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New No AI Notice

As of today, August 20, 2026, I will not be using any AI to create content.

Some of my past content, I toyed with photo apps and wardrobe archive apps, but upon doing some research realized that this content is AI generated and the apps themselves aren’t created with artists or to the benefit of artists. So, I deleted these apps. I want to help people create and express themselves. I do NOT want to use apps like those to assist me, as they are not helping anyone.

AI can be a great tool. I ironically used AI to research the above-mentioned apps! But, I will not be using anything that puts artists out of a job.

Example, I created the notice below using Canva. Canva has AI options, but I opted out of them. The fonts, graphics and other elements were created by graphic artists, and I pay Canva a license annually to use them. That keeps artists employed and my website looking good.

I will be retroactively removing old content that used AI. Please know I had no idea that it was putting people on the unemployment line when I used it. I believed these apps to be employing artists, like Canva and WordPress do.

I don’t make any real income creating content. I do it for fun and to inspire confidence and spread positivity. That being said, income or not, I want my content to be beautifully human.

Thank you all for your continued support.

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Holiday Break

As we enter the holiday break, I wanted to say thank you all for your continued support these last nine years!

This year presented me with a lot of challenges, but I got a dream job a few months ago, so things in life have improved a lot! I know I’ve posted OOTDs almost exclusively this year so I could concentrate on getting settled into that aforementioned dream job, but next year, I’ll be bringing some more variety of content.

Speaking of next year, please join me celebrating the tenth year of this site! 10 years?! I’m super touched and moved by your continued support, and I thank you with all my heart!

I began this blog to encourage and inspire you to enjoy your style, whether it be nerdy, gothy or sparkly; regardless of size, age or budget restrictions.

I will continue to do so with OOTDs with shopping links, articles with tips and tricks, and inspiration to wear the dress, buy the piece you’ve always wanted to try, take that selfie and express your personality through style.

Because style turns you into a walking, talking work of art and self-expression, and you live your life in it.

So, please join me for 10 more years of fun!

I love all of you, and thank you again.

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Find It Here Guide

Here is a list of great fashion, goth, kawaii, J-Fashion, cosplay and geeky fashion sites to visit to find the duds we sport on here as well as DIY videos and fashion advice from people that know their stuff!

My Shopping Links:

Buy the In Plain Sight Book!

Kim’s Amazon Storefront

My Link Page

Nerdy Sparkle Goth Store!

Online Shops and Services:

Justin Davidson Photography

Shein

Luca Jackets

Backstitch Bruja

Blackcraft Cult

Her Universe

Hot Topic

Pinup Girl Clothing

Cosplay Sky

Castle Corsetry

Great YouTube Channels to Subscribe to:

Always Believe

The Lair of Voltaire

Ordinary Adventures

Randomland Adventures

Great TikToks to Follow:

@rickyatmickeys

@plussizeparkhoppers

@thewolfinlace

You can also follow us at:

on Instagram

@kimapult

@nerdysparklegoth

On TikTok

@nerdysparklegoth.com

To shop Kim’s Closet on Poshmark

https://poshmark.com/closet/kimmcandrew

To read Kim’s work on Medium

https://medium.com/@kimapult

Email us at:

nerdysparklegoth@gmail.com

HAPPY SHOPPING/SURFING!