JFC part 2: Film Noir

It’s getting dark now and usually I have ‘sleeves issues’- I don’t like wearing sleeves. It’s enormous boots, trousers and skintight vest tops for me 90% of the time (to the point where a friend described me as looking like a video-game assassin the other day. Thanks B, I will take that as a compliment!) However, I have now bought a big swishy coat that gives me a “film noir”-ish silhouette and I quite like it, sleeves and all. Too bad I didn’t have it in New York- I’d have loved to shoot in a dark side-street wearing it. Anyone fancy a sunset/night time shoot?

I found a lot of the night-time city very bright; making my sleepy way back from a photoshoot and realising 42nd Street was the same as Times Square, I had to come and have a look. Sticking my head out from the underground (and probably blinking like a mole in the sunlight), I was visually assaulted by a hundred different advertisements at once, all glowing against a very black sky. I only came to have a look and as I had my suitcase, dived back underground unimpressed and thinking ‘well, I came, I saw it…’
A few days later after another photoshoot and with a lot less luggage, I found myself in Times Square again, but a moody, dusky Times Square that felt completely different. Isn’t it strange how the same exact spot can change based on so many small factors?
Look at this… have any of you seen a film called Dark City?

Anyway, I think these photos remind me of some kind of Film Noir stills…

Photographer: John F Cooper
Make-up: Me
Basque: Gossard (thanks for the lendage, Easy Tiger!)

Look at the studio corridor- so spooky/cool!

I can’t decide which of these edits I prefer- the colour or the black and white! Which do you prefer?

I still have a lot more images to show you from this shoot, so keep an eye out!
For now though, have a preview of one hair/make-up look and a location…

Speak to you soon,

ROSWELL xxx

Beautiful Blogger Awards!

Wow!

I woke up this morning rather dejected (as I expected to be) as I’m making a lot of big changes in my life (more will be revealed in August when things have been finalised/decided on) and I have to say it helped a lot opening my laptop to see I’ve been given a “beautiful blogger” award!

See??

It’s like a game of internet tag and there are rules!

1) Acknowledge the person who nominated you- so, thankyou so very very much, Chwennyland.com!

2) Post seven facts about yourself

3) Nominate seven other people for the award!

So here goes! Have some facts…
1) I never had a teddy bear- I had about ten rabbits, a crocodile, a gorilla, two dogs and a tiger, but no bears
2) I hate looking at pollarded trees- I think that they look mutilated!
3) I can get just about any ballgag out of my mouth with my hands tied behind my back
4) When I was a child, I wanted to be a palaentologist (and a Gladiator)
5) I am afraid of very few things… but one of them is a small harmless species of animal that is more afraid of me than I am of it. It shall not be named. *shudder*
6) My submissive side has a “thing” for Cal Lightman. (Tim Roth’s character in Lie To Me). All my other sides are making fun of my submissive side for this.
7) I don’t take drugs and with the exception of an amaretto or Bailey’s coffee once in a blue moon, I’m teetotal as well.

And as for the beautiful bloggers…
1) Ella Rose is a fellow writer and model. She’s been kind enough to let me read her novel and I love the description and sensuality in her writing. Even her blogs sound beautiful in a way I can never manage!!

2) Postsecret.com is run by the awesome Frank, and if you haven’t seen the site yet, you really should. It began as an art project. Now thousands of people send Frank their secrets every week. (And hide their secrets in the books he’s brought out…)

3) Elyse Sewell was a contestant on the first series of America’s Next Top Model (before it got so formulaic). She was a hyper-intelligent medical student and became instantly successful in Asia, and her “Lost in Translation”-style blog is wonderfully bemused and sardonic at the same time.

4) La Carmina is a Japanese fashion/culture blogger with the most adorable cat ever to walk the planet. She inspires me as she follows many career paths in the same way I do, which gives me hope that I can continue doing so.

5) Three Beautiful Things. This lady records three things that have made her happy every single day. It really has inspired me to remember the beautiful things I see. Sadly, since she’s had a baby, the vast majority of the posts have become BABYBABYBABY but the spirit is still there.

6) The Ark in Space is a blog all about the fantastic, weird and unusual creatures you can find in the world. As I’m a huge nature fan and love expanding my knowledge of the natural world, this blog never stops making me smile.

7) The Lingerie Addict- as I am a huge fan of lingerie and not a standard size, I love looking here for tips on finding lingerie that will fit me, and also just seeing pretty pictures of the stuff that won’t… but is just so pretty!

Can’t remember if I’ve shown you these backstage shots from a vintage lingerie shoot yet, but as they are happy pictures, here you go!

And ooh! My BBC Wildlife magazine just thudded through the door! With a fox cub on it!

ROSWELL xxx

Spring cleaning!

I’m selling stuff. It’s listed below.

First though, check out these pictures from The Phnarrcissist!!
Latex: Anatomic Bomb
Make-up: Me

Can’t decide which of the two below I like best! Opinions please?

Anyway, I’m having a huge sale so if there are any of the items listed below that you would like, send me a message or a comment and I’ll get them packaged and sent!
I hope you find something you like- prices are negotiable, within reason.

ROSWELL xxx

SHOES:

What: Black patent leather heels with ankle strap
Size: UK6
Condition: Worn a few times but still in pretty good condition
How much: Were £20, now £10

What: Red strappy heels with clear platform
Size: UK6
Condition: Good
How much: £15 (or free with Fraulein Ehrhardt latex outfit listed below!)

What: Black strappy heels with eyelets and clear platform
Size: UK6
Condition: Good
How much: £10

What: Cherry red biker-style boots
Size: UK6
Condition: Good
How much: £30 (or free with Fraulein Ehrhardt latex outfit listed below!)

What: Burgundy suede shoes with wedge heel
Size: UK6
Condition: Worn a few times but in generally good condition
How much: £5 (or free with FairyGothMother corset listed below!)

What: Mint green/black knee-high boots from Schuh
Size: UK6-7
Condition: Worn once for a photoshoot
How much: Bought for £35, selling at £25

What: Black patent and matte platform shoes from Schuh
Size: UK6
Condition: Never worn!
How much: £40

What: Platform open-toe trainers with velcro fastening and UV detail
Size: UK6
Condition: Never worn, some damage to the stick-on label at the back
How much: £37

LATEX:

What: Cream and cherry red lingerie from Fraulein Ehrhardt! Stockings, thong, suspenders and corset!! Choker looks like Lickorish Latex
Size: About a UK size 10- corset measures 22″ closed
Condition: There’s a (hidden) mend in one of the stockings and a little wear on the bottoms of the feet but otherwise in good condition
How much: Retails for well over £300. I was selling at at £250… now £195!!! (comes with a free pair of shoes (listed above) !!

What: Libidex “Bastille” corset- made of very thick rubber. Military green, with gold trim.
Size: Should fit anyone with a 22″-28″ waist
Condition: Excellent- worn once or twice for photoshoots
More images of the style on the Libidex website
How much: Retails at £219.95- I’m selling it for £195!!!

What: Black buckle top with reinforced front- good condition. (Short- comes down to around bellybutton level)
Size: Medium
How much: Was £30, now £25!

What: Black/trans tutu with suspenders (Fraulein Ehrhardt) and black/trans seamed stockings (Libidex)
Size: Stockings are Medium, tutu fits a 25″ waist
Condition: Tutu in perfect condition, stockings slightly discoloured at the toes due to black shoes
How much: Was £160, now £115

CORSETS/BASQUES:

What: FairyGothMother burgundy corset, with white lace and burgundy ribbon trim, with detachable suspenders! No longer made!!!!!
Size: 22″ waist when closed
Condition: Excellent. Been worn once or twice for shoots and I’m very sad to part with it!
How much: £85 (and comes with a free pair of matching shoes (listed above)

What: Black 22″ steel-boned corset
Size: 22″ waist when closed
Condition: taken a bit of wear but still looking good!
How much: Was £45, now £39
RESERVED

What: Gothic basque of burgundy velvet and leatherette, with lace-up sides
Size: Appprox UK 10-12
Condition: Good but slight scuffing on the middle bone at the back.
How much: Was £38, now £30

What: RARE Lip Service Drastik Plastik waist cincher. Electric Blue
Size: Medium- about a UK10
Condition: Great
How much: Was £60, now £55

What: Cherry red and black PVC basque with lace-up front and back
Size: Would fit a UK12-14
Condition: Excellent
How much: Was £20, now £15!

What: Gothic black and purple lacy basque and thong, with hook and eye fastenings at the back
Size: About a UK10-12
Condition: Excellent
How much: £5

OTHER STUFF (cyber, pin-up, gothic etc):

What: Couch slash top with electric blue pattern. (The picture on the right is closest to the actual colour). Unisex
Size: UK 8-10
Condition: Excellent- never worn.
How much: Was £10, now £8

What: Long black elegant sheer gauntlets. Elbow length with loop for middle finger
Size: Small-medium
Condition: Excellent
How much: £5
RESERVED

What: Short gothic basque top- deep blue with black lace overlay and silver buttons. Comes to just above my bellybutton
Size: UK10
Condition: Good
How much: £5

What: Playful Promises black pencil skirt with small split at the back. Zip at top.
Size: UK8-10
Condition: Worn once for fashion show
How much: £20

What: Playful Promises black silk shirt (feels lovely!)
Size: Depending on how loose you like your clothes, about a 10-12
Condition: Perfect- worn once for a fashion show
How much: Retails at £60, selling here for £40

What: Topshop deep purple shirt. Silky material- very pretty!
Size: UK10
Condition: Good
How much: £15

What: Black velvet opera gloves with feathery trim
Size: Medium
Condition: Good
How much: £5

What: Burgundy-red satiny three-quarter length sleeved top, with Eyelets and lace-up sides (with backing)
Size: UK10
Condition: Worn and loved- a few faint marks, and some eyelets need replacing
How much: £5

What: Lilac and black polka-dot suspender belt with lace detail!
Size: UK12-14
Condition: Good
How much: £5

What: Chinese burgundy asymmetrical jacket with gold brocade trim
Size: Approx 12-14
Condition: Excellent- never worn
How much: £40

ACCESSORIES AND NON-CLOTHES:

What: One necklace with scorpion and yin/yang symbol. One brooch with hippy goddess and crystal with tiny tree in it. Both pewter
Condition: Excellent
How much: £4 each, or both for £7

What: Gothic coffin incense burner
Condition: Good
How much: £3

What: Living Dead Dolls collectable barware: (Series Two) drinking glass- “Schooltime Sadie”
Condition: Perfect- though I do not have the doll.
How much: £5

Flexy progress (2)

Hello!

I’m curled up on the sofa watching Cirque du Soleil (Sky Arts seem to be doing a show every weekend day- it’s very inspiring) and wishing I hadn’t eaten all the Thorntons yesterday.

It’s been a lovely Easter weekend despite the minging weather and this morning I modelled in dreadlocks! They’re out now, after about an hour in the shower. Stretching is going very well and I have a circus-themed photoshoot at the end of this month so I’m getting my bend on every day now! I’m keeping most things secret (saving it for the end of the month) but I can now get my foot on my shoulder and am working on improving my frontbends. Spending every day in heels has taken its toll on my calf muscles- they are permanently taut and take extra long to warm up.

I’m very much hoping I’ll be booked for an outdoor shoot in Scotland so that I can do some serene yoga-type poses on the mountainside! If you haven’t seen my casting call for Scotland yet then go here and take a look: http://www.modelmayhem.com/casting/1420862

Have some new pictures!

Photographer: Alan Fretten (at Stuart House)
I love working with Alan- we always manage to have a chat and catch up, as well as getting shots!

I had been planning a shoot with Carl Grim for ages! He had asked me to make some new outfits and pieces for our shoot, so of course I obliged!
Photographer: Carl Grim
“Lines” lingerie made by me.
(And for you shoe fans out there, you’ll be seeing some lovely shots especially featuring this pair of boots very soon…)

More from this shoot coming soon…

I’m going to vegetate in front of the TV for a few minutes longer, then go and touch my toes.

ROSWELL xxx

p.s. If you’d like to see some sneak peeks and candid shots of my progress, you might like to follow my Twitter “BendyMissIvory“.