Goth, emo, dark punk and related looks have been making inroads into mainstream fashion since... well... forever. Long ago, mainstream fashion discovered that it's not just a fad, and regular people don't have to seek out specialty stores or even Hot Topic to do the look. But let's face it, the complete vamped-out gothic-lolita style is not for everyone. Maybe you just want a touch. These looks have a lot of sex-appeal, but maybe it has too much charge for everyday wear. You can easily vary it so that the same look is appropriate for going to galleries, dancing or even a fancy dinner -- maybe even work, if you work somewhere laid back enough.

We thought we'd start off NYC Fashion week with a little tip from our good friend Liz who created a more subtle look you might want to try out.

Liz is a PhD student in psychology. She studies Asperger Syndrome.