How much does social media influence you?

While reading through the blogs I follow I came across an interesting post by Diary of a Sewing Fanatic. She posed the question "Does social media affect what you sew?" The reader responses were really interesting to read through. I follow a lot of sewing blogs regularly but I'm not usually influenced by them because my personal style is so different from the norm. Even though I might not wear what everyone else is making I still enjoy reading through the sewing blogs. I can appreciate their style even though it's different from my own. And they usually have sewing tips that are good to know.

This also got me thinking that I would really love to hear from other Gothic Bloggers how they think about how social media influences them. So I'm posing my own question to you! "How does social media influence you?"  What blogs do you follow regularly? Who's style influences you the most? Are you inspired by Pinterest or maybe someone on YouTube? Are there blogs you follow on a regular basis even though their taste is completely different from your own? Are you influenced to try out a different style that you ordinarily wouldn't wear because it looks great on a another blogger? 

Here are just a few of my favourite social media haunts lately: 

Pinterest- This is the black hole of the Internet. I can spend loads of time on there everyday pinning away! My latest obsession is Dark Mori , Strega Fashion, and Witch Fashion and Boho/Witchy Decor 

YouTube- I follow mostly Tarot readers, Pagans, Mystics, and Occult podcasts on YouTube. Joey Morris and Rune Soup are some of my favourites. As for gothic youtubers, I love The Goblin Queen  (who is also mystical and a tarot reader) and Black Friday because she is cute and funny. 

Instagram- My good friend Madame Absinthe has a new Instagram account. She really is that fashionable and beautiful all the time. 

Blogs- you will find a list of blogs below that I follow regularly. Bloggers do influence me in some ways. But I think we all influence each other. The way we all get excited when the Halloween displays show up in August is just one way. I love that time of year!

So please tell me how social media influences you?

*image above is from Pinterest 

Welcome to my new sewing and fashion blog!

After years of blogging about Horror movies on my other blog Monster Mary's Little Blog of Horror  and for Horrormovies.ca , I have decided to branch out and blog about my other life long obsession...Sewing and Fashion! I intended this blog to much more personal. So I will be posting pictures of completed sewing projects, daily outfits, home decor, books, music, movies and just random thoughts.

My fashion style varies according to my mood. Most days I like to wear velvet, lace, and satin in the "old school style" because I am indeed old school. But I am also drawn to Rockabilly dresses and accessories. I have recently attended a few Steampunk events as well. I love seeing everyone dressed in Victorian finery and I intend to make more Steampunk clothing as soon as possible.

I don't know where this new path will lead me, but I will certainly enjoy the journey.  So pour yourself a nice cuppa of tea and enjoy the read. Welcome to my new blog!