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On the cover of Vanity Magazine! Gothic Cute fashion photoshoot in Wilde Hunt custom skeleton corset.

Posted by La Carmina on October 5, 2012

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I’m tickled pink to reveal… the new issue of Vanity Magazine with La Carmina on the cover!

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Billed as a “lifestyle magazine with an edge,” Vanity UK features alt fashion, music and culture. We shot in a potato field outside Vancouver, with my big blow-up “Death Cookbook” bear.

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Photographer: Jesse Winter Heading
Assistants & stylists: Alena Shason, Diana Heading, Sean Lenihan
Hair: Isolde Semple of Avant Garde Hair Vancouver (remember our hairstyling video?)

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Custom skeleton corset: loaned by Wilde Hunt Corsetry (I wear this in an upcoming TV show!)
Black Victorian dress: gifted by Heavy Red

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Jesse and Diana made this freaky-cute scarecrow.

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Skull bracelets and hair clips: gifted by Kreepvile 666
Goth top and skirt: from Alena’s personal wardrobe — old school Lip Service!

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Sugar skull heels: gifted by T.U.K Shoes
Lavender and black skirt: Algonquins, from Closet Child Tokyo
Spooky top: Black Peace Now, from Closet Child Tokyo
Faux fur jacket, top hat, socks: from my collection

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Shooting outdoors = epic effects.

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Sean took these behind-the-scenes snaps, which show the fun we had.

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The first set-up.

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Diana laces me into my Wilde Hunt handmade corset with a Da Vinci print. The detailing is extraordinary.

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Plaid on plaid.

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Happy with the results.

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That’s a wrap!

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Thank you Vanity Magazine UK for the cover, spread and interview! You can pick up the October issue in digital or print.

What do you think of the set-up and styling of this photoshoot? Which is your favorite look?

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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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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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