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