MY ALL-GIRL SPOOKY JAPANESE GOTH BAND! SCARY VISUAL KEI MAKEUP, BLACK LIPSTICK, GOTHIC GIRLS OUTSIDE TRASH & VAUDEVILLE NYC.

MY ALL-GIRL SPOOKY JAPANESE GOTH BAND! SCARY VISUAL KEI MAKEUP, BLACK LIPSTICK, GOTHIC GIRLS OUTSIDE TRASH & VAUDEVILLE NYC, St Marks Place shopping, punk gothic lolita clothes in new york, shopping guide alternative clothing, cute Asian Harajuku girls, shaved head punk girl, Victorian mourning dresses, EGL elegant gothic lolita, neon city lights photography, spider on forehead

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.

hot goth girls, MY ALL-GIRL SPOOKY JAPANESE GOTH BAND! SCARY VISUAL KEI MAKEUP, BLACK LIPSTICK, GOTHIC GIRLS OUTSIDE TRASH & VAUDEVILLE NYC, St Marks Place shopping, punk gothic lolita clothes in new york, shopping guide alternative clothing, cute Asian Harajuku girls, shaved head punk girl, Victorian mourning dresses, EGL elegant gothic lolita, neon city lights photography, spider on forehead

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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http://www.theothereast.net shichi

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.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Yeah!! Much more fun than that Goth club ><

http://www.facebook.com/nahye.h Kanae

incapable of leaving…so true lol

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

It’s like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!

http://www.theothereast.net shichi

Ah yes, the rarest of photos. Photos of me.

Such is the life of a photographer XD
Jennty

I had so much fun <3

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!

http://www.facebook.com/nahye.h Kanae

incapable of leaving…so true lol
http://DeadAmericanDream.blogspot.com AngryBroomstick

I love the Indian-bindi style forehead make-up, but you made it unique!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks! It’s funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.

maleva

uau makeup….

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wheee!

miss wooo

amazing, they are so cute.
Leather Roxx

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;-)

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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! :)

http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

IT WAS COLD! I WAS COLD!

animenutter

COOL photo what do you think of the name Gothica for ur band?

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks! Hmm, Tokyo Goth band GOTHIKA might sue us if we use that name… http://www.myspace.com/gothikatokyo (a great group)

Key Jahn

Spooky hime
Rebecca

Name yourselves Wicked Eyes…?
Jennty

I had so much fun <3
Alice

names: Kowai to Kawaii; Kuro-hime; Noir Kei; Illegal Kuro

Hahahhaha, i really don’t know!

http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

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.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Everything’s taken! :X

http://twitter.com/johnhyperion John Hyperion

I think I’m going to start the Kanae fanclub. Love the shaved head, so awesome.

Band Name? Dazzle Marrow
Jack Velvet

Widows Mascara.
Jasmine

“Dead Beautiful”
Giada

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“
Michi

this is really cool ^.^
Michi

i dont know why,but i think a good name for you guys would be lolita complex or something like that.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Ahh, the name is taken… :P http://www.myspace.com/lolitacomplex

NuGoth

What about Poe no Ichizoku (The Poe Family) from Flower Comics of 1972-1976 – http://bit.ly/9M5hXn

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wowwww that sounds like a bloody fabulous manga!

http://DeadAmericanDream.blogspot.com AngryBroomstick

I love the Indian-bindi style forehead make-up, but you made it unique!
maleva

uau makeup….
miss wooo

amazing, they are so cute.
Leather Roxx

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;-)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Yeah!! Much fun than that Goth club ><
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Yeah!! Much fun than that Goth club ><
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

It's like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

It's like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks! It's funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks! It's funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.
Seiran

Wait, are you guys seriously in a band?? XD Sweeeet I wanna hear!! ;D

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Conceptually… we’re a concept band… :P

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wheee!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wheee!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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! :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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! :)
animenutter

COOL photo what do you think of the name Gothica for ur band?
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks! Hmm, Tokyo Goth band GOTHIKA might sue us if we use that name… http://www.myspace.com/gothikatokyo (a great group)
http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

IT WAS COLD! I WAS COLD!
Key Jahn

Spooky hime
MissMercurial

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

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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

MissMercurial

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

Rebecca

Name yourselves Wicked Eyes…?
KITTY LECTRO

VK Name: “Carmen, (Not) The Opera”
chmijo

love the pics! Lookin good!
Anonymous

Hi LaCarmina
Suggested Band Names:
Viz J Kei and Company
Beauti Biatches in Black
J-Goth Gurls – No curls

Luv – Futureratti
Read My Lips

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Very creative!!! Thanks for the suggestions!

Kanae

This Maddening Shroud sounds great!
Gun Girl NYC

Band name: Female Anarchy, PaperCut Dolls, Girl of Your Nightmares, BitterTasteGloss.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Nice I like!

Alice

names: Kowai to Kawaii; Kuro-hime; Noir Kei; Illegal Kuro

Hahahhaha, i really don't know!
http://twitter.com/johnhyperion John Hyperion

I think I'm going to start the Kanae fanclub. Love the shaved head, so awesome.

Band Name? Dazzle Marrow
http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

I really like “This Maddening Shroud”!
http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

I love “This Maddening Shroud”!

Regi

Stupid computer >.< Spazzing out and not telling me it actually posted.

Jack Velvet

Widows Mascara.
Jasmine

“Dead Beautiful”
Giada

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“
Michi

this is really cool ^.^
Michi

i dont know why,but i think a good name for you guys would be lolita complex or something like that.
NuGoth

What about Poe no Ichizoku (The Poe Family) from Flower Comics of 1972-1976 – http://bit.ly/9M5hXn
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wowwww that sounds like a bloody fabulous manga!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Ahh, the name is taken… :P http://www.myspace.com/lolitacomplex
Jenny

This Maddening Shroud is so far my fav xD
Anonymous

I like the name VERSION SX … Idk… that name just popped into my head. awesome photos ^^

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wowww so many great names to pick from… and initially, we couldn’t think of any!!

ZOMBI

Band suggestions:
- Store Front Mannequins
- Magnificent Affliction
- Ravage Reality
- Moonlight Cures
………. hope this helps lol

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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… :)

Seiran

Wait, are you guys seriously in a band?? XD Sweeeet I wanna hear!! ;D
MissMercurial

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
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Conceptually… we're a concept band… :P
KITTY LECTRO

VK Name: “Carmen, (Not) The Opera”
chmijo

love the pics! Lookin good!
futureratti

Hi LaCarmina
Suggested Band Names:
Viz J Kei and Company
Beauti Biatches in Black
J-Goth Gurls – No curls

Luv – Futureratti
Read My Lips
http://www.facebook.com/Lala329 Lala

woooo… the name “J-Haunters” just came to my mind

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Love it, sister!

Paige Wolff

Band Name Idea:
Morningshade (if you don’t use it shall be mine rah!)

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hmmmmm hmmmmm! We may have a catfight over that! :)

Kanae

This Maddening Shroud sounds great!
Gun Girl NYC

Band name: Female Anarchy, PaperCut Dolls, Girl of Your Nightmares, BitterTasteGloss.
http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

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.
http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

I really like “This Maddening Shroud”!
http://ignatiastrigha.wordpress.com/ Regi

I love “This Maddening Shroud”!
Regi

Stupid computer >.< Spazzing out and not telling me it actually posted.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Everything's taken! :X
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Nice I like!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Very creative!!! Thanks for the suggestions!
Jenny

This Maddening Shroud is so far my fav xD
ceruleanthought

I like the name VERSION SX … Idk… that name just popped into my head. awesome photos ^^
MissMercurial

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
ZOMBI

Band suggestions:
- Store Front Mannequins
- Magnificent Affliction
- Ravage Reality
- Moonlight Cures
………. hope this helps lol
http://www.facebook.com/Lala329 Lala

woooo… the name “J-Haunters” just came to my mind
Paige Wolff

Band Name Idea:
Morningshade (if you don't use it shall be mine rah!)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wowww so many great names to pick from… and initially, we couldn't think of any!!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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… :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Love it, sister!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hmmmmm hmmmmm! We may have a catfight over that! :)
http://www.nvr-ndr.com/ [tlr]

are you guys gonna make muzik??? that would be rad…

call it HORCRUX

[tlr]

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahaha maybe we can try!!

http://www.nvr-ndr.com/ [tlr]

are you guys gonna make muzik??? that would be rad…

call it HORCRUX

[tlr]
Anonymous

I say the Darkheart Syndicate. :D
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahaha maybe we can try!!
http://www.facebook.com/eunice.ayame.yin Ayame

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 :)
pseudohappy

I say the Darkheart Syndicate. :D
Anonymous

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

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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!

Anonymous

Nice choker :p
Ayame

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 :)
Anonymous

I suggest ‘Black Genesis’ for your band…
btw awesome photos! =)

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thank you! We had a very fun night!

RenaF

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
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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!
gilimalili

Nice choker :p
atomicpickle

I suggest 'Black Genesis' for your band…
btw awesome photos! =)
inkitmyway

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.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thank you! We had a very fun night!
http://allwomenstalk.com/ All Women Stalker

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.
http://allwomenstalk.com/ All Women Stalker

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.
vanden

Maybe ‘Carmen of London’. I saw some 18th century London in your pictures. Think about it..good luck. The pictures were awesome!
vanden

Maybe 'Carmen of London'. I saw some 18th century London in your pictures. Think about it..good luck. The pictures were awesome!
thecandyman

Band should be called: Faster GothyCat Kill Kill

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

heheheheh I love it!

thecandyman

Band should be called: Faster GothyCat Kill Kill
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

heheheheh I love it!
deanne..

loli.! loli.!!
nice..
love it..
how i wish i look like that..
deanne..

loli.! loli.!!
nice..
love it..
how i wish i look like that..
Eve Stone

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

MY ALL-GIRL SPOOKY JAPANESE GOTH BAND! SCARY VISUAL KEI MAKEUP, BLACK LIPSTICK, GOTHIC GIRLS OUTSIDE TRASH & VAUDEVILLE NYC.

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