Last night, I attended a non-gendered, goth "anti-pageant" for the title of Mx. Goth Bellingham. I have been loving the group that organizes it each year, All Hail.

The performer I voted for didn't win, but every contestant was creative and fun in the darkest ways.

I brought out one of my earliest open-back shirts from the deep recesses of my closet for this one. I didn't want to spend much time on hair and makeup because it was chilly and rainy last night.

#eldergoth #ootd #gothlite

I'm currently a little obsessed with the brand All Row. This shirt is everything I want in basics. The interest is all in draping, fabric manipulation, or asymmetry, rather than added notions or prints. I bought another shirt from them with an open back that ties at the base of my neck.

#corporategoth #ootd #eldergoth

I did an astonishing amount of work this week. I'm still a bit behind, but I made up miles of ground.

The downside? I was too tired to go out for World Goth Day. I took this photo while fully clothed in bed, and procrastinating getting up to wash my face and brush my teeth.

#goth #eldergoth #wornout #drama

Sneaking a bit of World Goth Day observation into work under my button down shirt today.

#goth #eldergoth #worldgothday #ootd

Another #corporategoth look from yours truly. Being old enough to grow a grey streak in one's hair really helps tie these looks together.

#eldergoth #ootd

Oh, yes. Another themed fundraiser tonight. This one's attire was, "fairies, gnomes, elves, wizards, magic animals, or whatever makes you feel magical!"

#eldergoth

Oh my goddess. I was a Baby Bat's goth style inspiration in the early aughts. This is the best thing I've learned all year!

#eldergoth #babybat

Tonight I went to a burlesque fundraiser for our local roller derby league. It's always fun seeing people who love each other screaming themselves hoarse in support of one another. Also, boobs.

#eldergoth #rollerderby

When I say I'm a hat bitch, this is what I mean. #HatBitch #ElderGoth #GothMom

I made this side-by-side the night I went to see Vick Vapors and Holy Water on a Tuesday in early March.

Left is when I got home from work and right is when I left for the show two hours later.

#eldergoth #beforeandafter