Beautifully Bound Entertainments interview with Zoe Scarlett
Miss Scarlett on behalf of BBE I would like to thank you for taking the time
to visit with us for a little while today.
I have some questions for you regarding you modeling.
BBE: How long have you been a model?
Miss Scarlett: I started about a year ago.
Miss Scarlett: My boyfriend was away on a trip to L.A.
and I wanted suprise him with some cute pin-up pictures of me, so I
arrainged a photo shoot with a photographer and when my boyfriend came back
from his trip I had my pictures hanging all over the garage.
Miss Scarlett: The following week an Italian photographer came by to take
some photos in the garage of the cars, but instead he saw my pictures all
over and started to take some pictures of me in person, He then used
those photos the following month in a magazine he worked for.
BBE: Talk about some luck, huh?
BBE: When did you realize modeling is what you wanted to do in life?
Miss Scarlett: Well, after my first photo shoot as a pin-up, I spent a lot of
time working on myself. I worked out a lot and practiced how to move
in front of the camera. To work as a pin-up model is not a regular
model job, sometimes you have to do silly little things, but really this
is exactly what is so fascinating about it. I can not stop. It became my
passion and part of my life.
BBE: I can tell you have a lot of passion by the way you talk
about this, Is this a career for you or just an "at this moment"
kind of gig?
Miss Scarlett: For me, it is a career. It is my own little business.
BBE: Really, when you say, "your own kind of business" what do
you mean?
Miss Scarlett: I have started my own business within the business, what I
mean is I have started my own "Pin-Up hair Jewelery", business and in
the next few months we will have some fantastic new products avaliable.
BBE: Are you working on anything else?
Miss Scarlett: Yes, we are working on some "Pin-up" DVDs as well as a
special members section for my site.
BBE: And the name of your site is.....?
Miss Scarlett: It is www.zoescarlett.com
BBE: This is a little off of the path we were just on but can I ask you, when
you were young did you ever look to any famous model for inspiration?
Miss Scarlett: I grew up in a family that was addicted to American made
cars and to the 1950's. My parents had hung a giant picture of
Betty Grable in our living room and I really looked up to her but, I really
loved Marilyn Monroe and Jane Mansfield my favorite bombshell.
BBE: What would you say is your favorite aspect of being a pin-up model?
Miss Scarlett: Being a model you get to travel a lot and meet new and
exciting people, plus I get to see my fans on the road and I always
try to spend a few minutes with him/her and answer any questions that
they might have. I know they appriciate it and even to mean it means
a lot. I love my fans so very much.
BBE: Where do you aquire all of those vinatge outfits and articles you
use during your shoots?
Miss Scarlett: Well, if someone books me as a model, they always take
care of my outfit needs, make-up, hair, and accessories. If I am shooting
photos with a friend of mine then usually I use my huge wardrobe I have
at home, which I will say a lot of which came from auctions. I am a little bit
of an auction junky....lol.
BBE: What kind of modeling do you specialize in?
Miss Scarlett: I specialize in mainly Pin-up style, but from time to time
I work as a regular model as well. I am open for most anything I have not
tried before but for now yes, pin-up.
BBE: Does your family support what you do?
Miss Scarlett: My family adores my work. They support me in every way.
Even my boyfriend and grandparents are proud of me. They collect
everything they can that involves me. It means so much to me to do what
I love to do and receive help and support from my family in th process.
BBE: What would you tell someone who was looking to get into
this business?
Miss Scarlett: You know, I get a lot of e-mails everyday from girls
asking me how they can get into this business. The truth is, it is hard to
get into this business and make money doing it. As a professional model
you usually work for an agency or a managment company. They take care
of you and the contracts and basically everything you need. I do not work
for an agency. I do everything on my own. It has taken a lot of time this
way, but I have learned a lot and continue to learn new things daily.
Miss Scarlett: Now, what I want people who are looking to get into this
business is this. You really need to be eighteen yearls old. Be careful
about your choice of a photographer, and always take someone with you
that you trust because it is better to be safe than anything. You do not have
to pay to get into an agency and DO NOT ever take your cloths off to
become a professional model, even if someone tells you the opposite.
That is not the truth.
BBE: I agree with you on the last part.
BBE: Where can we see you?
Miss Scarlett: Well, I am always on the road. I attend a lot of "hot rod"
shows and concerts. You can find all the dates and info on my site at
www.zoescarlett.com or www.myspace.com/zoescarlett
BBE: Do you do any kind of "live" shows?
Miss Scarlett: I was thinking about starting a burlesque show and right
now it is just a thought, but who knows, I may start with it soon.
BBE: Do you work with any special photographers on a regular basis?
Miss Scarlett: I know so many photographers but I work a lot with
Dirk Behlau from Germany. He is a great artist / photographer. I also
work with Pablo Wunsch Blanco who happens to be a good friend of mine.
BBE: What would you say is your most loved memory so far?
Miss Scarlett: My most loved memory, hmm. In the last few months I have
had so many special moments. I am traveling a lot, I meet so many fantastic
people but I think one of the best moments was almost a year ago. I
attended a contest where they were looking for "the prettiest girl next door",
in Switzerlands biggest newspaper. I just knew I was that girl. I entered the
contest and early the next morning I woke and went to the kiosk and what
I saw took my breath away, There I was on the front cover. It was great!
BBE: Zoe, you have been a fantastic guest and you are absolutely stunning.
Before we go can you tell us one last time where your fans can see or reach
you?
Miss Scarlett: Yes I can. You can reach me by either of my web listings.
www.zoescarlett.com
or
www.myspace.com/zoescarlett
They can also reach me by mail at:
Zoe Scarlett
Postfach
4410 Liestal
Switzerland
BBE: Miss Scarlett we would like to thank you again for taking the time out
of your busy lifestyle to sit and talk to us. I can assure you that we here
at Beautifully Bound Entertainment and all of your fans out there will
be keeping an eye on you and all of your great work. Thank you so much.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
BBE Interview with The Crystalline Effect
Beautifully Bound Entertainments Interview with The Crystalline Effect June 2007
BBE: First off on behalf of Beautifully Bound Entertainment I would like to thank
Mr. Pete Crane of TCE for taking the time to visit with us.
BBE: Where is the band from and could you tell us a little about it?
TCE: We are from Australia and we have been called "a genre bending icestorm", combining
elements of trip hop with aspects of EBM, resulting in a unique sound.
BBE: When did the band form?
TCE: The band met in 2002 when I put an ad in an Australian darkwave webzine looking for
a singer. Elenor Rayner answered my ad for a singer, and brought her own extensive musical
history to the project.
BBE: What did you do or were you doing before forming TCE?
TCE: Well, my background is as a guitarist, being taught since the age of 6, and I have been
making music with computers since the age of 13. Prior to The Crystalline Effect, my previous
projects include a black metal band named Widdershin, a cyberpunk project named
Robot Smasher and a world/ethereal project named The Lady Of The House Of Scandal.
BBE: Tell us what you have been working on since forming TCE.
TCE: Well, I have also established a solo project called Plague Sequence, focussing
on the psytrance, techno and industrial genres, and have played at numerous outdoor
dance festivals and underground clubs with the project.
BBE: Tell us a little about Plague Sequence.
TCE: Plague Sequence is signed to Sector 9 Studios. I also DJ under the name of
Virulent and have spun industrial & psytrance as a resident & guest at many
clubs in Melbourne & Sydney.
BBE: Can you tell us a little about Elenor?
TCE: Sure, Elenor has been a part of seminal electro-industrial act Soulscraper, who released
two CDs and played at Australia’s biggest music festival the Big Day Out, Elenor then set up
her solo project, Sobriquet, with which she has released 3 CDs internationally.
TCE: Elenor has been named ‘up and coming’ artist of the month in Rolling Stone magazine
and ‘artist of the month’ in Juice magazine. Elenor has toured extensively internationally with
her own projects as well as playing keyboards for premiere industrial act Snog.
She has also created dozens of remixes, produced artists for the Sony record label
and her tracks have been featured in several major TV programs.
BBE: The Crystalline Effect is a very unique name, can you explain it's meaning?
TCE: The name The Crystalline Effect was originally taken from a preset on a vocal FX
processing unit owned by Elenor. This name seemed appropriate as it could be used to
describe the sound of the band as an emotive blend of warm vocals and synthesised elements;
"[The Crystalline Effect is] a combination of different elements and the final product is shear,
clear and cold"-australiangothic.com. The Crystalline Effect could also refer to intricate,
repeated patterns seen on any scale, which is a theory that is reflected in the
creation of music itself.
BBE: Am I correct with the idea that TCE is the works of the two of you both in different
locations?
TCE: Yes, we both work from our own respective studios. I write and record the music
and then I give the songs to Elenor who records the vocals in her own studio and then
sends the work back to me to mix. Writing this way, the band put together a demo
which resulted in a record contract from Poland’s Black Flames Records.
BBE: So your first release was with Black Flames Records?
TCE: Yes, It was a double-CD album entitled Glass, which was released in 2005,
receiving great reviews worldwide and a few 5-star ratings. Listeners appreciated
the album’s honest songs and varied styles, venturing into trip hop, electro and
EBM territories. The album also featured a remix disc, which contained remixes
by prominent artists such as Ivory Frequency, Implant and Dunkelwerk.
BBE: I have heard you have worked with a lot of top bands could you tell us a little
about working with them and what you have done exactly?
TCE: We have done extensive work with many bands including supporting VNV Nation
on their Australian tour and playing at Distorted Festival 2005,
alongside Haujobb, Converter and others.
TCE: I am an active remix artist and have remixed internationally renowned artists
such as Implant, Angelspit, Blank, Alien Produkt and Skoyz, among others.
BBE: You seem like a very busy guy, what compilations have been on?
TCE: I have done compilations with "Fxxk The Mainstream" (Alfa-Matrix / VampireFreaks),
"Interbreeding" (BLC Productions), "State Of Synthpop 2005" (A Different Drum / Nilaihah),
among others including compilations by Crash Frequency Collective and Dark Horizons Radio.
BBE: I recently read that Black Flames Records was/is no more,
what have you done without them?
TCE: The Crystalline Effect self-released an EP entitled "Blurred Edges", containing new
tracks and unreleased remixes by artists Alien Produkt and Stark as well as remixes made
by myself. This EP served the purpose of keeping the name of the project out there while
the band worked on their second album.
BBE: Have you since signed with anyone else?
TCE: Actually we have signed with Hungary’s Advoxya Records.
TCE: In 2007, Advoxya Records will release a new EP entitled "Do Not Open",
containing exclusive new tracks as well as remixes by artists such as Negative Format,
Urceus Exit, Blank, Neikka RPM and Implant, among others.
TCE: Also to be released in 2007 on Advoxya is the band’s second album,
entitled Hypothermia. This album is a continuation of The Crystalline Effect’s
unique sound as established on their first album Glass and maintains the
depth of variation, ranging from club-oriented tracks to emotive down-tempo songs.
BBE: You sound great on your own but will you work with anyone else in the future or
will you focus mailny on TCE?
TCE: Given the song-writing method used by The Crystalline Effect, the band will continue
collaborating unhindered by the geographical distance, while Elenor will be able to commute
to Europe for live shows.
TCE: While The Crystalline Effect have always collaborated with international artists & labels,
this change will further establish the band’s focus on Europe and the greater opportunities there. BBE: Wow, I just want to say I am amazed by your accomplishments and commend you for
all you have done and very much look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
I also would like once again to thank you very much for taking the time to interview with us.
BBE: First off on behalf of Beautifully Bound Entertainment I would like to thank
Mr. Pete Crane of TCE for taking the time to visit with us.
BBE: Where is the band from and could you tell us a little about it?
TCE: We are from Australia and we have been called "a genre bending icestorm", combining
elements of trip hop with aspects of EBM, resulting in a unique sound.
BBE: When did the band form?
TCE: The band met in 2002 when I put an ad in an Australian darkwave webzine looking for
a singer. Elenor Rayner answered my ad for a singer, and brought her own extensive musical
history to the project.
BBE: What did you do or were you doing before forming TCE?
TCE: Well, my background is as a guitarist, being taught since the age of 6, and I have been
making music with computers since the age of 13. Prior to The Crystalline Effect, my previous
projects include a black metal band named Widdershin, a cyberpunk project named
Robot Smasher and a world/ethereal project named The Lady Of The House Of Scandal.
BBE: Tell us what you have been working on since forming TCE.
TCE: Well, I have also established a solo project called Plague Sequence, focussing
on the psytrance, techno and industrial genres, and have played at numerous outdoor
dance festivals and underground clubs with the project.
BBE: Tell us a little about Plague Sequence.
TCE: Plague Sequence is signed to Sector 9 Studios. I also DJ under the name of
Virulent and have spun industrial & psytrance as a resident & guest at many
clubs in Melbourne & Sydney.
BBE: Can you tell us a little about Elenor?
TCE: Sure, Elenor has been a part of seminal electro-industrial act Soulscraper, who released
two CDs and played at Australia’s biggest music festival the Big Day Out, Elenor then set up
her solo project, Sobriquet, with which she has released 3 CDs internationally.
TCE: Elenor has been named ‘up and coming’ artist of the month in Rolling Stone magazine
and ‘artist of the month’ in Juice magazine. Elenor has toured extensively internationally with
her own projects as well as playing keyboards for premiere industrial act Snog.
She has also created dozens of remixes, produced artists for the Sony record label
and her tracks have been featured in several major TV programs.
BBE: The Crystalline Effect is a very unique name, can you explain it's meaning?
TCE: The name The Crystalline Effect was originally taken from a preset on a vocal FX
processing unit owned by Elenor. This name seemed appropriate as it could be used to
describe the sound of the band as an emotive blend of warm vocals and synthesised elements;
"[The Crystalline Effect is] a combination of different elements and the final product is shear,
clear and cold"-australiangothic.com. The Crystalline Effect could also refer to intricate,
repeated patterns seen on any scale, which is a theory that is reflected in the
creation of music itself.
BBE: Am I correct with the idea that TCE is the works of the two of you both in different
locations?
TCE: Yes, we both work from our own respective studios. I write and record the music
and then I give the songs to Elenor who records the vocals in her own studio and then
sends the work back to me to mix. Writing this way, the band put together a demo
which resulted in a record contract from Poland’s Black Flames Records.
BBE: So your first release was with Black Flames Records?
TCE: Yes, It was a double-CD album entitled Glass, which was released in 2005,
receiving great reviews worldwide and a few 5-star ratings. Listeners appreciated
the album’s honest songs and varied styles, venturing into trip hop, electro and
EBM territories. The album also featured a remix disc, which contained remixes
by prominent artists such as Ivory Frequency, Implant and Dunkelwerk.
BBE: I have heard you have worked with a lot of top bands could you tell us a little
about working with them and what you have done exactly?
TCE: We have done extensive work with many bands including supporting VNV Nation
on their Australian tour and playing at Distorted Festival 2005,
alongside Haujobb, Converter and others.
TCE: I am an active remix artist and have remixed internationally renowned artists
such as Implant, Angelspit, Blank, Alien Produkt and Skoyz, among others.
BBE: You seem like a very busy guy, what compilations have been on?
TCE: I have done compilations with "Fxxk The Mainstream" (Alfa-Matrix / VampireFreaks),
"Interbreeding" (BLC Productions), "State Of Synthpop 2005" (A Different Drum / Nilaihah),
among others including compilations by Crash Frequency Collective and Dark Horizons Radio.
BBE: I recently read that Black Flames Records was/is no more,
what have you done without them?
TCE: The Crystalline Effect self-released an EP entitled "Blurred Edges", containing new
tracks and unreleased remixes by artists Alien Produkt and Stark as well as remixes made
by myself. This EP served the purpose of keeping the name of the project out there while
the band worked on their second album.
BBE: Have you since signed with anyone else?
TCE: Actually we have signed with Hungary’s Advoxya Records.
TCE: In 2007, Advoxya Records will release a new EP entitled "Do Not Open",
containing exclusive new tracks as well as remixes by artists such as Negative Format,
Urceus Exit, Blank, Neikka RPM and Implant, among others.
TCE: Also to be released in 2007 on Advoxya is the band’s second album,
entitled Hypothermia. This album is a continuation of The Crystalline Effect’s
unique sound as established on their first album Glass and maintains the
depth of variation, ranging from club-oriented tracks to emotive down-tempo songs.
BBE: You sound great on your own but will you work with anyone else in the future or
will you focus mailny on TCE?
TCE: Given the song-writing method used by The Crystalline Effect, the band will continue
collaborating unhindered by the geographical distance, while Elenor will be able to commute
to Europe for live shows.
TCE: While The Crystalline Effect have always collaborated with international artists & labels,
this change will further establish the band’s focus on Europe and the greater opportunities there. BBE: Wow, I just want to say I am amazed by your accomplishments and commend you for
all you have done and very much look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
I also would like once again to thank you very much for taking the time to interview with us.
BBE Interview with Pin-Up Model Natalie aka Sweetness
Beautifully Bound Entertainments interview with Pin-Up Model
The lovely Ms. Natalie aka Sweetness.
BBE: Natalie, Where did you come up with your "Sweetness" name?
Natalie: I got sweetness from the song Bigmouth Strikes Again
by that Smiths.
BBE: The Smiths, I have not hear that name in a while.
Natalie: Yeah, I like them a lot and even have a photo with
Johnny Marr.
BBE: Really, That must have been great meeting him.
BBE: Where are you from?
Natalie: I live in a small little town in Germany.
BBE: Care to tell us a little about what you do when you are not shooting
photos and not doing the whole Pin-Up thing?
Natalie: Well, I am a teacher for an elementary school. It is so very
rewarding and yet so very exausting...lol.
BBE: Hey now there is nothing wrong with being a Pin-Up Model and
a teacher, where were you when I was in school...lol.
BBE: Is there anything else you like to do aside from teaching?
Natalie: Yes, My Husband and I attend Rock-a-billy gigs, various festivals,
and even Custom Car shows. Though even with all of that I know
deep inside I am really a Indie girl.
BBE: How long have you been involved in the Pin-Up lifestyle, or better yet
when did you first know you wanted to do this?
Natalie: I have been fascinated with the Pin-Up style since I first saw
Marilyn Monroe dance in nothing more than a pullover.
BBE: You have a Bettie Page look about you, was she a roll model to you?
Natalie: Actually, Bettie Page was pretty much unknown in Germany but
As I explored I found out a great many details about her and liked
what I saw.
Natalie: I think one of the reasons why I like this look is because I am
too curvy for the "fashion trends" they have these days and because
what better a look for a girl then the way I do it?
BBE: I have had a chance to look at some of your photos via myspace you seem
to take very fun pictures. Whay is that?
Natalie: I love to play in front of the camera, but then again I love to take
photos at every occasion.
BBE: Where do you come up with props and such for your shoots?
Natalie: I have found a lot of items at flea markets and such.
BBE: Yeah, I guess that would be a great place to find "Vintage" items.
BBE: Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Natalie: Well, aside from everything I do, I also participate in exhibitions
through our local art school, this year will be my 5th year.
BBE: Well Natalie, this has been a lot of fun and I really enjoyed talking
with you about you. You are beautiful and the whole Pin-Up style fits
you very well. We at Beautifully Bound Entertainment want to thank you for
spending the time with us and we all look forward to seeing great things
from you in the future.
Listen up everyone. Ms. Natalie, aka sweetness can be reached at her
myspace where you can check out all of her photos and such.
www.myspace.com/sweetness
She was also featured as one of the very first models at
www.rockinscene.com
Be sure to check her out.
The lovely Ms. Natalie aka Sweetness.
BBE: Natalie, Where did you come up with your "Sweetness" name?
Natalie: I got sweetness from the song Bigmouth Strikes Again
by that Smiths.
BBE: The Smiths, I have not hear that name in a while.
Natalie: Yeah, I like them a lot and even have a photo with
Johnny Marr.
BBE: Really, That must have been great meeting him.
BBE: Where are you from?
Natalie: I live in a small little town in Germany.
BBE: Care to tell us a little about what you do when you are not shooting
photos and not doing the whole Pin-Up thing?
Natalie: Well, I am a teacher for an elementary school. It is so very
rewarding and yet so very exausting...lol.
BBE: Hey now there is nothing wrong with being a Pin-Up Model and
a teacher, where were you when I was in school...lol.
BBE: Is there anything else you like to do aside from teaching?
Natalie: Yes, My Husband and I attend Rock-a-billy gigs, various festivals,
and even Custom Car shows. Though even with all of that I know
deep inside I am really a Indie girl.
BBE: How long have you been involved in the Pin-Up lifestyle, or better yet
when did you first know you wanted to do this?
Natalie: I have been fascinated with the Pin-Up style since I first saw
Marilyn Monroe dance in nothing more than a pullover.
BBE: You have a Bettie Page look about you, was she a roll model to you?
Natalie: Actually, Bettie Page was pretty much unknown in Germany but
As I explored I found out a great many details about her and liked
what I saw.
Natalie: I think one of the reasons why I like this look is because I am
too curvy for the "fashion trends" they have these days and because
what better a look for a girl then the way I do it?
BBE: I have had a chance to look at some of your photos via myspace you seem
to take very fun pictures. Whay is that?
Natalie: I love to play in front of the camera, but then again I love to take
photos at every occasion.
BBE: Where do you come up with props and such for your shoots?
Natalie: I have found a lot of items at flea markets and such.
BBE: Yeah, I guess that would be a great place to find "Vintage" items.
BBE: Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Natalie: Well, aside from everything I do, I also participate in exhibitions
through our local art school, this year will be my 5th year.
BBE: Well Natalie, this has been a lot of fun and I really enjoyed talking
with you about you. You are beautiful and the whole Pin-Up style fits
you very well. We at Beautifully Bound Entertainment want to thank you for
spending the time with us and we all look forward to seeing great things
from you in the future.
Listen up everyone. Ms. Natalie, aka sweetness can be reached at her
myspace where you can check out all of her photos and such.
www.myspace.com/sweetness
She was also featured as one of the very first models at
www.rockinscene.com
Be sure to check her out.
BBE Interview with Pin-Up Model Lita La Bella
This is Beautifully Bound Entertainments recent interview with Miss Lita La Bella.
BBE: When did you realize you wanted to be a model?
Ms. Bella: First of all I must say I don't consider myself a model. I like to say I take pictures just for fun, and if one day I can make it as a known alternative model then that will be the day I consider myself one.
BBE: Why do you do what you do?
Ms. Bella: I basically do this because I want to see more "real" girls out there doing pinup type modeling. I admire all pinups but I have noticed so many now days are stick thin, and that doesn't stay true to the pinup concept.
BBE: Tell us about you growing up.
Ms. Bella: I grew up looking up to women like Marilyn Monroe, Bettie page, Betty Grable and I can't forget Maria Felix. Who were all beautiful curvy women, Marilyn alone would have been a modern size fourteen in her later years and she still looked drop dead gorgeous!
BBE: So then, what would you say to all the women out there that are either in this business or thinking about getting into it?
Ms.Bella: I guess what I am trying to say is I don't want girls to feel ashamed for who they are I want them to celebrate it! Because I know what it's like to be held back for my size and I am on my way to changing that.
Ms. Bella: Of course I have nothing against my skinny counterparts I admire them all and look up to them for inspiration. But just as I look up to them I hope one day a young girl can look up to me in the same way.
BBE: Ok, so then when did you get started in this field?
Ms. Bella: I would have to say about two years ago. I met a photographer backstage at a show and we got together later to do a spread for Keeper Magazine (no longer in print). After that I was accepted to be on a website that also no longer exists, so I put everything on hold up to about a few months ago when I decided to give it a try again.
BBE: Have you had anyone interested in you as a model or even a pin-up girl?
Ms. Bella: So far I have had some moderate luck and I am thankful for the people I have met and the advice they have given me. It's that advice that I will take for the rest of my life and incorporate it into every photo shoot. I am positive that from here on things will only get better and better.
BBE: Is there a certain site or location people can look you up?
Ms. Bella: Yes, They can see my latest work on my myspace profile I do not have a website as of yet and I am not currently modeling for any company.
BBE: Can anyone contact you?
Ms. Bella: Yes, You can contact me at www.myspace.com/litalabitch I love making new friends and I always write back so don't hesitate to drop me a line. However I gotta say if they try to use my myspace to harass me for a date I will just block them....lol.
BBE: Where can we see you in the future?
Ms. Bella: I am in the So Cal area and I am always at a local show or event.
BBE: Can I ask you what it is that you really like, I mean what kind of things are special to you, and from a more personal level how are you just like others out there?
Ms. Bella: Well, I love all types of music.
BBE: All types huh? Thats a big spectrum.....lol.
BBE: Anything else you would like to share?
Ms. Bella: I am a big I love Lucy fan! I am in love with anything and everything vintage and retro! I am a history dork...hehe. I adore Hello Kitty and cupcakes.
BBE: Cupcakes, thats good that you like them because after this interview I am going to take you out to get some......lol.
BBE: But really, is there anything that you dislike?
Ms. Bella: I really don't have any unless you are a negative person or are stuck-up. Other than that, I guess I don't.
BBE: Well, Thank you Lita for taking the time to share a little bit with us about yourself and we look forward to seeing great things from you in the future.
This interview was given on 06/08/07 and you can check out more about this lovely lady at her myspace page located at
www.myspace.com/litalabitch
Also Ms. Bella will be opening her own business called:
Pink Widow Boutique, and if you want to know more about it drop her a line.
BBE: When did you realize you wanted to be a model?
Ms. Bella: First of all I must say I don't consider myself a model. I like to say I take pictures just for fun, and if one day I can make it as a known alternative model then that will be the day I consider myself one.
BBE: Why do you do what you do?
Ms. Bella: I basically do this because I want to see more "real" girls out there doing pinup type modeling. I admire all pinups but I have noticed so many now days are stick thin, and that doesn't stay true to the pinup concept.
BBE: Tell us about you growing up.
Ms. Bella: I grew up looking up to women like Marilyn Monroe, Bettie page, Betty Grable and I can't forget Maria Felix. Who were all beautiful curvy women, Marilyn alone would have been a modern size fourteen in her later years and she still looked drop dead gorgeous!
BBE: So then, what would you say to all the women out there that are either in this business or thinking about getting into it?
Ms.Bella: I guess what I am trying to say is I don't want girls to feel ashamed for who they are I want them to celebrate it! Because I know what it's like to be held back for my size and I am on my way to changing that.
Ms. Bella: Of course I have nothing against my skinny counterparts I admire them all and look up to them for inspiration. But just as I look up to them I hope one day a young girl can look up to me in the same way.
BBE: Ok, so then when did you get started in this field?
Ms. Bella: I would have to say about two years ago. I met a photographer backstage at a show and we got together later to do a spread for Keeper Magazine (no longer in print). After that I was accepted to be on a website that also no longer exists, so I put everything on hold up to about a few months ago when I decided to give it a try again.
BBE: Have you had anyone interested in you as a model or even a pin-up girl?
Ms. Bella: So far I have had some moderate luck and I am thankful for the people I have met and the advice they have given me. It's that advice that I will take for the rest of my life and incorporate it into every photo shoot. I am positive that from here on things will only get better and better.
BBE: Is there a certain site or location people can look you up?
Ms. Bella: Yes, They can see my latest work on my myspace profile I do not have a website as of yet and I am not currently modeling for any company.
BBE: Can anyone contact you?
Ms. Bella: Yes, You can contact me at www.myspace.com/litalabitch I love making new friends and I always write back so don't hesitate to drop me a line. However I gotta say if they try to use my myspace to harass me for a date I will just block them....lol.
BBE: Where can we see you in the future?
Ms. Bella: I am in the So Cal area and I am always at a local show or event.
BBE: Can I ask you what it is that you really like, I mean what kind of things are special to you, and from a more personal level how are you just like others out there?
Ms. Bella: Well, I love all types of music.
BBE: All types huh? Thats a big spectrum.....lol.
BBE: Anything else you would like to share?
Ms. Bella: I am a big I love Lucy fan! I am in love with anything and everything vintage and retro! I am a history dork...hehe. I adore Hello Kitty and cupcakes.
BBE: Cupcakes, thats good that you like them because after this interview I am going to take you out to get some......lol.
BBE: But really, is there anything that you dislike?
Ms. Bella: I really don't have any unless you are a negative person or are stuck-up. Other than that, I guess I don't.
BBE: Well, Thank you Lita for taking the time to share a little bit with us about yourself and we look forward to seeing great things from you in the future.
This interview was given on 06/08/07 and you can check out more about this lovely lady at her myspace page located at
www.myspace.com/litalabitch
Also Ms. Bella will be opening her own business called:
Pink Widow Boutique, and if you want to know more about it drop her a line.
BBE Interview with Fetish Model Jewell Marceau
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BBE Interview with Pin-Up Model Bernie Dexter
Beautifully Bound Entertainments Interview with Model Berine Dexter
Miss Dexter, I would like to thank you for taking the time to share a little about
yourself with us tonight.
BBE: How long have you been a model?
Ms. Dexter: About five years now.
BBE: When did you realize you wanted to be a model or that modeling is what
you wanted to do?
Ms. Dexter: I have always dreamed of it ever since I was a little girl. I never
thought I would have the chance.
BBE: Well, we are certainly glad you did, you are great.
BBE: Do you consider this to be a career for you, or an at the this moment
kind of gig?
Ms. Dexter: I would not say it is either, it is my lifestyle. I am a Rockabilly girl
and it is what I do.
BBE: As a child growing up, did you look up to any one model for inspiration?
Ms. Dexter: Yes, I sure did. My glamorous mother.
BBE: What would you say are your favorite aspects of being a model?
Ms. Dexter: I LOVE getting dressed up. I love role playing, I really get into it.
BBE: Where do you get all of the items you use in your shoots?
Ms. Dexter: I get a lot of them sent to me by amazing companies and web sites.
Places like, www.whatkatiedid.com, www.stopstaringclothing.com,
www.babygirlboutique.com, www.daddyos.com and heaps more!
BBE: What would you classify your modeling style as?
Ms. Dexter: 1950's Cheesecake.
BBE: Does your family support what you do?
Ms. Dexter: Oh yes, my husband takes most of my photos
BBE: What could you tell someone looking to get into modeling in this business?
Ms. Dexter: Have fun, have no expectations and be careful.
BBE:Where can the public see you?
Ms. Dexter: On the net, lots of rockabilly websites, my myspace and youtube.com
BBE: Do you do live shows?
Ms. Dexter: No, I am way to shy.
BBE: Do you work with any one photographer on a regular basis?
Ms. Dexter: Yes, Levi is my favorite!
BBE: What is your favorite memory?
Ms. Dexter: Hearing from a LA Times reporter that Bettie Page was delighted
with my photos in Barracuda magazine and that Hugh Hefner took it to
his bedroom...lol.
BBE: My final question for you Ms. Dexter before we let you go, Do you look at
this as a job or something you just can not live without?
Ms. Dexter: It does not feel like a job. I really feel lucky to have been able
to have the chance to live out my childhood dream. I never take it for granted.
BBE: Ms. Dexter, on behalf of BBE I would really like to again thank you for
the chance to get to talk to you tonight, I look forward to seeing you in the future
and I can not wait for what you come out with next.
Miss Dexter, I would like to thank you for taking the time to share a little about
yourself with us tonight.
BBE: How long have you been a model?
Ms. Dexter: About five years now.
BBE: When did you realize you wanted to be a model or that modeling is what
you wanted to do?
Ms. Dexter: I have always dreamed of it ever since I was a little girl. I never
thought I would have the chance.
BBE: Well, we are certainly glad you did, you are great.
BBE: Do you consider this to be a career for you, or an at the this moment
kind of gig?
Ms. Dexter: I would not say it is either, it is my lifestyle. I am a Rockabilly girl
and it is what I do.
BBE: As a child growing up, did you look up to any one model for inspiration?
Ms. Dexter: Yes, I sure did. My glamorous mother.
BBE: What would you say are your favorite aspects of being a model?
Ms. Dexter: I LOVE getting dressed up. I love role playing, I really get into it.
BBE: Where do you get all of the items you use in your shoots?
Ms. Dexter: I get a lot of them sent to me by amazing companies and web sites.
Places like, www.whatkatiedid.com, www.stopstaringclothing.com,
www.babygirlboutique.com, www.daddyos.com and heaps more!
BBE: What would you classify your modeling style as?
Ms. Dexter: 1950's Cheesecake.
BBE: Does your family support what you do?
Ms. Dexter: Oh yes, my husband takes most of my photos
BBE: What could you tell someone looking to get into modeling in this business?
Ms. Dexter: Have fun, have no expectations and be careful.
BBE:Where can the public see you?
Ms. Dexter: On the net, lots of rockabilly websites, my myspace and youtube.com
BBE: Do you do live shows?
Ms. Dexter: No, I am way to shy.
BBE: Do you work with any one photographer on a regular basis?
Ms. Dexter: Yes, Levi is my favorite!
BBE: What is your favorite memory?
Ms. Dexter: Hearing from a LA Times reporter that Bettie Page was delighted
with my photos in Barracuda magazine and that Hugh Hefner took it to
his bedroom...lol.
BBE: My final question for you Ms. Dexter before we let you go, Do you look at
this as a job or something you just can not live without?
Ms. Dexter: It does not feel like a job. I really feel lucky to have been able
to have the chance to live out my childhood dream. I never take it for granted.
BBE: Ms. Dexter, on behalf of BBE I would really like to again thank you for
the chance to get to talk to you tonight, I look forward to seeing you in the future
and I can not wait for what you come out with next.
BBE Interview with Angelspit
Beautifully Bound Entertainments Interview with Angelspit
First off BBE would like to thank Destroyx and Zoog of Angelspit for taking the
time to have a little chat. Thanks.
Now down to business.
BBE: The Name Angelspit, who came up with it and what is it's "real" meaning?
ZooG: We stole it from Sthe Sonic Youth song- ‘Orange Rolls, Angel’s Spit’!!
from the album Dirty.
Destroyx: I don’t think there is any underlying meaning underneath the band name…other than the juxtaposition between the connotation of the separated words ‘angel’ and ‘spit’.
BBE: What influences you either as a group or as individuals?
ZooG: Sonic Youth, Skinny Puppy, Placebo. Mostly Indie Rock and Cyber Punk.
We are currently listen to music that pushes us a little…there’s some brilliant Electro-Clash and dangerously hard CYBERPUNK being pumped around here at the moment.
Destroyx: We don’t listen to EBM
.
BBE: Do your songs have any special message as a whole or do they all tell a different story?
Destroyx: I guess they are all different and can be appreciated by themselves, but there are underlying themes throughout the album. I am not really one for analysing my own music… but I think if you listen to the lyrics, you’ll probably be able to discern some of the messages behind the music.
BBE: What can you tell musicians who may be looking to get into this business?
Destroyx: Don't try to make music that you think people want to listen to. Try to listen to what you like, don't give in to the formula. Spend more time on your music and less time on the internet.
ZooG: Don't give up.
BBE: What kind of equipment do you use?
On Krankhaus and Nurse Grenade all sequencing, percussion and vocals were done by us – Graeme did guitars on both CDs. With our new material we are using more live musicians. We are wanting to use more industrial percussion and other instruments. The really cool magic happens when you start heavily processing and editing ‘real recorded instruments’. You start to sculpt these insane abstract and almost surreal musical lines.
We only use real analogue synths and modulars. On Krankhaus we used:
Analogue Synths
Roland Jupiter8 ver1
Roland Jupiter8 ver2 (with groove midi retro fit)
sequential circuits prophet 5 (ver3 with midi)
Korg mini 700s
Roland sh101
Modular Synths
Metasonix TM-2
Moog MoogerFooger MF-101
Frostwave Alienator
Doepfer MAQ16/3 Analogue Sequencer
Doepfer MCV-8 MIDI converter
Over 50 Doepfer and Analogue Solutions modules
Obermoog (extremely rare hybrid made by Tom Oberheim and Dr Robert Moog)
Digital Shit
Kurzweil k2000r
Emu emax 1 (rack)
Casio cz101
Korg dss-1 Drum Machine
Yamaha RX-5 Drum Machine
OTHER
RODE NT-1a
Casio az-1 controller keyboard
Yamaha dsp factory card
Yamaha ax16-at optical interface card
Tascam mm-1 desk
Piece-of-shit computer
Yamaha 01v digital mixing desk
Random midi controller keyboard
1000w jands jc-1000cs concert series pa
Since moving to Germany, most of the above is now locked away in storage back in Sydney…so we’re doing everything on a CRAP laptop with a basic Modular Synthesizer and a Roland SH101.
This simplified set-up is forcing us to focus on the basic elements of music (bass, drums, voice and riffs) instead of having several dozen babbling synths that are cluttering up the mix. Strangely, the less parts you put into the music the ‘bigger’ it ends up sounding…thus proving the saying "Less is More"…!
BBE: Zoog, and Destroyx, on behalf of Beautifully Bound Entertainment I would
like to personally thank you for taking the time out of you extreamly busy
scheduals to do this interview. Your music is absolutely 100% fantastic. Keep up
the great work and we look forward to hearing great things from you in the future.
A brief little bio of Angelspit.
A riot grrl with a vocoder and a cyberpunk with a distortion pedal. Thick and rich with burning analogue synths and contempt, driven by beats like shards of metal and glossy with pvc and sweat, Angelspit is a Sydney industrial/electro duo to watch out for.
Since forming in 2004, Angelspit have taken their energetic live show throughout Australia, New Zealand, USA, Europe supporting bands such as KMFDM, Crüxshadows, Ayria , Tankt and IKON.
With their unique blend of industrial, rock, noise, metal and a touch of pop, Angelspit are forging a new style in cyber punk locally and internationally. Now with the release of their debut album Krankhaus, their sights are set on annihilating audiences and putting the aggression back into industrial music. Krankhaus features 14 tracks of blisteringly fat synths, with angry distorted beats and scathing vocals, evoking themes of horror, medical experimentation and the beautifully grotesque.
Angelspit's complex, rich and disturbing imagery enhances the sinister overtones in their music. This nightmarish aesthetic is the core that drives Angelspit's imagery, music and live show.
US record label Dancing Ferret Discs have signed Angelspit for USA and European ROCK. Dance Ferret is home to bands like:The Crüxshadows (who hit #1 on the US Billboard charts), Ego Likeness, Carfax Abbey, Corvus Corax, Dark Kingdom, De/Vision, Faun, Gothminister, Irfan, Neuroticfish, Paralysed Age, Qntal, ThouShaltNot.http://www.dancing-ferret.com/
KrankhausBlood, Sweat, Tears (Music, Lyrics, Programming, Concept): DestroyX + ZooG
Noise:Main Guitars: Graeme Charles Kent (Grand Fatal)Additional Guitars: Val CoreMastering: David WalkerAdditional Assistance: Bill Barsby, Brendan CreavenAudio Design: ZooG
Krankhaus Artwork:Art Direction: DestroyX + ZooGVisual and Graphic Design: DestroyxRed Baron (Medical General) Logo: Roberto Massaglia (Tankt)
Photo Credits:Photography: Helen WhiteAssistant Photographer: Jamie WilliamsAssistance: Drew Bowie, Clare Beaton, Brad Smith, Vulpy
Make-up:Jo Haldane, Emma Michelmore
Hair:Wig Design: Hair SurgeonStyling: Kate and Chad from Suki Hair
Video:Drew Bowie, Brad Wiley
Official Angelspit WebsiteWebsite design: DestroyxWebmaster: ZooGPhotography: Helen WhiteFashion Design: DestroyXFashion Construction and Wardrobe Assistance: Clare BeatonMake-up: Jo HaldaneHair, Wigs and Hair Pieces: Hair Surgeon (Destroyx and Zoog)http://www.angelspit.net
Angelspit's ForumHosting: Victor Zdanowicz-Muchlado : www.urbanis.com.au Moderators: Draken, Toxarishttp://www.krankhaus.net/forum
Vampire Freaks CultModerators: Draken, Toxarishttp://vampirefreaks.com/cult/a-n-g-e-l-s-p-i-t
First off BBE would like to thank Destroyx and Zoog of Angelspit for taking the
time to have a little chat. Thanks.
Now down to business.
BBE: The Name Angelspit, who came up with it and what is it's "real" meaning?
ZooG: We stole it from Sthe Sonic Youth song- ‘Orange Rolls, Angel’s Spit’!!
from the album Dirty.
Destroyx: I don’t think there is any underlying meaning underneath the band name…other than the juxtaposition between the connotation of the separated words ‘angel’ and ‘spit’.
BBE: What influences you either as a group or as individuals?
ZooG: Sonic Youth, Skinny Puppy, Placebo. Mostly Indie Rock and Cyber Punk.
We are currently listen to music that pushes us a little…there’s some brilliant Electro-Clash and dangerously hard CYBERPUNK being pumped around here at the moment.
Destroyx: We don’t listen to EBM
.
BBE: Do your songs have any special message as a whole or do they all tell a different story?
Destroyx: I guess they are all different and can be appreciated by themselves, but there are underlying themes throughout the album. I am not really one for analysing my own music… but I think if you listen to the lyrics, you’ll probably be able to discern some of the messages behind the music.
BBE: What can you tell musicians who may be looking to get into this business?
Destroyx: Don't try to make music that you think people want to listen to. Try to listen to what you like, don't give in to the formula. Spend more time on your music and less time on the internet.
ZooG: Don't give up.
BBE: What kind of equipment do you use?
On Krankhaus and Nurse Grenade all sequencing, percussion and vocals were done by us – Graeme did guitars on both CDs. With our new material we are using more live musicians. We are wanting to use more industrial percussion and other instruments. The really cool magic happens when you start heavily processing and editing ‘real recorded instruments’. You start to sculpt these insane abstract and almost surreal musical lines.
We only use real analogue synths and modulars. On Krankhaus we used:
Analogue Synths
Roland Jupiter8 ver1
Roland Jupiter8 ver2 (with groove midi retro fit)
sequential circuits prophet 5 (ver3 with midi)
Korg mini 700s
Roland sh101
Modular Synths
Metasonix TM-2
Moog MoogerFooger MF-101
Frostwave Alienator
Doepfer MAQ16/3 Analogue Sequencer
Doepfer MCV-8 MIDI converter
Over 50 Doepfer and Analogue Solutions modules
Obermoog (extremely rare hybrid made by Tom Oberheim and Dr Robert Moog)
Digital Shit
Kurzweil k2000r
Emu emax 1 (rack)
Casio cz101
Korg dss-1 Drum Machine
Yamaha RX-5 Drum Machine
OTHER
RODE NT-1a
Casio az-1 controller keyboard
Yamaha dsp factory card
Yamaha ax16-at optical interface card
Tascam mm-1 desk
Piece-of-shit computer
Yamaha 01v digital mixing desk
Random midi controller keyboard
1000w jands jc-1000cs concert series pa
Since moving to Germany, most of the above is now locked away in storage back in Sydney…so we’re doing everything on a CRAP laptop with a basic Modular Synthesizer and a Roland SH101.
This simplified set-up is forcing us to focus on the basic elements of music (bass, drums, voice and riffs) instead of having several dozen babbling synths that are cluttering up the mix. Strangely, the less parts you put into the music the ‘bigger’ it ends up sounding…thus proving the saying "Less is More"…!
BBE: Zoog, and Destroyx, on behalf of Beautifully Bound Entertainment I would
like to personally thank you for taking the time out of you extreamly busy
scheduals to do this interview. Your music is absolutely 100% fantastic. Keep up
the great work and we look forward to hearing great things from you in the future.
A brief little bio of Angelspit.
A riot grrl with a vocoder and a cyberpunk with a distortion pedal. Thick and rich with burning analogue synths and contempt, driven by beats like shards of metal and glossy with pvc and sweat, Angelspit is a Sydney industrial/electro duo to watch out for.
Since forming in 2004, Angelspit have taken their energetic live show throughout Australia, New Zealand, USA, Europe supporting bands such as KMFDM, Crüxshadows, Ayria , Tankt and IKON.
With their unique blend of industrial, rock, noise, metal and a touch of pop, Angelspit are forging a new style in cyber punk locally and internationally. Now with the release of their debut album Krankhaus, their sights are set on annihilating audiences and putting the aggression back into industrial music. Krankhaus features 14 tracks of blisteringly fat synths, with angry distorted beats and scathing vocals, evoking themes of horror, medical experimentation and the beautifully grotesque.
Angelspit's complex, rich and disturbing imagery enhances the sinister overtones in their music. This nightmarish aesthetic is the core that drives Angelspit's imagery, music and live show.
US record label Dancing Ferret Discs have signed Angelspit for USA and European ROCK. Dance Ferret is home to bands like:The Crüxshadows (who hit #1 on the US Billboard charts), Ego Likeness, Carfax Abbey, Corvus Corax, Dark Kingdom, De/Vision, Faun, Gothminister, Irfan, Neuroticfish, Paralysed Age, Qntal, ThouShaltNot.http://www.dancing-ferret.com/
KrankhausBlood, Sweat, Tears (Music, Lyrics, Programming, Concept): DestroyX + ZooG
Noise:Main Guitars: Graeme Charles Kent (Grand Fatal)Additional Guitars: Val CoreMastering: David WalkerAdditional Assistance: Bill Barsby, Brendan CreavenAudio Design: ZooG
Krankhaus Artwork:Art Direction: DestroyX + ZooGVisual and Graphic Design: DestroyxRed Baron (Medical General) Logo: Roberto Massaglia (Tankt)
Photo Credits:Photography: Helen WhiteAssistant Photographer: Jamie WilliamsAssistance: Drew Bowie, Clare Beaton, Brad Smith, Vulpy
Make-up:Jo Haldane, Emma Michelmore
Hair:Wig Design: Hair SurgeonStyling: Kate and Chad from Suki Hair
Video:Drew Bowie, Brad Wiley
Official Angelspit WebsiteWebsite design: DestroyxWebmaster: ZooGPhotography: Helen WhiteFashion Design: DestroyXFashion Construction and Wardrobe Assistance: Clare BeatonMake-up: Jo HaldaneHair, Wigs and Hair Pieces: Hair Surgeon (Destroyx and Zoog)http://www.angelspit.net
Angelspit's ForumHosting: Victor Zdanowicz-Muchlado : www.urbanis.com.au Moderators: Draken, Toxarishttp://www.krankhaus.net/forum
Vampire Freaks CultModerators: Draken, Toxarishttp://vampirefreaks.com/cult/a-n-g-e-l-s-p-i-t
BBE Interview with Fetish Model Anastasia Pierce
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BBE Interview with German Pin-Up Model Seri
Beautifully Bound Entertainments Interview with Ms. Sari of Duesseldorf
BBE: Ms. Sari I would like to extend a thank you for spending the time with us to talk about, You!
Ms. Sari: I thank you for the interview. It is always fun to tell people a little bitmore about myself.
BBE: What is your real name?
Ms. Sari: My real name is Sarah, but since most people spell it wrong (Sara, Sahra, Shara), I have changed it a little.
BBE: Do you have a "model" name?
Ms. Sari: Yes, my modeling name is Sari. I actually got that one from a play that I wrote and stared in ten years ago. The name has not left me since.
BBE: How long have you been in this business?
Ms. Sari: I started May 2004 with pin up modeling. A few months before that I did mainstream modeling, but it started to get boring and after I had done my first pin-up shoot I felt in my heart that THIS is what I was supposed to do.
BBE: Do you consider this a business or a part of your life?
Ms. Sari: This is not only a part of my life, it is my life. We all need a hobby or a interest to keep us going. This and of course the people we love. When I started I had not heard much about Pin-up modeling before, and I grew in it more and more. .
BBE: When did you realize this is what you wanted to do?
Ms. Sari: Four years ago I found a pin up book in a store and I loved the sexy and at the same time innocent cuteness. I bought the book right away, and from there my collection grew on and on. Then one day I was doing an online search and I realized that there are many, many models out there still doing Pin-Up modeling today. Then I started to collect more and more 50's styled clothes and did my first photo shoot. It was then that I knew I found my place in life.
BBE: Do you, or did you have anyone you looked up to growing upthat was an inspiration to you?
Ms. Sari: I would not say it was someone specific. Since I was a small child I watched old movies with my grandmother during weekends. This was a fun time for me. So there is no one that I am aware of, but deep in my memory I have those glorified impressions of beautiful actresses from the 40's and 50's that influence me.
BBE: Can you give us the definition of "Cheesecake" modeling?
Ms. Sari: Cute. Sexy. Innocent. Naughty and defiantly funny.
BBE: Tell us about you growing up?
Ms. Sari: I was brought up in a small town in the country side. I did not really get out to see other areas before I was a teen. In school I was always considered a weirdo because instead of dressing fashionable I did not care about clothes but let's be honest: That was probably because clothes from the80's and 90's were not really hot or cute and I did not have the same background that others had (you may consider my family a bit exocentric).The boys in my class were mean and made my life hard for many years becauseI looked different and acted different, but I had a few wonderful friendsthat were individuals, too. Once I left the small town environmentI started to blossom and found out who I was.
BBE: Can you tell us where you are from and what you love about your location?
Ms. Sari: I originally came from a town named Hoechst and it is still nice to go back and visit the family. But on a long run it is too quiet and small for me.Now I live in Duesseldorf which is a famous German town of fashion.I love the huge flea-markets, and the many choices you have about where to go.As a country girl I LOVE that there are more than two decent places to hang out. I rarely drink, but I love the possibility to go and have a cocktail once in a while.
BBE: What interests you most about what you do?
Ms. Sari: It is hard to say... I meet so many nice and wonderfulphotographers, models, and artists. And they all more or less share mylove for pin ups and vintage style. I do not have to feel like a weirdo anymorebecause I know that people like me are out there. I am not all alone anymore.
BBE: What sets you apart from others in this business?
Ms. Sari: The experience. When I started there were only three girls doing my sort of work and we were all different types. There was and still is Sweetness who is a wonderful Rockabilly model, there was Velma Kelly (who suddenly disappeared) who did more glamour portraits of the 20's - 40's and there was little me. Since than many girls got the inspiration to start it themselves,but we were the three in Germany that started it all.
BBE: What memory do you hold dear?
Ms. Sari: I will never, ever forget the moment when I gave my great-grandmother the first pin up photo-prints of mine. She is 96 years old and has them hanging in her bedroom because she loves them so much that she wants them to be the first thing she sees when she wakes up.
BBE: Where can we see you?
Ms. Sari: You can see me on http://www.retro-model.de/ and www.myspace.com/retro_sari
BBE: Do you do any kind of live shows?
Ms. Sari: No, I was playing with the thought to do some video-clips,but I have not gotten a camera yet. Doing a video-diary would be so cool.
BBE: Who do you work with on a regular basis as far as your photo shoots go?
Ms. Sari: My big, big all time favorite is Miss Giggles.We shot about seven or eight times in three years now and I would happily shoot with her again any time!!!
BBE: Does your family support what you do?
Ms. Sari: My boyfriend loves my photos. My mom collects them in a special folder and my great grandmother has them hanging in her room.I have all the support a pin up girl can dream of.
BBE: What would you tell a girl looking to get into this kind of thing?
Ms. Sari: There is not much money in pin up modeling so you have to love it a lot to do it. Be aware that being a pin up model will truly become a addiction to you.
BBE: Have you been in any magazines and if so which ones?
Ms. Sari: Yes, I have been in a few mags and in some books, too. Here is a little listing.
Books: Thomas Buchta "Intense" (2006) Thomas van de Scheck "H.E.L.P.-Hell Enters Life Permanently" (2006) Dirk Behlau "Speed Kings" (08/2007 - preorder at http://www.thefilthyrats.com/)
Magazines: Hepmarket (2005) Slam Bam (2005) Drag Racer (2007) Power Glide (2007) About 20 (2007)
BBE: Ms. Sari, you are absolutely lovely and we at BBE enjoyed having the chance to talk with you. Thank you so very much for your time.. Interviewed on 06/18/07
BBE: Ms. Sari I would like to extend a thank you for spending the time with us to talk about, You!
Ms. Sari: I thank you for the interview. It is always fun to tell people a little bitmore about myself.
BBE: What is your real name?
Ms. Sari: My real name is Sarah, but since most people spell it wrong (Sara, Sahra, Shara), I have changed it a little.
BBE: Do you have a "model" name?
Ms. Sari: Yes, my modeling name is Sari. I actually got that one from a play that I wrote and stared in ten years ago. The name has not left me since.
BBE: How long have you been in this business?
Ms. Sari: I started May 2004 with pin up modeling. A few months before that I did mainstream modeling, but it started to get boring and after I had done my first pin-up shoot I felt in my heart that THIS is what I was supposed to do.
BBE: Do you consider this a business or a part of your life?
Ms. Sari: This is not only a part of my life, it is my life. We all need a hobby or a interest to keep us going. This and of course the people we love. When I started I had not heard much about Pin-up modeling before, and I grew in it more and more. .
BBE: When did you realize this is what you wanted to do?
Ms. Sari: Four years ago I found a pin up book in a store and I loved the sexy and at the same time innocent cuteness. I bought the book right away, and from there my collection grew on and on. Then one day I was doing an online search and I realized that there are many, many models out there still doing Pin-Up modeling today. Then I started to collect more and more 50's styled clothes and did my first photo shoot. It was then that I knew I found my place in life.
BBE: Do you, or did you have anyone you looked up to growing upthat was an inspiration to you?
Ms. Sari: I would not say it was someone specific. Since I was a small child I watched old movies with my grandmother during weekends. This was a fun time for me. So there is no one that I am aware of, but deep in my memory I have those glorified impressions of beautiful actresses from the 40's and 50's that influence me.
BBE: Can you give us the definition of "Cheesecake" modeling?
Ms. Sari: Cute. Sexy. Innocent. Naughty and defiantly funny.
BBE: Tell us about you growing up?
Ms. Sari: I was brought up in a small town in the country side. I did not really get out to see other areas before I was a teen. In school I was always considered a weirdo because instead of dressing fashionable I did not care about clothes but let's be honest: That was probably because clothes from the80's and 90's were not really hot or cute and I did not have the same background that others had (you may consider my family a bit exocentric).The boys in my class were mean and made my life hard for many years becauseI looked different and acted different, but I had a few wonderful friendsthat were individuals, too. Once I left the small town environmentI started to blossom and found out who I was.
BBE: Can you tell us where you are from and what you love about your location?
Ms. Sari: I originally came from a town named Hoechst and it is still nice to go back and visit the family. But on a long run it is too quiet and small for me.Now I live in Duesseldorf which is a famous German town of fashion.I love the huge flea-markets, and the many choices you have about where to go.As a country girl I LOVE that there are more than two decent places to hang out. I rarely drink, but I love the possibility to go and have a cocktail once in a while.
BBE: What interests you most about what you do?
Ms. Sari: It is hard to say... I meet so many nice and wonderfulphotographers, models, and artists. And they all more or less share mylove for pin ups and vintage style. I do not have to feel like a weirdo anymorebecause I know that people like me are out there. I am not all alone anymore.
BBE: What sets you apart from others in this business?
Ms. Sari: The experience. When I started there were only three girls doing my sort of work and we were all different types. There was and still is Sweetness who is a wonderful Rockabilly model, there was Velma Kelly (who suddenly disappeared) who did more glamour portraits of the 20's - 40's and there was little me. Since than many girls got the inspiration to start it themselves,but we were the three in Germany that started it all.
BBE: What memory do you hold dear?
Ms. Sari: I will never, ever forget the moment when I gave my great-grandmother the first pin up photo-prints of mine. She is 96 years old and has them hanging in her bedroom because she loves them so much that she wants them to be the first thing she sees when she wakes up.
BBE: Where can we see you?
Ms. Sari: You can see me on http://www.retro-model.de/ and www.myspace.com/retro_sari
BBE: Do you do any kind of live shows?
Ms. Sari: No, I was playing with the thought to do some video-clips,but I have not gotten a camera yet. Doing a video-diary would be so cool.
BBE: Who do you work with on a regular basis as far as your photo shoots go?
Ms. Sari: My big, big all time favorite is Miss Giggles.We shot about seven or eight times in three years now and I would happily shoot with her again any time!!!
BBE: Does your family support what you do?
Ms. Sari: My boyfriend loves my photos. My mom collects them in a special folder and my great grandmother has them hanging in her room.I have all the support a pin up girl can dream of.
BBE: What would you tell a girl looking to get into this kind of thing?
Ms. Sari: There is not much money in pin up modeling so you have to love it a lot to do it. Be aware that being a pin up model will truly become a addiction to you.
BBE: Have you been in any magazines and if so which ones?
Ms. Sari: Yes, I have been in a few mags and in some books, too. Here is a little listing.
Books: Thomas Buchta "Intense" (2006) Thomas van de Scheck "H.E.L.P.-Hell Enters Life Permanently" (2006) Dirk Behlau "Speed Kings" (08/2007 - preorder at http://www.thefilthyrats.com/)
Magazines: Hepmarket (2005) Slam Bam (2005) Drag Racer (2007) Power Glide (2007) About 20 (2007)
BBE: Ms. Sari, you are absolutely lovely and we at BBE enjoyed having the chance to talk with you. Thank you so very much for your time.. Interviewed on 06/18/07
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