60s Go-Go Emma Frost

This week Dolly is dripping in diamonds in her 1960s Go-Go inspired Emma Frost Cosplay!

The incredible Tyrone Islington and I had a blast shooting this X-Men inspired White Queen look.  On Sunday, March 18th you can see me rock this look in person at the Sinful Sundays PeepshowTO Takeover at Cherry Cola’s in Toronto!

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2017: A Mixed Bag of a Year

2017 was a very strange year.  There were lots of fun, happy memories but also a lot of very trying moments.

This year I travelled quite a lot to Montreal and New York City and also added Freeport, Bahamas to my travel list.  I performed once again as part of the Toronto Burlesque Festival, at Toronto Pride, at Yeti Con, for the Ladies of Burlesque at the Royal, and in all 3 of the Peepshow TO productions.   I had the pleasure of seeing the musical Hamilton twice in New York City.  I went to Drag Con NY, the Bagel Burlesque Expo, Yeti Con and Fan Expo.  I got a new tattoo from Genevieve FT.  And I got to see two of my favourite people get married in a Jewish/Indian/Lord of the Rings wedding!

All in all this year has really taught me who the important people are in my life and to cherish those relationships.  I’ve worked really hard this year to accomplish my goals but I know this is only the beginning.  Look out 2018, I’m coming for you!!

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Betty Quirk, myself, Coco Framboise, Zilly Lilly and Charlie Quinn at Comic Strip-off a Marvel vs DC Burlesque Parody.  Photo by Chris Hutcheson
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Seeing Hamilton in NYC with my mom
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In NYC visiting the Fearless Girl statue
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At the HUMP Film Fest with Betty Quirk
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Fire Strip With Me photo by Kate Garand
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Best Birthday ever!! With Bunny Buxom and Betty Quirk at Fire Strip with Me
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La Banquise in Montreal during the Bagel Burlesque Fest
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My only new tattoo this year from Genevieve FT
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Hanging out with Bear Sailor Moon at Fan Expo
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Performing with Leelando at Pride in Dundas Square
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At Pride with my lovely friend Bri
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At Drag Con in NYC
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Performing with Betty Quirk as part of the Toronto Burlesque Festival
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A wonderful boat ride through NYC with Betty and Max
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Celebrating the marriage of these crazy kids!
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Yeti Con with Zilly Lilly, Betty Quirk, Leelando and Sevvy Skellington
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Performing at the Ladies of Burlesque viewing of Marie Antoinette. Photo by Dominic Ali
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At the Simpsons Burlesque Show with the Yonge Guns
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A wet rollercoaster ride at Wonderland with Max and Betty
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Photo by Tyrone Islington
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A weekend riding around in Montreal
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Halloween with Leelando and Betty Quirk at Impulse.  Photo by Teri G
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Montreal Girl’s weekend with a colourful crew
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Sailing around in the Bahamas for Betty’s Birthday
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Happy Hump Day!!

I’m back from holiday but I’m not ready to leave the beautiful weather yet!  This week’s photoset is from my Pool Photoshoot with Rebecca Northcott Photography last summer.  This was such a fun shoot and Rebecca was a real pleasure to work with.  I hope you enjoy these fun, summer shots!

Bathing Suit – Forever 21
Sunglasses – Christian Roth from The Optic Zone
Hair Flower – Amber Ray
Earrings – Vintage
Nails – Danny Does Digits
Hair & Makeup by me!

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On Holiday

I’m writing you this week from sunny Freeport, Bahamas!!

To get you in the Island mood here are some summery photos from my photoshoot with Rebecca Northcott Photography!

Bathing Suit – Made by Me
Sunglasses – Christian Roth from The Optic Zone
Hair Flower – Amber Ray
Earrings – Vintage
Nails – Danny Does Digits
Hair & Makeup by me!

Enjoy!!

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Marie Antoinette in the Garden

Happy Halloween!!

This year for Halloween I decided to embody the pinnacle of extravagance and luxury; the Queen Bitch herself, Marie Antoinette.   I made this fun little costume for a screening of Marie Antoinette I performed at recently with the Ladies of Burlesque at the Royal Cinema.  Guild Park and Gardens in Toronto served as the perfect setting for this shoot.  Enjoy!

Photos by Tyrone Islington Photography

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I Have Misplaced My Pants: A Classic Simpsons Burlesque Tribute

It’s that time again, the next PeepshowTO production is this Friday, June 9th at the Great Hall in Toronto and if you are a fan of The Simpsons you are not going to want to miss this one!!

Back for another classic Simpsons Burlesque Tribute the amazing cast and crew of PeepshowTO are pulling out all the stops!   We’ve got your favourite Simpsons characters, doughnuts from Glory Hole Doughnuts, prizes, and a few other tricks up our sleeves.  I will be performing a brand new duet with the amazing Burlesque Drag King Henrietta VIII that you won’t want to miss.  Tickets are almost completely sold out, so if you still haven’t gotten your GET THEM NOW!!! 

See you there!

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Ladies of Burlesque Presents Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me

Tomorrow evening at the Royal Cinema in Toronto Ladies of Burlesque will be screening the classic David Lynch film and prequel to Twin Peaks; Fire Walk With Me.  There will also be a very special Burlesque pre-show featuring Betty Quirk and I as Shelly and Norma and the gorgeous Zilly Lilly as the Log Lady.

To get you in the mood here are some photos from our Fire Strip with Me show last month from Photolena!

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Dolly Monroe A-Go-Go

I am so happy to share these 60s Go-Go inspired photos with you!  This is the final set I shot with the incredible Photolena and is definitely my favourite.
Enjoy!

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2016: A Slightly Less Fabulous Year

2016 was a really hard year for everyone.  It certainly wasn’t a year I will look back on fondly for many reasons.  However, as I sifted through the photos for this post, there were many moments of laughter and fun sprinkled throughout.  I always like to look on the bright side and so despite everything we’ve been through, here are some happy memories and pictures from 2016.

This year I traveled to New York, Montreal and Mexico!  I had a wonderful time modelling for Raezor Latex and participating with them in Montreal Fetish Weekend.  I performed in four spectacular Peepshow TO productions, three of which involved choreographing brand new group/duet routines with some of the most amazing Nerdlesque performers I know.  I met my personal fashion inspiration Dita Von Teese!  I got three new tattoos, including one that I got with my mom of the two of us as matryoshka dolls.  I further developed my portfolio as a model and as a photographer.  I made three wedding dresses and got to see two of my best friends marry each other!

I guess this year wasn’t so bad after all.  Here’s to an even better 2017!  Happy New Year!

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Henrietta VIII, Delicia Pastiche and myself performing our Eeveelutions act at Peepshow Go, Photo by Lick My Lens Cap
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Sleep No More in New York City
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Betty Quirk and I meeting Dita Von Teese
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Charlie Quinn, Dante Legend, Sky Blew, Betty Quirk and I performing at a Yacht Club Party
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A lovely drawing of me from a very talented fan!
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Delicia Pastiche (Flareon), Henrietta VIII (Vaporeon) and Me (Eevee) by Tyrone islington Photography
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I got my kitty Glinda tattooed on my leg
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My amazing girl friends took me out for high tea for my birthday!
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Delicia Pastiche, Loretta Jean, Zilly Lilly, Dew Lily, Sevvy Skellington, Betty Quirk and I performing our Catch me if you Can act at Speilberglesque
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Decked out in Sari’s at Sam and Trevor’s Mandvo
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Chow Mein’s Wedding!
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Performing as one of Leelando Calrissian’s beach babes in Dundas Square for Pride
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Vampira at Halloween
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Poster girl for Peepshow GO, Photo by Lick my Lens Cap
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Drinking mimosas in Mexico!
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Ewok crew (Helena Trona, Zilly Lilly, Shaanlesque, Loretta Jean and I) at Revenge of the Strip: A Star Wars Burlesque
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Dolly Shots Photography with Gala Delicious and Delicia Pastiche
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Mother Daughter Tattoos!
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Another amazing drawing by Bryce Hallet
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Tulum, Mexico with Sevvy Skellington and Betty Quirk
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Sam in the wedding dress I made for her!
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Sam in the other wedding dress I made for her!  (what a doll!)
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Pinup Tattoo by Genevieve FT
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Congrats to Sam and Trevor on their amazing wedding!
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My Girl Gang at our fav brunch spot!

Sam and Trevor: JUST MARRIED!

I can barely remember when I first met Sam and Trevor because it feels like we’ve known each other forever.  I do, however, remember that upon being told of their engagement I was quite surprised since I had no idea they were even dating!  This pair has always been quite private about their relationship, which, in a world where all our interactions are broadcast online, is quite a rare thing.  Knowing all that, how lucky am I to have been invited to snap some shots of this lovely couple being publicly romantic for their engagement photos?!  These photos are even more special since they were taken at Honest Eds, a cherished Toronto landmark which will see its demise at the end of this year.

It’s been a long time since I first learned of their engagement and in that time I have grown to know and love Sam and Trevor as the incredible, kind, loving (and sarcastic) people that they are.  I can’t imagine two people who compliment each other more perfectly.  Trevor is the calm in the storm.  He is patient and thoughtful and wise.  Sam is a little firecracker!  She is passionate and outspoken and a fierce friend.  They are the perfect Ying and Yang.  These two were meant to be in a way I have never seen in any other two people and it feels as if they have been married for years when in fact it’s been only a matter of hours!

Sam and Trevor, I wish you both a long and happy marriage filled with joy and compassion and love!  Congratulations Sam and Trevor!!

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