Our 5 Top Picks for Alternative Autumn Style
How is it 3rd September already?! I guess that means summer is very nearly, almost over? I realised this year that I am...a summer goth... 😓 Slather me in SPF50, give me a big black sun hat, sunnies, platform flip flops and a cocktail and I'll happily sit in the shade...I'm not that crazy. I want to say I'm already missing summer but in the UK, it's been unbearable for the majority of it. However, I always welcome autumn - cooler temperatures, crisp autumn nights, the golden hue of changing leaves, and of course, Halloween!
When autumn rolls around, I look forward to adding jackets to my outfit, being able to wear boots again and the rich jewel tones that inevitably creep back into my wardrobe, so here's my top 5 picks from 8th Sin to update your alternative autumn style!
Red Leather Studded D and O Ring Choker from £14
Carolina is already cosied up in a grey infinity scarf in this stunning lifestyle shot, coordinating the smoky tones with her red studded D and O ring choker. It's hard to describe the gorgeous tone of the red leather we use for this design, from a locally sourced tannery - it's not quite oxblood, not quite bright scarlet red either, it's somewhere inbetween. Crimson, maybe? Choose from 6 different O ring sizes, from a 1 inch diameter all the way up to a whopping 3 inches, starting from just £14. Carolina's choker shown here has a 1.5 inch O ring, for reference.
Antique Bronze Evil Eye Choker Necklace - £16
I always find myself wearing more bronze jewellery in autumn and winter, and the glorious forest green irises of this antique bronze evil eye choker necklace pair perfectly with the plush bronze frames. Available in three other iris colours - bright blue, dark blue and brown and made to any neck size for no extra cost. Green is by far the best-selling colour, with bright blue following a close second. I literally struggle to keep the green evil eye cameos in stock as they always sell out both online and at events!
Black Vegan Leather Pentagram Thigh Garter - £16
Is this shot just not the epitome of autumn, witchy goodness?! My jaw dropped when I saw this customer photo of our black vegan leather pentagram thigh garter and continue to share it years later. It has to be pure magic to get your cat to stay still and obedient long enough for a photo! Each point of the pentagram is held together by a secure silver tone spike stud for added edge, and of course we can make our thigh garters to any measurement! I try not to rush to say "We make them in any size for no extra cost!" at events when I overhear people say "I bet that won't fit my leg, they never do..." but it's true, and one of the things that sets 8th Sin apart from your bog-standard, mass produced fast fashion junk. We've all learned the hard way that "One size fits all" does NOT fit all, especially with Asian sizes.
Black Matte Leather "Lexa" Knee High Platform Boots from £225
When I mentioned earlier that I love being able to wear boots again when autumn and winter roll around, without my legs melting into the shoes, the first pair that sprang to mind were my well loved "Lexa" knee high platform boots! And this isn't a case of disingeniously harping on about them ~for the brand~, I seriously wear them EVERYWHERE. They've been all over the world with me - London, Germany and New York to name but a few places I've stomped around in and they're still going strong. If you don't believe me, here's me posing for a 'fit pic at One World Trade Centre in New York...after snapping and admiring the view, of course!
I've had them for years and the only maintenance I've had to do is repair/replace the zipper, which is only because I stupidly used a fork to zip them up once because I was too lazy to undo the laces... 😓 I know they're expensive, but when I say they're truly tailor-made to you, I mean it. We offer faux and real leather for all viewpoints and take your foot length, width, ankle circumference, calf circumference and shin length to ensure your "Lexa" boots fit you perfectly!
Holographic Silver Cage Harness Bra - £45
Autumn and winter don't have to be dreary - just look how magnificently our holographic silver cage harness bra shimmers in golden autumnal light! I'm sure it has something to do with how Kamara shines as well! 😁 I secretly feel like our holographic silver items don't get as much love as they should, and I kind of get it. The silver faux leather ripples with all the colours of the rainbow which can make it harder to coordinate than say, black or white, but when you pull it off, my oh my 😍 Plus I always love seeing Cyberpunk and Cybergoth outfits using our holographic silver pieces! Available in sizes S to XXL and as always, custom sizes available at no extra cost - pair that with the adjustable shoulder and back straps and our harnesses are guaranteed to fit you like a dream.
It was actually pretty hard to pick just 5 8th Sin items for this article and I wanted to squeeze a purple item in, like our Purple Studded Heart Padlock Choker (wait, did I just do that?) but as soon as I saw Kamara literally glowing whilst flipping through product and modelled photos, I couldn't resist concluding with the holographic silver cage harness.
What's your favourite thing about autumn/fall? Pumpkin spice everything? Crunchy autumn leaves? Cosy nights in?