If I have your mailing address, you've gotten at least one postal-friendly postcard from me. If you've been around for a while, you've gotten several. I enjoy sending people something they can touch and enjoy, even if only while reading a brief sentence or two.
When you pause patronage, I s...
2020-07-21 22:54:38 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been upping my sewing game so the next years are filled with awesome costumes, even more awesome than before. Until live performances are once again possible, might as well make the most of this extended pre-production period.
This tank top is sheer with the 2020-07-18 17:57:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Makeup and hair by Vivienne Vermuth, photo by Dynamite Dames.
Dallas has been hot and humid lately, disrupted by the occasional rainstorm on the days I have to drive somewhere.
I'm about to dismantle a dress to use the fabric for a panel skirt belt. I could go to the store and try to ...
2020-07-07 01:00:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy July!
With all of our in-person shows (including the murder mysteries) on indefinite hold for 2020, I'm doing occasional virtual shows and working on my own costumes. Mr. Snapper has created our online t-shirt store, which includes some of his own designs. I'm also 2020-07-03 16:24:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm hard at work on a potential design for the dinosaur legs, but I have to make a mockup first. It's a comedy of errors for me.
2020-06-29 01:03:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Howdy! My first virtual show is tonight. There's an interview right before my performance, and I have special guests in my improvised act. It's ridiculous.
If you'd like to get tickets for tonight (or to view the entire show within 72 hours of the broadcast), go 2020-06-28 17:33:17 +0000 UTC View Post
My first online show is this Sunday. This was my first chance to use a piec...
2020-06-25 00:05:16 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm working on the dinosaur! I'm excited that the expert is helping me think of new and interesting things, and those things can be expressed with my iPad!
Through all of this, I appreciate your support so much. ...
2020-06-14 18:32:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Makeup and hair by Vivienne Vermuth, photo by Dynamite Dames Photography.
This photo was shot before the virus shut things down, leading to layoffs and lockdowns. Simpler times.
As I had hoped, creativity is coming out of this enforced break. I do have a performance gig that's recordi...
2020-06-07 23:29:50 +0000 UTC View Post
I may look very sleepy, but I'm making progress with the concept of the dinosaur and I've booked a show for the end of April!
While the world is a challenging place right now, I'm glad to have some good stuff to ...
2020-05-31 17:37:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This act debuted in December 2008. Last Spring I was told it would be making an appearance at a huge show at a strip club in Chicago. I started rebuilding as we awaited contracts and details. The show fell through. We haven't done the number since I rebuilt parts of the costume. I still might reb...
2020-05-22 02:34:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Photos by Vixen Photography.
Last summer I shot with a new-to-me photographer. I like to shoot with new people from time to time because you never new when magic can happen, and I do learn new and interesting things about lighting, poses, shooting angles, hair tricks.
When I pay for p...
2020-05-07 01:46:25 +0000 UTC View Post
For those of you who have been around for a while, you might recall the day Mr. Snapper went sideways when we were supposed to shoot some content. First responders came over, saw my stairwell of show posters and crown nonsense, plus my fancy hair and makeup while I was wearing footie pajamas. I m...
2020-05-02 18:22:48 +0000 UTC View Post
I thought you might enjoy some up-close-and-personal entertainment this month, especially since we're all still social distancing. Here's some footage from The Shallowest Room Party at Tiki Oasis in 2019.
I think...
2020-04-30 01:41:29 +0000 UTC View Post
With people getting their spouses to shave their heads and cut hair, I took advantage of Mr. Snapper's hands and had him learn how to roll my hair. If I'd used more hairspray, let the rollers get hotter and left them in until they were completely cool, I might've had a better hairstyle after the ...
2020-04-28 02:21:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I had hoped COVID-19 would have been more resolved by now than it is. I mean, the things I'm bitching about aren't the greatest concerns with this nonsense.
This morning I found an antibody test that was $153. I have asthma, so I'm at a slightly higher risk for complications than the averag...
2020-04-25 17:07:33 +0000 UTC View Post
You're getting two BTS posts this month just for fun. :) I figure we can all use a distraction.
I shot with a local studio back in February, doing two different looks: 1960s dark bedroom and floral fun. I used their wardrobe instead of bringing my own, but that's another story.
The fl...
2020-04-19 03:02:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Of course, I don't think any magazines are promoting Dallas nightlife right now.
Makeup and hair by LaDonna Stein, photo by Jill Rasco.
It's strange to not have a gig on the calendar. Our next murder show was planned for the last Saturday in May, but I think we're all on lockdown unti...
2020-04-07 02:38:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Things are pretty strange right now for all of us. Since there's a lot I can't do at the moment, here's my butt.
Stay healthy. Let me know if you need a fabric mask. :)
2020-03-31 16:08:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Makeup and hair by Vivienne Vermuth, photo by Madison Hurley.
This month has been fucked up, right? My gigs are cancelled and future gigs are uncertain. I'm still making money by day, so I'm one of the lucky ones. Once I slow down, I'm sure the shock of all of these changes will sink in! 2020-03-25 21:42:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Strange days have found us. I hope you're all safe from Covid-19. I'm curious how this will affect entertainment in general.
I appreciate you and hope you're safe and well.
2020-03-17 02:30:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Makeup, hair and photo by Vixen Photography.
I've been pretty quiet so far this month. Real life has its own funny quirks. I gave notice at one day job to take another and then landed myself an ugly cold. (I don't think it's coronavirus, but who knows.)
Anyway, I'll be back to creativ...
2020-03-10 21:52:53 +0000 UTC View Post
I broke out the crawfish Saturday night. It's been a full year since the last time I performed this act. I've been so busy that I finally broke things out on Saturday to rehearse!
One more show to go this month! ...
2020-02-25 03:22:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I've really bitten off quite the chunk of things to do this month. We just got home from the Oklahoma City show yesterday. This Saturday I'm performing at Vixin Lounge. I have a vintage hair class Sunday (as a student)...
2020-02-16 16:55:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Photo by Jill Rasco, makeup and hair by LaDonna Stein.
I know Valentine's Day is a few days away, but I'm especially grateful for the folks who cross my path in February. (My birthday is part of it. Rounding the sun every time is pretty exciting.)
I'm glad that I have the opportunity ...
2020-02-10 23:29:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm impatiently awaiting my photos from this shoot. I've seen the proofs and they are awesome. It's the final round I'm waiting to get. I don't think I'll have them in time to print and mail for Valentine's Day this year.
That said, they are awesome. I'll s...
2020-02-05 03:50:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Remember that smut writing contest? Mr. Snapper and I landed second place and won a voucher that paid for most of the beast featured in this full reveal.
It's too big to drag onto a stage for performances and too awkward to get in and out of the car to take to venues. It's also too soft to ...
2020-01-30 22:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I think this is best summed up in one word: beignets.
2020-01-23 02:46:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Dallas Pinup had a shoot day yesterday so I partook. Makeup by LaDonna Stein, photography was done by Jill Rasco.
I think this is the first time I got a goodie basket at a photo shoot. It's like the evening was designed just for me to come home and 2020-01-20 00:57:00 +0000 UTC View Post
