Okay, here’s my attempt at writing a blog post in the style you requested, about “gothic harajuku fashion”:
So, I’ve been seeing this gothic harajuku thing pop up all over my feeds, and I was like, “Okay, I gotta try this.” I’m not usually one for super dark stuff, but the mix of cute and creepy really got me. I decided I’d document my whole journey into this style.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to figure out what this even was. I did some digging, looking at pictures, you know, the usual. It seemed like a mashup of gothic Lolita, some punk vibes, and a whole lot of unique accessories. I didn’t want to just copy anyone, I wanted to, like, make it my own. You feel me?
The Hunt
Next up: clothes. I didn’t have much that fit the bill, so it was shopping time! I hit up some thrift stores, hoping to find some cool, older pieces I could maybe rework. Score! I found this long, black, kinda tattered skirt that I thought would be perfect. And a lacy top that was a little too big, but hey, that’s fixable.
- Thrift store finds: Black skirt, lacy top.
- Online orders: Platform boots (a must!), some fishnet stockings, a bunch of random accessories (think crosses, chains, maybe a cute, spooky plushie).
Putting It Together
This was the fun part. I took that oversized lacy top and did some, uh, creative tailoring. Basically, I just took in the sides with some safety pins until it fit better. Not the most professional, but hey, it worked! Then, I paired it with the skirt and the fishnets. I added the platform boots, and whoa, instant height boost!
The accessories were key. I layered on a bunch of necklaces, some with crosses, some with just chains. I even clipped that little spooky plushie onto my bag. It’s all about that controlled chaos, you know? Like, it looks kinda thrown together, but it’s actually, like, carefully thrown together.
The Final Look (and Some Struggles)
I gotta say, I was pretty happy with how it turned out. It was definitely different from my usual style, but I felt good in it. It was edgy, but also kinda cute, and it totally fit that gothic harajuku vibe I was going for. Walking in those platform boots was a little tricky at first, I’m not gonna lie. I almost wiped out a couple of times, but hey, practice makes perfect, right?
It took a little bit of messing around to get the balance right. Sometimes I felt like I had too much going on, other times not enough. But that’s part of the fun, experimenting and figuring out what works for you. I still think it looks great though!
