MY ALL-GIRL SPOOKY JAPANESE GOTH BAND! SCARY VISUAL KEI MAKEUP, BLACK LIPSTICK, GOTHIC GIRLS OUTSIDE TRASH & VAUDEVILLE NYC.
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.
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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January 31st, 2010 at 09:23
shichi says:Ah yes, the rarest of photos. Photos of me.
Such is the life of a photographer XD
January 31st, 2010 at 11:23
Kanae says:incapable of leaving…so true lol
January 31st, 2010 at 15:44
Jennty says:I had so much fun <3
January 31st, 2010 at 18:23
AngryBroomstick says:I love the Indian-bindi style forehead make-up, but you made it unique!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:10
maleva says:uau makeup….
January 31st, 2010 at 19:10
miss wooo says:amazing, they are so cute.
January 31st, 2010 at 19:10
Leather Roxx says: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;-)
January 31st, 2010 at 19:28
lacarmina says:Yeah!! Much fun than that Goth club ><
January 31st, 2010 at 19:28
lacarmina says:Yeah!! Much fun than that Goth club ><
January 31st, 2010 at 19:29
lacarmina says:It's like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:29
lacarmina says:It's like you are a ghost who haunts the store… cannot leave… cursed!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:29
lacarmina says:Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:29
lacarmina says:Our band is going to have so many catfights… smeared makeup and lipstick… woo hoo!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:29
lacarmina says:Thanks! It's funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.
January 31st, 2010 at 19:29
lacarmina says:Thanks! It's funny — Nazi imagery and Charlie Manson with an X on his forehead can serve as fashion inspiration in the strangest ways.
January 31st, 2010 at 19:30
lacarmina says:Wheee!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:30
lacarmina says:Wheee!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:31
lacarmina says: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! :)
January 31st, 2010 at 19:31
lacarmina says: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! :)
January 31st, 2010 at 19:31
animenutter says:COOL photo what do you think of the name Gothica for ur band?
January 31st, 2010 at 19:32
lacarmina says:Thanks! Hmm, Tokyo Goth band GOTHIKA might sue us if we use that name… http://www.myspace.com/gothikatokyo (a great group)
January 31st, 2010 at 19:33
Regi says:IT WAS COLD! I WAS COLD!
January 31st, 2010 at 19:38
Key Jahn says:Spooky hime
January 31st, 2010 at 20:07
Rebecca says:Name yourselves Wicked Eyes…?
January 31st, 2010 at 21:18
Alice says:names: Kowai to Kawaii; Kuro-hime; Noir Kei; Illegal Kuro
Hahahhaha, i really don't know!
January 31st, 2010 at 21:30
John Hyperion says:I think I'm going to start the Kanae fanclub. Love the shaved head, so awesome.
Band Name? Dazzle Marrow
January 31st, 2010 at 22:05
Jack Velvet says:Widows Mascara.
January 31st, 2010 at 22:06
Jasmine says:“Dead Beautiful”
January 31st, 2010 at 22:06
Giada says: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“
January 31st, 2010 at 22:08
Michi says:this is really cool ^.^
January 31st, 2010 at 22:08
Michi says:i dont know why,but i think a good name for you guys would be lolita complex or something like that.
January 31st, 2010 at 22:10
NuGoth says:What about Poe no Ichizoku (The Poe Family) from Flower Comics of 1972-1976 – http://bit.ly/9M5hXn
January 31st, 2010 at 22:12
lacarmina says:Wowwww that sounds like a bloody fabulous manga!
January 31st, 2010 at 22:13
lacarmina says:Ahh, the name is taken… :P http://www.myspace.com/lolitacomplex
February 1st, 2010 at 00:30
Seiran says:Wait, are you guys seriously in a band?? XD Sweeeet I wanna hear!! ;D
February 1st, 2010 at 00:52
MissMercurial says: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
February 1st, 2010 at 00:56
lacarmina says: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
February 1st, 2010 at 00:57
lacarmina says:Conceptually… we're a concept band… :P
February 1st, 2010 at 01:36
KITTY LECTRO says:VK Name: “Carmen, (Not) The Opera”
February 1st, 2010 at 01:36
chmijo says:love the pics! Lookin good!
February 1st, 2010 at 01:46
futureratti says:Hi LaCarmina
Suggested Band Names:
Viz J Kei and Company
Beauti Biatches in Black
J-Goth Gurls – No curls
Luv – Futureratti
Read My Lips
February 1st, 2010 at 01:58
Kanae says:This Maddening Shroud sounds great!
February 1st, 2010 at 02:07
Gun Girl NYC says:Band name: Female Anarchy, PaperCut Dolls, Girl of Your Nightmares, BitterTasteGloss.
February 1st, 2010 at 02:28
Regi says: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.
February 1st, 2010 at 02:32
Regi says:I really like “This Maddening Shroud”!
February 1st, 2010 at 02:33
Regi says:I love “This Maddening Shroud”!
February 1st, 2010 at 02:34
Regi says:Stupid computer >.< Spazzing out and not telling me it actually posted.
February 1st, 2010 at 03:01
lacarmina says:Everything's taken! :X
February 1st, 2010 at 03:01
lacarmina says:Nice I like!
February 1st, 2010 at 03:02
lacarmina says:Very creative!!! Thanks for the suggestions!
February 1st, 2010 at 03:40
Jenny says:This Maddening Shroud is so far my fav xD
February 1st, 2010 at 03:50
ceruleanthought says:I like the name VERSION SX … Idk… that name just popped into my head. awesome photos ^^
February 1st, 2010 at 03:51
MissMercurial says: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
February 1st, 2010 at 04:20
ZOMBI says:Band suggestions:
- Store Front Mannequins
- Magnificent Affliction
- Ravage Reality
- Moonlight Cures
………. hope this helps lol
February 1st, 2010 at 06:49
Lala says:woooo… the name “J-Haunters” just came to my mind
February 1st, 2010 at 06:56
Paige Wolff says:Band Name Idea:
Morningshade (if you don't use it shall be mine rah!)
February 1st, 2010 at 07:08
lacarmina says:Wowww so many great names to pick from… and initially, we couldn't think of any!!
February 1st, 2010 at 07:09
lacarmina says: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… :)
February 1st, 2010 at 07:09
lacarmina says:Love it, sister!
February 1st, 2010 at 07:10
lacarmina says:Hmmmmm hmmmmm! We may have a catfight over that! :)
February 1st, 2010 at 16:50
[tlr] says:are you guys gonna make muzik??? that would be rad…
call it HORCRUX
[tlr]
February 1st, 2010 at 21:11
lacarmina says:hahaha maybe we can try!!
February 1st, 2010 at 23:59
pseudohappy says:I say the Darkheart Syndicate. :D
February 2nd, 2010 at 04:06
Ayame says: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 :)
February 2nd, 2010 at 06:02
RenaF says: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
February 2nd, 2010 at 06:12
lacarmina says: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!
February 2nd, 2010 at 06:48
gilimalili says:Nice choker :p
February 2nd, 2010 at 09:35
atomicpickle says:I suggest 'Black Genesis' for your band…
btw awesome photos! =)
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:11
inkitmyway says: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.
February 3rd, 2010 at 01:23
lacarmina says:Thank you! We had a very fun night!
February 3rd, 2010 at 07:34
All Women Stalker says: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.
February 3rd, 2010 at 22:41
vanden says:Maybe 'Carmen of London'. I saw some 18th century London in your pictures. Think about it..good luck. The pictures were awesome!
February 12th, 2010 at 13:39
thecandyman says:Band should be called: Faster GothyCat Kill Kill
February 13th, 2010 at 18:50
lacarmina says:heheheheh I love it!
June 8th, 2010 at 12:02
deanne.. says:loli.! loli.!!
nice..
love it..
how i wish i look like that..