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Lorelei Burk

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Vampire Wine

In plenty of vampire lore the description of a vampire tasting blood is similar to a mortal drinking wine. There is a fine bouquet that you find alluring — that first enchanting sip that rolls over your tongue whetting your appetite and the sensual experience of discovering the fusion of fruits, spices and exotic flavors.
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Bayonetta (Game Review)

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Bayonetta is a cinematic, action packed game from renowned game developer Hideki Kamiya, also known for Resident Evil. The protagonist, Bayonetta, is a gothic beauty....
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Alexander McQueen: A Retrospective

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Whenever I saw a design I absolutely loved, it always had the label, Alexander McQueen. I have admired his incredible skill, his remarkable craftsmanship and his talent for my entire fashion career. He combined his mastery at tailoring, meticulous workmanship of the French haute couture and his powerful imagination to produce incredible apparel. ...
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Alice in Wonderland (movie review)

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Director Tim Burton takes us further down the rabbit hole than we have ever been with his new adventure of Alice in Wonderland based on characters from the books by Lewis Carroll....
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Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

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Sometimes you find a production that has perfect symmetry. A very rare occurrence where everything melds together to bring you an amazing piece of art that once you have experienced it, you will never ever forget. ...
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Brutal Ballet

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When I used to think of ballet, visions of sugar plum fairies came dancing unbidden in my head....
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The Goth Rosary: Extraordinary Scents for the Unordinary

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Many years ago I was introduced to the alluring, exalted scents of the Goth Rosary. If you have not yet met the temptress of rapturous aromas, AntiSally, then let me tell you, I am a professed addict. ...
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Fright Nights Haunted Carnival

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A popular Halloween event to attend in the last two weeks of October is Fright Nights held at Playland Amusement Park on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds in Vancouver. ...
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Cyberdog Clothing

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The emergence of cyber clothing in the Goth subculture keeps growing stronger. Its origins can be traced back to the European rave, industrial, hard house, power noise and electronica music scene. ...
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Posepod’s Underground Fashion Show

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Toronto is the New York of Canada. When it comes to fashion, it's a melting pot of style. People are either wearing the latest designs or creating their own look. ...
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Lorelei Burk