Bloodbath’s Whipped Sugar Scrub in Zombie Zen

image source bloodbath.etsy.com

I recently went to a car show and picked up some Bloodbath products from a vendor at a rockabilly festival.  I had seen Bloodbath’s products on their etsy page and was intrigued by the product packaging and the interesting scent names; Creepy Colada, Cleopatra’s Curse, Screamsicle, just to name a few.  I absolutely loved the Zombie Zen for it’s clean smell (it’s unisex too!) that really does last all day long.  The sugar scrub left my skin feeling clean and soft without a residue like some other scrubs can leave behind. I paid extra attention to those especially “dead areas”, like the instructions told me too!  I definately recommend Bloodbath product for all you creatures of the night and as a great gift to give to your horror fiends.

Whipped Sugar Scrub in Zombie Zen is available at bloodbath.etsy.com.

- Meagan

Plastik Wrap’s Midnight Madness Sale

If you’re in the Toronto area, this is the weekend to shop!

Plastik Wrap’s semi-annual Midnight Madness Sale is happening this coming Sunday, August 1st, both at their Toronto boutique at 2235 Dundas St West and online at www.plastikarmy.com from 8pm to midnight EST.

For those that attend the sale at their boutique, they will have drinks and treats, along with music, a sample rack full of one of a kind pieces for super low prices, and some styles on sale for less than online. Every Plastik Wrap item in the store is going to be discounted just for this one night! If you can’t make it to all the fun planned at boutique, at least make sure you take advantage of the sale online!

for more info visit the facebook event page

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Here’s a look behind the scenes of our upcoming beauty editorial for the August/September 2010 Issue.

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A little sneak peak at what’s in store for the August/September 2010 Issue’s fashion editorial.

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Cats Like Us exclusive Dolly Valentine’s Deliliah Dress

image source catslikeus.com, photo on left by Luke Copping

Stop the presses! Miss Beth a.k.a Dolly of Dolly Bag fame is now making dresses?!  Here is a Cats Like Us exclusive dress from Dolly’s new dress line called Dolly Valentine.  This first dress is the Deliliah dress in the rat pack print and it has caused a big buzz with the Cats Like Us crowd and Dolly Bag fans.  The dress design was drafted and sewn with love by Dolly herself, she truly has out done herself !  I love the retro style fabric design, the belt detail, and the fact that this dress is great for any body type!  Stay tuned for more Dolly Valentine creations to grace the racks at Cats Like Us and be sure to check out Dolly’s hand bags too!

The Deliliah dress is available at www.catslikeus.com.

- Meagan

Auxiliary Magazine is sponsoring End: the DJ as he tours to support his new album Endtrovert released in May on Shinto Records. He is currently on tour in Australia, so if you’re a reader in that neck of the woods, be sure to catch a date! If you’re closer to our neck, you can see End: the DJ at Triton Festival, happening Labor Day weekend (September 3rd-5th) in Brooklyn, New York.

for more information visit endthedj.blogspot.com
get a taste of End: the DJ’s track selections, check out his DJ Picks in the Feb/March 2010 Issue

The world is not enough for Amy Doan, she successfully conquered the DIY fashion scene with her signature brand of neon-colored, naughty-yet-nice apparel, known as Shrinkle, that a girl can party harder than Paris or Britney in, only to go home to cuddle with her Hello Kitty doll. Doan has spent the past few years concocting the perfect accompaniment to her not so secret stash of sequined tube tops and pink leopard print hot pants. Also known as Sugarpill Cosmetics, your newest, most spectacularly packaged antidote to the droll and predictable world of soft taupes, muted corals, pale peaches and anything else one wouldn’t catch a drag queen dead in. Rescuing natural beauty eschewing, pigment-starved club kids two eyelids at a time.

photographer : Kevin Marburg
hair and makeup : Tess Kim
model : Amy Doan
interview by Vanity Kills

Has the successful launch of Sugarpill inspired you to follow other dreams that you once felt were out of reach?

Amy Doan : I definitely feel a lot more confident about taking risks and embarking on new adventures. Before launch, there was always that tiny nagging insecurity that people might not share my love of this project that I poured my heart and soul into. But everyone’s reaction has been so sweet and supportive, I feel even more motivated to continue creating things that I hope people will love!

Many women (and fashion-forward males) secretly want to experiment with vivid high-pigmented hues, but shy away from color out of the fear of looking like a circus clown or a trailer park hooker. What advice would you give to Auxiliary Magazine readers who are novices to the wonderful world of in-your-face color? How would one wear an ostentatiously bright shade without it wearing them?

AD : Well first, I would tell them that there’s nothing wrong with looking like a circus clown or trailer park hooker. One of my very first inspirations for wearing bright makeup was when I was in my teens and saw a TV documentary about a tranny hooker. He had neon blue eyeshadow up to his eyebrows! I thought that was pretty sweet. I think you just have to remember that bright colors aren’t supposed to enhance your “natural beauty”, they’re more about having fun and just going for it. So don’t worry if you look like a crazy person! If you love it, then you will own it.

read the full interview in the June/July 2010 Issue

rock out with your… patch, pin, tee… out!

featuring fashion by Playdead Cult, Futurestate, Sick On Sin, and more

photographer : Stephanie Bell
creative director & fashion stylist : Pretty Deadly Stylz
makeup artist : Genavieve White
hair stylist : Matthew James Genser
models : Christopher James Nevin and Trevor Nicholls

view the full editorial in the June/July 2010 Issue

Razorcandi or Kym as she is known in everyday life is a unique model with the ability to seemingly create a hundred different looks all in one ass kicking deathrock package. Hailing originally from the state of Florida and now residing in Romania, Razorcandi has since published multiple photography books showcasing her luminous modeling career. As an artist and model, Razorcandi exemplifies beauty both through her creativity, her passion for individuality, and the ability to truly live for herself.

photographer : Bodó Janos Attila
makeup, hair, styling, and model : RazorCandi
interview by Meagan Hendrickson

Could you share with our readers one or two of your secrets to achieving your beautiful and unique style?

RazorCandi : I believe my style has been formed over years of being influenced by musicians, models, and actresses [in] movies, I think this explains the meshing of styles I’ve created for certain looks. I can’t really say I stay up to date with trends, in fact I don’t pay attention to trends at all I just kind of wear the things that appeal to me or represent my passion for the alternative lifestyle. On a personal level it is about self expression and showing my artistic side, but I also like to inspire others and stand for something.

With two photography books published showcasing your modeling, do you have any plans on publishing a book of your paintings?

RC : I haven’t planned that far ahead however I have been spending much more time with painting than with modeling. I can definitely see future projects that include a picture book of my paintings, before that an art gallery exposition seams more probable. In the near future I plan to put out a few editions of unreleased, never before seen images of new modeling work.

view the full feature in the June/July 2010 Issue

Plastik Wrap’s Oxide 3/4 Length Riding Pants

image source plastikarmy.com

Plastik Wrap’s newest addition to their amazing designs, the Oxide ¾ Length Riding Pants have really got Jennifer and I excited! We’re excited because not only are they made for summer with breathable material, but they are so edgy and versatile! I personally love that these pants are modeled after riding pants from by-gone eras, yet is an updated design in true Plastik Wrap style. The barcode detailing at the knee add a futuristic feel, while the deep side pockets are functional and also add a very militaristic feel to the garment. I would dress up the Oxide pants with a fitted dress shirt and a bow tie, or style them with a basic fitted black tee and heels for a late night dinner. You can’t argue with a fashionable and comfortable option in these sweltering hot summer months.

The Oxide 3/4 Length Riding Pants are available at www.plastikarmy.com.

- Meagan