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New York Fashion Week Trend Alert: Bloodsuckers
I'm forever intrigued by bloodsuckers, but the sexiest monster has once again been popularized with the successes of Twilight and True Blood. I'm actually surprised I didn't see more gothic romance on the Fall runways; then again, we still have London, Milan, and Paris to go. A handful of New York designers delivered sultry, moody looks complete with sharp black outwear, ruffled blouses, lace aplenty, blood-colored tights and tulle, and neck-baring sexiness.
Steal of the Day: Gothic Dessert Plate
If ever I come across a discounted Thomas Paul design, my ears perk up; I love his work. But, in this case, the Thomas Paul Gothic Dessert Plate Set ($23.10, reduced from $38.50) caught my eye because their creepy silhouettes look straight out of The Ring Two. We've got a young girl (Samara), a horse (from the old Morgan horse farm), a boy (Aiden Keller — Naomi Watt's son), and a black crow thrown in there for good measure.
Have a Classy Halloween
This Friday is Halloween but not everybody wants to dress up as a cat, a witch or anything else ghoulish. Some people will want to dress up in a very classy party ensemble and there are many options available!
This season gothic chic appeared on the catwalk at Givenchy and Gareth Pugh so it's a particularly good time for Halloween costumes.
Celebrity Style: Kimberly Stewart
Kimberly Stewart was out on the town last night with her new-maybe-beau Rhys Ifans and Kelly Osbourne. She was out partying in an on-trend gothic look which mixed fabrics and texture. Flashes of colour came from her Givenchy-inspired gold cross necklace and red Christian Louboutin heels.
Crave Worthy: Black Crystal Chandelier
Granted, this black crystal chandelier ($7,500) from Neiman Marcus is a bit gothic for some people's tastes, but it still has a compellingly dark appeal. Constructed of black crystal strands that are attached to a hand-forged iron frame, this chandelier would really make your next Vampire Lestat Ball. What do you think?
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Would You Like to Live in a Converted Cathedral?
In past two years or so, I've written about several churches, cathedrals, and chapels converted into homes and, in one case, a bookstore — see here, here, and here. In each case, the architectural transformation was flawless. I just spotted another holy conversion, and although I am disappointed with the décor, I am now convinced that it is my destiny to live in a converted place of worship.
Love It or Hate It? Lily Allen's Gothic Style
Lily Allen was back on the party scene last night as she attended Elton John's Grey Goose fundraiser event. She went for a rock gothic look with a classic quilted Chanel 2.55 and black heels. The velvet body of the dress with tutu lace skirt reminds me of a party dress that I had as a child so I am instantly impressed but it doesn't matter what I think, what do you think?
Beauty Glossary: Goth Beauty
The word Goth, which comes from gothic, is typically used to refer to a youth subculture, which started in the post-punk era of the late 70s and early 80s. Pale skin, piercings, coal-back hair and dramatic makeup are all trademarks of the goth look, for girls, as well as boys.
Achieving a Goth beauty look is all about attitude, as oppose to actual rules.
Black Snake Moan: Gothic, But Not Great
Almost everyone who has seen the trailer for Black Snake Moan has the same question: Is this movie for real? The answer: well, sort of.
The premise, admittedly, sounds like a joke: A blues musician named Lazarus (Samuel L.
FABTV: Madonna "Like a Prayer"
This vid conjures up so many emotions. And remember, it brewed some Madonna backlash, thanks to the burning crosses? As always, where would we be without her?