Lindy hopping, swing dancing, hot rods, retro furniture, soap making, jewelry making, sewing, being crafty, roller derby, rollergirls, Bettie Page, Marilyn Monroe, go-go dancing, vintage hairstyles, Vargas girls, pin-up girls, burlesque, cheesecake photography, going to shows, Egyptology, video games, playing piano, playing with the D'Arcy (my people hating Scottie).
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Music
I'm really into rockabilly, swing, big band, standards, psychobilly, chickabilly, surf rock, 1950s rock n' roll, anything i can dance to, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer, Social Distortion, Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Morrissey, Bobby Darin, HorrorPops, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Chris Isaak, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums, Indigo Swing, Johnny Mercury, Benny Goodman, Kings of Nuthin, Royal Crown Revue, Stray Cats, The Smiths, The Cure, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Ella Fitzgerald, Mike Ness, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Dashboard Prophets, Billy Idol, Bjork, Tori Amos, Colin James and his Little Big Band, Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys, Cibo Mato, Depeche Mode, Imogen Heap, Colin Hay, Remy Zero
Movies
Labyrinth, Drop Dead Fred, Legend, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Some Like it Hot (or any Marilyn Monroe film), Swing Kids, The Worst Witch, Garden State, all the Marx brothers films, King Arthur, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Breakfast Club, Sleepy Hollow, The Craft, Welcome Home Roxy Charmichael, Pretty in Pink, Beetlejuice
Television
No time for TV these days!
Heroes
Frankie Manning, Ann Calvello, Gil Elvgren, Charles and Ray Eames, Alberto Vargas, George Masters
I'm obsessed with old Hollywood starlets, vintage hairstyles, burlesque, old movies, hot rods, pin-up girls, Heywood-Wakefield and old school Sailor Jerry tattoo flash. I collect teal vintage Pyrex (to match my kitchen), vintage clothing, mid-century furniture and all things tiki and kitschy. I love to lindy hop and rollerskate. And i make one mean chocolate malt!
I am a freelance hair and make-up artist based in Richmond, Va. I specialize in vintage hair and make-up, primarily 1920s through 1960s, though i am open to other eras and genres.
I am interested in working with anyone interested in working with me! I am willing to travel. Please check my blog for my photo shoot rates.
I am also available for special occasions or private events, please contact me via myspace for my rates and availability.
Here's what people have been saying about my work:
"I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail thanking you (and Liv of course) for everything ya'll did for me today. You made a VERY insecure woman feel like the most beautiful woman in the world! I really appreciate your need for "perfection", but also the laid back atmosphere. You two made me feel so comfortable, and I loved it all. I can not wait to see the pics!!!!" -Amanda, client
"I just wanted to thank you again for everything! You have an amazing talent and I am so happy that you turned me into "Marilyn" for the day. I never knew I could look like that. I had an awesome experience and just wanted you to know how much I appreciate it!" - Sara, client
"I just can't tell you how happy I am with how you made me look or the shoot! ... You guys were great. I just can't say enough about your work. ... I want to get the word out about how fabulous you are!" - Carol, bridal client
"Oh Liv! I can't tell you how much I loved your work on our models this past weekend! You did an amazing job. I was in awe of your knowledge in technique! ... You really rocked those lips!" - Barbi, photographer, Studio B
"Liv - you do AMAZING work! I had a blast working with you girls and can't wait to see these pics!!! Thanks for the pinup training session :-)" - Shannon, model
"Liv, thanks for rocking me out pinup style for last Saturday's shoot. I had a great time and I looked beautiful... all thanks to you." - Skye Sinclaire, pin-up model
Photographers i have had the privilege of working with and recommend.
Who I'd like to meet: You! Other make-up artists. Photographers. Models. Pin-up girls. Burlesque performers. Fellow vintage/retro lovers. Anyone who likes to have a good time.
Liv Lethal, Hair & Makeup Artist's Friend Space (Top 12)
Hope to see you at the next Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Gallery5, 2/11 6-9, $7 This month our model, Deanna Danger, brings to life the theme: The Prom your Momma warned you about. Come drink and draw!
So, Inauguration Day papers are the kind of thing some people like to save, right? Especially if it's a particularly historic one, like, oh, say, the first black president. Well, have a look at what ran on the exact same spot of each of our 250,000 copies on Inauguration Day:
Hey its been forever! I didn't realize this was your page and I saw the pics and stopped by to look. I love 50s pin up work. You are amazing, I had no idea you did this! If you run another calendar, Id love to get one.
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