New Orleans Swamp Witch

Who I am:

VAMPIRES, SWAMP WITCHES & MAKEUP

New Orleans Native, Rachel Clinesmith aka SWAMP WITCH /Swampophile Actually Autistic & ADHD

Makeup has been a special interest of mine since I was 13.

I'm Rachel, C.E.O. & Founder of Vampyre Cosmetics LLC. I would love to introduce our brand and discuss the possibility of starting a business relationship. Our products are also sold at www.hottopic.com, www.vampyrecosmetics.com & in over 130 independent stores around the world. I think we could be a really good fit for your audience as well. We are proudly women owned, disabled owned and LGBT+ owned. Our products are vegan, cruelty free and talc free. They are also super long lasting as they were specifically formulated for stage and screen.

We have licensed collections with Emily the Strange, Vincent Price and, Winchester Mystery House & Amy Brown Fairies. Our SILENT HILL (by Konami), Strawberry Shortcake, Space Invaders & Oregon Trail collections will launch in 2023!

A little blurb about how we "do" cosmetics:

We don't Sell "Beauty", we believe beauty is in everyone. We merely provide tools for the expression of it.

We strive to be a “beauty disruptor”, renouncing social constructs of beauty and replacing them with individual ones.

We believe no one should have to choose between unique, inspired packaging and high quality, ethical cosmetics, so we are committed to being all in one.

Our “mini-manifesto” is found on the backs of all new palettes and boxes:

Makeup is Magickal.

Steeped in academia and dark lore, we create products for the people mainstream brands leave behind. We believe you should be able to express yourself as you wish.

Vampyre Cosmetics gives you the tools to define your aesthetic and begin your makeup adventure.

Press kit:

Press Kit – Vampyre Cosmetics

Brand Deck:

https://www.vampyrecosmetics.com/pages/brand-deck

Digital Sell Sheet:

https://www.vampyrecosmetics.com/pages/digital-sell-sheet

My husband created Mythosis Manufacturing LLC in 2021 to produce the tentacle brushes I designed in 2018. Since then he's created products for a number of celebrities.

We also contract with the following women owned & run companies:

Press via LynkPR , Social Media/Branding/Licensing/Branding via Alligator.Agency, Media Buying/Advertising via Evestar & Logistics/Warehousing/Fulfillment by 3PLG.

Current Projects & What I'm doing now:

Founder & C.E.O: Vampyre Cosmetics Editor in Chief of Undead Mag.

I recently moved back to New Orleans after living in Los Angeles for 7 years and because of my love of New Orleans and its History, I am giving tours in the French Quarter, Doing Seances & Hosting Ghost Hunts out of Bloody Mary's Tours, Haunted Museum & Voodoo Shop.

See me at Comic Con San Diego & New Orleans Comic Con with Vampyre Cosmetics & Undead Magazine.

Undead Magazine Issue 1

Undead Magazine is a quarterly publication, a new extension of the Undead Project by Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Multi-Award Winning A Place Among The Dead), her husband; Deverill Weekes (Celebrity Photographer, Producer & Writer A Place Among The Dead) ) & Rachel Clinesmith (Former Editor in Chief of Vampyre Magazine.) The Undead Project has conducted interviews with Anne Rice (RIP), Tim Burton, Gary Oldman, Ron Perlman and many other giants of Vampire Cinema & Television History.

Vampyre Magazine Issue 13

New Orleans, LA FEBRUARY 13, 2023 - Vampyre Magazine announces its lucky 13th & final issue featuring exclusive interviews with Cover Model: Kristin Bauer. Kristin plays Pam on HBO’S TRUE BLOOD and Hosts HBO’s Official Truest Blood Podcast. Makeup legend, and co-owner of Legacy Effects, Shane Mahan. Shane’s work can be seen on such films as Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Black Adam, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 2 and Vol 3, as well as The Shape of Water. In addition, he worked for Stan Winston on such movies as Terminator 1 and 2, Batman Returns, Edward Scissorhands, Jurassic Park, and so many other iconic movies. However, the film we’re discussing in this issue is Neil Jordan’s 1994 classic, Interview With The Vampire. Of course, Shane isn’t the only interview in this monster of an issue. Rose Sinister also talks about the development and release of her newly released vampire novel The Crimson Debt. Rose tackles literary territory in the vampire genre that no one else has managed to. The Featured Musician of the issue is the band Vampires Everywhere. We also get to take a deep dive into the creative minds of Neil D’Monte & Alex Lugo, the creators of Clan of The Vein Comics & Hellbilly Clothing.

Vampyre Magazine Issue 12

Salem, MA October 3RD, 2022 - Vampyre Magazine announced its 12th issue featuring exclusive interviews with lead makeup artists and costume designer from AMC+ new show, Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire. Also included are interviews with Lily Anderson, Author of BIG BAD, a newly released novel put out by Disney with a twist on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe.

Vampyre Magazine is honoring the legacy and memory of late author, Anne Rice. This issue features a cover image from AMC+ new show, Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire. Featured musician interviews include; Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost), Ryan Shuck (Adema, Julien K, Orgy) & Tarja Turunen (Nightwish) There's also ane Anne Rice New Orleans Guide, for any curious creatures of the night who'd like to see all of the relevant locations to her life and novels while attending The Endless Night Vampire Ball in New Orleans on October 29th. Sponsored by AMC+ and themed around AMC+ Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire.