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DANCES OF VICE, NYC STEAMPUNK GOTHIC RETRO VINTAGE PARTY. VALENTINE’S DAY BALL, SWING DANCE & BURLESQUE.

Posted by La Carmina on March 19, 2012


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This year, how did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Yukiro and I went to Dances of Vice, a New Romantic / dark vintage event run by my friend Shien Lee. This time, the theme was “La Vie Parisienne: Bal de la Saint-Valentin.” An orchestra, burlesque, dancing mime, red wine.

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The night featured retro show girls…

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Romantic swing dancers…

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Peek-a-boo burlesque with giant feather fans… girls in 1950s dresses…

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And Yukiro in gold boots and a yukata! (Photos above by Michael Blase)

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Riverside Church was the ideal backdrop for these mysterious portraits, shot by Steven Rosen.

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Yukiro’s makeup and glitter snake bracelet (from a Fabric District store) are to die for.

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Before Dances of Vice, we took a few photos in the lobby of Yotel. That’s a Takuya Angel scarf.

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Love the space-lights of our futuristic hotel.

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Vintage fuzzy coat: got it in London, years ago
Hair flower clips: gifted by Angelica Brigade
Gothic black dress: it’s a lace dress from Hong Kong over this long h.NAOTO dress, which I pinned up

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The church arches glowed with Gothic Paris projections.

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Between performances, guests danced to the live music of Benjamin Ickies’ This Ambitious Orchestra.

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Even the photobooth had a retro feel.

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Reader Gili joined us.

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Fashion inspired by centuries past.

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Fin de siecle, Roaring Twenties, 1950s.

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Mastermind Shien Lee, in full swing.

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A saucy ending: the can-can!

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How charming to time-travel for a night! If you’re in NYC, I encourage you to attend Shien’s events, as she always nails the mood and music. There’s a new weekly dinner burlesque show, Nuit Blanche, at Brasserie Beaumarchais each Wednesday night. Disko Nouveaux, the New Romantic party, continues every second Saturday at Le Poisson Rouge. Upcoming balls are inspired by Japan and Shanghai; check Dances of Vice for upcoming listings.

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Are you fond of burlesque? Retro lifestyle and fashion? What do you think of the elegant, vintage outfits in the photos above?

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ANNIVERSARY OF JAPAN EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI: FUKUSHIMA ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS HELPING ABANDONED CATS & DOGS.

Posted by La Carmina on March 12, 2012


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Thank you, everyone, for thinking of Japan on the March 11th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami. Yesterday’s charity dance video shoot went brilliantly. We’re excited to share it with you.

Let’s not forget Japan’s animals, who went through hell after the disaster, and still are in great need. Thousands are stuck in the exclusion zone, where rescue groups are not allowed in.

I wrote a Huffington Post article about Fukushima’s pets. I hope you’ll read & share. They need our help.

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I urge you to donate, or raise funds for well-vetted charities. Last year, Seba and I took part in a variety of fundraising, including art auctions, writing articles…

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… and collaborating on a charity fashion and jewelry line to benefit Japan, which you can find here.

All of these activities are covered in my Japan Earthquake section.

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Interviewing Japan animal rescue groups makes me realize — Basil Farrow is one lucky fellow.

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More photos of my kawaii kitty on my Tumblr and Instagram (lacarmina).

What are your thoughts on the animal rescue efforts, and the Japanese government’s lack of response? Leave a comment in my Huff Post article.

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