Burlesque at Beaumarchais NYC, Project Explorer travel videos fundraiser. Qwiki: How to avoid getting sick when traveling?
Thanks to all my NYC Pirates who supported the ProjectExplorer.org fundraiser! We raised around $2000 to go towards the low-income school visits program. (Keep reading for photos and my new travel tips how-to video.)
We gathered at Foursquare’s SoHo office for the event.
Big white sunhat: Giovanno (similar to this hat)
Long black mullet skirt: gifted by Corset Chick (similar to this skirt)
Fruits tank top: Hyoma, from IT store in Hong Kong
The office was filled with games. Cris gives ping-pong a whirl.
I am very grateful to everyone who came, and hope to see you all again soon.
A pleasure to see friends from high school to today!
After, I reunited with Dances of Vice’s Shien Lee at Beaumarchais.
Every Wednesday night, she hosts Nuit Blanche burlesque at the French restaurant. The performers are sassy yet classy — corsets, sailors — and put on a tantalizing show. (Above image courtesy Dances of Vice)
PS: Thanks for the huge response on my first Qwiki video about keeping colored hair healthy! Here’s a new one.
I’m sure you wonder, how does La Carmina travel so much and not get sick? In this Qwiki, I share six secrets for maintaining good health on the road. Watch it above and here.
PPS: A short video of Basil Farrow getting a tummy rub. Can you believe my Scottish Fold cat is so well behaved?
PPPS: There are previews of my Oddities TV shoot on Instagram (lacarmina). Recent snaps include the Big Gay Ice Cream shop, a KISS mural, and my spooky-Victorian hairstyle. You can see all my New York blogs here.
How do you keep healthy while traveling? Are you a logical germophobe like me? I invite you to share tips in the comments.
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Purple hair, Latex dress & Feathers! Fashion editorial in Sugar Heart pin up magazine, 1920s dark glam makeup.
Presenting my dark editorial — inspired by 1920s film noir — for Sugar Heart Magazine! Keep scrolling for all the photos…
The black latex dress with feathers was made by Jenni Wong of Deadly Couture in Vancouver, Canada. You can see more of her designs on their website.
Makeup and bodypainting: Jennifer Little of GlitterMachine
Nail art: Bling Nails in Vancouver.
Hair stylist: Isolde Semple (she does all my coloring as well)
Wardrobe and styling: Jenni Wong and Tracy Rodger, Deadly Couture in Vancouver
Photography: Lee Kembel
In a 3-page spread, Sugar Heart interviews me about my work in travel TV and underground coolhunting.
The magazine’s dedicated to alternative pinup and burlesque models, tattoos, pulp fiction, art, and vintage style. Pick up a copy for tons of inspiration.
The bird skull is a necklace gifted by Fashionology.
The more I wear it, the more I love latex.
Now, for some behind the scenes shots. We set up a studio in Avant Garde Hair salon in Vancouver.
Thanks to Ross Wilson for the hair styling assistance.
And to Tracy for her endless energy.
Close-up on the eyes. Note the gems, layers of eyelashes, and eyebrows drawn above my natural ones (which were covered up).
Huge thanks to my team, who also created the Prysm Magazine and Alt Noir photos…
…including the ones above. Can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas — I’m Guest of Honor at Animegacon! Visit their site for passes and details on the anime convention (Aug 17-19). My schedule:
Friday, Aug 17 (1:00pm-2:30pm): La Carmina panel (on how to use internet tools to build a career in the Jpop world) & autograph session
Friday Aug 17 (3pm-3:30pm): hosting the Japanese fashion show
What do you think of my Hollywood Noir makeup in these photos? What are your thoughts on latex?
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