To celebrate the end of the US leg of her Psychopomp Tour (which she calls her “favorite tour so far”) in LA, LaRosa took Teen Vogue behind the scenes. As she gears up to bring her gothic fairy tale vibe to Europe later this year, the star opens up about being a self-made stylist, a sonic storyteller, and an independent artist curating her own stage — every look, every lyric, every moment.

From the outset, it is evident that LaRosa puts a look together that says “I’m not trying,” even though every piece has purpose. “At the moment I’m feeling [that my style is] very dark,” LaRosa says. She’s living her best life in her era, blending femininity with a touch of darkness. “I feel like it’s very girly, but in an alternative way,” she says. “I love taking different elements of things that are traditionally super girly, but making them dark. I love feminine things. And I love alternative as well, so being able to mix the two is what feels like me. You often only get [the two sides of the spectrum], so it has been a really fun thing for me to experiment with.”

Wondering where she pulls inspo? Forget the latest trends. “I’ve been inspired a lot by Debbie Harry in the past,” LaRosa shares. “She’s just a style icon.” Lately, though, she’s been channeling her inner “doll” — but with her own shadowy twist on it. “I love the silhouettes and the style, but instead of pastels, I do everything in black and white.”