Goth-ography

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EelKat's Gothic Lensography

Goth-ography is my lensography just for my Goth-type Lenses, which seem to be adding up quite quickly. With plans for a whole series of Goth type lenses in the works, I figured it was high time I created an index to keep track of them all, and this is it.

I make lenses all the time, so watch for new ones to be added as time goes by. This is my index for all the Gothic type ones. Goth-ography is eternally under construction because I am constantly creating new lenses. Check back each week to see what's new. Have fun, enjoy your stay, return often, watch out for vampire bunnies. Thank you.

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Started: April 11, 2008.
Last Updated: October 13, 2008.

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FAQ: Why Does EelKat Create So Many Gothic Lenses? 

My name is Wendy C. Allen a.k.a. EelKat. I am a writer, editor, publisher, artist, doll maker, animal rights activist, costume maker, make-up artist, sale representative, and fashion designer.

I change from Glam to Gothic to Lolita to Punk depending on my current mood. I've been one or the other since the early 1980's, and often all three at once. I write in the Gothic, Horror, and Science Fiction genres. My works include The Twighlight Manor series, it's spin-offs: The Planet Ptarmagin series, and The Crystonite Chronicles. Some of my other writing habits include children's stories, The Adventures of Pink Frog (series), comic books, and the dark retellings of classic folk lore & fairy tales, known as EelKat's Twisted Tales, which include the two upcoming volumes: SHIVER and The Pearl Necklace. I am the owner of The Twighlight Manor Press, which publishes these books.

I dream about opening my own Gothic fashion shop The Rabbit Hole. The Rabbit Hole is a Gothic~Lolita~CosPlay Clothen Store, that has yet to be built. Everything is still in the planning stages.

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I love designing my own clothes, and clothes for my dolls, and hope to one day have a fashion line of my own and a little shop in Maine to sell them in. The Rabbit Hole gets it's name from Alice in Wonderland, the theory being that once you walk through the front door, you leave the real world outside and enter a world of wonder. There are no Gothic or Lolita or CosPlay stores around here, I want to change that. As my plans for The Rabbit Hole stand at the moment, I'm planning to sell Gothic and Lolita fashions, makeup, dolls, CosPlay supplies, and other such items. I don't want to carry mass-produced fashions, rather those made by designers, possibly custom work. I like one-of-a-kind items, so I want everything in my store to be either one-of-a-kind or very limited runs of 10 or less.

I've been working on this for 5 or 6 years now, getting all the kinks and stuff worked out. I've written and rewritten the business plans, studying other businesses plans, and reading up everything I can find about starting a business.

In short, Gothic culture is pretty much a normal every day thing in my life. It effects most everything I do, including my career plans. I think, live and breath in a Gothic aura, and that aura has brushed off and landed on many of my lenses here on Squidoo, and so I find myself with many Gothic type lenses.

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FIRST OFF: What Is Goth? 

Gothic actually gets it's name from the Gothic time period, because it means a revival of wearing Gothic Period clothing. It actually has nothing to do with the color black or gloomy emotions (that's EMO, not Goth).

Gothic clothen is clothen that was worn from 500AD - 1300AD (the original Gothic period). The first Gothic movement started in the 1850's and lasted until the 1930's. This period is known as The Gothic Revival Period, and it's when people tried to dress in fashions that mimic those of the original Gothic period.

Today's Gothic movement started in the 1970's but didn't take full hold until the late 1990's. The Modern Gothic Period or Goth Movement means to wear the cloths worn during The Gothic Revival Period (1850's - 1930's).

So few people know this and it always frustrates me, when people say: *You're Goth? But why aren't you wearing black and cutting your wrists?*

ARGH! EMO is not Goth!

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FAQ: OMG! Are You On the Way to a Party? 

or . . . I love that cape! Where did you buy it?

One of the dangers of being a Goth in an area where no one but you is a Goth, is that every time you set a foot outside, people gawk at you and start asking the silliest stupid dang questions. Like:


    Are you promoting a play for the local theater?

    Are you on the way to a costume party?

    Is there a Renaissance Fair nearby?

    Are you a circus clown?

    OMG! It's a Harry Potter fan!

    Are you a witch?


. . .and my personal favorite:
    What the hell planet did you drop off of?!?


yea . . .okay . . . whatever.

So what prompts these non-ending string of questions everywhere I go? My cloths.

My clothen style includes velvet, capes, empire gowns, gowns with trains, burnoose, shawls, runas, fishnet hose, striped stockings, combat boots, velvet, top-hats, long dresses, ruffled frilly skirts, cosplay, Gothic, Lolita, Victorian, Edwardian, velvet, frockcoats, Alice in Wonderland, vampire fashions, Medival fashions, crilolines & petticoats, eyelash-fringe fabric, sequins, beads, glitter, lace, cloaks, ruffles, broomstick skirts, stripes, plaid, poet blouses, peasant dresses, fairy tale princess gowns, faerie outfits, wizard-look stuff, big hats, bright colored hats, ballet flats, platforms, anything that Dracula would love to wear, and stuff like worn by Jem*, The Holigrams, and The Misfits.

I was dressing like Jem, before Jem was invented.

I love anything made of velvet!

I don't like pants: won't wear them, won't own them.

I the 1980's I wore min-skirts, but as the years have gone by, my dresses and skirts got longer; today my hems sweep the floor and they often have trains. I have one dress that has 7 yards of fabric on the skirt alone, it can be worn with or without hoops.

No, what I'm wearing is not a costume.

Yes, I dress like this every day, all day long, even around the house, when working in the garden, and when shoveling manure out of the barn. Yes I am a farmer.

No, I don't own any "normal" clothes.

No, I can't tell you where I bought them, because I didn't buy them, I sewed them.

No, I can't tell you where to buy the pattern, I didn't buy a pattern I made the pattern. I've been sewing since I was 6 years old when I made my first doll. I made my first ball-gown at age 12. At age 16 I graduated from a 2 year course in fashion design & merchandising. I've spent most of my life studying fashion history and the art of recreating historical clothen from the Gothic periods (1300 - 1500 & 1850 - 1930), and those are the clothes I thus wear.

No I already told you this is not a costume, these are my regular cloths, I don't care if you think this is a costume, it is not, please stop asking me if it is.

I don't like people who think I'm wearing a costume even after been told that I am not.

Yes, I know this looks like a Willy Wonka costume, yes, Johnny Depp inspired it. Yes, I do wear a top hat everywhere I go. No, I repeat this is not a costume.

Yes, I REALLY am making a historical reproduction of Lord Sesshomaru's costume, and yes, I do intend to wear it, fluffy tail, battle armor, and all.

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My Button Personality 


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What Kind of Goth Are You? 

My quizz results said . . .




What kind of loli are you?


you are Elegant Gothic Aristocrat.
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What type of gothic lolita are you? (many results and beautiful picks)


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What Kind of Goth Are You?


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And Now For My Lenses: 

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My Lenses For Writers 

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My Gothic Music Lenses 

rated gc for gothic content

 

alice

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My Gothic Type Movie Lenses 

cheshire grin

 

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My Goth Actor Lenses 

DarkSide Cookies

The Red Collar


 

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My Gothic TV Lenses 

blinkie watching

Luis Royo


 

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My Fictional Goth-Character Lenses 

Dancing SnapeDancing Voldemort

 

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My Gothic Fashion Lenses 

suffer from insanity

 

 

 

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My Gothic Home Decorating Lenses 

 

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My Gothic Auto Lenses 

 

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My Gothic Book Lenses 

cat eyes

 

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My Twighlight Manor Lenses 

 

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My Gothic Company Profile Lenses 

 

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My Shopping Lenses 

 

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My Gothy Type Groups 

Potter casts spell on Snape;

Snape turns into dragon;

Dragon eats Potter!

YAAAY!

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Words of Wisdom From a Cheshire Cat. . . 




I'm a cat.
I growl when I'm happy.
I wag my tail when I'm angry.
I'm as mad as the Hatter.
I'm mad, you're mad, we're all mad here!
Just mad I tell you.
Posativly mad!

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cuteness evil as they come

Spirit Garden


Reader Poll: Lens Topic Wishlist 

I am always seeking new ideas for future lenses. Please select the topic you'd like to see more of here on Squidoo and I'll see what I can do about making your wish come true.

If you would like to expand on your answer, I have included a poll comment box at the end if this poll. Example, say you voted for "horror movies", but you'd like to see me create a lens about a specific horror movie, say House on Haunted Hill, just leave a comment saying so!

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If you would like to expand on your answer, I have included this poll comment box. Example, say you voted for "horror movies", but you'd like to see me create a lens about a specific horror movie, say House on Haunted Hill, just leave a comment saying so!

spirituality wrote...

Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)

ReplyPosted April 12, 2009

Lensmaster

Sorophox wrote

I love kimonos!
I've loved Japanese things since I was a little girl, I got lucky and found kimonos at a vintage store once for 10 bucks!!! ANy way, ya, Casey, I totally agree with you. I love harajuku and goth loli and visual kei. They're my faves. I really like the ALice in WOnderland stuff, too. always have!!

Reply Posted March 17, 2009

Lensmaster

Casey wrote

I really liked your kimono lens (which is how I found your site, by the by, was going through kimono sites on google) and I want to see goth drawn kimono. I have a few ideas, but I don't draw well enough to get to see them. Maybe you will have some like (or even better!) ideas about goth kimono. The swirls, the bats, the ravens, the bones, the demons--I love prints from Yoshitoshi, tattoos from demon tales; wouldn't these make a wonderful kimono? elegant deathwear doesn't need to be Victorian! Maybe you could make an embroidery pattern?

Reply Posted March 02, 2009

 

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I LOVE GOTHIC WIGS! 

Here's a place that sells them:

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Lots and lots of wigs for sale!

Reader Feedback 

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Like this lens? Want to share your feedback, or just give a thumbs up? Tell us what you liked about this article. Think of something we should add? Just want to say hi? Submit a blurb today!

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I'm looking for some great on-topic lenses to add to my lensroll on this lens and to my featured lens modules on the lenses listed here. Have you got a lens about Goth Culture, CosPlaying, Gothic fashion history, Goth celebrities, Gothic books-movies-music, or costume making? Feel free to leave a link to it. Next time I log-in I'll stop by and check it out. I'll feature the ones that are on-topic for my lens, and lensroll most all lenses related to Gothic Culture.

PS: Don't forget to leave a star rating too. (See top of page). Thanks!

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SammySpam wrote...

I love gothic images, they've always interested me, I recognised the Alice Cooper picture straight away, he makes some great music. I'll pass your Alice Cooper lens onto my father, he loves his music!

Thanks for the great lens. :)

ReplyPosted April 08, 2009

Czarque wrote...

What an interesting lens, I learnt something new today!

ReplyPosted January 28, 2009

EverythingMouse wrote...

Innovative, informative and interesting. Angel Blessings to you

ReplyPosted January 18, 2009

Hell-sKitten wrote...

Great lens! I'm just getting started and have added you to my favorites. Your Zazzle shoes are AMAZING! Would love your feedback on some of my loosely goth-inspired stuff, too (if you get a sec & are so inclined): http://www.squidoo.com/scarewear

Thanks oodles!
>^..^

ReplyPosted January 15, 2009

AgentTerrific wrote...

I love to dress up as a goth every now and then, but the most annoying respond you would get from people is being misunderstood as EMO. I couldn't walk the streets in peace without people talking about how depressing and miserable i am and how i would allegedly "slit my wrists" at night argh!. Extremely-well-put-together lens on goth, i love you :)

ReplyPosted December 29, 2008

Lensmaster

Single Goths wrote

Great Lens, excellent information - but I really enjoyed all of the gothic artwork - and photos. Thanks a lot.
Single Goths

Reply Posted December 13, 2008

jenms wrote...

Love your lenses! I need to spend more time on my lenses. My Squidoo inspiration comes in waves. I'm a long way to Giant!

ReplyPosted December 07, 2008

mistyblue75605 wrote...

Wonderful and amazing! Love how you are you! A true blessing! 5*'s

ReplyPosted November 30, 2008

EelKat wrote...

in reply to archetekt

it's an html code, there's a lens about basic html codes (forget the lensmaster's name) which tells how to do it

ReplyPosted November 25, 2008

archetekt wrote...

Amazing lens! How do you do those big black boxes with the purple border??
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ReplyPosted November 24, 2008

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you're cool! you're true to yourself, as what it shows.

giving you 5 stars Wendy.

ReplyPosted October 24, 2008

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you're cool! you're true to yourself, as what it shows.

giving you 5 stars Wendy.

ReplyPosted October 24, 2008

BrendaBoo wrote...

Great lens

ReplyPosted June 12, 2008

rms wrote...

This is just fabulous! Thank you so much for dding it to the Gothic Temptations Group!

ReplyPosted April 28, 2008

tdove wrote...

Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!

ReplyPosted April 16, 2008

tplus wrote...

Welcome another great lensography to the Lensgraphy-ography Group!

ReplyPosted April 16, 2008

groovyoldlady wrote...

This may not be Groovy's taste, but your lens is very well done and deserves 5stars. I don't think I'd classify it as "shiny", but I may work it into an "unusual" category.

ReplyPosted April 15, 2008

Tiddledeewinks wrote...

I like some of Alice Cooper songs. I noticed him here!

ReplyPosted April 13, 2008

EelKat wrote...

I've added this lens as a featured lens on my "Lensographies I Like" lens (http://www.squidoo.com/Lensographies)

ReplyPosted April 13, 2008

 

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My test results said . . .



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Riddler
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Venom
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Kingpin
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About Me 

Lensmaster EelKat, aka Wendy C. Allen, has been a member since April 18 2007, has rated 6,068 lenses, favorited 3,138, and has created 398 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Publishing Methods". See all my lenses

My Bio



I am Wendy C Allen, Doll Maker and Independent Avon Sales Representative.
I love Eels. I love Bobcat. I am a Giant Squid and a Squid Angel.
I am an author and artist who rescues animals & raises Ranchus.
View my page on I Believe.
Are you on FaceBook? Become a fan.
You can find out more about me and my life here: About Me & On Being Homeless
I believe in Faeries, Phookas & Faith Not Religion.
I was a witness to a UFO sighting in Maine.
I am a CosPlayer.
My favorite actor is Vincent Price.
I love reading and writing and spending time with nature.
My favorite author is Keith Laumer and his best book is Retief & the Warlords.
Thanks for visiting my lens.



If I were a month, I would be August.
If I were a day of the week, I would be Friday the 13th.
If I were a time of day, I would be twilight.
If I were a planet, I would be Jupiter.
If I were a sea animal, I would be a giant moray eel.
If I were a direction, I would be East.
If I were a historical figure, I would be ______ ?
If I were a liquid, I would be Moxie.
If I were a bird I would be a turkey vulture.
If I were a cat I would be black.
If I were a dog I would be a Cocker Spaniel.
If I were a tree, I would be a great white pine.
If I were a tool, I would be _______ ?
If I were a flower, I would be a blue flag.
If I were a type of weather, I would be a warm spring day.
If I were an animal, I would be a bobcat.
If I were a season I would be Autumn.
If I were a holiday I would be Halloween.
If I were a color, I would be orange.
If I were an emotion, I would be love.
If I were a sound, I would be laughter.
If I were an element, I would be the water.
If I were a car, I would be a Cadillac.
If I were a food, I would be macaroni and cheese.
If I were a place, I would be Otter Cove.
If I were a body of water I would be the North Atlantic Ocean.
If I were a song I would be "Come Hell or High Water" by Poison.
If I were a book I would be Jane Eyre.
If I were a gemstone I would be a pigeon blood star.
If I were a metal I would be platinum.
If I were a word, I would be unforgettable.
My favorite color is orange.
My second favorite color is blue.
I also like pink.
My favorite city is Old Orchard Beach.
My favorite place to walk is The Ross Forest.
My favorite view is the rocky coast of Maine.
My favorite Disney character is Scrooge McDuck.
My favorite super hero is Darkwing Duck.
My favorite Disney villain is NegaDuck.
My second favorite Disney villain is SteeleBeak.
My favorite super villain is the Joker.
My favorite Disney non-duck character is Tiger.
My favorite trees are white pines.
My favorite flowers are purple iris & blue roses.
My favorite animals are eels & bobcat & roosters & ranchu.
My favorite flavor ice cream is French Vanilla.
My favorite dogs are Cocker Spaniels.
My favorite singer is Serj Tankian.
My favorite musician is Liberace`.
My favorite guitarist is C*C*DeVille.
My favorite food is veggie & rice stir fry.
My favorite pizza is black olive, mushroom, spinach, cheese, dill pickle, & lima bean, with no sauce.
My favorite fruit is grapes.
My favorite place to shop online is Kyoto Antiques.
My favorite non-fiction book is The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter.
My favorite book is Retief and the Warlords.
My favorite series of books is The Retief Series by Keith Laumer.
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