Naked Girls Reading Fairy Tales!

This month the Naked Girls of Vancouver will be reading Fairy Tales! ...but don't be expecting this to be a soft and fuzzy Disney event, ohhh no! We'll be breaking out the Grimms, some x rated Sleeping Beauty, and some very grown up Peter Pan!

April 28 at The Beaumont - 316 W 5th Avenue in Vancouver

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=201198963235736

Tread carefully, and don't step inside the ring of toadstools or you'll be whisked away to the Unseelie Court forever!

This month, the Naked Girls will charm you with tales both fae and ferocious... and perhaps a little bit Grimm...

With a FULL SCREAMING CHICKEN CAST!

Bobbi Whiskey
Aida Manic
Veronica Vex

and your hostess Diamond Minx

Advance tickets available at http://nakedgirlsreadingfairytales.eventbrite.com/

$20 front row/$15 regular ...$5 more at the door

Doors 8pm, show 8:30pm sharp!

Chronicle of the New Place Part 2

My place is starting to look an awful lot like an actual home now! The paint is up (yay the new color is much nicer) in the living/dining room and the bedroom. I've opted to keep the 2nd bedroom the original lighter color as it will be more condusive to working by. I'm holding off on the kitchen/bath for now until I dive into the renovation of both of them.


After three months of scouring Craigslist, I found an estate sale that had a lovely brass & crystal 6 light chandelier for sale, so I popped out as soon as it opened, and got it for a pretty decent price. (It came from the apartment of an elderly lady who had absolutely loved leopard print. I find it somewhat ironic that it has moved into another space of a leopard-print-ophile)

Picked up some nice glossy black spraypaint, pulled all the crystals off and washed them, then spray painted the brass shiny black. it looks gorgeous! and will definitely be a huge part of making my boudoir look like a classy bordello LOL!

My other big project this weekend was making the curtains for the bedroom. I went out and got 18 yards of 120" wide black sheer fabric (Thanks Jazz at Rokkos!! He always gives me such good deals!) Cut, cut, iron, iron, sew, sew, repeat 6 times. I was rather proud of myself - I'd gone and bought the Ikea wire curtain hanging system, but after helping friends hang some eye-bolts and chain from their ceiling, I opted to get wire, eye bolts, hooks, and clips from Home Depot and i'll return the Ikea system. What I ended up with was less expensive and almost invisible. ...and I now have floor to ceiling black sheer curtains across the back wall and partially up the sides behind my bed. It looks very luxurious!

Chronicle of the New Place

So, I moved into my first SELF owned place over the weekend. It had snowed the night before. I got a call from one of the friends who had agreed to help me move asking if I had a snow contingency plan. ...when does it snow at the end of February in Vancouver?!?! I won't go into the gory details, but suffice to say the move was cold, wet, and not terribly pleasant....but, it got done!

Day two (Feb 28): after cleaning my old place and returning the keys, I went home (home! really home!!!) and a friend came by to help assemble my bed and install additional hanging space in my master bedroom closet (really, how does ANYONE function with only 39" of hanging space?!?!) I mostly unpacked the kitchen, before excavating a chair to sit in, plugging in my tv (managed to figure out how to get the cable working!), and sat - looking at the triply beautiful sight of fireplace, tv, and gorgeous view of the downtown Vancouver skyline.

I contemplated a hot bath, and realized that I couldn't move.

March 1: slept myself out (god I needed that!) and then hit Ikea for a few essentials, and ran some errands and had a friend who actually knows what he's doing properly hook up my cable and internet (YAY!). Last second invite to Legally Blonde the Musical?! AWESOME! ...the real test, was could I go from sweaty tee & jeans to a dress and rhinestones in less than 45 minutes. YES!

March 2: After a half day of work I met up with the friend who's helping me paint, and we went to Home Depot to pick up supplies. Spent the evening painting my bedroom. Ugh. The color is too orange. I wanted a nice warm tan... Back to the color chips.

Wow it's been a busy couple of months! Naked Girls Reading Vancouver is taking off and I couldn't be more thrilled. Have some big projects in the works too... I'll be appearing at the Taboo Naughty but Nice Sexy Trade Show at the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre from January 13 - 16, and I have a big show in the works for early February.

But before then, don't miss....

Baby it’s cold outside, but you know it’s nice and warm where Naked Girls Read!

November’s event was fantastic, and we had a great turnout despite the snow so get your tickets early! The Beaumont is a very intimate space.

The December edition of Naked Girls Reading Vancouver features “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and other fun and funny holiday fare.

The girls of Whoville never looked so sexy!

Readings By: Diamond Minx, Trixie Hobbitses, Little Woo, Rufflesilkskin, and more!

Online tickets available at http://nakedgirlsreadinggrinch.eventbrite.com

For more information, or to get involved email diamondminx@diamondminx.com

What is Naked Girls Reading you ask? It is just that, NAKED GIRLS READING. We read, you enjoy. Its a win, win situation for anyone who likes, reading and naked girls. Or for girls who like to read while naked.

What the press is saying about Naked Girls Reading:
“The Most Provocative Literary Series in the World” the Globe and Mail
“The best thing to happen to books since they were put on tape.” – Carson Daly, Last Call with Carson Daly
“a refreshing reminder that the literary and the carnal can live in silly harmony” – The Stranger (Seattle)
“What did you get up to last Friday night? If you answered anything other than “went to Naked Girls Reading,” you lose.” – NBC New York
">“Certain to catch on” – Time Out NYC
“Appropriately racy…” – Entertainment Weekly

Unauthorized cameras not permitted

Midnight Blue Burlesque & Naked Girls Reading Vancouver

Oh my goodness, what a busy week! Along with the lovely Rosie Bitts from Victoria i'm presenting a double bill of events this week -

on Oct 21 we are inaugurating the first Naked Girls Reading in Vancouver!!! Yes, the event that took Chicago by storm, and has spread all across North America is coming to Vancouver.



Oct 21, doors at 7pm show at 8pm - Beaumont Studios 316 W 5th Ave Vancouver, British Columbia

Tickets available at http://ngrvancouver.eventbrite.com/ or in person at Highlife Records on Commercial

"The Most Provocative Literary Series in the World” the Globe and Mail – is coming to Vancouver!!

Diamond Minx and Rosie Bitts ( of Best Bitts Productions) are excited to Launch:

Naked Girls Reading Horror: This stuff will scare your pants off! Its already done that to ours!!!

What is Naked Girls Reading you ask? It is just that, NAKED GIRLS READING. We read, you enjoy. Its a win, win situation for anyone who likes, reading and naked girls. Or for girls who like to read while naked.

Readings By: MICHELLE L'AMOUR, Diamond Minx, Rosie BItts, Maggie Pie

What the press is saying about Naked Girls Reading:

“The best thing to happen to books since they were put on tape.” – Carson Daly, Last Call with Carson Daly

"a refreshing reminder that the literary and the carnal can live in silly harmony” – The Stranger (Seattle)

“What did you get up to last Friday night? If you answered anything other than “went to Naked Girls Reading,” you lose.” – NBC New York

“Certain to catch on” – Time Out NYC

“Appropriately racy…” – Entertainment Weekly

Unauthorized cameras not permitted

AND

Midnight Blue Burlesque starring World Renowned Burlesque Performer Michelle L'amour
It's the time of year when the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer -- Long, Sexy, Sultry nights. Midnight Blue Burlesque brings you the best of Sexy and Sultry: Mix some of Vancouver's Hottest Burlesque Stars including“Vancouver's Blonde Bombshell of Burlesque" Diamond Minx; Victoria's own“Notable Canadian Woman” the Libido of Burlesque Miss Rosie Bitts; AND World Famous America's got Talent Star, Miss Exotic World 2005, MICHELLE L'AMOUR of Chicago and you have yourself the HOTTEST night of the year!!

Miss Exotic World 2005 , Michelle L’amour is one of the premiere names in modern burlesque. Since 2002, she’s been seen by more than 100 million people on five continents as a result of her awe inspiring performances on stage, television (Semi Finalist for “America’s Got Talent ” – Season One, Featured on “Sexual Healing” – Showtime) and international documentaries (like “What a Booty” and “The Art and Heart of the Tease”). Acclaimed by legends like Dixie Evans and Bunny Yeager (who featured Michelle in her most recent book ) and highly sought after as a burlesque instructor, she’s teased from Sao Paulo to Switzerland, Toronto to London, Los Angeles to Paris.

Rounding out the evening's entertainment are such Vancouver luminaries as:

Melody Mangler - Best Debut 2009 at The Burlesque Hall of Fame

Shaboobie Boobarella, Red Heartbreaker, Blue Morris, and Johnny of Pink Flamingo Burlesque

Nicky Ninedoors and Brother Keys of Pandora and the Locksmiths

April O'Peel - 2009 Ovation Award Nominee - "Best Gypsy"

Maggie Pie

El Camino Royale

Madam Mae I

Chai Tea & Doc Chocolate

Violet Femme

Voodoo Pixie

and MORE!!

Hosted by Diamond Minx and Precious Metal

Tickets available at http://midnightblueburlesque.eventbrite.com/ or in person at Highlife Records on Commercial

Overdue for an update!

Dear Diamond fans,

It has come to my attention that i've been terribly lax in my blog updates! My apologies! I have to admit that most of my day to day updates and information appears on Facebook (and sometimes Twitter)...but I shall rectify the situation :)

2010 has certainly been an interesting year - lots of ups and downs, and LOTS of travel!

In February I was in Las Vegas, where I appeared at Dr. Sketchy's - Much thanks to Cha Cha Velour for putting on a special night for me - it was a lot of fun, and I was absolutely honored that Dusty Summers came by to see me.

April saw me off to Chicago for Stripper's Holiday - a week of workshops and a show with Michelle L'Amour. Seriously, this was one of the best things i've attended - it was like a week long burlesque slumber party - apparently when Michelle & Franky were apartment hunting, one of her main criteria was that the place be big enough to fit 10 strippers - which she announced to the agent! LOL.

In May I appeared at the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival for the fifth year in a row - in the group number that I costume designed for Screaming Chicken that was accepted to compete at the Burlesque Hall of Fame

June was my fourth trip to the Burlesque Hall of Fame (formerly the Miss Exotic World Pageant) in Las Vegas - and the opportunity to compete in the big Saturday night show in a real Las Vegas showroom! Talk about amazing! We didn't win, but were incredibly well received and it was an incredible experience.

I didn't perform, but was in Ottawa for Canada Day, and thought it would be appropriate to take my Canada Flag evening gown - which I wore to wander about the Downtown, Rideau Canal Area, and of course near Parliament Hill. The queen was there, but the crowd was far too thick for me to see her, or her me... oh well! Lots of pictures taken by lots of people, and was told I had the best outfit of the day!

Later in July I was back in Ontario for the Toronto International Burlesque Festival - thanks to Sauci and the rest of the team for such a fun weekend! I performed my Le Jazz Hot number on Friday night and was told by Tigger that it was the best thing he's seen me do, and Satan's Angel pronounced it "fantastic"!!!

It's early September now, and i'll probably be sticking close to home for the next while - This month I appeared at Dr. Sketchy's Vancouver for the first time and it was wonderful - I don't think they could have packed any more artists into the Wallflower! I also appeared at Miss Stretch's Remedial Cabaret at J Lounge, and will be appearing in the Taboo Revue next weekend at the WISE Hall.

October's shaping up to be quite the month - I will be introducing "Naked Girls Reading" to Vancouver - a monthly literary salon with beautiful nude burlesque girls! In conjunction with NGR there will be a big show at the WISE hall called "Midnight Blue Burlesque", and a series of workshops. I'm coordinating the costumes for Screaming Chicken's production of Greece at the Waterfront Theatre, and will be starting to teach Intro to Burlesque classes at The Art of Loving! All very exciting :)

Trimming Down 2

Tuesday September 5...

Ok, I have Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and half of Today to update.

When i'd weighed myself last week I was sitting at 155 lbs. Five pounds more than I was when I was working out before Shine. Time to get really serious - i'm going on a mostly soup diet for the next week and a half.

Saturday morning Charles and I went down to Washington with Lindy and Trent and their two sons to do some shopping. I had a cup of tea and my usual slice of whole grain toast with a little bit of peanut butter for breakfast. We stopped at Starbucks on the way down and I had a skim Chai Latte (no sugar). Lunch was a green salad, and half a club sandwich (I asked for easy mayo, but it was still a bit overly wet. it had two types of cheese on it, so I pulled most of the cheese out -still had a few bites, but not much) Dinner was 4 slices of thin crust brick oven pizza and two glasses of wine (darn it!) At least the pizza had very little in the way of cheese on it (it was traditional)

Toast & Peanut Butter - 160 calories
Tea - 12 calories

Sunday started with my usual cup of tea and peanut buttered toast. I had a plate of leftover Chicken a la King on toast for lunch, shared two bowls of very lightly buttered popcorn with Charles in the afternoon, and had more Chicken a la King over rice for dinner, followed by a pack of 100 calorie crisps and about a dozen almonds. I was REALLY good about my water intake... I didn't have any tea past the first cup, and I'm quite sure I reached if not surpassed drinking a full two litres of water.

Monday I was even better. Same breakfast as usual (it has protein in it, and I love my morning tea) Lunch was a 220 calorie Strawberry Yogurt Power Bar and a bottle of water while we went hiking at Lighthouse Park. I had a small bowl of Tomato and Red Pepper soup at around 3pm for a snack, with more water. Dinner was another bowl of Tomato and Red Pepper soup. For the rest of the evening I just sipped Soda Water.

Tuesday, and back to work - first day of the School year. Weighed myself this morning at 150 lbs. Breakfast was the usual. One of the professors brought in apples from his tree, so I had part of one. We had a catered welcome party for the Undergrads, so I had a few pieces of fresh fruit, a turkey sandwich, and two cups of tea. Am currently working on a cup of water. Dinner will be more Tomato & Red Pepper soup and water.