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Dances of Vice Burlesque Cruise, Yaffa Cafe St Mark’s Place, MediaBistro Social Curation Summit: NYC blog conference.

Posted by La Carmina on September 28, 2012

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V-fingers! Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of social media talks and panels (mainly about fashion blogging, travel, and video). Let’s flash-back to NYC, where I spoke at Mediabistro’s Social Curation Summit.

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Zebra top: gifted by Lip Service (similar to this shirt)
Pencil skirt with corset lacing: gifted by Lip Service (similar to this skirt)
Blue shoes: got them at IT store in Hong Kong

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Brookyln’s NU Hotel staff insisted on doing an impromptu photoshoot in the lobby.

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BlaBlaHospital black cat attached to an old purse.

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The date on my badge is wrong (should be July 31) but the title is right: Mistress.

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I took part in the “Artists on the Verge” panel. I gave advice on how to use social media and blogging to build an entertainment career.

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Thanks to everyone who attended; it was fun to chat with you at the wine reception.

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That evening, I met CamdenLock Clothing designer Tomomi at South Street Seaport for the Dances of Vice burlesque cruise.

In a cruel twist of fate, we Pirates were unable to find the boarding area. We ran around, searching in vain.

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Finally, we found the boat… sailing away. Missed it by minutes!

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What to do? Pose for photos on the pier.

La Carmina’s top is from Spider, Hong Kong (similar to this Lip Service shirt).

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New plan: Yaffa Cafe on St Mark’s Place.

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The 24-hour cafe is famous for its Buddha-Elvis kitsch decor.

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The Rococo-zebra prints and chocolate cake suited me quite well.

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Ever had a night that didn’t go as planned — but still ended up being fun?

If you’re traveling to New York and need advice, here are my New York posts about shops, hotels, restaurants and more.

Got questions about social media and blogs? Feel free to ask in the comments.

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Berlin Fetish Weekend, horror bar Last Cathedral. Goth play club, Angel in Bondage. Germany Gotik parties & nightlife.

Posted by La Carmina on September 25, 2012

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Muahah! You wouldn’t want to cross path with La Carmina and Yukiro during Berlin Fetish Weekend… or would you?

Cyber gothic skirt and jacket: gifted by Lip Service
Spiky boots: Tripp NYC, from Trash and Vaudeville

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The art in our Go With Oh rental apartment made a dramatic backdrop. It was the perfect home for us (here are more pics from inside the Berlin flat.)

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Hide your children. Yukiro has dominated the playground. Soon, I’ll post a Berlin video so you can see the zip-line fiasco for yourself!

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Wherever Yukiro goes, boys grovel at his feet.

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We met our local friends at Last Cathedral, a bar filled with horror.

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The monster decor extended to the skull beer dispensers.

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We ordered our usual. Abisnthe.

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I know you’re staring at the strategically placed stars.

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The only thing grave about Last Cathedral is the tombstone decor!

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Onwards to Angel-in-Bondage, one of the best-organized fetish parties I’ve ever attended.

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The play areas were unique — a hot tub, shower, massage room — and well-tended. Everyone felt safe and welcome here.

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In the upstairs couples-only area, Yukiro tries out a special chair.

Horror bars and fetish clubs… would you visit places like these? What do you think of our scandalous outfits?

PS: I’m currently in Hong Kong! Follow my updates on Twitter and Tumblr.

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