This page is devoted to my favourite shops and products. I'll update as I find more things to love!
Jewellery
I tend to try and buy my jewellery in sterling silver as I hate tarnishing. I would rather have fewer items of a higher quality, always. Things I look for in jewellery include resemblance to weaponry (preferably medieval, but I don't discriminate), mythological/natural/historical/horrific inspirations, unusual body placement, and a healthy dose of Goth. I seldom wear gold jewellery as I prefer and suit silver, but I still have a fair bit of it as change is fun. Other loves include pewter, cameos, marcasite, semi-precious and gemstones, chokers, anatomy and crucifixes.
- Alchemy Gothic
The best Gothic jewellery in pewter. Alchemy is probably my favourite jewellery brand. Well, Alchemy and ... - Thomas Sabo
My other favourite! The ultimate in luxury jewellery, and a go-to for my family when it comes to my birthday and Christmas! Expensive, yes, but precious forever. - Fashionology
Unusual silver jewellery inspired by nature and mysticism. - Rock Love
A gorgeous selection of handmade luxury items, inspired by nature and history. Lovely Victorian pieces, gemstones, bangles worthy of a Viking hoard ... An absolute must. - Regal Rose
More fashion-forward jewellery, and some sterling silver at good prices, mostly with a dark aesthetic. - Twirly Trinkets
The best chokers at brilliant prices, and unparalleled service! - The Bohemian Collective
This is where I buy my silver above-knuckle rings. - Delilah Dust
Well-priced sterling silver in pretty designs. - Kreepsville 666
Weird and wonderful horror jewellery, because zombie necklaces are essential. These pieces are really for fun! - Too Fast
I love this brand for their pretty 'Cameo' range of necklaces. They are cute and eye-catching. - Peggy Skemp
Stunning anatomical pieces. - Artmasters
For dreaming ...
Clothing
I am tempted to just type 'BLACK' here. ^_^ I tend to wear mostly dresses and skirts, and like very dark colours with the occasional surprise. I'm drawn to textures and intricacy in particular, and as I come from a dressmaking household I always look for quality. Velvet, lace, beading, satin and chiffon are my preferred fabrics, though my favourite casual outfit is a cool T-shirt and shorts. I like my clothes to reflect my interests.
- TK MaxxAbout 50% of my wardrobe comes from this shop. I love the hunt!
- AllSaints
My favourite high-end high street shop. I love their mix of glamour and grunge with a dark palette running through. - Bolongaro Trevor
AllSaints on crack. They were founded by the same people, and I absolutely love their designs. Still expensive, but they do great sales. - H&M
The high-street store I shop in most -- it's essentially my Primark, as I can't stand that place! I love their Divided section for casual wear, and they do awesome sportswear as well. Their main range has pretty, classy workwear and the occasional gem. - Topshop
My favourite high-street shop. My style isn't trend-led at all, but I always find some suitably Goth things in Topshop, and I love their jewellery, accessories and pyjamas! - ASOS
And now, my favourite online shop! ASOS' range is vast and a bit daunting, but I always see something I like and again, their sales are insane! I love the variety that's on offer, and the quirky own-brand styles. - Hell Bunny
These are, in my opinion, the best alternative summer dresses. They come a bit short, but I love the quirky prints and the fit-and-flare shape! (Available from eBay, Amazon, and various alternative retailers.) - Biba
- Zara
Shoes are my favourite thing to buy, particularly black boots. I'd say 80% of my shoes are black (I won't say how many pairs that is). I don't like spindly high heels as they hurt; I do like wedges, block heels, and crêpe soles. Brothel creepers are my one true love.
- Underground for the sturdiest, clumpiest, wonderful-est brothel creepers, and steel-capped boots.
- Office for an amazing selection of brands as well as a competitive own range (and awesome sale!).
- Jeffrey Campbell for credit card debt.
- Fluevog for fantasy shoes.
- Doc Martens forever.
- Converse, Vans, and DCs for throwback delights.
- Chloé for my first and only pair of designer shoes.
Now that I'm a home owner, there are even more things to spend my money on ... Here are some of my usual haunts.
- TK Maxx/Homesense
Unfortunately there's no online shop to link to here, but I love TK Maxx for unusual homeware. Past finds include metal skulls, a bell jar, and Hello Kitty bathroom scales. - Zara Home
The dreamiest. We don't have a store in Scotland, and online delivery is really expensive, but I just love their beautiful things! - Wilkinsons/Wilko
After a surprisingly Gothic homeware collection caught my attention, I've been a fan of Wilko as their quality is more than decent for their low prices! They do great deals on towels that come in all colours.