Ladies and gentlemen, bats and acrobats, individuals suffering from an incurable full-blown Beetlejuice obsession, let’s take a moment to discuss reality as we know it. Some claim that life’s a circus. Others believe it to be a dark room. One. Big. Dark. Room. Ergo, we might as well dress for the occasion.

Luckily, Gloomth’s new Haunted Circus line takes the guesswork out of navigating dress codes befitting the creepy carnival known as existence. Step right up to vests, jackets, and bloomers perfectly striped in black and white, offset by hand-cut red heart and gold star appliqués. Let the death-defying daredevil spirit abound in a leg-baring sashed black romper, always ready to stop passersby in their tracks. And don’t be shocked (but feel free to be amazed) if your reflection in the fun house mirror suddenly sprouts fangs. Or your cotton candy begins to taste strangely of absinthe.

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[ additional images not seen in the August/September 2012 Issue ]

interview by : Vanity Kills
photographer : Ian Gattie
creative director : Jennifer Link
fashion stylist : Jennifer Link and Meagan Hendrickson
makeup artist : Leane Steck
model : Meagan Hendrickson

view the full feature in the August/September 2012 Issue

featuring designs from Unique Vintage, Blue Velvet Vintage, Pooka Queen, Sweet Romance, and more

photographer : Zach Rose
fashion stylist : Meagan Hendrickson
makeup artist : Leana Christine Artistry
hair stylist : Jason Tuttle
models : Paige Carson and Anatomy

view the full editorial in the December/January 2011/2012 Issue

Rose Mortem’s Juliet Gown

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The Juliet Gown by Rose Mortem combines stretch mesh and lace into an elegant and dramatic design. As Rose Mortem says, “tragic innocence was never so well-dressed,” and I couldn’t agree more. The gown is offered in black or white which would make an elegant for an  alternative bride. Rose Mortem is offering a 10% off your entire order during the month of November, check out www.rosemortem.com for more information.

The Juliet Gown by Rose Mortem is available online at www.rosemortem.com.

- Meagan

Too Fast’s Gracie Dress in Gonebad Print

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Too Fast designs a lot of their own fashions and the Gracie Dress in the Gonebad print caught my eye as I like the bright colors and unique fabric. The Gracie Dress gives the look of a top and skirt combo, but is all one piece! Super easy to wear and to style with a pair of ballet flats or some high to the sky stilettos, whatever your look this dress will definitely have people asking you, “Where did you get that dress?!”.

The Gracie Dress in Gonebad Print by Too Fast is available online at www.toofastonline.com.

- Meagan

featuring designs by Rockin’ Bones Clothing, Noir Leather, Scavenged Art by Suzanne Talmadge, and more

photographer : Zach Rose
fashion stylist : Meagan Hendrickson
hair stylist : Bryan Gunsell
models : Anna Cadaverous and Jiffy Decay

view the full editorial in the October/November 2011 Issue

Peter Von Erickson’s Frankenstein Necklace

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Halloween is just a few days away, but everyday can be Halloween with the Frankenstein Necklace by Peter Von Erickson. This unique choker style necklace was sculpted and cast from durable vinyl by Mr. Peter Von Erickson himself. While you will not get this choker in time for Halloween, it’s a great gift to a horror lover, or to aid in your “creature of the night” appearance. This necklace will surely have you in stitches, literally!

The Frankenstein Necklace by Peter Von Erickson is available online at www.vonerickson.etsy.com.

- Meagan

-Meagan

Hell Bunny’s Motley Sailor 50s Dress

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The Motley Sailor 50s Dress by Hell Bunny can be found at the retro lifestyle store Cats Like Us. This cute little sailor styled dress would make an adorable Halloween costume when paired with a little white sailor hat, black shoes, and perhaps a little red neck scarf. Get a retro look with edge as the dress is adorned with skulls on the anchors, Hell Bunny dresses are too cute!

The Motley Sailor 50s Dress by Hell Bunny is available online at www.catslikeus.com.

- Meagan

Artifice Clothing’s Cyber PVC Leeloo Costume

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The futuristic and campy movie, The Fifth Element, may be best known for the character Leeloo, played by actress Milla Jovovich. While most of us may not remember most of the plot or even the other actors in the movie, we do remember Leeloo’s white PVC banded outfit that I’m sure made millions drool. Well, Artifice Clothing has infused their knowledge of PVC costuming into the Cyber PVC Leeloo Costume, available in a variety of colors including white, black, pink, and yellow. Not only would this make a great costume for the Halloween season, it’s a great piece for cosplay events, photoshoots, or fetish events.

The Cyber PVC Leeloo Costume is available online at www.artificeclothing.com.

Be sure to check out the October/November 2011 Issue designer spotlight on Artifice Clothing.

- Meagan

Lip Service’s Pray To Me Dress

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From the Industrial Vice Division, Lip Service gives you the Pray To Me dress, in the “Looks That Kill” style group. Even though the Pray To Me dress is not being featured as a costume on their website, I would recommend this awesome nun look for Halloween. If you want to give the costume a creative twist, pair the nun outfit with some zombie make up for a ghoulish alternative.

The Pray to Me dress is available online at www.lip-service.com.

- Meagan

Heavy Red’s Alice en déshabillé – Noir Alice In Wonderland Costume and Corset

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Heavy Red has been chasing the White Rabbit again with the Alice en déshabillé – Noir Alice In Wonderland Costume and Corset for Halloween 2011. Treat (or trick!) yourself to this limited edition costume that can be worn all year-long which includes a cream-colored Alice dress, dark blue faux leather corset, and harlequin stocking set. Take advantage of pre-ordering this beautiful costume from Heavy Red as they start shipping on October 1, 2011!

The  Alice en déshabillé – Noir Alice In Wonderland Costume and Corset is available online at www.heavyred.com.

- Meagan