Spellbound Fairytales and Fantasy Magazine - August 2024: The Dark Realms Edition Issue 1

AUGUST 2024 ISSUE 01

Fairytales and Fantasy

Dream,Explore,Discover The crow

What’s your favorite scary movie?

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Editor-in-chief SALLY MARIE Lucy Morris Ashley Buchanan Tobias James Jarna Nasso Darren Wynne Heather Wilkins Lyndsey Adams Chloe Bennet Karaaina Bishara Laszlo Balogh

Executive Editor Fashion Editor Digital Editor Staff Writer Photo/Sub Editor Features Editor Beauty Editor Advertisement Manager Features Editor Logo Illustrator

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CONTENTS

August 2024

08 THE NIGHT CIRCUS WARDROBE STYLIST/CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ PHOTOGRAPHER/RETOUCHER: JULIE POWELL IG: @JULIEPOWELLPHOTOGRAPHY FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JULIEPOWELLPHOTOS WB: WWW.JULIEPOWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.COM TW: TWITTER.COM/PURPLEJEWELL PT: WWW.PINTEREST.COM.AU/JPOWELL2544 MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIR STYLIST: EMMRIETTA IG: @EMMRIETTA FEMALE MODEL: EMILY REINHARD IG: @EMREINHARD93

18 THE DOCTOR MODEL: TATYANA KOROTAEVA IG: @SLYLIZARD1 PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA ANGEL IG: @PHOTOSORCERESS

28 THE CROW PHOTOGRAPHER: EKATERINA NASIBULINA IG: @CRAZY_KATERINA2.0 MALE MODEL: SEMYON NASSIBULIN IG: @PEPSI_THRASH LIGHTING DESIGNER: PAUL IG: @KEETON.SIRI MAKEUP ARTIST: IRINA KARIMURZAYEVA IG: @K.IRA_FOX_MAKEUP

YOUR FAVORITE SCARY 34 WHAT’S MOVIE? FEMALE MODEL: JAZMIN WILLCUT WB: CRIMSON-ORIOLE-CTHX.SQUARESPACE.COM/ GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHER: FELICIA SHEFFIELD IG: @FELICIARAEPHOTOGRAPHY

40 THE SCREAMING BANSHEE MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIR STYLIST: TEIGHAN FELTON @ TEIGHANLEEHMUA IG: @TEIGHANLEEHMUA WARDROBE STYLIST/CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ PHOTOGRAPHER/RETOUCHER: JULIE POWELL IG: @JULIEPOWELLPHOTOGRAPHY FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JULIEPOWELLPHOTOS WB: WWW.JULIEPOWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.COM TW: TWITTER.COM/PURPLEJEWELL PT: WWW.PINTEREST.COM.AU/JPOWELL2544 FEMALE MODEL: NICOLA PAIGE IG: @NICOLAPAIGE.MELB

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GIRLS ODD 50 NORWEGIAN COMBINATION OF SWEET & DON’T MESS WITH ME

PHOTOGRAPHER: JAMES L. GROSS IG: @JAMESGRO2199 FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JAMESL.GROSS WB: WWW.JGSTUDIOSMN.COM TW: TWITTER.COM/JGSTUDIOSMN1 FEMALE MODEL: AMANDA ELLINGSON IG: @MANDYMOORBID

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Editor’s Letter

August 2024

Sally Morris Editor-in-chief Welcome to the Spellbound Dark Realms August Issue!

As August unfolds, Dark Realms enthusiasts find themselves enveloped in a world of enigmatic wonders and shadowy delights.

The balmy summer nights create an ideal atmosphere for delving into the depths of gothic aesthetics and supernatural themes.

The waning days of summer serve as a wellspring of inspiration for cosplayers and artists, who skillfully weave elements of the impending harvest and the approaching autumn into their intricate creations.

This month witnesses a notable increase in outdoor gatherings and atmospheric photoshoots. Elaborate costumes and meticulously crafted makeup transform mundane locations into captivating otherworldly scenes, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

The air is thick with anticipation for upcoming fall events, as devoted enthusiasts use this time to meticulously refine their costumes and strategize for eagerly awaited conventions.

August emerges as a pivotal month in the Dark Realms community, serving as a unique bridge between seasons. It masterfully blends the carefree spirit of summer’s final days with the mysterious allure of the approaching darker seasons. This transitional period allows for a rich tapestry of creative expression, where the warmth of summer mingles with the first whispers of autumn’s chill, creating a truly magical atmosphere for those who revel in the darker side of imagination.

This unique confluence of seasons allows for a diverse range of creative expression within the Dark Realms. From sun-dappled gothic picnics to twilight masquerades that hint at the coming harvest, enthusiasts find myriad ways to celebrate this transitional period. The community comes alive with a palpable energy, as members eagerly anticipate the upcoming fall events while savoring the last moments of summer’s embrace. For those who revel in the darker side of imagination, August truly becomes a magical time, offering a perfect balance between the fading light of summer and the growing shadows of autumn.

Next month we will be welcoming you back during the change in seasons, ushering in the autumn season - we look forward to seeing you there!

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Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Teighan Felton @teighanleehmua IG: @teighanleehmua Wardrobe Stylist/Creative Director/ Photographer/Retoucher: Julie Powell IG: @juliepowellphotography Female Model: Nicola Paige IG: @nicolapaige.melb

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The Night Circus Come behind the curtain of the Night Circus, nothing is what it seems. Getting ready for a fabulous spooky Halloween season Wardrobe Stylist/Creative Director/Photographer/Retoucher: Julie Powell IG: @juliepowellphotography FB: www.facebook.com/juliepowellphotos WB: www.juliepowellphotography.com TW: twitter.com/purplejewell PT: www.pinterest.com.au/jpowell2544 Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Emmrietta IG: @emmrietta Female Model: Emily Reinhard IG: @emreinhard93

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The Doctor

The Plague Doctor, with his unique costume and mysterious story, has become a popular character in the world of cosplay. It is a symbol of ancient horrors that attracts attention due to its mystical appearance. The appearance of the plague doctor — a black cloak, a mask with a long beak and protective glasses — not only arouses interest, but also allows cosplayers to experiment with an atmosphere of mystery and horror.

In addition, such a costume easily adapts to your own ideas and style: you can add elements of Gothic, steampunk, or even creatively beat modernity by integrating popular culture. This gives every cosplayer the opportunity to show their individuality.

The popularity of the plague doctor is also explained by the current topic of health and diseases. In a world where epidemic themes have become more significant, his image arouses interest and makes you think about the fragility of life. Combined with the historical context, this character serves as a reminder of how humanity has faced disasters, which makes MODEL: TATYANA KOROTAEVA IG: @SLYLIZARD1 PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA ANGEL IG: @PHOTOSORCERESS

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The crow PHOTOGRAPHER: EKATERINA NASIBULINA IG: @CRAZY_KATERINA2.0 MALE MODEL: SEMYON NASSIBULIN IG: @PEPSI_THRASH LIGHTING DESIGNER: PAUL IG: @KEETON.SIRI MAKEUP ARTIST: IRINA KARIMURZAYEVA IG: @K.IRA_FOX_MAKEUP

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What’s your favorite scary movie?

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The Screaming Banshee

MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIR STYLIST: TEIGHAN FELTON @TEIGHANLEEHMUA IG: @TEIGHANLEEHMUA WARDROBE STYLIST/CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER/RETOUCHER: JULIE POWELL IG: @JULIEPOWELLPHOTOGRAPHY FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JULIEPOWELLPHOTOS WB: WWW.JULIEPOWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.COM TW: TWITTER.COM/PURPLEJEWELL PT: WWW.PINTEREST.COM.AU/JPOWELL2544 FEMALE MODEL: NICOLA PAIGE IG: @NICOLAPAIGE.MELB

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Norwegian girls odd combination of sweet & don’t mess with me Photographer: James L. Gross IG: @jamesgro2199 FB: www.facebook.com/JamesL.Gross WB: www.jgstudiosmn.com TW: twitter.com/Jgstudiosmn1 Female Model: Amanda Ellingson IG: @mandymoorbid

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Poffe Photographer: Gessica Nord IG: @gesfoto_ Model: Christoffer IG: @pofferoxx

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Photographer: Ekaterina Nasibulina IG: @crazy_katerina2.0 Male Model: Semyon Nassibulin IG: @pepsi_thrash Lighting Designer: Paul IG: @keeton.siri Makeup Artist: Irina Karimurzayeva IG: @k.ira_fox_makeup

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