Halloween is the perfect time of year to experiment with your look, especially if you are thinking of dabbling with some darker fashions.

Goth style has been around for decades but it's more glamorous than ever. So not your baggy black t-shirts and broomstick skirts - more like edgy Alexander McQueen skull clutches and Balenciaga leather pants. Even Christian Louboutin and Valentino stilettos are getting the spiked treatment. The vixen vibe is ruling the fashion scene and we are dying to go to the dark side.

So how can you rock the rock look without it appearing to be a theme party costume? We chatted with the goth goddess Madame Mayhem who shared her tips for adding some wicked pieces into your wardrobe. The New-York based musician also spills her own style secrets about her favorite places to shop, her closet must-haves and the surprising fashionista she looks up to.

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