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Ginger Valentine – Queen of the Striptease
Making her mark on the burlesque scene with her classic striptease and pinup looks, Ginger Valentine brings sexy back with a vengeance. Recently, winning the crown, Queen of Burlesque, at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, this vivacious mover-shaker is not slowing down. I sat down with Ms. Valentine recently at the Belmont Hotel with photographer Jarrod Fresquez to learn more about this sultry bombshell
#MostEligible Quote of the Week 10-3-11
“OK, you get a choice: You can either wear high heels, or you can wear bikinis. You can’t wear both.” – Courtney Kerr
LuLa B’s – Cool Stuff For Cool People
Vintage jewelry, Mid Century Modern furniture, and kitchy goodness can be found at this funky, cool gem in Deep Ellum. There is so much to peruse, this visit I only made it partially through the first level. The second level, offers racks of sparkly vintage clothing just ripe for that special event. There is literally something for everyone at Lula B’s. Funky Fresh and Cool, we love LuLa B’s!
Ashley Compton: Dynamite Comes in Small Packages
Fearless comes to mind when I reflect on an recent hot, summer day spent with Ashley Compton in a large warehouse with photographer Jarrod Fresquez and make up artist, Courtney Crush. The photo shoot captured Compton’s aerial ability, illustrating her strength frame by frame
Dee Lincoln’s Bubble Bar – The Scene, The Thirst, The Food
Recognized from Dallas to Wall Street as a national female powerhouse in the male-dominated steakhouse industry, Dee Lincoln is now taking her luxury brand to the next level with Dee Lincoln’s Restaurant and Bubble Bar. She has expanded her Cowboy Stadium concept to her new digs in the Rosewood Building off Cedar Springs
Growing up After 40 :: The Real Girls Guide
Lately, I have to wonder if we ever grow up. More importantly, if I will ever grow. Recently, I posted on my Facebook, “Dear internets, I need a mommy to look after my inner child. She has kind of made a mess of my life”. The truth of that statement loudly ringing reality. I have these growing pains that start in my heart and end in my limbs collapsing to the ground in a give up
Elisa – Ruby Revue’s Firecracker
Baby, you’re a firecracker! Elisa has been dancing since she was 2 and this is evident in her live performance. This lady runs burlesque in her part of the world and does a fabulous job. She is the founder and executive producer of Dallas Burlesque Festival and The Ruby Revue
Tara Harper – Paws in the City
The first time I saw Tara Harper, I thought she was a super model hired for Joey Seeman’s Rock n’ Roll art show. I had no idea she was there to represent her animal rescue charity, Paws in the City. Harper, co-founder of Paws in the City, began her passion for rescuing animals at the age of 3. This passion has helped grow one of the largest animal rescue charities in North Texas. Harper is not only one of the most beautiful woman I have seen in person, she is strong, intelligent, and has an incredible passion and drive for animals
Nikki Estill – True Widow’s Sultry Voice
Give me that dirty southern rock n roll only this time, make it edgy and sexy and clean. This is how I found True Widow and their bassist Nikki Estill. The trio, which has called their sound “Stonegaze”, lives up to the epic title of their most recently released album, “As High As the Highest Heavens and From the Center to the Circumference of the Earth”. This album features Nikki’s sultry voice on several of the songs along with singing in harmony with the bands lead Dan Phillips
Courtney Crave – Fetish Meets PinUp A-Go-Go
Hot burlesque at a lesbian bar? Why haven’t they thought of this sooner? Friday night I checked out Sexy-Mic Comedy & Burlesque to see Courtney Crave in action. Her smokin’ hot number to Def Leopard’s, ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’, had the women up on their feet begging for more. It mixed good old fashioned stripper sensibility with bombshell burlesque attraction. So hot sticky sweet.







