Outfit inspiration: Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs the World

Ramona flowers is more steampunk than gothic but some of her outfits have a few elements to it. If you want to do casual steampunk type this would work. I put together a few fun outfits. They have a bit of color but I paired it with black faux leather jacket to give it more of a gothic punk rock feel like she had in the film. For her makeup I did a dark gothic berry lip and a bit of shadow on the eyes. For her signature star purse I colored a star on blue paper and just taped it over a circle bag I had. Goggles I got at Steampunk Couture online. For those of you that don't know she is the little hipster/indie rocker steampunk chick in Scott Pilgrim vs the World film who has a penchant for steampunk goggles, tea drinking and being generally awesome. Scott Pilgrim is based on one of my fav comic series and video game. You goth and indie nerds will get this ;)

Part of my Ramona Flowers cosplay. This is the scene where she delivers an amazon package.

Gothic/punk sleeveless gloves, Abbey Dawn.

Shorts, American Apparel.

Shirt, Powell's Books.

Fishnets, Hot Topic.

Gothic/black faux leather jacket. (I think this was urbanoutfitters?) 

Gothic/steampunk goggles, Steampunk Couture. 

Eyeball purse, Dolls kill. 

Green jacket, Wildfang. 

Maleficent

Saturday we went to see Maleficent. I personally thought it was an amazing film. I loved the storyline, I didn't mind the changes..in fact I felt it sent a better message through out the film. Angelina Jolie was terrific. I definitely recommend this film to other people. It had gothic and fantasy elements through out the entire movie including dark and light fae and everything in between.. The costumes and settings were gorgeous. I put together an outfit that was inspired by the film. I hope you enjoy it.

Black cloak, dress and horns, Hot Topic.
Necklace, Good Goth.
Purple cloak/cape, As You Wish (occult and clothing store in Lake Tahoe) 

River Thames

Coffee and goth shopping in Portland

I started off my morning with a cup of delicious coffee from World Cup located at Powells Books then we grabbed food from the awesome food truck selection they have there. The coolest part about that is they have vegetarian and vegan options. I later checked out a really amazing vintage toy store today and a cool record store then later went to an amazing gothic/punk style shop I found down town. It was amazing and the girl who worked there was really cool and fun to talk to. I found some great gothic pieces and I can't wait to show them off. If you ever come to Portland and are looking for goth shops please check out Another State of Mind. My favorite goth stores were that one and Metro. Both have some great gothic and punk rock alternative type wear.

Dreary Dearest

Portland is the perfect back drop for dark, gothic photo shoots. Love this city! It is perfectly overcast with a bit of sun and sometimes rain. It has not rained yet but I look forward to rain in the future.

Evanescence tank top, ebay.
Skirt, thrifted.
Necklace, a shop in Portland.

Portland Saturday Market

 Portland Saturday market was awesome. There were a lot of boho type items, jewelry, loads of food and a few cool gothic items. I even found a lady selling handmade jack and sally boho/goth bags haha I have never heard of hippie goth but if it exists this was it lol. It was actually pretty cool. There was a guy selling some cool gothic goblets, nerdy awesomeness like Link's shield from legend of zelda and a really amazing street performer who managed to put himself through a tennis racket and later balanced while juggling sharp knives with the tennis racket still around him. He must have been double jointed or something! I have never seen anyone do that. It was a great day. If you find yourself in Portland check out the Saturday market. So rad!