The Velvet Parlor @velvet-parlor - Tumblr Blog

We are bound by blood, ink, and those words we simply can't say aloud.

#gothic romantasy #gothic aesthetic #paranormalromance #blackgirlmagic #blackcreatives #blackwomenwriters

#paranormalromance #gothic #gothic aesthetic

"To speak my adoration for you would be to wake a raging storm, and I have finally, finally learned to love the quiet." -Henry

#gothic aesthetic #gothic romantasy #paranormalromance

goth-queen

gothredy

pinkhasivna

EVERYBODY GET MORE GOTH NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

thegravehillstoryteller

Genuine question: is there an instruction manual for that?

gothiccharmschool

Do you find beauty in darker themes of literature and art?

Or music that expresses melancholy?

Or music that has themes of the macabre, the unnatural, or darkness? (Or maybe vampires.)

Do you appreciate dramatic aesthetics?

Congratulations, you can consider yourself a goth. Or goth-adjacent. Yes, there’s the wide range of clothing, makeup, and aesthetics that you can explore (and I 100% encourage you to do that), but you don’t have to. While goth has a lot of visual signifiers, it’s the things I listed above that are key to the goth mindset.

Shameless Self-Promotion time! For more help and information, you could go purchase a copy of Gothic Charm School: An Essential Guide for Goths and Those Who Love Them.

Gothic Charm School, just like my username. 😁

gothiccharmschool

Might as well continue the shameless self-promotion and reblog this. :)

FYI, some of the information or references may be outdated, as the book was published in 2009. (aaaaaah linear time freaks me out!)

There's also the Gothic Charm School site, with all sorts of other articles! The last update was in May of last year; I'm hoping to return to writing and updating the site, but migraines and my chronic health issues keep thwarting my attempts.

Early morning enchantment.

#fox #nature #my photos

themooninthestars

teathattast

It is said that in the South, the Spanish moss hangs in the relentless humidity like the hair of women who drowned for love.

#southern goth aesthetic #melanchonic #destroyed by love #velvetparlor

owlowlies

Baby Owl after a bath.

eldefleur-deactivated20200726

Types of people: Musical Instruments

Violin: black coffee, perfectionist, early mornings, winter, precision, a bit of a show-off, always trying to improve, does not know their limits

Cello: gentle hands, warm smiles, autumn evenings, long showers, old parchment, comfortable silences, wants to make everyone happy, content with what they have

Piano: monochrome, clean lines, clean hands, perfect posture, biting sarcasm, emotionally cold, late nights, sees the world as black and white, a little lonely

Flute: daydreamer, an early bird, gentle smiles, sunrises, spring days, tea, always trying to improve themselves, small acts of kindness

Clarinet: tired eyes, very caring towards loved ones, long naps everywhere and anywhere, soft melodies, sad songs, summer, longs for peace

Trumpet: red lipstick, loud music, will fight you, quick temper, confidence, bold colours, stargazing at midnight, euphoria, uncontrollable laughter

Harp: sunny days, lazy mornings, golden, soft voice, lullaby, surreal dreams, lives in their own world, a strange kind of wisdom, likes to be alone

justanotherpiccplayer

@eggyoink where the oboe at fam

eldefleur-deactivated20200726

As per request:

Oboe: sharp eyeliner, a distinct voice, bright colours, very generous, head stuck in the clouds, prefers their own company over others, only has a few close friends

Drums: very sure of themselves, reliable, a steady presence , fast music, the bitter sting of wind on your face, loves to run, is always there for everyone

Xylophone: long walks by the beach, shades of blue, soft laughter, quiet smiles, extroverted, very funny, an optimist, a dreamer, has many friends

Viola: soft whispers, gentle melodies, the feeling of the sun after a day full of rain, muted colours, cappuccinos, loves to love, the definition of warmth, sadly often overlooked

@justanotherpiccplayer @the-girl-who-had-no-choice @spacedoutdev @saylorschwartz

eldefleur-deactivated20200726

Bass clarinet: warm sunsets, autumn leaves, a walk in through a park, artistic, very secretive, loves singing and is good at it, prefers to keep a low profile, doesn’t like attention, likes the company of a few good friends

Trombone: country roads in spring, warm drinks on cold days, the crisp air on winter mornings, bold shades of orange, sleeps a lot, afraid of being forgotten, loves to party

Tuba: deep voice, always makes themselves heard, forests in the summer, the smell of earth, good with their hands, very strong, just wants to live a good life

French horn: the winter sun, hot chocolate, a gentle breathe, loves to create, loves the sea, in tune with the natural world, a little lost in life, just trying to figure things out