Sensual Gothic Victorian Pre-Raphaelite Ghost Halloween Costume Guide

Gothic Victorian Pre-Raphaelite Ghost Halloween Costume DIY Guide Zombies are not a new invention. They've walked the pages of horror fiction for centuries. The undead have plagued generations of Devil's night, Samhain and Walpurgis revelers. Looking to recreate some of those vintage creeps of yore? Here's a DIY guide to make Gothic Revival Victorian costumes for women. Originally, "Gothic" didn't mean the same thing as the "Goth" styles (black hair, dark clothing, vampiric overtones) of today. Gothic referred to a high medieval architectural style. Modern Goths are a throwback to the Gothic Revival (mid 1700s to early 1900s). They are influenced by the Victorians' dark obsession with rigid morality, morbidity and sexual frustration. Pre-Raphaelites opposed this hypocrisy and focused on innocent sensuality. Read on...

How to Host a Romantic English Supper Party or Wedding Reception

Planning a wedding on the off-season? Here's a winter wedding theme with style. How about a period wedding? A 1920-30s English country house supper party. These were opulent times in Europe; here's how to
re-create British elegance and romance, a la Agatha Christie! This makes a great supper party or murder mystery party planner, too! Read more

Mel Gibson Phone Rant to Oksana Grigorieva: Religion and Sexual Repression Make Poor Bedfellows

How Religious Mania Destroys Relationships; Mel Gibson, Wife Robyn, Oksana Grigorieva
If I told you that religious zeal could be taken too far, would you think me ungodly? Consider this. Since Mel Gibson began speaking out on religious issues and proclaiming his faith, his personal and professional life have begun to disintegrate.
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Best Books on Vampire Fiction Like 'Twilight'

Best Young Adult Vampire Fiction Books for Twilight and Eclipse Lovers
Stephenie Meyer didn't invent vampire romance fiction with her Twilight book series. Modern vampire fiction has enjoyed a cult following for several decades now. If you like vampire fiction, read on.
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How to Create Sensual Victorian Gothic Decor

How to Create Sensual Victorian Gothic Decor Styles
With the popularity of vampire and zombie fiction, many of the more avant-garde home decorators are turning to Gothic Victorian design elements for their room decor. 'Gothic decor' is an oft searched term. Here is a DIY guide to Gothic design.
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'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' Gothic Romance Horror Thrillers

'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls' Seth Grahame-Smith Tweaks Jane Austen
Are you and your spouse or lover vampire or zombie fans? Then you'll want to read these books together for intimate, romantic horror fun. Jane Austen may be the best loved regency female author. Although steeped in Gothic romanticism, Austen championed independent women. Seth Grahame-Smith fans the flame of feminism with hellfire in 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.'
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