Ai-yah! Yesterday’s post garnered a lot of controversy about Sebastiano’s ethnicity and orientation. Today’s photos should only keep you guessing…

On New Year’s Day, we hosted a Goth party at Bar Sinister Hollywood. It was a pleasure to meet many of you in person. We caught up with Bill from Hyaena Gallery, and Jenna Valentine.

Our responsibility was to introduce the alternative bands, The Dreaming and Julian-K. As we hinted on Twitter, we really made a lasting impression on stage... (Read on for the scandalous story!)

Long black Goth dress: Victorian Maiden
Silver cross: an XXX-mas ornament (be creative!)
Lace gloves: Spider, Hong Kong
Devil horns: from Claire’s in Harajuku
Spine necklace: gifted from Like Atmosphere
Red and black corset: gifted from Heavy Red
Black and silver furry leg warmers: gifted from Artisan Socks

Upstairs at Bar Sinister, there was torture equipment and play-stations. The “Elfin King” whipped victims on a giant cross.

Personally, I think I do a more spanking job.

We were a little “absinthe-d” before going on stage…

Which led to some microphone difficulties for the first intro.

The second time we went onstage, we wound up screaming randomly at the audience… “We’re from Japan!” “We’re drunk and hope you are too!” It was a truly magnificent performance. But judging from the daggers shooting out of someone’s eyes, not everyone agreed…

Perhaps Seba’s tour de force was inspired by two of these Adios Motherf**kers (or Sayonara Motherf**kers, as he calls them). Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, Blue Curacao and other lethal ingredients in a glass.

Melissa and her new friend with the lovely smile.

We kept the crazy rolling next door at Broadners, with Carlos and Liz from LA Weekly.

The night ended with us getting into a physical fight at Denny’s (Seba still has scratch marks on his neck) and something involving a swimming pool. Wouldn’t you agree we’re the best party hosts on the planet?

Bonus: Sebastiano Photoshopped me into his perfect girl. The photo of him, however, is not retouched at all. (Or is it?)

Interested in having us host an event, or make a guest appearance? Email me — we’re always open to attending anime conventions, fashion shows, travel / press junkets and more… (Comment and let us know about upcoming events, and we can chat with the organizers.)

Japanese Word of the Day: Fukubukuro = Lucky bag
Song of the Day: The Dreaming – It’s No Good (Depeche Mode cover)