Gothlicious Summer Recipe... Vampie (via Instructables.com)

Ah, what does a dark hostess serve on bright summer days? Instructables.com member "Girlwithacurl" created a wonderful strawberry-filled dessert called a "Vampie". Inspired by the sexy 'Twilight' book series by Stephanie Meyer, the pie is visually striking as it is delicious... Click here for the recipe and directions.

Fall Fashion to Die For...

Ah, it looks like the Courtesan is not the only lady who is seduced by dark fashion. Many of the upcoming fashion spreads for the Fall glossy mags have a deliciously moody tone as well. The models of Lanvin look like gorgeous vamps creeping their way through a cemetery, Linda Evangelista is a sexy mourning widow in Italian Vogue and hot new It-Girl Vika Kuropyatnikova is the chicest corpse on a slab for Dazed and Confused. I can't wait to go shopping

San Diego Comic-Con - Emily the Strange

This dark and strange little girl debuted in the 90's from the San Francisco Graphic arts community. She embodies intelligence, independence and an alternative view of the world. While her merchandise grew from cult following to huge fave with smart and artsy chicks, her big-time coming out is about to come.

If you fancy yourself any kind of alternative culture-seeker, you know all about the San Diego Comic-Con. Emily the Strange had a great presence there, being a favorite hangout of many dark-minded lady. They promised updates on a video game and news of the upcoming movie produced by Dark Horse/Hellboy 2 producer Mike Richardson.