Jessie Holloway

     I love New Orleans, this was my second time here. I had a couple of spooky gothic activities planned but ended up not getting around to them. I know, shame on me.      But I did eat like there was no tomorrow. I enjoyed many amazing restaurants. Such as the classic Pat O' Briens and the wonderful Oceanas!      I also spent a lot of time walking the streets of the French Quarter and shopping at the French Market. I found a beautiful silver skull band and a necklace with a skull wearing a top hat.      Even though I missed out on the cemeteries and haunted tours, I really enjoyed myself. And now I have even more reasons to return! - Jessie Holloway

     As you may already know, I am a plus size goth. My size ranges from 22 to 24. So I know the struggles that come when you are a plus size goth. Of course if you dress trendy being plus size is actually pretty easy, there are so many stores that cater to our plus size bodies. But when your a goth the stereotype is that we are all really thin. But that just isn't true. Gothic clothing brands tend to cater towards this stereotype and they make all of their sizes quite small. Do to this inconvenience I have had to find other places to shop. From all of my research and experience I am here today to help my fellow plus size goths find the clothes they want in the size they need.       Here is a little secret that you probably already know, these normal stores that I was talking about earlier, they sell clothes that we can actually wear! Of course it isn't exactly the same as "Punk Rave", but it will do. As long as you have an imagination it will take you a long way.  

     Today's topic is probably something every goth has had to do sometime in their life and that is get on a plane.      Now I personally find airports frightening! Everyone stares and you are most definitely treated differently. I have gone to the airport in nothing but black leggings a black lacey top and a pair of simple creepers and I got searched.      In the past I have been patted down, passed through the metal detector twice and had my baggage searched in security. If you have your own airport story please comment it down below I would love to hear them. If you are interested in my upcoming New Orleans trip please subscribe using the down bar, I will be posting about it soon. - Jessie  Holloway