Bow. On head.

[cupcake_goth]

So, bow. Too mutton-dressed-as-lamb? Cute? I can't decide.

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[rocket-jockey.livejournal.com]

I vote Cute.

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

I am thinking that with the ruffly overskirt it leaves you off-balanced. If it were *just* the underskirt (and crenolines, of course) it would be cute and elegant. With the overskirt it leaves you bottom heavy. The overskirt needs larger hair accessorizing to balance it out.

[pandarus.livejournal.com]

I agree with this!

I like the bow, although there was a moment of cognitive dissonance at your head looking oddly naked sans hat; however, I think that it would work better with a simpler skirt, as a more pared-down look.

I don't think it's too cute or cutesy, but it's true that it creates a more vulnerable, less powerful/challenging/forthright impression. If that makes ANY sense. Eh...what I mean is, a top hat (large or small) continues the blend of masculine and feminine contained in the combination of black and pink and the mix of military stylings with petticoats, making for an aesthetic statement which is disarmingly frivolous and whimsical, but still has bite.

The bow does not have the same impact, but it's still rather charming for an occasional change, or for more casual moments. (And not mutton dressed as lamb.)

[benevolentia.livejournal.com]

I agree with Stax. Very cute bow, which looks frickin' adorable on you, but maybe with just a tiny bit less skirt.

[cherry-faery.livejournal.com]

I put in a third vote for cute. I think it looks very classy and simple.

[genniferholland.livejournal.com]

Stockings CUTE!

I think the bow would look cuter IMHO on top and not off to the side.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

That's where the bow is affixed on the headband, so I don't have the option of moving it.

[genniferholland.livejournal.com]

Yeah I didn't think you could move it at all. It's better than some stuff I've seen people wear on their heads. :P

[smu.livejournal.com]

It's cute, but I think it leaves you looking a little crooked. I think with maybe a simpler skirt?

[malicecarnivora.livejournal.com]

I quite like the bow. It looks a bit off so far to the side, but it is cute.

[sistawendy.livejournal.com]

Love the overskirt, but the bow doesn't quite thrill me. I don't despise it, but.

[icprncs.livejournal.com]

See my previous comment. The photo hasn't changed my opinion. :)

[gloomsan.livejournal.com]

Cute

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

Must say, I'm not a fan of the bow. Too cutesy, not cute. No amount of centering it matters, imo.

[going-not-gone.livejournal.com]

La Daughter and I both voted "cute." (After I explained the phrase mutton-dressed-as-lamb to her.)

She also wants to know where you buy your hats. I took her to the Peacock Blue Design Studio site, and now she's lusting after this. (http://www.peacock-blue.com/page/choruslinespecialedition.cfm)

[tinkerbell86ca.livejournal.com]

Your daughter RULES!

[fenrirhyde.livejournal.com]

Tis' cute

[weaselmom.livejournal.com]

It pains me deeply to agree with Peev ::blows a kiss:: but the bow, she is not working.

[prettyshrub.livejournal.com]

My first thought was "Why isn't there a pink skull on the bow?"

[miss-electra.livejournal.com]

Ditto.

Otherwise, though, cute!

[secretia.livejournal.com]

my two pence...

on the bow, as it's oversized, i feel it's fashion and not mutton...i think it works and i'd wear similar (but i'm not sure that means anything)

and hi...i think i'm a lurker...

secxx

[tagaseguchi.livejournal.com]

I love the bow! it does however lack a certain you-ness to it..it needs something pink.

[spiralred.livejournal.com]

IAWTC maybe one of those pink buttons adoring the center?

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

The mutton rule is a tough one since who is to say if you don't dress like the mainstream? You are the rule book for Gothic style in the work place.
FWIW its not a bow so much as that bow isn't very flattering.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

It's cute, but it's definitely at the outer limits of your accustomed dignity. You can get away with it in black, but I would not recommend ever trying it in pink!

[theda.livejournal.com]

I would like the bow if it were a part of a larger facinater or hat, but by itself, I'm just not feeling it.

[caleidescopeyes.livejournal.com]

Husband says, "it has a certain charm."

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

I like the bow. It's a bit sleeker and more casual than a hat, and there's nothing wrong with changing up your style a bit when the mood strikes you.

I, on the other hand, look like one of those appalling yuppie trophy wives when I wear a bow. Sticking with feathers and flowers, that'll be me.

[requieminblack.livejournal.com]

I'm not really a hat person so I either wear a big bow or flower in my hair every day. We are just about the same age, so my vote is most definitely cute!

[dark-phoenix54.livejournal.com]

Whoever decided that bows in the hair are only for young misses, anyway? Who decides these things? And surely we as goths, who have decided that it is perfectly allright, fashionwise, to wear velvet in summer, stripey tights with printed skirts, high heels to anything, black lipstick in the day, and all the rest, can decide that a ribbon in the hair is not Too Much? Why do we need to follow regular societies age rules when we don't follow their color rules or the fashion rule that says we should all wear pastels in spring?

I think you look adorable!

[corbaegirl.livejournal.com]

I wear bows, and I'm a bit older than you. That being said, I find that it looks better when I have them contrast with my hair. If I have a black bow, it gets lost and makes it look like I have a lump on my head.

My vote's for cute.

[aimeejmc.livejournal.com]

I like it, but I tend to the cutesy side of things anyway, so that as you will.

[melworks.livejournal.com]

For what it's worth, I like the bow. I think you carry it off quite well.

[moonxpearl.livejournal.com]

I'm sort of torn on the bow. I love the outfit, but I think... Maybe if it was smaller. The size may be what's getting to me.

[aprilstarchild.livejournal.com]

Personally, I love the bow.

[sullend0ll.livejournal.com]

I say you look adorable!

[lylassandra.livejournal.com]

I vote the bow cute. I think it looks more grown up than expected because the black blends in with your hair and makes it nice and subtle, instead of OMG SO CUTE GIGGLE! or something like that.

I also love those tights, oh yes.

[mrs-batman.livejournal.com]

I think it looks cute but it doesn't fit as well as your hats do. :)

I Loooove this outfit.

[pamelamichele.livejournal.com]

I do like the bow, but it definately needs pink.

[dawnbridgette.livejournal.com]

I think the bow is cute but its to cute for your style in some way. Its lacking something like the others said. It doesnt pop out and say HI, like the things you wear do.

I love the jacket though!

[typsy-gypsy.livejournal.com]

I vote "cute" on the bow. At the age of 36, I worry about mutton-as-lamb, too...

I think if the bow had been smaller, or pink, it WOULD have been too much, but a large black one seems more fashion-savvy, and less Lolita.

Do you know what I mean?

[phoenixfire12.livejournal.com]

I like the bow in you rhair. Too bad the headband thing gave you such a headache. Maybe you cold try a clip (or 2) next time. Or maybe sew it onto a hair comb.