Angie Pontani

Photo: Clinton Dunbar New York’s Italian Stallionette Angie Pontani, Queen of Burlesque Miss Exotic World 2008, talks wedding planning like a boss, Coney Island, droids, Burlesque-A-Pades, beach parties, Go-Go-Robics, sequin cowgirl costumes and memory lane. For the complete interview and more beautiful exclusive images of Angie, pick up your Spring 2013 Best of Pin Curl print edition, available... [Read more]

Sydni Deveraux

Photo: John Cornicello Seattle’s Golden Glamazon Sydni Deveraux talks creating a legacy, production advice, staying fit, veggie powered strippers, mentors and the importance of not being an asshole. Interview: Divertida Devotchka Q: You’re a trained jazz singer, and you discovered burlesque while studying literature in college in 2005. After attending your first show you were hooked and asked... [Read more]

Burlesque Etiquette with Jo Weldon: Teacher/Student Dos and Don’ts

Jo Weldon (Photo: Dallas PinUp.Com) We couldn’t think of anyone’s advice we’d rather take than Miss Jo “Boobs” Weldon, Founder of the New York School of Burlesque and author of The Burlesque Handbook, which is why we’re thrilled to have her as our Burlesque Etiquette contributor!  Have a question you’d like Jo to answer?  Please title your email “Etiquette- _your issue___” and send... [Read more]

Cora Vette & the VaVaVettes – the Biggest D.I.Y. EVER!

©NOLAPUS Photography 2013 Cora Vette and the VaVaVettes – The Biggest D.I.Y. EVER! By: Cora Vette Hi Pin Curl readers! It has been a few months since I have had the chance to write one of my D.I.Y. columns, and this is why…I had the chance to put together a line for the Viva Las Vegas Fashion Show in Las Vegas. I am just now coming up for air and wanted to share my experience with you. A few... [Read more]

Goldie Candela’s 2013 Texas Burlesque Festival Diary

Goldie Candela (Photo: DallasPinUp.Com) 2013 Texas Burlesque Festival Diary By: Goldie Candela Where to start? Texas Burlesque Festival is the event I look forward to every year. Since its start in 2007 it’s been a prime example of the Burlesque/Variety community coming together to strut their stuff, shimmy their derrières and twirl their tassels. Through the years the Festival has only become... [Read more]