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Ladies of Steampunk magazine cover! Modeling in Japan: two horns hairstyle, leather octopus corset.

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I’ve adored Steampunk for years, and have exciting news to share. Today, the latest issue of Ladies of Steampunk Magazine is out, with devil-haired Carmina on the cover!

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The magazine does a wonderful job of capturing this unique subculture and its fashion. In a six-page feature, they interviewed me about the colorful Japan Steampunk scene, including the groundbreaking party Steam Garden. You can get a digital or print copy here, and see more on their Facebook.

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Can you tell I had fun shooting these photos in Nakano? I worked with the same team that did my Adone Magazine shots: photograher Said Karlsson and hairstylist Kukukachoo.

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Octopus corset: gifted by Dracula Clothing (remember when I visited their steampunk-Victorian showroom in Prague?)
Skull and crossbones necklace: gifted by Ghostlove
Long lace skirt: gifted by Corset Chick

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We enjoyed putting a Japan-anime twist on traditional Steampunk style. Do you like my two-horned hair?

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My blue and purple hair extensions are the masterwork of Lulu Kukukachoo, Tokyo-based stylist. She used an ingenious method to create the cone shapes, then twisted and pinned these acrylic hues into place. She’s available for everything from avantgarde styling to basic haircuts, via Hair by Kukukachoo.

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It was fun to look for Victorian-esque backdrops around Nakano. This curving gate was a great find.

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As was the wooden front of a Japanese restaurant.

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Brown, beige and black graffiti. I like how my hair flips up at the ends.

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Photographer Said is wonderful to work with; he’s easygoing and has a great feel for shots and lighting. He also runs Tokyo Faces, a street fashion photo-blog with daily photos.

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In my Q&A, I talk about the emerging scene in Japan, led by my friends Kenny Creation and Luke Chaos, who organized the party Steam Garden. Soon, I’ll post photos from their most recent event, which shows the spectrum of steam-punk fashion in Japan (including Lolita versions).

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Want to see and learn more? Pick up a copy of the magazine. Thanks to Ladies of Steampunk for the grand honor.

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Do you like how I added inspiration from Harajuku style tribes into this outfit? How do you like Steampunk culture and clothing?

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48 Comments

  1. Petra
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 12:10 am | Permalink

    Thank you! I love it!!! Your hair is awesome, outfit is amazing!!! Highlight of my day, thank you^^

  2. Mika
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 12:10 am | Permalink

    You look great girl~! I love the hair style! :DD

  3. Charmy
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 12:41 am | Permalink

    I think it looks awesome

  4. Ann
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 12:41 am | Permalink

    You are so amazing!

  5. Syreeta
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 12:42 am | Permalink

    Yey

  6. Rita Reese
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 12:42 am | Permalink

    Ahh!! I love it @_@

  7. Chadae
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 5:42 pm | Permalink

    wow!! You look sooooo beautiful!!! I LOVE it! :) very magical

  8. nomvegannom
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 5:42 pm | Permalink

    super kawaii!! you are the goddess of fashion

  9. amy
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 5:42 pm | Permalink

    ♡it ✌

  10. Rafael
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 5:42 pm | Permalink

    HOLY COW YOU LOOK BADASS! O,..,O I love Steampunk but never seen it that way before. I want to wear a monocle now. ^,..,~

  11. Tristan
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 5:42 pm | Permalink

    Beautiful! As usual…

  12. Lee
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 5:43 pm | Permalink

    my favorite blog! My favorite blogger *___*

  13. Odelia
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 5:43 pm | Permalink

    Awesome! You look beautiful!

  14. Barbarella Buchner
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 6:05 pm | Permalink

    As always, you look amazing. Love the hair!

  15. Silvia
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 6:18 pm | Permalink

    Cool!! Your hair looks great!

  16. Nella
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 6:18 pm | Permalink

    This is the coolest hairstyle ever!

  17. Amface
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 7:07 pm | Permalink

    great dress with your hair color.

    • lacarmina
      Posted May 4, 2013 at 4:46 am | Permalink

      Thank you! I enjoyed playing with Steampunk style this time.

  18. thithi
    Posted May 3, 2013 at 7:07 pm | Permalink

    pretty girl

  19. Marissa
    Posted May 4, 2013 at 4:42 am | Permalink

    Nya^^

  20. Ria
    Posted May 4, 2013 at 7:50 pm | Permalink

    i like ur photoshoot on here! XD really gorgeous! Love ur clothes here, too! I can’t wait for next post.;)

  21. Krystie
    Posted May 4, 2013 at 7:55 pm | Permalink

    OMFG!!!!! Super cute!!!!

  22. Yara
    Posted May 4, 2013 at 7:56 pm | Permalink

    Great!

  23. Eric
    Posted May 5, 2013 at 7:42 am | Permalink

    I just love you! Lol!!! Totally awesome style!

  24. Sharai
    Posted May 5, 2013 at 7:42 am | Permalink

    so cute!

  25. aya
    Posted May 5, 2013 at 7:42 am | Permalink

    Love it !!

  26. Monique
    Posted May 5, 2013 at 7:42 am | Permalink

    I have à purple wig with a red octopus, if that corset comes with red instead of orange that would be amazing!

  27. Christina
    Posted May 5, 2013 at 7:42 am | Permalink

    lovely

  28. Saem
    Posted May 5, 2013 at 7:32 pm | Permalink

    Genial!

  29. atc
    Posted May 5, 2013 at 7:32 pm | Permalink

    looks outrageously cute dear

  30. Vif
    Posted May 6, 2013 at 7:44 pm | Permalink

    looking fierce as always!

  31. Princess
    Posted May 6, 2013 at 7:45 pm | Permalink

    hey la carmina!

  32. rena
    Posted May 6, 2013 at 7:45 pm | Permalink

    omg steampunk

  33. Tina
    Posted May 6, 2013 at 7:58 pm | Permalink

    This is amazing! I adore this!

  34. WTFan
    Posted May 6, 2013 at 7:58 pm | Permalink

    amaze

  35. Jen
    Posted May 7, 2013 at 2:57 am | Permalink

    I love your take on steampunk. It shows that you don’t need all those gadgets to pull off a steamy look. Also, the hair is awesome!

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