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During the recent L.A. Goth Club Upheaval, both of my two favorite clubs were displaced: the monthly Old School Goth club mentioned in this post, and a weekly Darkwave/Goth/Synthpop club that had been around for 15 years. Things really do have a way of correcting themselves, as they are now both back! We attended the re-opening of the latter this weekend at a new venue, which I think will be a big improvement. It always takes me a few nights to get used to a new dance floor, but this location really is far superior the old.
This corset is my one and only purchase (so far) from Timeless Trends. While I don’t love it quite as much as my Gallery Serpentine collection, it really is a close second and the prices are too amazing ($99 for most styles). The only issue I had with this corset is that I had to replace the lacing. It arrived with matte-finish lacing, which was impossible to smoothly cinch down. It continually caught up on itself and tangled, or just wouldn’t slide through the grommets. Once I finally got it arranged, my shoulders hurt and the corset was incredibly uncomfortable. I don’t go for the two-person lacing method; I find that the thing can only be truly comfortable and properly adjusted by doing it myself, so this “sticky” lacing simply wasn’t going to work. I ordered some shiny nylon lacing and now this corset is wonderfully comfortable and easy to cinch.
The choker is by Alchemy Gothic. It features three dark purple enamel panels inset with purple crystals, and a wide velvet choker. Another birthday gift from the perfect man! He cheated a bit on this one, as he had seen me admiring it while on a shopping trip with friends in San Diego. I don’t know how he managed to find the same one online without even knowing the name; he’s just amazing like that.
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I thought it would be nice to give my Club Outfit photos a bit more ambiance. I’ll keep the Work Outfit photos natural and straightforward, but I really like the way these evoke the feel of a night at a Goth club. They look much more like what you would see if you walked in and saw me out on the dance floor. Except I’m not dancing, because still shots of dance moves always seem to look awkward.
After putting so much work into these photos, I’ve decided to enter one of them in Timeless Trends’ monthly corset photo contest. The winner gets a free TT corset, and I already have one picked out. So wish me luck!!
I hope you'll win – bacause you look absolutely stunning and beautiful in this outfit!
I can't help thinking that this outfit looks like a blend of Morticia Addams and medieval damsel – and I mean it as a compliment!
I LOVE this outfit. You look stunning. You will definitely win that competition! I'll have to check out their corsets, that is really cheap.
You know I've never actually been to a goth club? That's what I get for living in a state with more cows than people.
Good luck in the contest!
Ditto. You look amazing. No one can pull off a corset like you!
What a great look!
Fantastic outfit! And the touches of color are just perfect compliments.
Yaaaaay~ more hair shots, wheeeeee~! [Ahhh to have such a long, luxurious mane~!]Uwaaaaaaah, the color of your corset is amazing, a purple almost too decadent~! [but that can never be too much, haha] I've always thought that the point-skirt–terminology fails me–like yours seemed more costumy, but I think that because of everything else you have on, it becomes indesputably Gothic.Good luck on your photo contest~! Hopefully if you win, you'll get one that won't need any lacing adjustments.
great look! you look awesome! and good luck-i hope you win!
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I hope you win! Love the purple necklace and corset. The necklace was a thoughtful gift and so pretty. Thanks for explaining about the export. For some reason, I thought my blog would be gone if I exported it. I didn't realize I could just copy it. I'm learning…I appreciate the help! I ended up losing a few comments, too.
I too hope you win — good luck! I like the dramatic effects of these photos and the choker is gorgeous!
Thanks, everyone! I might have entered the contest too late this time around, as voting began at the beginning of the month so I am waaay behind! But there's always next time.
Sal, thanks!BettyZade, you rock. 
Iotorcido, I took it as a compliment! 
Phoenix, TT is definitely worth the money. No custom sizing, and sometimes styles go out of stock for a while but they always seem to come back eventually.Becky, oh no!!! 
Next time you are in the USA, stop by Los Angeles and we'll show you a whole new world. I'm originally from Kansas, so I know what you mean about the cows… 
CookingChinchillas, thanks so much!Maeam, aren't deep purple and black just the perfect combination? I can't believe it took me so long to get a purple corset!Sir Isaak, I think it might be called a handkerchief hem, albeit a dramatic one. This skirt is by Shrine Hollywood, and I think there are quite a few Goths in LA who would consider this everyday wear. ;-DLeigh, thank you! Fingers are crossed. 
Debbie, yeah, I think Blogger could explain the Export thing better. It took me a while to even see that tiny link there! Hopefully they have their issues all straightened out now.Joy, thank you! I had fun with these photos. It's the Graphic Designer in me!! 
Gorgeous!!
I love the drama of your look here! And i am sending you good luck vibes in hopes of your winning that corset….keep us in BlogLand posted!xoSadadressologyhq.blogspot.com
I love this! My inner Morticia loving goth-child is also loving this. Well done on that necklace, it works perfectly.