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In January of 1947 aspiring actress, and Hollywood socialite, Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered in Leimert, Los Angeles. Her body was cut in half at the waist, devoid of any blood, face slashed into a Glasgow smile, and posed elegantly outside in an empty lot to be discovered by any who happened by that morning. It isn’t the gruesome death, but rather the story’s twist that still makes it a mystery to us 71 years later, and makes her mark on history.

If you're neck deep in the January blues and you want them to go away, fast, these five mod tunes will get you into gear to take on this year. Enjoy.

Goth is one of the world's most iconic subcultures, spawning icons that have changed the world as we know it. Speaking of which, here are five you should definitely know about.

Don’t resolve to lose 10 lbs again this year, choose a resolution that brings you joy and confidence instead!

Your guide to the best gothic dresses to flatter a smaller bust. Perfect styles for evening wear; go braless and wear one of these elegant goth dresses to your next big event!

From Punk, to Grunge - to simply having crazy hair, we take a look at some notable alternative fashion trends that somehow ended up becoming mainstream.

Winter is the perfect time to show off your collection of vintage apparel! Harken back to some of the most iconic looks of all time while keeping toasty warm this winter.

It is rare to find a fashion trend more aesthetically pleasing than steampunk. It’s elegant and quirky and always well put together; members of the steampunk community wear their threads, leather, and buckles with immense pride

Whether you tend to go for a softer goth style, a more traditional gothic aesthetic - or something straight up nu-goth, there’s a cardigan for you. Learn how to style a cardigan in a gothic fashion

Its the most wonderful time of the year - Yule! Pagans are gearing up for their annual winter solstice celebration, and they have lots of fantastic traditions as part of the holiday. If you're looking for a few new Yule traditions of your own or simply want to understand the connections between Yule and Christmas, you'll want to read this article.

When we think of winter jewelry, pendants shaped like snowflakes, silver earrings and icy diamonds come to mind. But there are actually a number of ways you can style winter jewelry and accessories to dress up an outfit this season

You don't have to sacrifice style for warmth! Here are some ways to transform your wardrobe into warm yet edgy outfits with a bit of bite!

Lear how to style a gothic outfit for your Christmas party - with gothic dresses, shoes, jewelry and more! Gothic Christmas outfits never looked so good.

All good fashion comes full circle, and the 1960s is no exception. To celebrate the 60s in all its swining glory, we're going to take a look at the most striking trends of the time and tell you how to sport the look.

Are you going to a black tie Christmas party this festive season? If you're tired of the same old attire, add a little gothic edge to your outfit with this handy little guide from RebelsMarket.

Aside from its life-changing music and unlikely heroes, Grunge left a mark on the world through its quirky fashion. Read on to find out more about Seattle's most beautiful musical export, boots, guitars - and big knits!

With any great movement comes iconic clothing that stands the test of time. As the cold is setting, we thought it would only be right to talk about edgy and alternative winter jackets - the iconic kind that will warm you up while helping keep you cool.

Fall date ideas for the alternative soul. Find fun date ideas for fall and winter months - everything from a stroll in the cemetery to visiting a speakeasy.

Top UK fashion subcultures and how they started. From the mods and the ravers right the way through the punks and the goths, these incredible movements have left their mark on the world forever.

Ten of the creepiest, most unusual vacation destinations for anyone who loves offbeat travel. Our alternative travel guide is sure to delight your inner goth