Halloween - a goth survival guide
by Amy Townsend
Halloween - the best night of the year for ninety-nine point nine per cent of the goth population. But, like anything else, it has its pitfalls. Here are the pros and cons of Halloween - and how to make the most of your fave event.
Pro: Halloween is an excellent time to decorate. You can pick up all kinds of ghoulish goodies at rock-bottom prices, and use them to furnish your bedroom.
Pro: You can pick up great accessories really cheap. Fishnet tights, spider web gloves, coffin jewellery... you name it.
Con: With all the cheap white foundation and black lipstick on the shelves at this time of year, you might be tempted to grab a bargain. That's fine. But don't substitute Halloween makeup for better quality stuff. OK, yes, it's cheap. But it's crap - full of chemicals, and it will clog your pores like nobody's business. Unless you want to erupt in spots, keep Halloween make-up for Halloween.
Con: People will start incessantly saying to you 'Great costume, where'd you get it?' when you're meandering down the street in your usual daywear. Please don't be rude, because if they're asking a genuine question it makes you look bad. Just explain that it's how you usually dress.
If they're being sarcastic, on the other hand... well, it's best to just ignore them and walk away. (But there are plenty of options for dealing with a moron. Some are more violent than others).
Pro: You get to dress up! Yay! (Even the really overdone costumes, like Eric Draven and the ever-popular 'normal person for one night a year' outfit, are fun!)
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Amy Townsend is a moody teen who is possibly suffering from Internet addiction. Other than that, she writes fantasy/adventure novels for young adults, which she promises will get published, and somewhat depressing poetry. She's also an aspiring model - check her out at www.modelmayhem.com/artemisk - and host/writer of fabulous website www.ultimategothguide.piczo.com. She loves goth/industrial music, shopping for 'weird' clothes and big stompy boots, and intends to gain a doctorate in adolescent psychology.
