Peepshow Clipshow!

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I am so excited to be part of the Peepshow Clipshow this coming Saturday May 3rd at the Drake Underground in Toronto!  For those who don’t know, PeepshowTO is one of the best Nerdlesque troupes and regularly puts on sold-out shows with themes like Marvelesque, Tarantino Tease and Apocalust.  The Peepshow Clipshow is going to be a compilation of some of the best acts from past shows.  I will be performing as Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones. You won’t want to miss this event, seriously, I highly recommend getting tickets in advance because it’s very likely that this show will sell out!

Click the poster below to purchase tickets!

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Photos by If You Fall Photography

Burlesque Photos with Haley Friesen

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A few months ago myself and a bunch of my burlesque pals (Betty Quirk, Sevvy Skellington, Meryle Trouble and Dante Him) had a burlesque themed photoshoot with Haley Frisen for her thesis project and here are some of the results!   Check out the rest of her amazing portfolio at www.haleyfriesenphotography.com 

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Photoshoot with Tess Munster

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I was lucky enough to spend my Easter Sunday with the gorgeous plus size model Tess Munster!  

When I found out Tess was coming to Toronto I immediately booked a spot in her photography workshop with legendary pin-up photographer Dana Brushette.  Obviously, I had to make a brand new outfit for this photoshoot, which is also part of a costume for a new burlesque act I will be premiering at the Peepshow Clipshow on May 3rd.   You can see a small proof from my session below.  I’m very excited to get the finished shots back to share with you.

Tess was the absolute sweetest, very encouraging to all the models and such a fun presence to be around.  I think everyone who went to the workshop had a blast just being near this radiant woman.  I was also thrilled to meet Dana, whose work I have admired for a long time.  I hope to have the chance to work with both these amazing women again!

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Peeler’s Playhouse!

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Looking for a good time on May 1st?  Come check out Dolly Berlin’s Peeler’s Playhouse!  This show is going to be a good old fashion raunch-fest with lots of bumpin’, grindin’ and go-go gals going wild!  Myself and Betty Quirk will be bringing back our legendary Russ Meyer themed Cat Fight routine for this evening and you won’t want to miss it!

Click the poster below to purchase tickets!

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Aviva Mirage will be shimmy shaking it!
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Come see the Harlettes twist and shout!
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The gorgeous Frenchie Fatale will blow you away!
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Relive the glamourous girl fight between Dolly and Betty!

 

Diva Divine

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Happy Tuesday!  I thought I would post something a little different for my photoset this week.  This robe was originally a costume piece I made for a stage show I used to be involved.  I love the sheer almost giraffe-like pattern of this fabric.  It is the perfect sexy peekaboo print!  The feather trim on the sleeves gives a fun and dramatic flare to the robe.  Simply divine!

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 Photos by If You Fall Photography

Scaille Maille

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My amazingly multitalented friend Poisonne has recently exploded the internet with her awesome collection of scale jewelry and clothing called Scaille Maille.  These stunning creations are like dragon skin that has been skillfully tailored to the human form.  With necklaces, gauntlets, bras, harnesses and even neck ties in her collection there is something in any style for the adventurous warrior in us all!  Each piece is custom made to the size and colour you desire, with many beautiful colours to choose from including my favourites pink and the very mermaidy turqoise.  Prices range from $68 to $90 for the smaller pieces and $160 to $900 for the larger more elaborate work.  Well worth the money when you see the quality of craftsmanship and unique beauty in each item.  I really can’t say enough good things about Poisonne’s work and I highly recommend you check out her etsy shop and snag some of these killer pieces for yourself!

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  Photographed by Voinea Ng

Makeup by Valhalla’s Beauty

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Batwoman!

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A few weeks ago I was so lucky to perform in the Nerdlesque Festival in New York city as the vibrant superhero Batwoman.  Not Batgirl… Batwoman.  I also performed this act at Peepshow TO’s Nude 52 show last October.  I thought I would share some of the photos from these events of the epic costume I put together for this act.  This is another example of Burlesque Cosplay, where slight modifications are made to help with the removal of each item.  Instead of having one full bodysuit I decided to cut out the thighs and put in garters.  I also made the boots into bootcovers that are removed like stockings with a simple nude dance shoe underneath.  The most fantastic part of this costume though is the cape!  This thing is a monster that stretches past my reach and has dowels sewn in to help me hold it up.  But my absolute favourite part of the costume in my amazing mask which is leather and was made for me by the brilliant leatherworker and costume designer Adam Smith!  I love the way this costume turned out and I have found each time I wear it that there are a lot of Batwoman fans out there that appreciate the outcome of my effort and love seeing this fierce, Jewish, lesbian badass hero come to life!

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Photo by Lick My Lens Cap http://www.lickmylenscap.com

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Joan Holloway: Mad Men Cosplay

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 Today is the premiere of the 7th season of Mad Men!!  I have been a die-hard fan of Mad Men from the get go.  Not only is it one of the most intelligent, well-written and captivating shows on television it’s also packed full of amazing costuming, styling and set design.  Seeing all those beautiful 60s/70s outfits really inspires me creatively.  I just had to cosplay my favourite character from Mad Men, Joan Holloway!  To make this dress I bought a vintage 60s dress pattern and picked a very Joanie red fabric.  This dress is super comfy and I actually wear it to my work (as a receptionist) quite often.  I like to embrace that Joan strength and power when I sit at my desk as work.

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Photo by If You Fall Photography

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Inspiration: Betty Brosmer

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Modeling as been on my mind a lot recently, so I thought I would share some photos of one of my modeling inspirations; Betty Brosmer!

Betty Brosmer was the classic, American pinup girl!  Betty graced the cover of over 300 magazines and book as well as being featured in thousands of magazine spreads.  She had won over 50 beauty contests before the age of 20, appeared on hundreds of calendars and was even on a billboard in Time Square.  But Betty was not just a pretty face, she had business savvy as well.  She was the first model to receive residuals every time her picture was published, she was one of the first models to own the rights to many of her photos and was the highest paid model of her time.  Betty and her husband Joe Weider wrote several fitness books together and co-founded the fitness magazine Shape, which is still published today!

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Mermaid Tattoo: Almost Completed!

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After 5 more painstaking hours at the tattoo shop my beautiful mermaid is almost complete! Thanks again to the wickedly talented Suspiria for putting this ink on my body.  I’m so in love with her!  Anyone have a good suggestion for a name?

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