All it took was newcomer Rooney Mara to snag the role of Lisbeth Salander in the film adaptation of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and the goth look is resurrected. Before we knew it, she was the new anti-it girl it girl, parading down the red-carpet sporting her sharp features, avant-garde, jet black hair, and her neo-goth take on fashion.

And the fashion world seems to agree with this, as it channels its inner Rooney Mara in this fashion & makeup editorial. Hues of dark purple, plum, wine red and black are the color palette of choice, while acid-washed denim, leather, studs and metals dominate the wardrobe choices. We dare you to step into gothic territory and try out these looks.

Because sometimes, you just gotta look like a lady who can kick ass.

Photos via teenvogue.com