MY ALL-GIRL SPOOKY JAPANESE GOTH BAND! SCARY VISUAL KEI MAKEUP, BLACK LIPSTICK, GOTHIC GIRLS OUTSIDE TRASH & VAUDEVILLE NYC.
We formed a band! An all-girl J-Goth spooky band! From left to right:
Regi is the cross-dresser. La Carmina is the vocalist. Kanae is the Asian skinhead. Jenny is the Mana-like lurker who plays guitar and never speaks.
What should we call our band? Can you help us think of a name? Leave your suggestions in the comments, and we’ll choose our favorite! (Just click the Comments link in the bottom right corner; you don’t need to register.)
Shichi took these photos of us on St Marks Place in NYC. Quite a few alternative stores have closed down, but the street remains the hangout of Goths and punks. Passersby stopped and gawked at us while we made Candy Spooky faces for the camera.
Zombie alert! We took advantage of the red light from the store window of Trash and Vaudeville.
Three ways to wear black lipstick. Jenny drew slightly upturned lines at the edges of her mouth. Kanae smeared the stuff. I used Lime Crime Styletto to outline my lips, and filled the middle with dark blue.
How about some Japanese Goth eye makeup inspiration? Jenny bats her fake eyelashes with white beaded tips. Kanae drew arched brows and radiating lines under her eyes. I played around with glitter dots and put a spider on my third eye.
When Kanae reviewed these photos, she laughed, “That’s me with my Nazi wife!” Her armband, black trenchcoat and “baldness” got some interesting comments and glances. But it’s all aesthetic, folks. Remember that Gackt and his fans wear Nazi-like helmets and armbands.
Dangling the creaky Trash and Vaudeville platform… that’s how we kill time before eating delicious Japanese izakaya fare at Kenka once again. After your meal, don’t forget to go upstairs to the sex punk store Search and Destroy. You’ll probably find Kanae there — whenever she enters the shop, she is utterly incapable of leaving!
What do you think of our funereal outfits? What shall we name our scary Visual Kei girl band?
Song of the Day #296: Yuki Kajiura – Open Your Heart (Thanks to Ementhy for the suggestion!)
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Ah yes, the rarest of photos. Photos of me. Such is the life of a photographer XD
That was an awesome awesome night, it was great that Hitoshi could come too.
Yeah!! Much more fun than that Goth club ><
incapable of leaving…so true lol
It’s like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!
Ah yes, the rarest of photos. Photos of me.
Such is the life of a photographer XD
I had so much fun <3
Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!
incapable of leaving…so true lol
I love the Indian-bindi style forehead make-up, but you made it unique!
Thanks! It’s funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.
uau makeup….
Wheee!
amazing, they are so cute.
I just KNOW you guys were freezing in NYC this week!I’m surprised it didn’t snow.
*looking at the bared shoulders on that dress*
Trash & Vaudeville has been around a *long* time.I bought 2 1-armed longsleeve spandex animal print tops (red/black and purple/black) by TRIPP at a T & V fire sale in……had to be either just before OR just after I first moved to Hollywood CA since I always visited NYC during my Xmas Vacations so 1985 or 1986….the tops were 13 bucks each……long gone,they were probably stolen by roommates or lost on a Greyhound trip;-)
Hahah the photos were from almost 2 weeks ago… it was slightly warmer for a few days. Slightly! Hahah. Let’s just say I’m glad to be off to LA… tired of the cold! :)
IT WAS COLD! I WAS COLD!
COOL photo what do you think of the name Gothica for ur band?
Thanks! Hmm, Tokyo Goth band GOTHIKA might sue us if we use that name… http://www.myspace.com/gothikatokyo (a great group)
Spooky hime
Name yourselves Wicked Eyes…?
I had so much fun <3
names: Kowai to Kawaii; Kuro-hime; Noir Kei; Illegal Kuro
Hahahhaha, i really don’t know!
Kuro-Hime has been taken by an indie group based in Kansai, I think…I can’t seem to find their blog, though, but Ihave their flyer.
Everything’s taken! :X
I think I’m going to start the Kanae fanclub. Love the shaved head, so awesome.
Band Name? Dazzle Marrow
Widows Mascara.
“Dead Beautiful”
No way! Checkout this video I shot for “Pure” by a great all girl goth band called MAB they are so scary and cute I think you’d love them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQhx_M5Z5qM“
this is really cool ^.^
i dont know why,but i think a good name for you guys would be lolita complex or something like that.
Ahh, the name is taken… :P http://www.myspace.com/lolitacomplex
What about Poe no Ichizoku (The Poe Family) from Flower Comics of 1972-1976 – http://bit.ly/9M5hXn
Wowwww that sounds like a bloody fabulous manga!
I love the Indian-bindi style forehead make-up, but you made it unique!
uau makeup….
amazing, they are so cute.
I just KNOW you guys were freezing in NYC this week!I'm surprised it didn't snow.
*looking at the bared shoulders on that dress*
Trash & Vaudeville has been around a *long* time.I bought 2 1-armed longsleeve spandex animal print tops (red/black and purple/black) by TRIPP at a T & V fire sale in……had to be either just before OR just after I first moved to Hollywood CA since I always visited NYC during my Xmas Vacations so 1985 or 1986….the tops were 13 bucks each……long gone,they were probably stolen by roommates or lost on a Greyhound trip;-)
Yeah!! Much fun than that Goth club ><
Yeah!! Much fun than that Goth club ><
It's like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!
It's like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!
Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!
Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!
Thanks! It's funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.
Thanks! It's funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.
Wait, are you guys seriously in a band?? XD Sweeeet I wanna hear!! ;D
Conceptually… we’re a concept band… :P
Wheee!
Wheee!
Hahah the photos were from almost 2 weeks ago… it was slightly warmer for a few days. Slightly! Hahah. Let's just say I'm glad to be off to LA… tired of the cold! :)
Hahah the photos were from almost 2 weeks ago… it was slightly warmer for a few days. Slightly! Hahah. Let's just say I'm glad to be off to LA… tired of the cold! :)
COOL photo what do you think of the name Gothica for ur band?
Thanks! Hmm, Tokyo Goth band GOTHIKA might sue us if we use that name… http://www.myspace.com/gothikatokyo (a great group)
IT WAS COLD! I WAS COLD!
Spooky hime
I love your friend Jenny’s style!
Hmmm…names.
I’d usually start with what your guys’ “concept” is (besides looking gorgeous and making music) – what are your inspirations, aspirations, musical style?
Here are some random ones:
Deep Disturbance
For The Greater Goth
This Maddening Shroud (Poe and Imogen Heap reference XD)
Bloody Beautiful (this is the name of a magazine as well, but I think that wouldn’t be a problem…?)
Lilithian Lilt (or just Lilt)
:D
Hahah we’re a… conceptual band. As in, the band is a concept… not exactly a reality! :)
I love love love This Maddening Shroud. Such a great list!!! <3
Here’s to fleshing out the concept into a reality~
I’m glad you (and apparently, others) like that name; I feel special now :3
Name yourselves Wicked Eyes…?
VK Name: “Carmen, (Not) The Opera”
love the pics! Lookin good!
Hi LaCarmina
Suggested Band Names:
Viz J Kei and Company
Beauti Biatches in Black
J-Goth Gurls – No curls
Luv – Futureratti
Read My Lips
Very creative!!! Thanks for the suggestions!
This Maddening Shroud sounds great!
Band name: Female Anarchy, PaperCut Dolls, Girl of Your Nightmares, BitterTasteGloss.
Nice I like!
names: Kowai to Kawaii; Kuro-hime; Noir Kei; Illegal Kuro
Hahahhaha, i really don't know!
I think I'm going to start the Kanae fanclub. Love the shaved head, so awesome.
Band Name? Dazzle Marrow
I really like “This Maddening Shroud”!
I love “This Maddening Shroud”!
Stupid computer >.< Spazzing out and not telling me it actually posted.
Widows Mascara.
“Dead Beautiful”
No way! Checkout this video I shot for “Pure” by a great all girl goth band called MAB they are so scary and cute I think you'd love them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQhx_M5Z5qM“
this is really cool ^.^
i dont know why,but i think a good name for you guys would be lolita complex or something like that.
What about Poe no Ichizoku (The Poe Family) from Flower Comics of 1972-1976 – http://bit.ly/9M5hXn
Wowwww that sounds like a bloody fabulous manga!
Ahh, the name is taken… :P http://www.myspace.com/lolitacomplex
This Maddening Shroud is so far my fav xD
I like the name VERSION SX … Idk… that name just popped into my head. awesome photos ^^
Wowww so many great names to pick from… and initially, we couldn’t think of any!!
Band suggestions:
– Store Front Mannequins
– Magnificent Affliction
– Ravage Reality
– Moonlight Cures
………. hope this helps lol
I just had an incredible vision of us doing a flamboyant stage show on a set that looks like a store window, and we’re the mannequins who jerk to life… :)
Wait, are you guys seriously in a band?? XD Sweeeet I wanna hear!! ;D
I love your friend Jenny's style!
Hmmm…names.
I'd usually start with what your guys' “concept” is (besides looking gorgeous and making music) – what are your inspirations, aspirations, musical style?
Here are some random ones:
Deep Disturbance
For The Greater Goth
This Maddening Shroud (Poe and Imogen Heap reference XD)
Bloody Beautiful (this is the name of a magazine as well, but I think that wouldn't be a problem…?)
Lilithian Lilt (or just Lilt)
:D
Hahah we're a… conceptual band. As in, the band is a concept… not exactly a reality! :)
I love love love This Maddening Shroud. Such a great list!!! <3
Conceptually… we're a concept band… :P
VK Name: “Carmen, (Not) The Opera”
love the pics! Lookin good!
Hi LaCarmina
Suggested Band Names:
Viz J Kei and Company
Beauti Biatches in Black
J-Goth Gurls – No curls
Luv – Futureratti
Read My Lips
woooo… the name “J-Haunters” just came to my mind
Love it, sister!
Band Name Idea:
Morningshade (if you don’t use it shall be mine rah!)
Hmmmmm hmmmmm! We may have a catfight over that! :)
This Maddening Shroud sounds great!
Band name: Female Anarchy, PaperCut Dolls, Girl of Your Nightmares, BitterTasteGloss.
Kuro-Hime has been taken by an indie group based in Kansai, I think…I can't seem to find their blog, though, but Ihave their flyer.
I really like “This Maddening Shroud”!
I love “This Maddening Shroud”!
Stupid computer >.< Spazzing out and not telling me it actually posted.
Everything's taken! :X
Nice I like!
Very creative!!! Thanks for the suggestions!
This Maddening Shroud is so far my fav xD
I like the name VERSION SX … Idk… that name just popped into my head. awesome photos ^^
Here's to fleshing out the concept into a reality~
I'm glad you (and apparently, others) like that name; I feel special now :3
Band suggestions:
– Store Front Mannequins
– Magnificent Affliction
– Ravage Reality
– Moonlight Cures
………. hope this helps lol
woooo… the name “J-Haunters” just came to my mind
Band Name Idea:
Morningshade (if you don't use it shall be mine rah!)
Wowww so many great names to pick from… and initially, we couldn't think of any!!
I just had an incredible vision of us doing a flamboyant stage show on a set that looks like a store window, and we're the mannequins who jerk to life… :)
Love it, sister!
Hmmmmm hmmmmm! We may have a catfight over that! :)
are you guys gonna make muzik??? that would be rad…
call it HORCRUX
[tlr]
hahaha maybe we can try!!
are you guys gonna make muzik??? that would be rad…
call it HORCRUX
[tlr]
I say the Darkheart Syndicate. :D
hahaha maybe we can try!!
Hmm… how about NoFuture ? (not sure if it’s taken)
It really depends on what kind of style it is :)
Aristocrat? Spooky cute? Industrial? Nu Metal?
I hope you guys would really get out there and FLY HIGH :)
I say the Darkheart Syndicate. :D
Long time reader, first time poster here. I just have to ask….You were in the area and didn’t hit up Tokyo Rebel?!? It’s a new Japanese street fashion store on Avenue B and 11th St with some unbelievable finds for lolitas who want to find name brands locally – and it’s right freaking there! Or Tokyo Toyland, less than a block away? Or the pinup fashion store next to Tokyo Toyland…or Gothic Rennaissance/Halloween adventure, just a few blocks west?! Or-or-or-?!?! That’s my stomping ground right there, I do hope you have some more coverage of the AMAZING goth and even lolita shopping opportunities in the East Village. St. Marks may be gentrified to all hell, and CBGB’s might have closed, but the fashion is still alive and well there, and the spirit too, if one looks in the right places.
Also, band name possibility: The Skullery Maids
Hahahah of course we hit them up!! And we did better than that — we took professional photos at Tokyo Rebel and interviewed the owners. That post is coming up this week, so check back!
Ah, I forgot to mention we stopped by Tokyo Toyland right after dragging Kanae from the clutches of Search & Destroy. XD Next time, look for her there — I bet she’s still hiding somewhere!
Thanks for the comment — do keep in touch!
Nice choker :p
Hmm… how about NoFuture ? (not sure if it's taken)
It really depends on what kind of style it is :)
Aristocrat? Spooky cute? Industrial? Nu Metal?
I hope you guys would really get out there and FLY HIGH :)
I suggest ‘Black Genesis’ for your band…
btw awesome photos! =)
Thank you! We had a very fun night!
Long time reader, first time poster here. I just have to ask….You were in the area and didn't hit up Tokyo Rebel?!? It's a new Japanese street fashion store on Avenue B and 11th St with some unbelievable finds for lolitas who want to find name brands locally – and it's right freaking there! Or Tokyo Toyland, less than a block away? Or the pinup fashion store next to Tokyo Toyland…or Gothic Rennaissance/Halloween adventure, just a few blocks west?! Or-or-or-?!?! That's my stomping ground right there, I do hope you have some more coverage of the AMAZING goth and even lolita shopping opportunities in the East Village. St. Marks may be gentrified to all hell, and CBGB's might have closed, but the fashion is still alive and well there, and the spirit too, if one looks in the right places.
Also, band name possibility: The Skullery Maids
Hahahah of course we hit them up!! And we did better than that — we took professional photos at Tokyo Rebel and interviewed the owners. That post is coming up this week, so check back!
Ah, I forgot to mention we stopped by Tokyo Toyland right after dragging Kanae from the clutches of Search & Destroy. XD Next time, look for her there — I bet she's still hiding somewhere!
Thanks for the comment — do keep in touch!
Nice choker :p
I suggest 'Black Genesis' for your band…
btw awesome photos! =)
wear loads of dark and bright colors like orange goes owsum with blue,grey and purple to have a cozy and safer feeling in the season of hot and cold.i'd like to mention Leigh Lezark’s unique style and Erin Wasson to get a cindy crawford feeling and girl olivia and Nicky Hilton are next to mention.
Thank you! We had a very fun night!
I really couldn’t think of a name for your band. O.o But I do have to say that all your outfits are creepily beautiful! I especially love your make up. It’s quite elaborate.
I really couldn't think of a name for your band. O.o But I do have to say that all your outfits are creepily beautiful! I especially love your make up. It's quite elaborate.
Maybe ‘Carmen of London’. I saw some 18th century London in your pictures. Think about it..good luck. The pictures were awesome!
Maybe 'Carmen of London'. I saw some 18th century London in your pictures. Think about it..good luck. The pictures were awesome!
Band should be called: Faster GothyCat Kill Kill
heheheheh I love it!
Band should be called: Faster GothyCat Kill Kill
heheheheh I love it!
loli.! loli.!!
nice..
love it..
how i wish i look like that..
loli.! loli.!!
nice..
love it..
how i wish i look like that..
You guys look friggin epic! ill totally listen to your band! And how about “Deadly Nightshade” ? Its a very beautiful yet very deadly plant. good luck! XD