My special thanks....

It is now 2013, a year that many people never thought we would see. And now that we are hear, I'd like to take this time, oddly enough, to look back on 2012. :)

I can't begin to explain how grateful I am to everyone who has made my dreams of Burlesque a reality. During the last year, I have not only begun a career in something that I am truly passionate about, but I have also made so many new friends. Its been a long time since I have been this happy and its important to me to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged my dreams, offered me their friendship, took my photo, or came to a show. This list could go on forever, and it just might. :) So let me break it down and give a quick shout out to all of the producers who gave me an opportunity and hired me for their show in 2012.

Thank you:
Jo Weldon (NYSB)
Bombazeen Bean (Jazz and Burlesque at Toro)
Felicity Jones (Young Naturist America)
Justina Walford (Bare Naked Bake Sale)
Joe The Shark (Sharkbite Sideshow)
Camille Atkinson (Juke Joint Review)
Mark Bokvist (Juke Joint Review)
Dottie Dynamo (Bare Nacesstease)
Shelly Watson (Nurse Bettie)
Doc Wasabassco (Wasabassco Burlesque)
Nasty Canasta (Wasabassco Burlesque)
Captain Scorp'yo (Moons over Scorpio)
Bevin Branlandingham (Rebel Cupcake)
Sean Sullivan (Jazz Soul and Burlesque at Circa Tabac)
Marlena Barker (Gnarly Marley Burlesque)
Lev (Rhymes and Riffs)
Angie Pontani (NYBF)
Tigger! (NYBF Star Search)
World Famous Bob (NYBF Star search)
RunAround Sue (Shakin and Stirren)
Scooter Pie (Shakin and Stirred)
Bambi Galore (Marinara Stardust and Bambi Galore Presents...)
Marinara Stardust (Marinara Stardust and Bambi Galore Presents...)
Peter Aguero (BTK Band)
Steve Peluso (Lewd and Lucky Burlesque)
Brooklyn Babydoll (Cha Cha's at Coney Island)
The Lovely Rae (Bowery Burlesque Pageant)
Bastard Keith  (The Sophisticates)
Madame Rosebud (The Sophisticates)
Gin Minsky (NYE gig)

And I also want to thank a couple of people individually.

Dolly Debutant. We were friends right from the start, after meeting in Darlinda Just Darlinda's flirting with burlesque class. And then seeing you that same night at Calamity Chang's show at Nurse Bettie. But I think I really started to get to know you the night we went to Champagne Riot. Once we attended that first Juke Joint Review, we were goners. I knew I had made a life long friend. It was you who I turned to when I felt insecure or needed a shoulder to cry on. You are always there to to make me laugh or lend me a dress. But most of all, You are always there to provide the snacks.

Alex. Where do I even begin. I think, besides self confidence and a new lease on life, the greatest gift burlesque ever gave me was you. "You're so cool". 

Doc & Nasty. You guys push me to wanna be my very best. Thank you so much for taking a chance one me.

Every person on this list has helped make Poison Ivory a reality. Thank you so much! And to the producers, I truly hope to work with you again. For the producers who have booked me for 2013, I am very much looking forward to working with you. Thank you in advance for this opportunity. I want you to know that I hope to always be a positive addition to any show and I will work hard to give you my very best. That is my true desire for this upcoming year. XOXO

                                                          

                                                          
Top Photo: First ever performance at Bowery Poetry Club
Middle Photo: Photographer David Atlas
Bottom Photo: Photographer Chalres Farrah

Wasabassco 8th Anniversary...

This is a 2 night event that should not be missed. 

I'll be there... you should be too! 

For information of this event and others, please click on the link below. 

http://wasabassco.com/

This weekend...

Hello friends and lovers.

I wanted to do a quick update on shows that I have coming up this weekend. If you are in the NY area and are looking to have a good time, look no further. Below are flyers and links to the shows that I have this weekend. And please stay tuned for updates on more shows and updates on my crazy life. :)

Anyone out there love 90210? How about Halloween? Trivia? What about a late night dance party? Well if you answered yes to any of those questions, then you need to go to Rebel Cupcake Peach Pit Halloween Party. The night will be filled with Burlesque, 

Music, Dancing, Games... and yes. There will be cupcakes. 

Rebel Cupcake Facebook Event Page

Who out there is in to something a little more.... classy? Come out to City Winery anf enjoy a amazing night with dinner and drink, stellar  burlesque performers, hosted by the King Pin of Burlesque himself, Mr Doc Wasabassco. You wont regret it. 

*Drink and dinner not included in price of admission. :)

Wasabassco Burlesque City Winery Facebook Event Page

Alrighty... Thats all I have for now. 

xoxo

And the winner is...

OK. Let me begin this by stating that I am still in shock. I have no idea how I managed to do this, but I may very well be having the best breakout year ever. I have only been burlesque dancing for a few months and I cannot believe all that has happened. I took 2nd place in a Star Search Competition, which has won me my performance spot in this years NEW YORK BURLESQUE FESTIVAL, and now, I have been nominated for the Hottest Freshman Golden Pastie. 

I can't believe my luck. The amount of gratitude I feel for everyone who has supported me along the way, I can not possibly fully express. 

I hope I win it for all of you. 

http://www.thenewyorkburlesquefestival.com/goldenpasties.php

xoxo

wait...

I have all of these feeling slowly brewing inside of me and I don't know what to do with them.

I know I wanted them.
I understand that I was the one who asked for them.
I realize that I was the one who chased them, who begged for them to take root inside of me.

But now what?

These feelings have gotten to a place where I am know longer in control.
I fought so had to nurture them... to keep them safe.. to lock them away.. to smother them.
But now they are ready to leave me. And at this point, I don't know what to do.

Please tell me what to do?

What am I suppose to do?

I don't know what to do.

Star Search...

Hello lovers. I wanted to check in really quick to let you know about something super exciting that is going on in my life these days. As some of you may know, I am currently out of the country living it up in London, as well as making some pit stops in Madrid and Paris. So amazing!!! And I will be updating  my blog with tons of pictures once I return back to the states. 

But there is something else that has happened that has me about to burst at the seams with excitement. Some weeks ago, on a whim, I decided to try my luck and submit to the 10th Annual New York Burlesque Festival's Star Search. As a new performer, I did not think that I would be chosen to perform, but figured... I might have might have a chance for the same exact reason. The top 2 performers will get to perform at the New York Burlesque festival in September which is a huge honor that any burlesques dancer would give her right boobie to perform in.

I had not heard back from the star search representatives and figured that my act had not been accepted. And then I found out... I was wrong. I, along with 12 other burlesque beauties will compete for 2 coveted spots, along with over $400 bucks in cash and prizes. I am so completely honored that I was even considered, let alone chosen to participate. And I have seen the line up. This is not going to be easy, but I absolutely plan to bring my A game and I hope that the judges like what they see.

This could be a huge boost for my burlesque career and I need all the support I can get. :) If any of you are in the New Jersey area, yes... New Jersey, and feel like coming out to see some lovely ladies shake it for a chance to perform at one of the most awesome Burlesque events ever, then feel free to come thru. And if not, a kind word on my Facebook page would be just as appreciated. ❤

And don't forget to stay tuned for my next few blogs with stories and images from my adventures abroad. Thank you for reading and I love you all. xoxo

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Gaining speed...

I keep pinching myself, but can't seem wake up. Maybe it's time to accept the fact that this is my new reality.


From the advice of a trusted friend, I begen to re-read my earlier journal entries in hopes of getting a better understanding of exactly how far I've come. It surprised me that I was ever so sad. When I look at my life today, so filled with hope and excitement, I can no longer relate to the girl who I once was.


I want to thank everyone who continue to run beside me on this path to internal satisfaction. With your love and support, I am beginning to accomplishing things that a year ago... hell, a week ago, never thought possible. So I want to use this post to show you a little bit more of the new me. I hope to still have your love and support after all this. Because the new me... is a little naughty ♥♥♥

I recently had a photo shoot with Andrew Levengood Photography. 

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the session. 

Andrew Levengood was great to work with. He was super professional and worked with me to come up with some fun shots. Check out his blog! ♥  http://www.alp-llc.com/

Next I wanted to talk about some upcoming events. I am happy to say that i have been booked for my very first traveling Burlesque gig. I will be going to Baltimore, MD to perform for a very special persons Milestone Birthday party. I am a surprised gift from his wife. Let me just say that he is a lucky man to be married to such a kick ass wife. ♥ 

I also have a few other shows coming up this week, one in which I am producing. (It's so funny to think that I am producing my very own show, but the opportunity kinda fell into my lap that I could not refuse. Here is the flyer...

Doesn't Poison Ivory Burlesque sound awesome? I am so excited that they contacted me to perform for them. I love a chance to show off my vampy side and I'm also bringing a few sexy ladies along for the ride. Burlesque performances by fresh faces... 

~ Little Motown ~ 

~ Sarah Phim ~ 

~Yours truly... (that's me. lol. Not another dancer) ~

With Kittening by... 

~ Dolly Debutant ~

So if you're into vampires, burlesque, or both... come out to this show! It's a Sunday night, it's a 9pm show so you'll be home in plenty of time for work the next morning, and it FREE!!!

I am very pleased to say that I will also be making another appearance at the next Juke Joint Review. 

This show has been very good to me and I am so honored to be performing with them again. Check them out. They are awesome. http://www.empirebeatsnyc.com/

Alrighty... I am quite positive that I have exhausted the blog with information. I will be sure to post soon with more pics, gigs, updates, and all other things related to my ever evolving life. And please feel free to check out my Facebook. Thanks for reading.

 XOXO  

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