Christine McConnell, Gothic Bake Queen

If you ever wondered what kind of magic you would get if you put Tim Burton, Alfred Hitchcock, Vincent Price, and Paula Deen all in the same room, and they brainstormed on a project, Christine McConnell's sweet treats are pretty reminiscent of what they would all create together! The 32 year old, self taught baker, photographer, stylist and artist based out of LA, is the epitome of 50's housewife with a morbid and grotesque twist!

Baking is a hobby to McConnell, and she makes her living off of beauty photography, and other odd jobs! Trained in hair and makeup styling, but completely self-taught in baking, just by watching YouTube videos! Her hobbies and life work evoke the 1940's, 50's, and 60's but with a campy, creepy twist!

I first heard about Christine McConnell when she created "Seven Generations of American Women" by replicating women family members dating back as far as 2000 years! 

Follow Christine McConnell on Instagram: Christine McConnell 

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MEL

Two Fake Blondes

"Just a couple super fake blondes, crafting to support their root touch ups!" - Two Fake Blondes (Meghan Trimble & Katie Holland)

Meet Meghan Trimble and Katie Holland! Two ECU Fashion Merchandiser Graduates who decided to join creative forces to create what is known today as Two Fake Blondes! All of the products are hand made by these fabulous ladies themselves, and each is made special! From hand stitched patches, tie dyed shirts, clutch bags, and one of a kind dyed jackets, these girls aren't afraid to get messy with some dye. 

They love and encourage custom orders! Another thing I love about Two Fake Blondes is that they are all about customer suggestions, and hearing what their customers want to see next!

Katie and Meghan are only just beginning on their journey with Two Fake Blondes, but I see a bright future for these girls! Check out the promotional video they made to go along with the launch of their most recent addition to their shop, rainbow tie dyed socks and panties! 

Follow Two Fake Blondes on Instagram: @twofakeblondes 

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Melanie

Leviticus Jewelry

Leviticus Jewelry is an inspired collection of pieces created by designer Tara Levitin. Named in homage to her brother Levi and the childhood nickname she once conjured for her older sibling, her line is imbued with a slightly dark, gothic sensibility.

Browse through her provocative collection and discover subtle historical details woven into Levitin’s very modern work. Moved by pieces from the past, from one-of-a-kind vintage baubles she’s unearthed at estate sales, to the storied black jet (mourning) jewelry popularized in the Victorian era, Levitin’s design direction reflects a sentimentality with a patina rich in history, yet current and on the cutting edge.

 

Created with metals such as black rhodium, silver, rose gold, and gold, since 2005 Leviticus Jewelry has graced the pages of publications such as Elle, Nylon, Allure, Daily Candy, More, and Inked, and has been worn by the likes of Kat Von D, Ginnifer Goodwin, Juliet Huddy and Leigh Lezark.

View the entire hauntingly beautiful collection,

here. 

 

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Sar Elle

Douglas and Co. Detroit

Douglas & Co. Detroit is a lifestyle from the heart of Detroit where life is lived.

We offer quality handmade leather products, made in Detroit. Our products are designed and built by people in the city where they live; created with less than 20 products per series. Our mission is to partner with surrounding communities to educate, train and develop individuals with skills to create quality leather products.  Douglas & Co. Detroit believes in the the fine craft of handmade leather goods.

Each item that Douglas & Co. Detroit produces is a labor of love that is deeply rooted in Detroit. One hundred percent of their manufacturing process takes place locally from start to finish, including the cutting, stitching and packaging. This enables customers to walk away with more than just a product; they also receive the intrinsic satisfaction of owning goods fashioned from a deep rooted passion. Each finished piece radiates with the heartfelt time spent massaging the leather, sewing and loving every step along the way.

 

You can view the entire collection at www.detroitandco.com

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Sar Elle

Made By Niki

Since 2006, Made by Niki has been delighting a loyal following of fans with ground-breaking, award-winning lingerie. Thanks to Niki, shapewear is now something you can show off, underwear can be worn as outerwear, and you can go to work wearing a million pieces of string.

Designed in the heart of the English countryside, adored all over the world, Made by Niki is deeply rooted in a brave, experimental ethos, dedicated to bringing you something new every time you experience it.

Shop Made by Niki's Current Line anytime day or night, here. 

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Sar Elle

Vox Populi Jewelry

Accessories for the Modern Day Marie Antoinette, with a wicked sense of style.

Handmade in Dallas, Texas, Vox Populi Jewelry is bourgeois, kawaii, and absolutely over the top... Everything a girl could dream of for an accessory line.

Vox Populi has a vast array of accessories from studded sunnies, to custom harnesses, and gorgeous headpieces.To view the current line, or for custom harness orders, view Vox Populi here.

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Sar Elle

Sara M. Lyons

Self- Proclaimed "Professional Weirdo," Sara M Lyons is a 28-year-old Artist, Illustrator, and Nail Decal Designer from Southern California.

Her influences include Archie Comics, Cult Film, Punk Rock, Pop Culture, Skateboard Graphics, Barbie, The Occult, and Regina George. Much of her work focuses on femininity and vice, both celebrating and challenging the concept of Traditional Womanhood.

Sara’s nail decals (and all of her other itmes) are available via her shop, as well as a variety of e-tailers and brick-and-mortar retailers worldwide. 

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Sar Elle

Fabrik Marge

Marge is a Minneapolis, MN. based designer and seamstress that specializes in her incredibly unique Hoods.

Marge can create custom designs for you, ranging from a Hood to just about any other Fashion Piece you may need.

 

View Marge's Lookbooks, or inquire about a custom piece at her website, here.

Urb Clothing

URB Clothing is a German Based Clothing Company founded, and created by Joe & Sara Urb.

URB gained notoriety for it's Melting Tights, comprised of Nylon, Baby Powder, and Medical Latex.  Over the course of the last few years, many companies have tried to replicate Urb's aesthetic, but none quite compare.

Urb has recently started branching off from the Melting Tights, and has added some very intricate, high fashion pieces to it's new line. 

Be sure to check out the full line of Melting Tights, as well as the current line --for both women AND men, at the Urb Shop, here. 

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Sar Elle

OCC

Founded in New York City in 2004 by makeup artist David Klasfeld, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics started with a pair of Lip Balms. As an artist, Klasfeld wanted to develop products that met the needs of artists who weren’t satisfied with the traditional options found on the market, through a commitment to innovation in color, texture and selection.

OCC strives to be on the forefront of colour cosmetics, while honoring both our professional makeup artistry and cruelty-free heritage. OCC is proud to be 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free, as internationally certified by PETA.

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Sar Elle

Sugarbones

 Sugarbones is the original artwork of Canadian Artist, Cheyenne Federiconi.  Be it stickers, patches, buttons, airfresheners, or prints, Sugarbones has something that will please the independent, strong woman inside you, while also ensuring you have something cute and aesthetically pleasing (and a bit intimidating)!

Sugar Bones is equal parts badass, and kawaii.

Shop the Sugarbones Collection, and keep an eye out for Cheyenne's Newest Ventures, HERE

 

Xoxo,

Sar Elle

Helmouth Apparel

Vegan Friendly, handmade apparel from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Hellmouths first appeared as the gaping jaws of monsters in Anglo-Saxon Artwork and Mediaeval Theatre.

Most examples before the 12th century were English, and it is speculated that they originate from the Pagan Myth of Fenrir, the Wolf-Monster.
Taking the Norse spelling of Hel, and bringing to life through fashion, Helmouth Apparel is handmade to order in Pennsylvania.

View, and shop, the current line in it's entirety here!

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Sar Elle

Hopeless Lingerie

Since 2008, Hopeless has been creating handmade lingerie and sleepwear, from a small home studio in Melbourne, Australia.

Designer Gabrielle Adamidis is inspired by old films, modern art, the ocean, everything 1980′s, and loves B-grade horror. -Which is all very apparent if you follow her Instagram!

Hopeless Lingerie is cruelty free, handmade (orders are hand sewn in Melbourne by Gabrielle and her small team,) luxurious and beautiful. You may view and shop the collection in it's entirety at the Hopeless Lingerie Website, here.

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Sar Elle

Purrfect Pineapples

Purrfect Pineapples is a Cruelty Free Lingerie Company based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated, by fashion designer Erika Shuhendler since 2004; all garments are professionally sewn and serged  for a high-quality, high end product.

Purrfect Pineapples offers a wide array of styles, prints, designs, and sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. Purrfect Pineapples also offers custom ordering for Plus Sizes and Corsets!

View, and order, the Purrfect Pinneaples Collection in it's entirety here!

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Sar Elle

SJ Lingerie

Australian luxury lingerie brand Sally Jones, founded in 2005, has transformed in 2014 as a darker more sophisticated entity. 

Relaunching exclusively online as SJ Lingerie, with a new name and a new direction, SJ Lingerie continues to create luxurious lingerie pieces with  bold and provocative appeal.

Made in Australia using the finest fabrics, silks, and lace, sourced predominantly from France and throughout Europe.

SJ Lingerie’s latest collection, ‘Bold Romance’ uses a more refined color palette of black, nude and ivory.

View the entire SJ Collection here.

SJ Lingerie is an Australian made luxury lingerie line with personality! We hope you enjoy our debut film as much as we enjoyed making it! The film features our very first SJ 2014 Collection. Want more? Visit our online store here: www.sjlingerie.com.au.

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Sar Elle

19th Annual Motory City Tattoo Expo!

Its that time again. Time for the 19th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo! Come one come all and get your tattoo boners on! Local Mi artist such as Mark Hedgie of signature tattoo, CarlyCunningham, Bob Tyrell, Jay wheeler and many many more! The expo will take place at Detroit's very own Renaissance Center. 

For all of you who are visiting from out of town and getting a hotel down town. What are you going to do after the expo closes down–well we’ve got you covered.

Get nuts at the Shelter Friday night for Van Halentine’s Day. Here’s a quote from the event’s description, “….hits you square in the forehead with SCREAMING GUITAR RIFFS, EXPLOSIVE DRUM BEATS, BONE RATTLING BASS, AND in the midst of it all, a figure emerges from the smoke and flashing lights.” That’s literally all you need to know.

Saturday night hit up the Magic Stick for the Fourth Annual Detroit X Detroit show! Watch 15 kickass musicians each perform a 3 song set of another locally grown band or artist. 

The Handgrendades as Phantasmorgia. 

After Dark Amusement Park as The Supremes. 

500 Club as the Suicide Machines. 

 

Okay, you get it. Be there or, well…. your loss.

Find out more about this one HERE!

Alright, well that was your weekend run down. 

Hope to see everyone out and about this weekend!

and whatever you end up doing...

Keep it Vile.

-Dani Fahs

W A R P E D / T O U R / I S / C O M I N G !

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! The time when we get burned, bruised and dehydrated for a day out in the hot scorching black top! Why do we do it? For a chance to party and watch a ton of our favorite bands give it all in one solid day of music. So make sure you pre hydrate and plan your day out right. Because for one day, thousands of us become family and celebrate not just any life, but the life we want to live. So come one and come all and check out unforgettable performances from our brothers in ....

Make sure you guys make it out to see these bands from our staff pics!

AUGUST BURNS RED                        LET LIVE                        BLACK DAHLIA MURDER 

OH SLEEPER                                   ARCHITECTS                      THE AMITY AFFLICTION 

STICK TO YOUR GUNS                     VOLUMES                      WHILE SHE SLEEPS 

UPON A BURNING BODY                   BMTH                            LIKE MOTHS TO A FLAME

OH DONT FORGET to creep  Substream Music  Magazine and check out a special Vile Discount Code found in the magazine! Hope to see you guys there! -VC

Vile Company On the Cover of Real Detroit Weekly

Vile was featured on the cover of this past weeks Real Detroit Weekly.

Cover Shot by Joe Gall

Styled by Angie Yaldo0

Modeled by Brandon Brando

Creep it ! SpringFashion2013

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