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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 Read more
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 Read more
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? Appealing or no? Read more
Just when we thought we couldn't be more impressed (or in love) with Freida Pinto's pink Michael Angel perfection and Eva Longoria's gauzy Marchesa gown at the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony, the dazzling duo pulled an outfit-change fast one on us. For the ceremony dinner, both had slipped into something much darker, slinkier, and altogether sexier. Freida chose a striking black sequin Read more
Opening today, Tim Burton's Dark Shadows, which is based on the gothic soap opera of the same name, promises to deliver some truly wild set design, as well as signature Burton kookiness. Take a look at some of our favorite aspects of the set design, and then learn how you can adapt it to fit your style. You may be surprised by how well this look could work for your home! All film photos courtesy Read more
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If you didn't get your fill of Etsy-sourced quatrefoils on Wednesday, I'm back with some chic pieces to tempt you once again. In case you're unfamiliar with this traditional design motif, here's a little history: the quatrefoil pattern, which resembles a four-leaved clover, has been seen in architecture and Christian symbolism for centuries. The quatrefoil pattern peaked in popularity during the Read more
Though there are many things that make us wish we could have been on the Oscars red carpet — Gwyneth's cape, Angelina's infamous right leg, George Clooney's everything — high on that list was the opportunity to see Jessica Chastain's gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown in person. On television it looked so stunning, so elegant, so opulent, that we could only imagine how it appeared up close. The Read more
Gucci went gothic for Fall 2012, with a runway show full of oversize menswear pieces, velvet, and satchel handbags. We couldn't take our eyes off the gorgeous chiffon gowns and the vamp-like collection that was darker than most other runway shows this season. Check out the full Milan show here! Read more
For Fall '12, Christopher Kane brought a decidedly Gothic vibe to the runway, returning to the leather, leopard, and PVC detailing he's used in earlier collections. Known for combining the futuristic with classic feminine details, Kane showed many looks that could be considered signature — there were knee-length dresses with supersexy cutouts, paisley-print skirts teamed with chunky cable-knit Read more
