A Son’s Reflection: My Mother, Draga
Joanne Tica interviewed Peter (Pete) Lalic on several occasions to learn more about his mother, Draga, a refugee, and immigrant to the United States. The Obrad Lalic family settled in…
‘90s Makeup: How to Recreate the Looks That Are Making a Comeback
There’s no questioning that nostalgic ‘90s trends are back, and arguably better than ever. As they say, everything old is new again, and that certainly rings true when it comes…
The Line That Turned
by Sofia StojicPancevo, Serbia I have always struggled with the notion of straight lines. The chronology of history, for example, as a straight line. “Progress” as a straight line. Even…
An Acne Solution: Norse Organics Review
Hello, beautiful people! Today I want to share this Norse Organics review with you. Norse Organics is a skincare brand that’s been popping up all over my social media feeds…
Machu Picchu & hip Cuzco travel guide! Action Treks Peru luxury day tour, cute alpacas, Incan ruins Sacsayhuamán. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Gotta catch ’em all… I didn’t nab Pikachu, but finally made it to my 7th World Wonder: Machu Picchu! Read on for details of my journey — including serving Y2K…
Artiswitch Fashion Becomes Real with Harajuku Brand Collaborations
Artiswitch is an anime and multimedia media project that represents the meld of Harajuku’s fashion, art, and music scene within its episodes. The anime debuted in 2021 as a collaboration…
Tokyo Goth Halloween parties, events, clubs! Gothic Midnight Mess, drag queen shows, LGBTQ nightclubs. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Can’t believe it is this time of year again… This is Halloween, this is Halloween! Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to Japan for 2024 spooky season… But I…
Your Ultimate Guide to Goth Shoes | Bound in Bone
Whether you’re prowling the streets or strutting into the night, goth footwear is made to make a statement. In this guide, we’re diving into everything from towering platforms that scream…
Atelier Pierrot A/W ’23 Fashion Show @ Anime Weekend Atlanta
Anime Weekend Atlanta, abbreviated AWA, is the largest anime convention in the southeastern United States. It took place on October 26-October 29, 2023 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Cobb…
Kyoto pentagram temple, Seimei Shrine! Japanese occult destinations, pentacle Onmyodo diviner Abe no Seimei. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
(Goth travel journalist / content creator La Carmina in Shinjuku, Tokyo.) 2025 is shaping up to be one of my wildest years yet… I’ll definitely be in Japan, so please…