Gina Elise

California girl Gina Elise, the creator and face of Pin-Ups for Vets, talks the 1940’s pin-up aesthetic, fundraising and volunteering at VA hospitals, her late Grandpa Lou, appreciation from the troops, and more. Interview: Divertida Devotchka. Photos: Mark Menchaca When you first created the Pin-Ups for Vets pin up calendar, your purpose was threefold: to sell calendars to raise money for hospitalized... [Read more]

Mosh

Mosh by Jill Rasco. MUA: Mosh. Hair: Ladonna Stein Fetish model and performer Mosh talks injured elbows, creative control, fetishes, competitive cheerleading and starting over. Interview: Divertida Devotchka You were born in Russia (which was then the Soviet Union.) Your bio states that you moved to the states at “a very young age.” How old were you exactly? At that same time your parents began... [Read more]

The Pinup Angels

Meet the Pinup Angels by: Shoshana The Pinup Angels with Java. Photo: Monologue Photography A group of girls gathering in a quaint living room, writing love letters, signing photographs, and sorting through piles of snacks would like the makings of a good old fashioned slumber party, but for The Pinup Angels this is business as usual.  Founded in 2007 by US Marine Miss Kitty Baby of Seattle, The Pinup... [Read more]

Kira Von Sutra

Kira Von Sutra by Miss Fit Photo MUAH: Kira LA based make-up artist, model, and burlesque performer Kira Von Sutra talks her love for Danny DeVito, blood and gore, and shares her Zombie Apocalypse plan with us, which of course- involves whisky. By: Vivienne Vermuth Q: You describe yourself as a “makeup slingin’, gore-lovin’, burlesquing model” from Tulsa, Oklahoma.  How long... [Read more]

Samantha Knight

Samantha Knight was just crowned Texas Pin-Up Model: One to Watch (the Newcomer category) at Hot Rods and Heels. Here she chats med school, Patsy Cline, and standing out in a crowd.  Photos: Shoshana of Through the Looking Glass Studio, MUA/H: Ladonna Stein Q: Congrats on being crowned Texas Pin-Up Model: One to Watch. Since this is the newcomer category, you obviously have had a whirlwind year.... [Read more]

Ursula Undress

Ursula Undress. Photo: PJ Pilgrim, Appleblossom Photography. MUA/H: Ursula Atlanta burlesque performer and model Ursula Undress talks motherhood, rockabilly, curves, and confidence. Interview: Divertida Devotchka First off, congratulations on expecting your second child! Since you already have a daughter, are there certain things you’ve learned since having your first child that you think will... [Read more]

Courtney Crave

Dallas based pin-up and fetish model and performer Courtney Crave talks Germany, being a klutz, dissecting brains, and body modification. Courtney is performing at Viva Dallas Burlesque’s “Dirty, Sexy, Funny” show on Friday, January 7 at the Lakewood Theater.  We thought a naked gal a much better depiction of “Happy New Year” than an old Father Time, or a baby in a diaper- we hope... [Read more]

Deanna Deadly

Deanna Deadly. Photo: Micheal Rosen Chicago’s Deanna Deadly talks traveling, inappropriate conversations, silent films, universal monsters, and latex. Interview: Femme Vivre LaRouge. You have been modeling for about three years, correct?  You’ve done a great deal in that amount of time! Thank you so much!  I’ve been modeling about three and a half years now.  Time flies!  I honestly have... [Read more]

Little Darling

Photo: WanderingBohemian.com Pin-Ups for Pit Bulls’ Little Darling is a pin-up model with a passion for Pit bulls.  She has two bully breeds of her own, Carla Lou and Baxter Bean, as well as a Harrier, Zoe, and a Lab/Shepherd mix, Lexi.  Here she talks bully breeds, horror films, and t.v. debuts. By: Femme Vivre LaRouge How long have you been performing burlesque and pin up modeling? I have... [Read more]

Jayme Foxx

Jayme Foxx sits down to talk marriage, life in L.A., her hosting career, Monroe the Chihuahua, and Wu Tang Clan. Interview by Divertida Devotchka. Photos: Shoshana of Through the Looking Glass Studio Q: In addition to your extensive modeling experience, you also host a number of online/mobile shows. How did you get into that and how long have you been doing it? What is the best part about these gigs?... [Read more]