“Joining a subculture, any subculture, for whatever reason, is as I see it never a legitimate self-expression. It is always a result of sheep mentality; a wish to belong somewhere.” Varg Vikernes Alternative fashion: a topic that could drive anyone crazy, even the most prolific fashion journalist. That’s probably why I quoted Burzum in the […]
Alternative fashion can include a variety of style subgenres and animal-inspired looks are definitely on the list. We’ve chosen to highlight a few cruelty-free kitty cat pieces that will look great with all of your gothic-inspired looks. And whether you’re the crazy cat lady kind or the glamorous sex kitten, you’ll definitely enjoy the purrrrfect pieces […]
Have you been feeling super cranky and lazy over the last few months? I call this the New Year resolutions syndrome: you subconsciously allow yourself to procrastinate because you tell yourself that it will be the new year soon and fresh beginnings and all that jazz. Well, it’s bullshit. You’re just procrastinating, there’s no such thing […]
Rituals aren’t just for witches: they work just like mantras but give you a material object to focus your intentions on. They’re a wonderful way to take all those nasty emotions you’re bundling up and to set them free into the world. There they aren’t going to continue to creep up on you when you […]
I’m writing this holiday gift guide while I listen to some cheerful music: The XX. I could easily spend the rest of the week crying in my pajama if it was for this OST I chose. But hey, this chilly and grey water calls for some darkness, am I right? And what’s darker than an […]
My love for alternative fashion was the main reason I opened this blog. I have always been struggling with how who I am would show in my external look since I was a teenager. I have always firmly believed that the only way to instantly make people know who you are is having a look […]
Raise your hand if your inbox and social media are flooded with Black Friday deals, lists and posts. Honestly, I feel a little bit guilty for contributing to the noise out there. But listen just for a second: if you’re in the mood for spending some money this Friday, you better be spending it for a […]
That time of the year has come: you desperately need a new pair of boots but all boots are made of leather, shearling or fur. Eek! What is a compassionate girl to do to keep her feet warm and safe? No worries, you have probably been looking in the wrong places. Most vegan Winter […]
“Without exception, every person I interviewed who described living a joyful life… actively practiced gratitude and attributed their joyfulness to their gratitude practice.” – Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection This past summer was a vortex of challenges for me: a loved one’s impending divorce, entrepreneurial obstacles, an upcoming move, and my own heartache after […]
Did you know that over sixty percent of vegans stop being vegan within their lifetime? That could be for a lot of reasons; medical conditions, cravings, societal pressures. But what if I told you there were ways to make sure that when you go vegan you stay vegan? Things that you could do right now, […]
