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?