The Bright Side of the Dark Side
Afraid of the Goth trend? Don't be. If it immediately brings images of Marilyn Manson groupies and the Bride of Frankenstein to mind, you've got the wrong idea.
"It was actually invented by a queen in mourning," says Lindsay Burns, a local personal stylist. "It can be very feminine for women."
Features like lace, velvet and ruffles -- all dominant with Goth -- all appeal to the girly girl. Victorian staples like puffed sleeves and corseted waists also get a nice nod. And, while black may be the cornerstone color of this trend, moody shades like deep plum, forest green and merlot are all welcome, too.
If that doesn't warm you up to the dark look, perhaps the embellishments will. The crosses, hearts and skulls so popular with of-the-moment jewelers such as Queen Baby and Chrome Hearts rule this style.
Take a look at three ways you can incorporate Goth into your wardrobe.
Model: Cilicia Teal for The Platinum Agency
Hair and makeup: Megan Payne for MAC Cosmetics, lasvegaswedding-makeup.com
Stylist: Xazmin Garza, Review-Journal
Stylist's Assistant: Melissa Moscotte
Gorgeous Goth
"Goth is a very striking trend," says Kelly Belmonte, a local makeup artist who has worked on Jennifer Tilly and Sharon Osbourne. "You don't go unnoticed."
Here's how Belmonte captures the Goth makeup that celebrities like Dita Von Teese, Evan Rachel Wood and Gwen Stefani all favor.
• Mix an illuminizer with your regular foundation to lighten the look.
• Skip the blush and the bronzer. You want a light, solid palette.
• For the eyes, either give them more smoke than a forest fire or line them, cat eye style.
• Glue on false lashes to complete high impact eyes.
• It's not Goth without a deep burgundy matte lipstick.
• To inject glamour, dot your face with a faux mole as a final step.
