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Our Favorite Fresh Hair Color Ideas in Red

Red is the color of fire, of blood, of a vampire’s kiss. It’s evocative and attention-grabbing, not to mention a...

How to Style T-Shirts

It’s so easy to live in t-shirts–they’re comfy, inexpensive, and classic style elements. Tees are the building blocks of so...

The 20 Best 80s Horror Movies (That Aren’t Slashers)

There’s something so satisfying about a good 1980s horror movie. Whether it’s the gooey practical effects, the mile-high hair, or...

The Count on Film: How a Century of Dracula Movies Shaped and Reflected Culture

Dracula is without a doubt cinema’s most enduring movie monster. His aristocratic presence has been gliding uncannily across our screens...

Night Forest: Exploring the Eco Gothic

Strange sounds and ghostly echoes of life haunt the forest at night. From shadowy mountains and rivers to the endlessly...

28 Showstopping Black Lace Gloves for Prom

Want to add a touch of elegance to your prom look? A pair of delicate black lace gloves adds sophistication...

12 Summer Goth Outfit Essentials to Keep You Cool and Spooky

It’s not easy being goth in summer. Black clothes, boots, and layers plus sunshine can be a match made in...

Embrace the Soft Goth Aesthetic with This Spring Capsule Wardrobe

The trees are blooming, the birds are singing. You know what that means: it’s time to get spooky. Okay, maybe...

The Baby Bat's Guide to Gothic Novels

A heroine flees a menacing castle in a flowing white nightgown. A vampire stalks the innocent by night. Dread creeps...

The Best Black Lipsticks for Any Budget

Black lipstick is as essential to a goth’s arsenal as smokey eyeliner and black leather. But when it comes to...

24+ Great Vampire Movies to Slake Your Thirst

Vampires are cinema’s most enduring monsters. They represent many things: lust, greed, the exploitative ruling class, outsiders, immortality. For over...

What to Bring to the Renaissance Faire

If you’re planning on attending your local Renaissance Faire, you’ll need more than just a killer medieval costume. A few...

American Gothic: Reading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" in a New Gilded Age

The world is divided into haves and have-nots. A deadly plague ravages the countryside. The wealthy lock themselves away in...

Memento Mori: Symbols and Meanings

Powerful and haunting, the memento mori motif is a common theme in art from the medieval period and the Renaissance–and...

7 Black Eyeliner Ideas to Vamp Up Your Gothic Aesthetic

Whether it’s a crisp liquid wing or a chic kohl smudge, black eyeliner is a classic for a reason. It’s...

Everyday Outfits for an Alt Aesthetic

It’s easy to default to black t-shirts and hoodies when you wear mostly alternative fashion, but there’s a whole universe...

Dark Artistry: Anatomical Drawings as Memento Mori Art

Anatomical drawing of bones by James Bell Pettigrew, 1908. Humans have always been fascinated with the inner workings of our...

15 Fabulous Corset Tops and How to Wear Them

Whether you’re a lover of all things 90s whimsigothic or a veteran elder goth, it’s hard to resist a good...

The Baby Bat's Guide to the Post Punk Music Genre

If you’re interested in goth music and goth culture, you’ve probably come across the term post punk. What is post...

What Is Gothic Horror?

Gothic horror has been captivating audiences for centuries with its heady mixture of dread and chilling atmosphere. It’s time to...

Emily Dickinson: Poet of Death

Reclusive and fiercely talented, 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson is one of the most famous and influential American writers. Her short,...

How to Wear Gothic Male Jewelry

Putting together the perfect goth look takes more than just a stylish black t-shirt and some killer combat boots. It’s the...

Calaveras in Mexican Art History

You probably know calaveras are associated with Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations, but there's much more to this popular...

The Ultimate Vampire Book Series: A Guide to Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles

[contains plot summaries and potential minor spoilers] Are you bored with the endless sea of time stretching out before your...