I'm Cherie and I will be a part-time contributor and style consultant to Goth on Shoe-string. I'm not in the goth-club lifestyle like my beautiful sister and fellow blogger Puck, but I am...or was, what was considered in my day "emo" before the term was coined (to my knowledge). Well, nowadays, I'm the proud mother of two spirited little offspring age 5 and 6 =) I am getting to why this is valid...you see, I've sort of developed a mommy on-the-go sense of style. When I first became a mom I promised myself profusely I was *not* going to make the drastic transition from black bondage pants, red lipstick, D-rings, studs and heavy eye-liner to unkempt hair tweety bird graphic tees and sweat pants with the "PINK" logo down the leg or on the ass. That's acceptable for the first several months after child-birth, but to get into a habit of dressing like you're in your pajamas 24/7 is not going to make you feel very good about yourself no matter what your fashion-sense is.
When you first become a parent you feel a sort of responsibility to your kids to tone your wardrobe down a bit. My style has since evolved from a goth/punk/emo style to pin-up/alternative tattooed mama look in more recent years. The "alternative" style incorporates a lot of trends that reoccur throughout history and is a good way to reinvent yourself even if you're not a mom. I still get to wear red lipstick and rock the dark eye-liner. But I've traded in the bondage pants, rock-tees, chain wallet and combat boots for a 1950's "pin-up girl" inspired wardrobe.
Tips: there are a lot of pin-up hair style tutorials and step by step instructions that are fairly easy to follow right at your fingertips via Pinterest, Photobucket, Google images, Youtube or whatever your favorite media resource. Up-do hair styles can be pretty quick and easy. Throw a bandana around your favorite hairstyle, or even tie one around your neck for a little variation. A string of pearls compliments the style nicely. "Cat-eye glasses" can really look great on certain face-shapes too. For flitting around doing housework you'd be surprised how much a cutesy apron will flatter your curvy mommy-frame. There is a lot of creative freedom in playing around with your look here. From blue eye shadow, dramatic brows, fake lashes and pouty lips... Accessories complete the look; a pair of vintage heels, scarves, and corsets, stalkings, and other undergarments from your local thrift shop. Thrift shops are a great resource for the "alternative style" Often the consignment shops in small towns can offer some hidden gems. Vintage dresses, halter tops, look for poka dots, plaid, cherries, leopard print, and stripes. Button down shirts and jean capris. Transform a cute pair of jeans you already own into cut-offs and pair them up with a pair of mary-jane flats and a button-down tied at the waist for a casual and comfortable summer-time look. Pin-up style bathing suits are also very flattering on the feminine frame, especially comfortable for more curvy ladies. Pencil skirts and "empire waist" dresses are also very flattering on just about anyone. "cuban heel" stalkings are very sexy for a more refined look. There are just so many options for the pin-up/alternative style of dress and loads of room to incorporate your own style as well.
"Betti Paige" style bangs and a wild hair color compliment the look nicely and give it a bit of an edge.
"The sister"
When you first become a parent you feel a sort of responsibility to your kids to tone your wardrobe down a bit. My style has since evolved from a goth/punk/emo style to pin-up/alternative tattooed mama look in more recent years. The "alternative" style incorporates a lot of trends that reoccur throughout history and is a good way to reinvent yourself even if you're not a mom. I still get to wear red lipstick and rock the dark eye-liner. But I've traded in the bondage pants, rock-tees, chain wallet and combat boots for a 1950's "pin-up girl" inspired wardrobe.
Tips: there are a lot of pin-up hair style tutorials and step by step instructions that are fairly easy to follow right at your fingertips via Pinterest, Photobucket, Google images, Youtube or whatever your favorite media resource. Up-do hair styles can be pretty quick and easy. Throw a bandana around your favorite hairstyle, or even tie one around your neck for a little variation. A string of pearls compliments the style nicely. "Cat-eye glasses" can really look great on certain face-shapes too. For flitting around doing housework you'd be surprised how much a cutesy apron will flatter your curvy mommy-frame. There is a lot of creative freedom in playing around with your look here. From blue eye shadow, dramatic brows, fake lashes and pouty lips... Accessories complete the look; a pair of vintage heels, scarves, and corsets, stalkings, and other undergarments from your local thrift shop. Thrift shops are a great resource for the "alternative style" Often the consignment shops in small towns can offer some hidden gems. Vintage dresses, halter tops, look for poka dots, plaid, cherries, leopard print, and stripes. Button down shirts and jean capris. Transform a cute pair of jeans you already own into cut-offs and pair them up with a pair of mary-jane flats and a button-down tied at the waist for a casual and comfortable summer-time look. Pin-up style bathing suits are also very flattering on the feminine frame, especially comfortable for more curvy ladies. Pencil skirts and "empire waist" dresses are also very flattering on just about anyone. "cuban heel" stalkings are very sexy for a more refined look. There are just so many options for the pin-up/alternative style of dress and loads of room to incorporate your own style as well.
(Some examples I pulled from the internet)
Vintage dresses are easy to find if you know what to look for. Amazon has a lot of pin-up styles for reasonable prices as well.
"Betti Paige" style bangs and a wild hair color compliment the look nicely and give it a bit of an edge.
In the spirit of summer, some bathing suit ideas for you or a yummy mummy you may know....
Fuller figured ladies can easily conceal their "problem areas" in a pin-up style bathing suit.
Empire waist dresses are fun and flatteringly on just about every lady!
Audry skirt shown here: "Audry skirts" are extremely flattering for ladies with wider hips.
Cuban stalkings:
Thank you for your time. You'll be hearing from me again soon,
Thank you for your time. You'll be hearing from me again soon,
"The sister"
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