I'm writing like a mad woman in the hope that, come February when Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lip Shades collection is updated with 25 new shades, I'll be able to invest and 'witch up' my lips. I'm especially obsessed with XO, Zero, Dagger Haze, Lovecraft, Sanctuary. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOnSL30B08k/?taken-by=thekatvond https://www.instagram.com/p/BOnUGL5BZ_P/?taken-by=thekatvond https://www.instagram.com/p/BOnQVtSh70t/?taken-by=thekatvond
Swedish black metal outfit Grift can do no wrong in my world, and his Samhain Celebration is another addition to his already exquisite discography. I have my muse Mlle Ghoul to thank for alerting me to this beautiful release. Enjoy.
For this second post in my new Instagram series, I want to focus on, and celebrate Hord an account which brings memories of my Yorkshire homeland back to me in droves. "BORN IN THE BLEAK, ROLLING MOORS OF YORKSHIRE, HÔRD ECHOES THE COLD, BRAZEN LANDSCAPE AND COMBINES IT WITH THE WARMTH AND WELCOMING FEEL OF… Continue reading Intriguing Instas : Hord
Going through some of the predominant lists of the best black metal from 2016 has led me to make some exciting discoveries, including Lascar, a band hailing from Chili. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rgB94jWvgY
Despite being extremely over my budget, I'm still swooning over the Handwoven collection by Ovate, especially the Handwoven Headscarf in black wool and grey alpaca.
Some images from a photoshoot deep in the Swedish forests with @erzabethbathory. If you're interested in seeing more of my photography, you can find my website here and if you're interested in buying my work, you can do so here.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOzl8yMh8t3/?taken-by=katiemariemetcalfe What books do you have lined up for the new year? How do you fancy getting your hands on a copy of my latest poetry collection In The Hours Of Darkness? I am giving away 2 copies over on Instagram. Just head there and follow the instructions to be in with a chance of… Continue reading In The Hours Of Darkness Giveaway
Some of my earliest memories are of sitting in my Nanna's living room during dark winter nights. It was always warm, with thick curtains keeping the cold at bay, and a gas fire quietly breathing out hot air. I don't remember it ever being cold during winter. I can remember watching National Geographic documentaries about… Continue reading Stitching In The Dark : The Beginning
For 2017's first Sound Of The Day post, I'd like to shout out about the phenomenal collaboration with Italian black metal project Selvans and a long time favourite of mine, Downfall Of Nur. I've been disapointed with much of the black metal from 2016, so it was something of a colossal relief to hear this… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Selvans/Downfall of Nur
Well, 365 Days of Dark Art actually turned out to be 326 days instead...but I'm not going to beat myself around the head about it. Unfortunately, life threw up some obstacles which needed to be tackled. But all is well now. All is very well in fact. Anyway, I want to share with you ten… Continue reading 365 Days Of Dark Art : Favourite Discoveries
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 