PIRATE PUB: SKULL & CROSSBONES JEWELRY & FLAG. BRIGHT RED DYED HAIR, GOTH ALTERNATIVE HAIRSTYLES & MAKEUP.
(Edit, this place is now closed.)
Arrr! La Carmina and the Pirates took a field trip to a befitting theme restaurant: the Pirate Pub in Vancouver, Canada. The only rules in this joint are: “Keep yer filthy hands off me rum and me wench!”
The scuvy-themed pub sits by the water — the view is gorgeous — and has skull and crossbones decor. You can even buy Pirate Booty underwear.
As you’d expect, there’s an impressive selection of rum. Ask for the “La Carmina Cocktail,” which general manager Jonas concocted in my honor. Like yours truly, it’s not very sweet and will leave you sprawled on the floor.
Want to see me in a skimpy pirate wench dress? Here are photos from New Year’s in LA.
The Pirate Pub, also known as the Burrard Bridge Bar and Grill, gets rather wild after hours! It’s a gem of a place, helmed by friendly folk. Vancouver friends, swing by and order the La Carmina cocktail.
I wore false eyelashes, from Daiso (Japanese discount store).
Makeup: With Annabelle Cosmetics 4Show eyeshadow (white, grey, black, navy), I drew a cat-like eye shape, blending from light to dark. I put blue below and at the edges of my eyes to make them pop.
PS: Thanks to Fresh Fashion Faces for interviewing me about my “career, style, future plans and fabulous life.” The interview is on the model scouting website.
PPS: Hugs for Raido and Kururu-chan, who submitted the delightful fanart above. If you have drawings of La Carmina or Basil Farrow, please send them to me — I’ll post them on my site and credit you!
Do you like my electro-Goth outfit and makeup in this post? Are there any pirate-themed places or events where you live?
Song of the Day: Voltaire – When You’re Evil (suggested by Leonee. If you want to choose the next Song of the Day, leave a comment on my Facebook.)
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GOTH ROYAL WEDDING: GOTHIC LOLITA WEDDINGS & CUTE FOOD, ALTERNATIVE GOWNS & DRESSES. PUNK ROCK N ROLL MARRIAGES.
The Royal Wedding of William and Kate. Oh joy. (Or as Seba put it, “Dou demo ii.”) It’ll be the same old thing. White dress, fairytale church.
But what if you’re more into Corpse Brides and Dracula manors?
Over the years, I’ve written quite a lot about Goth and alternative marriage ceremonies. Back in 2007, I did a post about how to plan the perfect Gothic Lolita wedding. I advised the bride to “accessorize sumptuously with Victorian chokers and brooches, lacy gloves, and chunky Mary Janes or boots.” As for the groom, I quipped: “You say he’s reluctant to dress Kodona? Are you really sure you want to marry him?”
† Read the full post about Gothloli weddings…
I also described the ideal Goth wedding reception, from skull-shaped candles to a toast by David Lynch. Marilyn Manson and Dita von Teese’s banquet, held in a Baron’s castle, sets the bar high.
This was also one of my first posts about spooky-cute decorated food. Funny how this interest led to my book, Cute Yummy Time.
† Read more about Gothic party receptions…
For kawaii wedding inspiration, here’s a 2009 Sweet Lolita photoshoot by Chai Mungcal, featuring EGL designer and model Cyril Lumboy (Dolldelight). Both have done so well since then!
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In 2009, Christon Cafe — the Jesus-themed restaurant where Tokyo Decadance usually happens — had a Goth and alternative bridal runway show. Which of the Japanese Gothic gowns would you pick?
† More from the bridal collection…
But the ultimate wedding dress? One handmade by Yukari Ohba — dressmaker to your favorite Visual Kei bands (Malice Mizer, Versailles, D’espairsRay). The feathers and luscious draping are out of this world.
† More photos of the designer’s Jrock stage outfits…
What would your ideal wedding, gown and reception look like? I look forward to your thoughts and inspiration in the comments.
Song of the Day: The Cure – Kyoto Song (suggested by Alt Noir magazine. I’m going to be on the cover of an upcoming issue… doing a big photoshoot for them this weekend!)
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