Summerween: A Guide to a Spooky Summer
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to give up your spooky vibes. In fact, it just encourages creativity! Introducing Summerween – the goth version of the happiest, brightest, hottest season there is. For those of us who LOVE autumn and winter, summer can be a bit of a drag. Summerween is a way to make it fun again!
In this post we’ll talk about all the ways you can incorporate a little bit of that Halloween spirit into hazy summer days (and nights!), from the clothes you wear to the food you eat!
What is Summerween?
Summerween is the celebration of Halloween in summer, for those of us who love spooky season all year round. It combines the fun of summer with the creepy aspects of Halloween.
It originated in Gravity Falls, a Disney animated TV series. As a holiday, it is celebrated on June 22. However summery spookiness can be celebrated all season long!
Spooky Summer Activities
Look for local events that cater to your interests. Many places offer ghost tours or haunted history walks that are perfect for a spooky summer evening.
Alternatively, organize your own activities, like a horror movie marathon with friends. Create a creepy outdoor movie setup with a projector and a white sheet, surrounded by flickering candles and comfy blankets. There are lots of horror movies set at summer, the most obvious being I Know What You Did Last Summer, as well as Midsommer, Sleepaway Camp, Jaws and Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
DIY craft projects that blend summer and Halloween themes are the perfect way to spend a summer’s afternoon. You could make spooky Jack o’ lanterns from melons and pineapples, decorate the seashells you picked up at your goth beach day with eerie designs or create summerween inspired art (think skeletons enjoying ice cream or ghosts sunbathing).
Summerween Treats and Drinks
Summer is the season for refreshing treats, and you can put a spooky spin on them. Create “blood” popsicles with red fruit juice, or make black lemonade using activated charcoal for a sinister look. Don’t forget on theme accessories like skull-shaped ice cubes and jack o’lantern cocktail umbrellas like these ones from Lively Ghosts.
For gatherings, serve foods like deviled eggs with black filling or “eyeball” meatballs made with mozzarella-stuffed olives. These eerie edibles add fun and flavor to your spooky summer theme.
Don’t forget the main course – you could go for blackened fish tacos, “bloody” BBQ ribs or Jack o’ lantern burgers.
For sweet stuff, coffin shaped ice cream sandwiches, blood red syrup and sweets like gummy worms are just the thing to keep the Halloween spirit well and truly alive in summer.
Summer Goth Wardrobe Essentials
Summer’s heat can be a challenge, but you can still maintain your gothic style with the right wardrobe choices.
Opt for lightweight fabrics in dark colours. Black lace, breathable cotton, and goth summer dresses can keep you cool while still fitting your aesthetic.
Wide-brimmed hats and parasols not only provide sun protection but also add a dramatic flair to your outfit. If you’re still struggling for summer goth outfit ideas check out the blog post.
Don’t forget the sunblock; even goths need to protect their skin!
Summer Goth Reads
Keep the spooky vibes alive with your choice of entertainment. Delve into gothic literature under the shade of a tree or on a secluded beach. Authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Bram Stoker provide timeless thrills. For a modern twist, try horror podcasts or audiobooks while you relax outdoors.
