What's In My Bag

Just my latest blog post, where I let you see what's in my bag.

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What do you usually carry in your bag?

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Steampunk modelling

Lately I've been doing a little steampunkish modelling. I know, it's a cliche that every goth female is an "alternative model". I have been involved in a couple of projects this year and am really excited about both of them.
The first exciting announcement is that I am in Victoriana Lady Lisa's latest book "International Strampunk Fashion".



For those of you who don't know who she is, check out her website here . Victoriana Lady Lisa is an expert on Victorian and Edwardian fashion and customs. She has appeared on the show Odities, is an author, public speaker and hosts Victorian tea parties. I love that she has turned her passion into hr life - very inspiring. She also has a blog you can check out Here.
I'm on page 107 with my lovely friend and model Joan V.



The second project is a calendar fundraiser for the Subgenres Winnipeg show. It's a local show about various subcultures in the city. The calendar was steampunk themed, and I'm pleased to have been a part of it. You can check out their site Here.
Here's a group shots we did at the Dalnavert Museum.



And here's a close up of me.



It's certainly been fun, and I hope to be involved in some more projects soon.

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Goth Reading

Hi everyone

Here is my latest vlog about recommended reading for goths, both about the subculture, and gothic literature. I've probably forgotten some aurthors and books. Let me know what you recommend.

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Nostalga Night

Yesterday I went to a social (if you're not from Manitoba, a social is basically a party held in a community hall), put on by the Elysium Social Club, a gothic community group. The theme of this social was "20 Years of Bloody Hell", celebrating 20 years of the goth scene in Winnipeg. I'm sure there was a scene of some kind before that, but it was about 20 years ago that the goth bar "The Crypt" opened, and that a local DJ, who is still going strong, has been spinning for us. DJ Evil Bastard or Zlatan, famously says "bloody hell" a lot - thus the name of the evening. While the Crypt (which later became a gothic clothing shop) is closed and the goth bar night has moved to 4 or 5 different venues since, it is nice to see that our little community is still going strong.
Last night it was great to see so many people come out and get dressed up like the old days.They had DJs playing the best songs from different eras, and a slide show with tons of photos from the past two decades.


My look for the night.



My freind Rene looking awesome.



Rene 15 years ago. Still fabulous!



Here's me back in 199/2000 playing in a gothic metal band called Exalted. I played with them from 1998 - 2002.
Seeing the old photos definitely did make me miss some things about the old days. But lots of things now are really good, and it's nice to see that many of us are still friends and are enjoying the scene, even if that means we go out a little less and some are having to find babysitters for the night.

Here's a few more pics from the night. I took a bunch, but I'll try to keep it to a minimum here.



Old Crypt sign



The lovely Christine.



Marie - love that hair!

What is your local scene like?

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