They

Vibe: Messy art school heartthrob

Look: Paint-splattered overalls worn off the shoulder; one pant leg rolled up; crop top with a pocket full of brushes

Hair: Dyed like a pastel watercolour spill, always tied up with a paintbrush

Accessories: Colour wheel earrings, tattoo of the golden ratio, a palette knife in one boot

Messy, expressive, and dangerously charismatic. May leave paint on your soul. Tagline: “Baby, I don’t just draw attention—I create it.”

Maternal relationship with Artt. “You didn’t make me perfect. You made me real.”

🕯️ 6. Ember (Candles) She/Her

Vibe: Sultry goth lounge singer

Look: Long black dress with a flame-shaped slit; their arms always flicker with soft glowing patterns; melted wax patterns adorn their skin

Hair: Orange-red ombre, slicked back into a flame shape

Accessories: Choker made of candlewick thread, flame-shaped earrings, cinnamon-scented aura

Soft-smelling and sweet. until they melt down in your hands. Secret pyro tendencies. Tagline: “I burn slow, but oh honey—I light up every room.”

A friend and foe relationship with Scandalabra, depending on the day. “Who lit the match? Doesn’t matter — we’re both already burning.”

🧩 7. Enigma Bradley (Puzzle/Bradley Family) They/Them

Vibe: Mysterious scholar with unfinished edges

Look: Suit with jagged puzzle piece gaps revealing glowing light underneath; mismatched gloves; cloak that rearranges its own pieces

Hair: Black with grey streaks in sharp geometric shapes

Accessories: A Pocket watch that doesn't tick, a puzzle piece tattoo on the back of their neck

Fragmented and mysterious, they’ll never give you all the pieces at once. Tagline: “Solve me if you dare… but I’ve got edge pieces to spare.”

Parker and Enigma tagline. “You want people to follow the rules. I want them to understand why I made them up in the first place.”

🔥 8. Bic O'Blaze (Lighter) He/They

Vibe: Hot punk gremlin chaos

Look: Leather jacket with burn holes, torn fishnets, crop top with “BURN ME” across it; one boot always slightly on fire

Hair: Bright orange mohawk with shaved lightning bolts

Accessories: Metal teeth grill, lighter charm necklace, matchstick earrings

Hot-headed, flirty, and impulsive. Will start a fire just to watch it burn (but kisses better than anyone). Tagline: “Strike me once—you’ll never forget the heat.”

❄️ 9. Glacielle (Deep Freezer) She/Her Puerto Rican

Vibe: Ice queen with abandonment issues

Look: Long icy-blue fur coat, crystal heels, sheer dress covered in freezer burn textures; everything sparkles like frost

Hair: Pale platinum, braided like icicles

Accessories: Snowflake tiara, heart locket with frost inside, glowing cold breath

Cold and aloof, but secretly storing everything you didn’t know you needed. Trauma-coded with a soft center. Tagline: “I may be frosty… but darling, I preserve everything.”

👟 10. Lacey (Shoes) She/Her

Vibe: Sporty flirt with a hero complex

Look: Tracksuit top, booty shorts, mismatched sneakers (because they're always in a rush); laces that float like ribbons when they walk

Hair: Short, spiky, dyed with swooshes of neon

Accessories: Stopwatch earring, gold medal belt, band-aids on knees

Runaway rebel or supportive stepper, depending on the day. She always knows where she's going. Tagline: “Let’s take the next step together—just don’t trip.”

💍 11. Carlotta Diamonds (Accessories) She/Her

Vibe: Dripping in drama and diamonds

Look: Every outfit looks like a red carpet moment; bedazzled from top to bottom; dramatic opera gloves and rhinestone corsets

Hair: Long and platinum, usually wrapped in a feathered hat or tiara

Accessories: Dozens of rings, jangly bangles, sunglasses too big for her face

Dazzling, flirtatious, a show-off. Lives for sparkle and drama. Tagline: “I’m not extra—I’m essential, babe.” Named after Carlotta from Phantom of the opera.

🏕️ 12. Bonnie Fire (Camping Supplies) She/They

Vibe: Butch outdoorsy dreamboat

Look: Plaid flannel shirt (half-unbuttoned), cargo shorts with way too many useful pockets, boots covered in dirt and pine needles

Hair: Short and tousled like they just crawled out of a tent, probably with a twig in it

Accessories: Headlamp choker, compass belt buckle, flask of hot cocoa

Rough and rugged with a wild heart. Smells like pine and danger. Tagline: “Wanna pitch a tent? I’m already intense.”

💤 13. AlmoHada Manta (Pillow) He/Him Latino

Vibe: Dreamy, tender-hearted, and emotionally in tune — Mateo’s younger sibling, always quietly supporting those around them, even while wrapped in blankets and half-asleep.

Outfit: An oversized pastel-blue hoodie with sleepy gold stars stitched along the sleeves, paired with soft fleece pyjama shorts decorated with constellations. Their hood has tiny, plush pillow ears (a nod to childhood comfort).

Hair: Bubblegum pink curls, soft and fluffy, with one lock always falling over their eye.

Eyes: Droopy and gentle, with flecks of glitter like stardust. Dreamy but observant.

Accessories: A cloud-shaped satchel full of comfort items (lavender mist, tissues, cozy socks), and a worn, handmade friendship bracelet from Mateo that they never take off.

Soft, sweet, sleepy-eyed datemate. You’ll never get out of bed again. Tagline: “I’ll hold your head and your heart — just let go, cariño.”

[cleverhottubmiracle]

Welcome to the dark underworld of Gothic & Fetish bar IDEA in Kobe, Japan! Strap yourself in for an evening of drinks and entertainment with Mistress Midori and her corset-bound staff. In this post, I’ll take you inside another favorite hangout for Japanese Satanists: Gothic and Fetish Bar Idea in Kobe (here’s my video about the experience). If you’re keen to explore Japanese Satanism and demonic attractions — and see the latest in cute / Gothic Lolita / Jirai Kei fashion — then this is the Goth travel guide for you! Also, for the new year — here are some new pics featuring my oversized white earmuffs by Skandinavik Fur! Check out this family-run company for all things warm and fuzzy (they also made my infamous hot pink Mongolian sheep coat). Anyone else wish we were entering 1997 again, and not 2025? I’ll just keep on dressing like it was the Y2K era (loving the Korean acubi street style aesthetic recently). My red chunky highlights are by Katya at Kore Salon Vancouver. This Y2K inspired hairstyle contrasts nicely with the Skandinavik earmuffs. And I somehow managed to find the only cute puffer jacket out there: this one here by Desigual. It’s a cropped metallic purple puffer coat that makes me want to vibe with Mase. Now, let’s descend into a little-known Goth bar in Kobe, which is filled with witchy / Satanic / occult books and oddities! For footage from inside, see my video on @LaCarmina IG. It’s always a good idea to visit IDEA bar… tell Mistress Midori that La Carmina sent you. Location / address: 2-17-8 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan Midori is the cousin of the late Taiki-san (both are pillars of Satanism in Japan – Taiki ran the legendary Satanic Shop Territory Osaka). At Idea, Midori showed me some new books featuring pentagrams and other dark symbology. IDEA is filled with Goth taxidermy and creepy collections, much like Osaka’s Territory. There’s a pentagram sigil and spiky nail bed on the counter, and regular shibari / bondage / domination demos set to industrial gothic music. Ready for a ritual with a demonic baby doll? If you’re intrigued about Satanism in Japan, read my article with Dr. John Skutlin on this subject. Dr. John Skutlin explains: “Midori opened her own “Mystic, Fetish & Gothic Bar” called IDEA [pronounced as the original Greek, which refers to “form” in the Platonic sense]. She really pulled out all the stops with the design of the place as well, with a lot of help from her cousin, Taiki.” Case in point: these pentagram coasters and the long bar filled with sharp nails. (You can remove the glass top and lay your victim onto the spikes!) “Lining the shelves behind the bar are three sets of six bars each—666—and the number of iron bars lining the walls of the restroom number 72—one for each demon of the Ars Goetia grimoire. Demonic tomes and art abound, of course, and the soundtrack is mostly dark electro mixes courtesy of Taiki, who also designed Midori’s unique pentacle sigil for the bar.” In our Idea video here, you can see my friend Mistress Maya and the Idea staff playing with these handcrafted whips! “That’s all looks though—the best part of IDEA is the people. Midori is one of the warmest and kindest people you’d ever hope to meet, and she has a talent for finding interesting young ladies (sometimes men) to work at the bar who are fantastic conversationalists and, of course, knowledgeable about the fetish and occult world. The parties she holds, which fall on the holidays marking the Pagan Wheel of the Year, involve everything from your standard rope tying and dripping candle wax to suspension performances and scarification.” Read more of my conversation with Dr. John Skutlin about Satanism in Japan here, and I hope you’ll get the chance to experience Gothic & Fetish Bar Idea in Kobe. Before our visit, Mistress Maya took me to get a taste of the famous beef. You don’t need to order the branded “Kobe beef” itself in order to have a delectable meal at Miyabi Steak, a laid-back teppenyaki restaurant run by a skilled chef. His perfectly seared chateaubriand wagyu, garlic rice, and vegetables were melt-in-your-mouth magic. If you visit Kobe, I hope you’ll get a chance to dine on the juicy meat at Miyabi Steak. One last stop in Kobe: Vampire Squid, a bar dedicated to The Rocky Horror Picture Show! I spy Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Vampire Squid is decked out in Rocky Horror memorabilia, and plays the 1975 cult musical-film on repeat. Guests can say hi to the resident creature of the night, Fuku-chan the barn owl! (An owl is “fukuro” in Japanese, hence the name.) Vampire Squid is the dream-space of Saki, who often performs at Idea’s anniversary events. Address / location of the Rocky Horror bar: 3 Chome-11-18 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011, Japan If you’re a fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, then you’ll be mad for this glam Goth bar. Aren’t Kobe and Kyoto a hoot? For video footage of Kyoto’s Seimei pentagram shrine, Satanic Idea bar and other spots featured in my blog, check out my reels on Insta @LaCarmina – thanks for the follow. Here are a few more outfit pics for you — wearing Charli Cohen pants, Dear Cloud Miffy makeup bag, white earmuffs by Skandinavik Fur. These are my first earmuffs ever, and I’m a convert. They do a remarkable job at keeping your head and ears warm. Wearing this cropped puffer by Desigual, a short and padded metallic coat that fits with the acubi / y2k aesthetic. Where will 2025 take us in The Collapse? Only time will tell… but I’ll definitely spend more time in Japan this year. I’ll leave you with some dark Japanese fashion roundups, and suggestions for where to shop for Gothic Lolita Punk clothes in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Gothic street style has evolved over the years — Gothloli (with frilly dresses, bonnets, etc) used to be more prominent, while now there’s a lot of “jirai kei” (landmine-style, or dark/edgy/naughty meets feminine cute). Kuromi (the devilish Sanrio character) is the perfect poster girl for jirai kei. Here’s a Kuromi clothing collab that perfectly encapsulates the dark girly aesthetic. I’ve written many Goth punk alternative Tokyo shopping guides over the years, but things keep changing — so here’s the latest look at where you can find Japanese Gothic fashion. Studio Alta in Sunshine City Ikebukuro has a basement level filled with Gothic and Sweet Lolita and other subculture street styles. I will forever be drawn to Japan’s spooky meets kawaii styles. Corset lacing, ancient aesthetics, witchy hats… obsessed with the creativity of Japanese underground fashion. Sunshine City mall in Ikebukuro is a great place to explore; it also has a Pikachu Sweets Cafe, Flower Miffy, Kiddyland, Thank You Mart, Hello Kitty store and other pop culture attractions. See more photos from Sunshine City in this older blog post. Shibuya 109, the tall department store near Shibuya Scramble crossing, remains one of the best spots to shop for trendy youth styles. Mars, Liz Lisa, Rojita and other larme kei (soft, romantic girly) styles are omnipresent. I like to mix and match: I found a futuristic silver skirt and Gothic / jirai kei heels in Shibuya 109. Onward to Harajuku, the youth culture and avantgarde fashion center of Japan. It’s also home to Sebastian Masuda’s 6%DokiDoki, one of the last bastions of independent fashion in this neighborhood. 6% Doki Doki still delivers on all things kawaii cute meets ghoulish technicolor. Laforet Harajuku is still the #1 destination for Gothic Lolita punk and subculture clothing. If you can only go to one shopping center, make it this one. Although Lolita dresses aren’t as popular as back in the day, you can still find the designer boutiques at Laforet like Alice and the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, and Baby the Stars Shine Bright. However, there are dozens of floors contain all types of edgy styles. See my Laforet Harajuku post for a comprehensive walk-through of the department store, with plenty of photos. Right now at Laforet Harajuku, you’ll find pentagrams, stomper boots, rave, and Y2K aesthetics. There’s a great deal of handmade and funky vintage-coded fashion as well at Laforet. Shinjuku Annex is also a fantastic spot to find kawaii meets alt Goth clothes, accessories, makeup and more. See my Shinjuku Annex blog post for the details (the top floor has Kera Shop, Moi-Meme-Moitie etc). Can’t wait to be back in Tokyo / Japan in 2025… Currently confirming the dates and details, and will keep you informed. Thank you always for being part of my Japan Gothic chronicles. If you find these travel and shopping guides helpful, please consider sharing them on socials and with friends. ありがとう! Source link

[norajworld]

Welcome to the dark underworld of Gothic & Fetish bar IDEA in Kobe, Japan! Strap yourself in for an evening of drinks and entertainment with Mistress Midori and her corset-bound staff. In this post, I’ll take you inside another favorite hangout for Japanese Satanists: Gothic and Fetish Bar Idea in Kobe (here’s my video about the experience). If you’re keen to explore Japanese Satanism and demonic attractions — and see the latest in cute / Gothic Lolita / Jirai Kei fashion — then this is the Goth travel guide for you! Also, for the new year — here are some new pics featuring my oversized white earmuffs by Skandinavik Fur! Check out this family-run company for all things warm and fuzzy (they also made my infamous hot pink Mongolian sheep coat). Anyone else wish we were entering 1997 again, and not 2025? I’ll just keep on dressing like it was the Y2K era (loving the Korean acubi street style aesthetic recently). My red chunky highlights are by Katya at Kore Salon Vancouver. This Y2K inspired hairstyle contrasts nicely with the Skandinavik earmuffs. And I somehow managed to find the only cute puffer jacket out there: this one here by Desigual. It’s a cropped metallic purple puffer coat that makes me want to vibe with Mase. Now, let’s descend into a little-known Goth bar in Kobe, which is filled with witchy / Satanic / occult books and oddities! For footage from inside, see my video on @LaCarmina IG. It’s always a good idea to visit IDEA bar… tell Mistress Midori that La Carmina sent you. Location / address: 2-17-8 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan Midori is the cousin of the late Taiki-san (both are pillars of Satanism in Japan – Taiki ran the legendary Satanic Shop Territory Osaka). At Idea, Midori showed me some new books featuring pentagrams and other dark symbology. IDEA is filled with Goth taxidermy and creepy collections, much like Osaka’s Territory. There’s a pentagram sigil and spiky nail bed on the counter, and regular shibari / bondage / domination demos set to industrial gothic music. Ready for a ritual with a demonic baby doll? If you’re intrigued about Satanism in Japan, read my article with Dr. John Skutlin on this subject. Dr. John Skutlin explains: “Midori opened her own “Mystic, Fetish & Gothic Bar” called IDEA [pronounced as the original Greek, which refers to “form” in the Platonic sense]. She really pulled out all the stops with the design of the place as well, with a lot of help from her cousin, Taiki.” Case in point: these pentagram coasters and the long bar filled with sharp nails. (You can remove the glass top and lay your victim onto the spikes!) “Lining the shelves behind the bar are three sets of six bars each—666—and the number of iron bars lining the walls of the restroom number 72—one for each demon of the Ars Goetia grimoire. Demonic tomes and art abound, of course, and the soundtrack is mostly dark electro mixes courtesy of Taiki, who also designed Midori’s unique pentacle sigil for the bar.” In our Idea video here, you can see my friend Mistress Maya and the Idea staff playing with these handcrafted whips! “That’s all looks though—the best part of IDEA is the people. Midori is one of the warmest and kindest people you’d ever hope to meet, and she has a talent for finding interesting young ladies (sometimes men) to work at the bar who are fantastic conversationalists and, of course, knowledgeable about the fetish and occult world. The parties she holds, which fall on the holidays marking the Pagan Wheel of the Year, involve everything from your standard rope tying and dripping candle wax to suspension performances and scarification.” Read more of my conversation with Dr. John Skutlin about Satanism in Japan here, and I hope you’ll get the chance to experience Gothic & Fetish Bar Idea in Kobe. Before our visit, Mistress Maya took me to get a taste of the famous beef. You don’t need to order the branded “Kobe beef” itself in order to have a delectable meal at Miyabi Steak, a laid-back teppenyaki restaurant run by a skilled chef. His perfectly seared chateaubriand wagyu, garlic rice, and vegetables were melt-in-your-mouth magic. If you visit Kobe, I hope you’ll get a chance to dine on the juicy meat at Miyabi Steak. One last stop in Kobe: Vampire Squid, a bar dedicated to The Rocky Horror Picture Show! I spy Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Vampire Squid is decked out in Rocky Horror memorabilia, and plays the 1975 cult musical-film on repeat. Guests can say hi to the resident creature of the night, Fuku-chan the barn owl! (An owl is “fukuro” in Japanese, hence the name.) Vampire Squid is the dream-space of Saki, who often performs at Idea’s anniversary events. Address / location of the Rocky Horror bar: 3 Chome-11-18 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011, Japan If you’re a fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, then you’ll be mad for this glam Goth bar. Aren’t Kobe and Kyoto a hoot? For video footage of Kyoto’s Seimei pentagram shrine, Satanic Idea bar and other spots featured in my blog, check out my reels on Insta @LaCarmina – thanks for the follow. Here are a few more outfit pics for you — wearing Charli Cohen pants, Dear Cloud Miffy makeup bag, white earmuffs by Skandinavik Fur. These are my first earmuffs ever, and I’m a convert. They do a remarkable job at keeping your head and ears warm. Wearing this cropped puffer by Desigual, a short and padded metallic coat that fits with the acubi / y2k aesthetic. Where will 2025 take us in The Collapse? Only time will tell… but I’ll definitely spend more time in Japan this year. I’ll leave you with some dark Japanese fashion roundups, and suggestions for where to shop for Gothic Lolita Punk clothes in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Gothic street style has evolved over the years — Gothloli (with frilly dresses, bonnets, etc) used to be more prominent, while now there’s a lot of “jirai kei” (landmine-style, or dark/edgy/naughty meets feminine cute). Kuromi (the devilish Sanrio character) is the perfect poster girl for jirai kei. Here’s a Kuromi clothing collab that perfectly encapsulates the dark girly aesthetic. I’ve written many Goth punk alternative Tokyo shopping guides over the years, but things keep changing — so here’s the latest look at where you can find Japanese Gothic fashion. Studio Alta in Sunshine City Ikebukuro has a basement level filled with Gothic and Sweet Lolita and other subculture street styles. I will forever be drawn to Japan’s spooky meets kawaii styles. Corset lacing, ancient aesthetics, witchy hats… obsessed with the creativity of Japanese underground fashion. Sunshine City mall in Ikebukuro is a great place to explore; it also has a Pikachu Sweets Cafe, Flower Miffy, Kiddyland, Thank You Mart, Hello Kitty store and other pop culture attractions. See more photos from Sunshine City in this older blog post. Shibuya 109, the tall department store near Shibuya Scramble crossing, remains one of the best spots to shop for trendy youth styles. Mars, Liz Lisa, Rojita and other larme kei (soft, romantic girly) styles are omnipresent. I like to mix and match: I found a futuristic silver skirt and Gothic / jirai kei heels in Shibuya 109. Onward to Harajuku, the youth culture and avantgarde fashion center of Japan. It’s also home to Sebastian Masuda’s 6%DokiDoki, one of the last bastions of independent fashion in this neighborhood. 6% Doki Doki still delivers on all things kawaii cute meets ghoulish technicolor. Laforet Harajuku is still the #1 destination for Gothic Lolita punk and subculture clothing. If you can only go to one shopping center, make it this one. Although Lolita dresses aren’t as popular as back in the day, you can still find the designer boutiques at Laforet like Alice and the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, and Baby the Stars Shine Bright. However, there are dozens of floors contain all types of edgy styles. See my Laforet Harajuku post for a comprehensive walk-through of the department store, with plenty of photos. Right now at Laforet Harajuku, you’ll find pentagrams, stomper boots, rave, and Y2K aesthetics. There’s a great deal of handmade and funky vintage-coded fashion as well at Laforet. Shinjuku Annex is also a fantastic spot to find kawaii meets alt Goth clothes, accessories, makeup and more. See my Shinjuku Annex blog post for the details (the top floor has Kera Shop, Moi-Meme-Moitie etc). Can’t wait to be back in Tokyo / Japan in 2025… Currently confirming the dates and details, and will keep you informed. Thank you always for being part of my Japan Gothic chronicles. If you find these travel and shopping guides helpful, please consider sharing them on socials and with friends. ありがとう! Source link

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Avon Spiced Pumpkin Bread Room and Linen Spray

2007

Found on Ebay, user sixboomba

[chilimili212]

Welcome to the dark underworld of Gothic & Fetish bar IDEA in Kobe, Japan! Strap yourself in for an evening of drinks and entertainment with Mistress Midori and her corset-bound staff. In this post, I’ll take you inside another favorite hangout for Japanese Satanists: Gothic and Fetish Bar Idea in Kobe (here’s my video about the experience). If you’re keen to explore Japanese Satanism and demonic attractions — and see the latest in cute / Gothic Lolita / Jirai Kei fashion — then this is the Goth travel guide for you! Also, for the new year — here are some new pics featuring my oversized white earmuffs by Skandinavik Fur! Check out this family-run company for all things warm and fuzzy (they also made my infamous hot pink Mongolian sheep coat). Anyone else wish we were entering 1997 again, and not 2025? I’ll just keep on dressing like it was the Y2K era (loving the Korean acubi street style aesthetic recently). My red chunky highlights are by Katya at Kore Salon Vancouver. This Y2K inspired hairstyle contrasts nicely with the Skandinavik earmuffs. And I somehow managed to find the only cute puffer jacket out there: this one here by Desigual. It’s a cropped metallic purple puffer coat that makes me want to vibe with Mase. Now, let’s descend into a little-known Goth bar in Kobe, which is filled with witchy / Satanic / occult books and oddities! For footage from inside, see my video on @LaCarmina IG. It’s always a good idea to visit IDEA bar… tell Mistress Midori that La Carmina sent you. Location / address: 2-17-8 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan Midori is the cousin of the late Taiki-san (both are pillars of Satanism in Japan – Taiki ran the legendary Satanic Shop Territory Osaka). At Idea, Midori showed me some new books featuring pentagrams and other dark symbology. IDEA is filled with Goth taxidermy and creepy collections, much like Osaka’s Territory. There’s a pentagram sigil and spiky nail bed on the counter, and regular shibari / bondage / domination demos set to industrial gothic music. Ready for a ritual with a demonic baby doll? If you’re intrigued about Satanism in Japan, read my article with Dr. John Skutlin on this subject. Dr. John Skutlin explains: “Midori opened her own “Mystic, Fetish & Gothic Bar” called IDEA [pronounced as the original Greek, which refers to “form” in the Platonic sense]. She really pulled out all the stops with the design of the place as well, with a lot of help from her cousin, Taiki.” Case in point: these pentagram coasters and the long bar filled with sharp nails. (You can remove the glass top and lay your victim onto the spikes!) “Lining the shelves behind the bar are three sets of six bars each—666—and the number of iron bars lining the walls of the restroom number 72—one for each demon of the Ars Goetia grimoire. Demonic tomes and art abound, of course, and the soundtrack is mostly dark electro mixes courtesy of Taiki, who also designed Midori’s unique pentacle sigil for the bar.” In our Idea video here, you can see my friend Mistress Maya and the Idea staff playing with these handcrafted whips! “That’s all looks though—the best part of IDEA is the people. Midori is one of the warmest and kindest people you’d ever hope to meet, and she has a talent for finding interesting young ladies (sometimes men) to work at the bar who are fantastic conversationalists and, of course, knowledgeable about the fetish and occult world. The parties she holds, which fall on the holidays marking the Pagan Wheel of the Year, involve everything from your standard rope tying and dripping candle wax to suspension performances and scarification.” Read more of my conversation with Dr. John Skutlin about Satanism in Japan here, and I hope you’ll get the chance to experience Gothic & Fetish Bar Idea in Kobe. Before our visit, Mistress Maya took me to get a taste of the famous beef. You don’t need to order the branded “Kobe beef” itself in order to have a delectable meal at Miyabi Steak, a laid-back teppenyaki restaurant run by a skilled chef. His perfectly seared chateaubriand wagyu, garlic rice, and vegetables were melt-in-your-mouth magic. If you visit Kobe, I hope you’ll get a chance to dine on the juicy meat at Miyabi Steak. One last stop in Kobe: Vampire Squid, a bar dedicated to The Rocky Horror Picture Show! I spy Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Vampire Squid is decked out in Rocky Horror memorabilia, and plays the 1975 cult musical-film on repeat. Guests can say hi to the resident creature of the night, Fuku-chan the barn owl! (An owl is “fukuro” in Japanese, hence the name.) Vampire Squid is the dream-space of Saki, who often performs at Idea’s anniversary events. Address / location of the Rocky Horror bar: 3 Chome-11-18 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011, Japan If you’re a fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, then you’ll be mad for this glam Goth bar. Aren’t Kobe and Kyoto a hoot? For video footage of Kyoto’s Seimei pentagram shrine, Satanic Idea bar and other spots featured in my blog, check out my reels on Insta @LaCarmina – thanks for the follow. Here are a few more outfit pics for you — wearing Charli Cohen pants, Dear Cloud Miffy makeup bag, white earmuffs by Skandinavik Fur. These are my first earmuffs ever, and I’m a convert. They do a remarkable job at keeping your head and ears warm. Wearing this cropped puffer by Desigual, a short and padded metallic coat that fits with the acubi / y2k aesthetic. Where will 2025 take us in The Collapse? Only time will tell… but I’ll definitely spend more time in Japan this year. I’ll leave you with some dark Japanese fashion roundups, and suggestions for where to shop for Gothic Lolita Punk clothes in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Gothic street style has evolved over the years — Gothloli (with frilly dresses, bonnets, etc) used to be more prominent, while now there’s a lot of “jirai kei” (landmine-style, or dark/edgy/naughty meets feminine cute). Kuromi (the devilish Sanrio character) is the perfect poster girl for jirai kei. Here’s a Kuromi clothing collab that perfectly encapsulates the dark girly aesthetic. I’ve written many Goth punk alternative Tokyo shopping guides over the years, but things keep changing — so here’s the latest look at where you can find Japanese Gothic fashion. Studio Alta in Sunshine City Ikebukuro has a basement level filled with Gothic and Sweet Lolita and other subculture street styles. I will forever be drawn to Japan’s spooky meets kawaii styles. Corset lacing, ancient aesthetics, witchy hats… obsessed with the creativity of Japanese underground fashion. Sunshine City mall in Ikebukuro is a great place to explore; it also has a Pikachu Sweets Cafe, Flower Miffy, Kiddyland, Thank You Mart, Hello Kitty store and other pop culture attractions. See more photos from Sunshine City in this older blog post. Shibuya 109, the tall department store near Shibuya Scramble crossing, remains one of the best spots to shop for trendy youth styles. Mars, Liz Lisa, Rojita and other larme kei (soft, romantic girly) styles are omnipresent. I like to mix and match: I found a futuristic silver skirt and Gothic / jirai kei heels in Shibuya 109. Onward to Harajuku, the youth culture and avantgarde fashion center of Japan. It’s also home to Sebastian Masuda’s 6%DokiDoki, one of the last bastions of independent fashion in this neighborhood. 6% Doki Doki still delivers on all things kawaii cute meets ghoulish technicolor. Laforet Harajuku is still the #1 destination for Gothic Lolita punk and subculture clothing. If you can only go to one shopping center, make it this one. Although Lolita dresses aren’t as popular as back in the day, you can still find the designer boutiques at Laforet like Alice and the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, and Baby the Stars Shine Bright. However, there are dozens of floors contain all types of edgy styles. See my Laforet Harajuku post for a comprehensive walk-through of the department store, with plenty of photos. Right now at Laforet Harajuku, you’ll find pentagrams, stomper boots, rave, and Y2K aesthetics. There’s a great deal of handmade and funky vintage-coded fashion as well at Laforet. Shinjuku Annex is also a fantastic spot to find kawaii meets alt Goth clothes, accessories, makeup and more. See my Shinjuku Annex blog post for the details (the top floor has Kera Shop, Moi-Meme-Moitie etc). Can’t wait to be back in Tokyo / Japan in 2025… Currently confirming the dates and details, and will keep you informed. Thank you always for being part of my Japan Gothic chronicles. If you find these travel and shopping guides helpful, please consider sharing them on socials and with friends. ありがとう! Source link

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Candle Holder Snowman With Glass Votive Holder Metal Approximately 6 x 8.5”.

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i am soooo excited for fall!!

im gonna be a dork about it on here real quick!!

I usually associate fall with the beginning of school and thus kind of stress (and then, in my head, fall starts mid-August rather than late September). But, because Im not a student this year, I waited as patiently as possible until today to start getting really into fall celebrations and it feels really good and like? natural? correct? to not rush it!! Me and my brother put up the halloween decorations today and got new tea to have! I got cinnamon plum and I'm excited to try it tomorrow morning while I make a cinnamon streusel bread mix from the store!

and me and my friends are gonna watch some early y2k halloween movies, I'm gonna wear my new black dress and maybe do kinda spooky make up and its just really exciting to me to get to celebrate! i want to welcome fall with open arms in a big hug cause its always been my favorite season!!

I want to celebrate the changing of the seasons like this all the time! I set intentions with my candle that a friend already put some intention symbols into a long time ago and aaaaaaa

also doing more witchy kind of stuff (I made moon water, I've used my tarot cards, setting intentions and using that candle etc) feels good and fun and yeah :')

maybe i will share my autumn good times on here :o im trying to not overshare shit on social media anymore or like. do stuff for the sake of social media so i also maybe just won't! idk!! its nice to be filled with like fun falltime wonder and happiness again i feel like a little kid

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grace thompson

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

name: Grace Lynn Thompson

nickname(s): Gracie

age: 17

birthday: May 31st (Gemini)

hometown: honestly, all she knows is that she was born in Little Rock, Arkansas

dwelling: she lives in her mom's loft apartment in Jacktown, Michigan

height: 5'4"

weight: 115 lbs.

hair: dirty blonde, but always lightened - so crazy thick

eye color: aquamarine blue

defining marks: scar on knee from surgery

build: athletic - small, straight, rectangle body shape

parents: Crystal Thompson and Craig Meyer

siblings: older sister, Summer Thompson

pets: none

DO THEY HAVE

love interest: Andre Aguilar-Hernandez, whom she hopes to marry. Grace started crushing on Andre three years ago, in eighth grade. He was always causing

passions: advocating for/protecting victims of sexual/domestic violence, justice, equal rights, pro-choice, witch craft, astrology

loyalties: Andre/friends - sports teams - her boundaries - healing

BEHAVIOR

habits: biting her nails, lying to appease people, getting overwhelmed, becoming burnt out, running a little bit late, accidentally flirting,

preferences in:

• Clothing: Refuses to fit into any one fashion category, loves to experiment with all kinds of colors, patterns, vibes, etc. Prefers to wear bright, vibrant colors. Loves 70s inspired fashion friends and y2k trends as well. Almost a little preppy, but always a little more out there than anyone else around her.

• Transportation: Has a light blue, convertible, Volkswagen Beetle.

• Vacation: Somewhere tropical usually, but also likes to visit the Upper Peninsula with Monica.

• Family Life: Would prefer it if it felt like her mother cared about her, maybe even spend some time with her or ask about what's going on in her. Wishes Summer never moved away. Terrified of Craig

• Music: Rap, Trap music, Alt. pop, R&B,

• Movies: scary movies, rom coms, independent films

• Books, Magazines, News: rarely reads a magazine, but will buy one if she needs something to use as a rolling tray. Really only reads textbooks or trending news reports.

• Sports: LOVES volleyball and is really, really fucking good at it. Runs in track in the spring to stay in shape, but probably will never work out again once she's done with sports

• Friends: Loves to chat and be friendly with everyone, but holds few people very near and dear. Is afraid of creating too deep attachments with friends just to have the bond fall apart when she has to leave (but, sometimes she can't help but fall hopelessly infatuated with some friends she meets). The people she considers near and dear are people she would see herself keeping in contact with if she ever did need to move suddenly again.

• Hobbies: smoking weed, partying, listening to music, volleyball practice, study dates, going out for lunch/brunch/dinner, track practice, off-season practices, going to volleyball games, going to sports games at school, hanging out with friends, hanging out with her boyfriend,

phobias: being abandoned, being vulnerable, being taken advantage of, being betrayed

likes: volleyball, weed, Andre, going out to eat, witchy shit, stones/crystals, zodiac/astrology, candles, lemon water, tarot cards, learning about chakras, having fun, making people smile, paranormal/spooky stuff, recycling, sustainability, eating clean, hanging out with friends, partying, smoking, drinking, dates with Andre, dogs, casting spells, practicing witch craft

dislikes: forgiving people, men, injustice, mean people, being told what to do, overly-promiscuous women, losing, being out of control, thinking about her childhood/Dad, victim blaming,

positive traits: spiritual, intuitive, sweet, kind, cheerful, upbeat, uplifting, eclectic, unique, soulful, active, energetic, adaptable, very ambitious, confident, bold, loud, dauntless, fun-loving, silly, witty, extroverted, sociable, self disciplined, independent, magnetic, loyal, nurturing, protective, a good friend, resilient, committed, determined, eco-conscious, usually reliable,

negative traits: holds grudges, two-faced, judgmental, sharp-tonged, petty, vengeful, has double standards, can be judgmental and unforgiving, sensitive, easily disappointed, hard on herself, unapologetic, thrill-seeking, spoiled, misguided, inconsistent, rebellious, sneaky, paranoid,

ATTITUDE ABOUT

marriage: cannot wait to marry Andre, would do it today if she could

children: can't picture herself having one right now, assumes her world/life will end as soon as she has a child

pets and animals: doesn't want to take care of anything except for herself right now, can't be bothered with any animal right now.

SOCIAL

marital status: single, but definitely with her soulmate

level of education: junior at jacktown high school

occupation: volleyball libero, hostess at a fancy restaurant

languages: just english, but also is learning spanish this year

secrets: was sexually and physically abused by her dad, hates her mom, has bad ptsd, finds the weight of the world to be super heavy often so she has to rely on her friends a lot

relationships with:

O family:

- Grannie: Grace loved and adored her Grannie with her entire heart as a child and a young teen. Grannie was the glue that held Grace's family together. So, when Grannie met her untimely passing, Grace felt super defeated. Grace says she felt the family die with Grannie. To this day, Grace still speaks to her Grannie in heaven and cries with grief periodically.

- Crystal (Mom): Grace's resentment for her mother began as a child over things that Crystal really had no control over. Now, in her late teens, Grace might even say she hates her mother. At this point in life, Grace wants to make her mom's life harder like she did to her. Grace has always felt abandoned by her mom, especially after Grannie died.

- Summer: Grace and Summer used to be really close. However, when Summer graduated high school she moved across the entire country to go to school in California. Now, Grace misses Summer everyday. Summer has always been one of her favorite people in the world since they have gone through everything together. Grace wishes she could talk to Summer more often than she does, but both girls are busy don't always have the time to sit down and talk on the phone for a while.

- Craig: Grace feels nauseous anytime she sees anything that reminds her of him. She tries her very best to block out and forget all of the abuse and torture he intentionally put her through as a child. In fact, Grace acts as if she never even knew her father these days - if anyone asks, she just says she never got to meet him to spare herself from having to expose her trauma.

O ex-partners: she's never had anything serious with anyone before Andre; just a few boys she would flirt with while she was bouncing from her mom's custody to her grandma's.

O friends:

- Monica Walker: Mo is Grace's best friend. Somehow, Grace has become co-dependent to Mo and pretty much has to see her or talk to her everyday. Grace has never in her lifetime experienced a friendship like Monica's. Despite actively trying not to make friends when she first arrived at Jacktown High, Monica was determined to make Grace her friend. The two girls share a deep bond that Grace will be forever grateful for.

- The popular girls: Grace has somewhat loose friendships with almost all of the girls in the popular clique at school. They all adore Grace for some reason, though they rarely hang out with Grace one on one. Grace does enjoy their friendships at surface level, but is wiser than to blindly become close to them just because they are popular. However, Grace has managed to become close(ish) friends with two or three girls from the group.

○ Elise Crawford: Elise, although not technically in the clique, is like Grace is often at functions held by the group. That's actually how Grace met Ellie and her best friend, Payton. These girls don't often hang out unless it's at school or a party. However, they all talk everyday at school and typically eat together at lunch.

○ Macy Dudley: Macy is a fellow baby-witch like Grace and the two have bonded over that. When the rest of the clique is talking about something Macy and Grace don't care about, you can find them having their own side conversation about tarot readings, spells, and other topics surrounded practicing witch craft.

O enemies: can be VERY vengeful, petty, mean when you have wronged her. Can be sharp-tonged, snappy, savage, etc. Doesn't have many enemies but everyone will know when she does.