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Forum: Introductions 10-16-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,492
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Thanks Saya. The comic books sound great, I will...

Thanks Saya. The comic books sound great, I will check them out.
Forum: General 10-11-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,239
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Straight unless proved otherwise

This could be in the whining section, but I think it could make a decent general debate.

A close friend of mine came out a few months ago, and it was so sad to see all the worry he went through...
Forum: Politics 10-11-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,456
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Dangerous or fake. Well said Saya. It's so sad...

Dangerous or fake. Well said Saya. It's so sad that people can't see past a stereotype.

On the plus side, I spent most of my summer with friends performing a set of 5 short plays written by...
Forum: Fashion 10-11-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 36,002
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I can now speak from my own experience. I got...

I can now speak from my own experience. I got pointy veneers about 3 months ago and I absolutely love them!

They're visibly sharper than normal canines, but not huge. And they're only on my top...
Forum: Introductions 10-11-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,371
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I should have written this a while ago

Hi,

I'm not actually new here, just haven't been about much recently. I somehow missed the introduction questions first time round, so here goes;

1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job)

...
Forum: Introductions 10-11-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,492
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Long time no see

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I been so busy I haven't really realised how long it's been.

Nearly half way through my first term at drama school (still can't quite believe...
Forum: Politics 06-16-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,456
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Mental health awareness

Sorry if there is a post like this somewhere already, I might have missed it.

Basically, I want to encourage public awareness and treatment of mental illness of all kinds. I think the disparity...
Forum: General 03-27-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,443
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Thanks for your help everyone. I think I will...

Thanks for your help everyone. I think I will stick with bisexual for now, since I find the term pansexual tends to confuse people and lead to more invasive questions (outside of LGBT communities of...
Forum: General 03-23-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,443
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Bisexual/Pansexual

Hi everyone,

I've been reading the sexual orientation thread (which I won't revive because it's old) and am a bit confused about the difference between being bisexual and pansexual.

I'm female,...
Forum: Fashion 03-11-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,271
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I love red lips! (on anyone)

I love red lips! (on anyone)
Forum: Fashion 03-11-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,055
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Oh, that's a shame. Well, would anyone else...

Oh, that's a shame.

Well, would anyone else like to post?
Forum: General 03-08-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,325
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Those all sound cool. I'm doing a bride of...

Those all sound cool.

I'm doing a bride of Frankenstein thing this year. I made the dress for it last November, which could be called sad but in my world is called planning ahead. I think...
Forum: General 03-08-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,269
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Are you insulting Victorian goths? Because I have...

Are you insulting Victorian goths? Because I have some pretty awesome looks of that style myself.
Forum: General 03-08-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,269
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I agree that a rather more punk look would...

I agree that a rather more punk look would probably suit you more. I have a black friend who has 'her' (she looks totally androgynous) hair short, purple and spiky, which looks pretty cool. But as...
Forum: Fashion 03-08-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 69,088
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I for one think that androgyny is super sexy. I...

I for one think that androgyny is super sexy. I think a lot of people would agree with me that there's no such thing as 'not male enough'. My boyfriend crossdresses regularly and I love it. He is...
Forum: Whining 03-05-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,348
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Thanks deathsdj, I hope it helps. I know a...

Thanks deathsdj, I hope it helps.

I know a lot of people have problems like this (hell I did), but at the end of the day the most important thing is to be yourself and to do what you want. Some...
Forum: Literature 02-14-2014, 04:31 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,286
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Oh god, how do I choose?!

Oh god, how do I choose?!
Forum: Fashion 02-13-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,055
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Victoriana

While I'm on a thread-posting spree...

Who else likes Victorian styles? What are your favourite outfits and looks? Where do you shop? Do you make your own things, and if so what? Do you have any...
Forum: Fashion 02-13-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,495
Posted By Lady Ruthven
The little waist thread

Hey everyone,

My apologies if there's a thread like this out there already. Basically, this is for talking about all things corset and waist related, chatting and sharing tips.

I currently have...
Forum: Fashion 02-13-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,247
Posted By Lady Ruthven
My favourite outfit would be my floor-length...

My favourite outfit would be my floor-length black and green silk dress (with a V-cut waist and off-the-shoulder neck line), with black leather lace-up high heeled boots and black velvet cloak.
...
Forum: Fashion 02-13-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 29,655
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I only really wear glitter for parties because it...

I only really wear glitter for parties because it gets everywhere but I love it! My favourite is blue, green or silver glitter eyeshadow. I also used to have this red shimmering lipstick which I...
Forum: Whining 02-07-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,168
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Evidence that you're not an exception; I have...

Evidence that you're not an exception; I have been a vegetarian for 5 years and I often have way more energy than my friends who eat meat.
Forum: Whining 02-07-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,292
Posted By Lady Ruthven
That's a real shame, especially since it wasn't...

That's a real shame, especially since it wasn't your fault, but it happens. Don't worry, there will be other jobs. Keep looking around and use the free time to practice your skills.

If it's any...
Forum: Whining 02-03-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,044
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I don't see why there's so much fuss about...

I don't see why there's so much fuss about plastic surgery. If you don't like something about yourself, you should be free to change it however you can.

I had surgery last year to remove a scar...
Forum: Whining 02-03-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,105
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Wow I don't seem to have a lot of problems...

Wow I don't seem to have a lot of problems compared to some of you guys.

I'm bipolar, basically. It's not easy to live with but I guess it's part of who I am. And my art wouldn't be the same...
Forum: Fashion 02-03-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,147
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I think fishnets look great on guys. We've...

I think fishnets look great on guys.

We've already had some great ideas for fishnet tops here, so I thought I'd share one of my quickest ever DIY outfits instead. Basically, I got a pair of plus...
Forum: Fashion 02-03-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 69,088
Posted By Lady Ruthven
To be honest the skirt does look a bit like a...

To be honest the skirt does look a bit like a trash bag, but I absolutely love your fishnet sleeves. A leather skirt would probably look good with the top.

And you have great hair!
Forum: Whining 02-01-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,324
Posted By Lady Ruthven
It's really not that bad. I had all my...

It's really not that bad.

I had all my wisdom teeth by the time I was 8 and had to have them pulled because they were too big for my mouth. I didn't have anaesthetic and it was ok. Plus I got to...
Forum: Whining 02-01-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,111
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Could it be some kind of allergy? I have...

Could it be some kind of allergy?

I have severe bipolar disorder and have tried loads of different antidepressants, all of which I was conveniently allergic to. I had various reactions, but a lot...
Forum: Literature 01-31-2014, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,234
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Well they're better than mine! Personally, I...

Well they're better than mine!

Personally, I preferred the first one. Something about the rhyme scheme I think.

If this is your beginner work, you're a good writer. Keep going!
Forum: Literature 01-28-2014, 02:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,156
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Good recommendation! But sorry I'm going to be a...

Good recommendation! But sorry I'm going to be a literary pedant and say that it was the first vampire novel in english, not the first gothic novel, because that is generally accepted to be The...
Forum: Whining 01-27-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,949
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I really sympathise with anyone who has that kind...

I really sympathise with anyone who has that kind of chronic pain. It must be awful. I broke my hand in a rock climbing accident five years ago and have a metal implant in one of my fingers because...
Forum: Fashion 01-27-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,755
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I have long curly hair and I love it. I can't...

I have long curly hair and I love it. I can't post pictures because I am rubbish with computers, but it's sort of like Helena Bonham Carter's except blond, unfortunately (my parents won't let me dye...
Forum: Fashion 01-27-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,931
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I'm a girl so I'm afraid I won't be very good at...

I'm a girl so I'm afraid I won't be very good at recommending websites etc. But I do think that guys in skirts are usually really hot, if that helps.:p
Forum: Fashion 01-27-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 86,086
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Really? I am a vegetarian, I have never taken any...

Really? I am a vegetarian, I have never taken any kind of iron supplements and I am already anaemic. But I'm still not as pale as I want to be.
Forum: Fashion 01-27-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 86,086
Posted By Lady Ruthven
You can only see one vein?! I have loads,...

You can only see one vein?! I have loads, particularly on my hands and arms. I also have one on my forehead which randomly appears when I get hot and is NOT pretty. Generally I think little ones are...
Forum: Fashion 01-27-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,732
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I'd say go for it! I'm 16 and really want a...

I'd say go for it! I'm 16 and really want a tattoo but there's no way my parents will ever agree to it.
Forum: Literature 01-27-2014, 05:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,640
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Oh definitely! LOVE Les Fleurs du Mal. Do you...

Oh definitely! LOVE Les Fleurs du Mal. Do you speak French, because I think the original (if you can read it) is way better than any translation. Having said that, there might be some really good...
Forum: Fashion 01-27-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,442
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Shaved and pencilled in eyebrows could work but...

Shaved and pencilled in eyebrows could work but you will have to be very careful. If you don't like radical changes I wouldn't do it.

I have very light brows too and I pencil them in with black or...
Forum: Fashion 01-24-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,315
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Firstly, your collection sounds interesting. My...

Firstly, your collection sounds interesting. My questionnaire answers are probably going to be lame, but I'll do my best.


On a scale of 1-10 how well off do you rate yourself? (money)
1- very...
Forum: Fashion 01-24-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 243,847
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I put 'other'. Black just suits me. It goes with...

I put 'other'. Black just suits me. It goes with every colour I would ever be seen in (ie. dark jewel tones). It goes with nearly all jewellery. It highlights pale skin. It suits my hair (both...
Forum: Fashion 01-24-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,201
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I would definitely sleep in a coffin! My current...

I would definitely sleep in a coffin! My current bed is tiny so it wouldn't be much of a change. I don't think I'd shut the lid though. Unless I was trying to freak out my family/ future roommates....
Forum: Fashion 01-24-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 36,002
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Vampire fangs rock! Although I think those ones...

Vampire fangs rock! Although I think those ones in the picture are a bit too big. But smaller ones could look really good. (Just think of all the sexy vampires in movies.) If you want them, go for...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 01-24-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4,748
Views: 961,926
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Sleepy hollow. Again. Brilliant film, plus Johnny...

Sleepy hollow. Again. Brilliant film, plus Johnny Depp = very addictive film.
Forum: Fashion 01-24-2014, 02:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,271
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I love lipstick but son't tend to wear it...

I love lipstick but son't tend to wear it everyday as I end up having to keep reapplying it.

My favourite is black lipstick with a bit of red gloss on top to make it shine. But it disappears so...
Forum: Introductions 01-24-2014, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,730
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Nice to meet you. I have just joined the...

Nice to meet you.

I have just joined the forum too and it's great.

If you're looking for book recommendations, it could be a good idea to head to the literature forum, which is always pretty...
Forum: Fashion 01-22-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,537
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Wow, those are lovely. I want some!

Wow, those are lovely. I want some!
Forum: Fashion 01-22-2014, 07:40 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 74,610
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I like wearing black and most dark colours...

I like wearing black and most dark colours (particularly red, blue and green). I love Victorian style dresses, corsets, lace, satin, velvet, long coats... (and so it goes on) and CLOAKS - one of my...
Forum: Fashion 01-22-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,309
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Going red too easily

I am naturally very pale but my skin has pink undertones and I go red really easily, especially when it's hot. Does anyone else have the same problem? What do you do about it?

Thanks.
Forum: Whining 01-22-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 0
Ads
Views: 3,804
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Ads

What the hell is that sunny blue and yellow holiday advert doing on our beautiful black site?
Forum: Literature 01-22-2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 40,334
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I'm currently working on my second novel 'The...

I'm currently working on my second novel 'The White Lady' which is about ... you guessed it, a ghost. And quite a lot else as well. It's sort of a blend of classic Gothic horror and fin-de-siecle...
Forum: Whining 01-21-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,348
Posted By Lady Ruthven
If your boyfriend can't accept who you are,...

If your boyfriend can't accept who you are, that's his problem, not yours. Being goth is not just a fashion you follow, it's a lifestyle, and you won't be happy if you're always compromising what you...
Forum: Whining 01-21-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,960
Posted By Lady Ruthven
This might not be exactly appropriate, but I...

This might not be exactly appropriate, but I though your post was pretty well written.

Don't worry about opening up about your problems on here; I expect most of us are pretty weird (no offence...
Forum: Whining 01-21-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,988
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Do I do martial arts - umm, not really. I fence...

Do I do martial arts - umm, not really. I fence though. Does that count?

I would like to start doing something like judo or karate but I'm not sure what exactly. Any ideas? I have a gymnastics...
Forum: Whining 01-21-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,585
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Hi, I've just read your latest post and I'm...

Hi,

I've just read your latest post and I'm glad you're feeling better. So glad that you're still, well, here. Just so you know, I sympathise with you completely. I'm bipolar and have had several...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,862
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I know exactly what you mean because my family is...

I know exactly what you mean because my family is very conservative too. If I were you I wouldn't do anything suddenly, as that is just likely to get them to come down harder on you about it. Go...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,081
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I don't use blush. Getting a foundation or powder...

I don't use blush. Getting a foundation or powder a shade or two darker than your usual and putting a very little bit just under your cheekbones and then some kind of highlighter on top works pretty...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,350
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I have a naturally high hairline too. Not super...

I have a naturally high hairline too. Not super high, just a bit higher than I'd like. Some of my friends who have the same problem wear fringes, but I wouldn't recommend that if your face is quite...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,222
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Just to say, corsets rock! I have been wearing...

Just to say, corsets rock! I have been wearing one for about 3 years now and my waist is 18 inches.

I was born with abnormally prominent ribs (not to mention 4 extra ones) so I have to have my...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 200,857
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Hmm... Tattoos and piercings. I'm interested, but...

Hmm... Tattoos and piercings. I'm interested, but only up to a point.

I'm really boring at the moment, with one piercing in each ear and no tattoos. I definitely want another ear piercing, or...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,748
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I wouldn't shave my eyebrows simply because I...

I wouldn't shave my eyebrows simply because I don't think it would suit me. At the moment I pluck them and darken them with pencil which works just fine.
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,981
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I definitely like the idea. My friend had hers...

I definitely like the idea. My friend had hers done last year and they look brilliant. But she is very petite and elfin anyway, I'm not sure it would suit me as well. And elves aren't that much my...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,442
Views: 285,600
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Yeah! Another DIY lover! My wardrobe is about 95%...

Yeah! Another DIY lover! My wardrobe is about 95% homemade. And I love historic styles too. My masterpiece is probably a dress I made from scratch a while ago, which is black with dark blue lace...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,544
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Personally, with the feminine, simply because...

Personally, with the feminine, simply because that's what I look like and I tend to look a bit silly if I try anything else. But I don't think any styles should really be limited to one gender or the...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,271
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Absolutely love it! Especially for guys. ...

Absolutely love it! Especially for guys.

Unfortunately I am way too feminine to pull off anything remotely approaching an androgynous look myself, but bravo to those who can and do.
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,256
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I agree. A lot of people barely recognise me...

I agree. A lot of people barely recognise me without all my black eye makeup.
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,534
Posted By Lady Ruthven
There shouldn't really be any guidelines about...

There shouldn't really be any guidelines about what to wear, since 'being goth' is about a lot more than clothes. Having said that, black leather is good. And steampunk style stuff if you like that...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,930
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I find that black skirts are great bases for just...

I find that black skirts are great bases for just about anything.

Something lacy/slightly see-through might go well with the lighter one. And I'm thinking a sparkly or studded top to jazz up the...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 69,088
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Personally, I love the idea of crossdressing and...

Personally, I love the idea of crossdressing and think it actually suits a lot of people (guys and girls). After all, women wearing trousers and traditionally masculine clothes is perfectly ok, so...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 51,444
Posted By Lady Ruthven
An edit to my last post. Since we are talking...

An edit to my last post. Since we are talking about hair length I should probably say that I haven't actually measured mine but I am 5'3'' and it is just past the widest bit of my bum. So pretty long...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 06:00 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 51,444
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I haven't had my hair cut for 10 years and it is...

I haven't had my hair cut for 10 years and it is now down to my bum. Long hair is great, but I do have a few problems. Like windy days - getting hair stuck on my lipstick and then trailing the colour...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,582
Posted By Lady Ruthven
Lemon juice! That's what I use and it seems to...

Lemon juice! That's what I use and it seems to work pretty well. I've heard that it's also good for getting rid of acne. You can put some ne before you go to bed or just wash your face with it.
...
Forum: Fashion 01-21-2014, 02:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,467
Posted By Lady Ruthven
If you want to wear eyeliner, go for it!...

If you want to wear eyeliner, go for it! (Personally, guys wearing makeup really turns me on.)

If you haven't worn any before, I would recommend getting one of the pencils with little brushes on...
Forum: Fashion 01-20-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,155
Posted By Lady Ruthven
I can't seem to open the pictures but from your...

I can't seem to open the pictures but from your description it sounds really nice.

I love lace and always seem to find a way of adding it to clothes. Perhaps you could put some around the hem or...
Forum: Introductions 01-19-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,576
Posted By Lady Ruthven
First post from a new member

Hi everyone,

As you've probably guessed, I'm new to this site (which looks absolutely amazing, by the way), so I'm guessing that if I just write a load of stuff about me and my life you can get to...
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