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Dreaming to become an Emo?

Life Tips
October 01, 2007


So you want to look emo? Have you been impressed by the music, the
fashion, or the lifestyle?Well, obviously you have no idea what
'emo' is! Here is how to attain that
perfectly emo appearance, and maybe make it a little unique:

Hair

Hair is a big part of the "emo" look. There are many
emo-looking hair styles to choose from.Some of your abundant style choices include:

  • For girls - Waist length hair, with abundant layers and
    even bangs, possibly chunks of bleached-blond sections and other
    colors, or dyed black.
  • A classic short bob, with or without bangs, black, dark
    brown, or platinum blond.
  • Pink/black layered hair for girls is becoming popular.
    The top layer is usually cut pretty short and is made to stick out,
    spiked in a sense. You can even tease your hair.
  • Boys or girls - The classic black and short hair is
    better worn with long side-swept fringe(bangs)that can cover one
    eye. It especially looks good when the back is teased up with hair
    gel.
  • Think outside the box. Emo has its roots in the punk
    scene, and isn't just limited to black. Hair can be dark brown,
    black, blond, or any color you want -- as long as the cut is
    expressive of a punk rock culture and has a little a-la-emo flare.
    Wear super girly hair barrettes, bandannas, ribbons. It's up to
    you!
  • Add random barrettes and bows to your hair.

Makeup

  • Applying lots and lots of eyeliner is an emo thing. All
    over the eyelids, under the eyes a little too. This is not a good
    look for adults, and less eyeliner should be applied when at school
    or work, or where 'scene' kids won't be abundant. Avoid looking
    like someone punched you.
  • The emo look usually includes being as pale as your
    natural skin tone will allow, so get a whitening foundation of a
    super light powder. This isn't extremely important so don't go
    overboard with this.
  • Dark nail polish for girls is recommended. Black is
    normal but other colors such as dark green, dark purple, or even
    black and white stripes could work.

Clothes

  • Clothes make a huge statement.

You need to wear:

  • Black/Navy skinny jeans or opt for boot cuts.
  • Dresses and skirts can be worn by girls if properly
    paired with converse and leg warmers.
  • A dark coloured zip-hoodie is a classic must have.Vintage-looking printed tees with random things like
    robots, dinosaurs, or any random icon that makes people think 'What
    in the world could that be about? Originality, or at least the
    illusion of originality, is the key.


  • Band Tees are a must have. It doesn't matter where you
    bought it from. Just scope out 'emo' bands, stuff like: Dashboard Confessional; Fio Twakey; Lungfish the Promise Ring; Braid; Cap'n Jazz; Thursday; Hawthorne Heights; The Jazz June; Mineral; Fall Out Boy; Broken Hearts are Blue; Drop dead gorgeous; Taking back sunday; Bright Eyes; Jeffree Star; Panic! At The Disco; My Chemical Romance and many more...

Be aware that not all bands listed above are concidered "emo" by
everyone. If you're more into punk or 'emotive hardcore' you can
also try listening to bands that no longer make records (i.e. Texas
is the Reason).

Tips

  • People think that emos have to wear black. There are other
    colors to wear. The brand fullbleed uses bright colors that would
    still look good on emos.
  • Think dark colors or if your like wanting to be light but
    emo.Just pick a violet or purple or hot pink!
  • It's a good idea to get an idea about the scene and culture you
    are trying to immerse yourself into. Even if you just want to look
    emo, you should be aware of the different perceptions your culture
    has about it.
  • Look up emo on Google, find different sources and come to your
    own conclusions, but don't just dress like a poser and not know
    anything about it.
  • Emo is a scene. A music scene. If you dress emo you should like
    random indie bands and attend concerts, make friends with other
    scene kids, and have your own ideas and philosophies on life.
  • Don't become the generic "I hate life", "I write bad poetry",
    "I'm so depressed", or "I want to die" 'emo' kid. If you feel one
    of these things, question your reasons for feeling that way. You
    need to think deeply about things.

Warning


  • Some people dislike Emos, so be warned that you might be
    disliked for who you are.
  • Do not starve yourself to achieve anorexic thinness.
  • Also, being emo is commonly associated with suicide and
    suicidal thoughts. If you ever feel depressed or suicidal, go talk
    to someone immediately.
  • Don't try too hard to be emo. After all, nobody likes a poser.
    Just be yourself, if by being yourself, you wear a lot of pink and
    you're very into fashion, then that's fine. You may not be emo, but
    at least nobody hates you for being a poser.

Thing That You'll Definitly Need :

  • Makeup, especially eyeliner
  • Emo Clothes
  • Jeans
  • Hair with a fringe over your eye(doesn't matter which one)
  • Diary or journal
  • Band t-shirt
  • iPod or other portable music player
  • Hair gel/spray
  • Converse in different colors.
  • Studded Belts
  • Eyeliner
  • A genuine liking for "emo" bands such as Atreyu, Senses fail,AFI , Hot Water Music, Hawthorne Heights or Panic! at
    the Disco.

And if you ever wondered How to Dance Emo to this genre of music:

Steps:

  1. Get a stereo or an iPod with hardcore/emo songs on it.
  2. Put on hardcore/emo stuff like As I Lay Dying, Norma Jean, or
    Taking Back Sunday.
  3. Flip your hair down so it is in your face and begin to sway and
    jump to the music.
  4. Spin around randomly kicking and punching, once in while run
    across the pit and dive through the barrier trying to take out the
    crowd. This is also called moshing or hardcore dancing.
  5. Repeat until the song is over or your literally knocked
    out!

Tips:

  • Plan a night out of it.
  • Have fun.
  • Make sure you do it in the mosh pit, not the crowd. *When
    taking a break dont stand in the barrier or you will get hurt by a
    mosher. *If you are part of the barrier stick out your fist at
    moshers and they will move away. As for barrier divers, punch them
    in the face if they come at you, or duck and move out of the
    way.

Warning:

  • Your parents may see you doing this and they may laugh at
    you.
  • Go with the music and do whatever feels right for the
    song.
  • People might steer away from you.

Now this is almost everything that u need to know the basics of being Emo Please Enjoy!

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  • ChelseaDianneDarling

    Mmmm.. Ok.
    So, This should be called
    "emo", but "scene".
    Emo and scene are completely different.
    Emo's are usually depressed and dealing with troubles,
    and they don't only wear black, just a btw, if anyone thinks that. They are hard describe. Just, there people! And honestly, emo isnt a style, its more of a... idk. Emo means emotional, so.

    Ok, Scene is more of what your describing.

    Just saying.
    (:

    Posted September 27, 2009
  • beautydurinqabreakdown

    omq!
    im not tryinq to be mean but,
    you cant just be emo cuz you like the look
    i aqree with 'callmehanerd'
    just cuz you like how it looks, doesnt mean you "can" be emo.
    most of the time the 'real' emo's seem to find themselves chanqinq without realizing it.
    pain strikes their life, and thats why this happens!
    not cuz the wanna look kool or whutever!
    GOSH, I HATE THESE DAMN BLOGS TELLIN PEOPLE HOW TO BE SOMETHING THEY AINT!

    Posted July 31, 2009
  • coolgal_123

    hi...nice post....!1it surely is helpfullllllllll................m tryng 2 hav fun being emo..listning 2 emo songsssssssssss...........coollllllll

    Posted July 16, 2009
  • funsize767

    it was cute:]

    Posted July 10, 2009
  • callmehanerd

    a lot of ppl make fun of emo ppl ive been there n its not that fun.
    so y change urself?like i understand u want a new look but a whole diff look like yea change ur hair but try n be someone ur not...thats not cool.n being emo is like being preppy u express urself on the outside.so yes some ppl cut themselves but that doesnt mean ur emo i kno someone thats preppy n she cuts her leg like yes it wrong n might seem weird but ppl have reasons y n most ppl have reasons to stop.n its one of the ways ppl express their pain if they dont like to talk bout things that r personal.so really ur just teaching ppl how to be emo cuz if ur emo or scene then ur being urself n expressing urself.like really y would u dream bout being emo?like i cut myself yes n i get called emo n goth at school its not that fun n its not cool at all.

    Posted July 07, 2009
  • callmehanerd

    a lot of ppl make fun of emo ppl ive been there n its not that fun.
    so y change urself?like i understand u want a new look but a whole diff look like yea change ur hair but try n be someone ur not...thats not cool.n being emo is like being preppy u express urself on the outside.so yes some ppl cut themselves but that doesnt mean ur emo i kno someone thats preppy n she cuts her leg like yes it wrong n might seem weird but ppl have reasons y n most ppl have reasons to stop.n its one of the ways ppl express their pain if they dont like to talk bout things that r personal.so really ur just teaching ppl how to be emo cuz if ur emo or scene then ur being urself n expressing urself.like really y would u dream bout being emo?like i cut myself yes n i get called emo n goth at school its not that fun n its not cool at all.

    Posted July 07, 2009

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