Category Archive for Press
Gothic fashion blogger editorials: cover of Cut Out + Keep Snippets magazine, Wantering blog.
Now that the exclusivity period’s over, I can share more images from my Hong Kong Gothic Lolita shoot, published in several magazines.
Photographer: Ken Yuen
Assistant Photographer: Jacqueline Kwok (noircorner)
Photo manipulations: Kanae Hamatsuka
Hair: Emma Woodall of Toni & Guy Hong Kong
Wardrobe: Spider by Natalie Lam, Hong Kong
I’m honored to be on the cover of Cut Out + Keep’s Snippets Magazine. They did a thoughtful interview with me about coolhunting, extreme body modifications, and my dream travel TV show. In the “superhero” interview, I also reveal how I find time to blog between all the madness.
In addition, Wantering blog named me their latest Trendsetter. “Find out more about her alternative style, Japanese fashion and her cat, Basil Farrow” in the article.
Fuksja, a Polish vintage fashion magazine, interviewed me and gave me the full back cover. Coming up: features in Elle, and South China Morning Post.
Such fun to model with John Skeleton (he’ll soon contribute a London Goth guide to this blog). We’re wearing local Gothic Lolita brand Spider.
Kanae’s photo manipulations put me in a sci-fi world (more on her Tumblr).
Striking a pose on “Women Street”. Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities in the world. Find out why in my blog series and on Discover HK’s Facebook.
I leave you with two photos, taken with a film camera by Jacqueline Kwok (noircorner) and assisted by Ken Yuen.
Nothing beats old-school film, don’t you think?
This series originally appeared in the January 2013 issue of Dark Beauty, with La Carmina on the cover. You can still pick up a copy and see more photos.
Do you like it when I dress like “Goth Princess Peach”? Got ideas for my next photoshoot? Let me know in the comments!
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Downtown Phoenix Roosevelt Row: art galleries, murals, Arizona cultural arts district. Little white Miffy dress!
I’m not the tanning type, but it’s nice to be able to wear a little Miffy white dress in the depths of winter! No wonder Phoenix, Arizona is a popular travel destination for Canadians.
White dress with pink bunny: Miffy fashion collaboration, from TwoPercent Hong Kong
Fuzzy ankle boots: Liz Lisa, from Hong Kong
Bone bead hair clip: gifted by SassyNPunk
Eyes faux fur purse: Hyoma by Izzue, Hong Kong
For the second half of my press trip, I stayed in the ultra-mod Westin Downtown Phoenix hotel. Big fan of their courtyard and South American Province restaurant, which served me six types of ice cream and sorbet!
At Civic Square Park, I met up a Downtown Phoenix Ambassador. These orange-jacketed friendlies act as concierges and tour guides.
We started with almond milk lattes at Fair Trade Cafe. The coffeeshop’s dedicated to humanitarian causes, and has vegan and vegetarian snacks on the menu.
We continued with a tour of the Roosevelt Row Arts District (RoRo). Every First Friday of the month, the galleries open up to art-walkers.
New works are constantly beautifying the district. This “Peritoneum” ASU installation was recently moved to the unused lot on Roosevelt & Second Street.
Outside: functional benches. Inside: waves of color.
The “Ro2 Lot: Neighborhood Mural Project” turns temporarily vacant spaces into public art installations. Locals gathered to plant gardens and paint walls together.
Phoenix’s big walls are ideal canvases for artists. At 3rd St and Roosevelt, Lauren Lee painted “Three Birds.”
Day of the Dead is a popular theme. Lalo Cota’s mural brightens Golden Rule Tattoo, at 2nd and Roosevelt.
Scenes from the Cats musical celebrate the Valley Youth Theater on 3rd.
Lalo Cota and Breeze painted this lady on Angels Trumpet Ale House, a gastropub committed to craft beer.
Across the street is FilmBar, a chill space to have drinks, listen to music and watch artsy films.
Back to the Westin Phoenix Hotel, to soak in my free-standing tub overlooking the city. In the evening, I Gothed up with my friends… wait til you see where we nightcrawled.
Do you like to gallery-hop? Did you expect Phoenix to have so much vibrant, public art? Tons more Arizona travel blogs are on the way.
PS: Thank you to Phliss for interviewing me about JGoth, dark fashion and TV hosting — for Vampire Freaks and Alteria Motives.
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Cover model for Dark Beauty Magazine! Hong Kong Gothic Lolita photoshoot: Spider fashion line, Mongkok modeling.
“Dark Beauty Magazine strikes again… Get to know La Carmina as she adorns our first issue of 2013!”
What can I say? It’s an incredible honor to be on the cover of this much-loved, dark fashion magazine. I can’t thank the Dark Beauty enough, and my team for creating these glorious images.
You’ll have to get a copy of Dark Beauty Magazine to see the full photoshoot, but here are two alternate images to whet your appetite.
John Skeleton modeled with me, in the streets of Hong Kong.
Gigantic thank yous to…
Photographer: Ken Yuen
Assistant Photographer: Jacqueline Kwok (noircorner)
Photo manipulations: Kanae Hamatsuka
Hair: Emma Woodall of Toni & Guy Hong Kong
Wardrobe: Spider by Natalie Lam, Hong Kong (pictured below)
Let’s take a behind-the-scenes peek at how the shoot took place.
We started the day in Soho, at the Toni & Guy Hong Kong hair salon. A magazine photoshoot is the perfect excuse to wear dramatic, crimped hair.
Emma Woodall did this masterful hair styling. She also created my spray-painted locks for Hong Kong Social Media week (fashion bloggers panel).
Onwards to Mongkok. I wanted to shoot in the streets, under the famous neon signs, to capture the energy and color of Hong Kong.
We reunited with Natalie Lam of Spider, a Hong Kong Gothic Lolita designer. (Remember when Seby and I visited her store last year?) I adore her designs: elegant frills, corset lacing, Victorian accessories.
John and I wore her clothing for the shoot. We thought it’d be a nice departure from the usual Japanese Gothic & Lolita brands that you see in magazines.
I did some shopping at the same time… bought this Pirate Rum shirt, and studded dress (I ended up wearing it on TV: CBS The Doctors).
If you visit Spider, you absolutely must stop by Spider (say hi for me). The shop is in Mongkok; address, maps and directions here.
What do you think of our photos? To see all the images and read my interview, grab a copy of Dark Beauty Magazine: Jan 2013 street-style issue, with La Carmina on the cover (it comes in digital, print, and both). Thank you everyone — what a dream!
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Modeling for Leveled Magazine! Atelier Pierrot & Lolita Girl sailor dress, Angelica Brigade necklace, hair flowers.
It’s a new year… and I’m thrilled to unveil my photoshoot and interview for Leveled Magazine!
Real Talk with La Carmina is currently on Leveled’s site, and will be in print later in 2013.
Mad love for my photo team!
Photography by Joseph Wong
Post-processing by Argiris Maipas
Hair styling by Isolde Semple at Avant Garde Hair, Vancouver
Hair flower fascinators & jewelry provided by Angelica Brigade (her designs get more fabulous over time).
Striped Black & White dress: Atelier Pierrot, from Closet Child in Tokyo
What’s my biggest fear? How old is my cat? Find out in the full interview.
The bracelet, necklace and hair flowers are Angelica Brigade. I love romantic and dark accessories, with a touch of Art Nouveau and Art Deco – so I’m a huge fan.
Black sailor dress: gifted by Lolita Girl Clothing, worn with a vintage Chanel purse.
Posing with a bloody head. Why not.
Joey did a terrific job with the lighting and these beauty shots.
Can’t wait to hear what you think of my latest modeling photos and Leveled Magazine interview!
Thoughts on my style evolution? What do you think of the colors and vision in these images?
LA CARMINA
