Saturday, December 11, 2010

Eco-Friendly Spandex

My partner and I were talking about how we could make green Greenman costumes! If we had this new spandex made from sugar and Ecoli. (How awesome is that?) This article my boy found sparked our conversation. We would love to offer a green option for our spandex lines! Even if the materials cost us more money as a company, it would be worthwhile to have a lower fossil fuel option.


This month San-Diego start-up Genomatica announced a breakthrough in the field of sustainable chemicals-they successfully converted natural sugar into BDO, an industrial plastic used to make fibers like Spandex. BDO has historically been manufactured entirely with fossil fuels, and now a renewably sourced, cheaper option appears within our grasp.
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Saturday, November 13, 2010

The trip to Paramount.

As I pulled into the visitor parking lot at Paramount I began thinking about the trip I made there when I was young. I didn't really get to see or do anything really except look at the buildings on that trip but I could barely contain my excitement none the less. Today I was pretty excited too! The guard gave me a ticket that had a map that clearly showed where I was headed.



Generally when I'm on a trip I forget to take many photos. Maybe I'll remember to take one or two, so the first thing I did was get out my camera and shoot the above photo and another of the water tower. Hey, it's a famous water tower! I know, you were hoping for celebrities... There were folks bustling about on bikes, delivering packages and folks driving little carts labelled with the show they were working on. "Happy Endings" was the first of these I noticed and I had to stop myself from asking the guy for a lift to THAT place...

Meanwhile I found myself where we were headed, building 23 where they were busy taking a lunch break from filming Community. The women who ordered the greenman suit for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia were both working in the costume department that day. We were able to spend a bunch of time with Shawn Barry. She was planning to leave for the day since she wasn't feeling well, but when we arrived she stayed and gave us tea and a tour we walked through the various sets, saw the behind the scenes lighting and bustle associated with shooting a TV show. We exited the building and walked by some of the trailers, costuming, makeup, and food service where we met some friendly folks who are working on the show. I imagine I met the director somewhere in there... I suppose if I were more about schmoozing I would have made a point to do something about that.

Afterward we sat around chatting about burning man, life, politics, dating, clothing and what-not. Donald Glover joined us for a while. Besides standing there looking super cute, he shared with us some of his philosophies on women, being a rockstar and wardrobe. He seemed like a genuinely nice fellow, but I was still too shy to ask for a photo. (I know, odd right?) I did however playfully suggest we could put him in some sexy shorts for his musical performance. hehe!

Later they were ready to shoot the next scene and Shawn handed us off to a great guy who's name I wish I remembered. As this was happening I realized that I was standing just some 10 feet from Chevy Chase! This is when I exerted the most willpower of the day. (I WILL not make an ass of myself, I will not fangirl all over him right before he has to shoot, I will NOT make an ass of myself.) Ok, he caught me staring at him as the makeup girl was touching him up and I smiled like a monkey and tore my gaze away. What can I say? Caddy Shack, Fletch, Three Amigos - some one of my favorite movies as a kid!

This is when I realize that I'm standing in a spot that the camera is pointed at. People around me are dressed like college kids with backpacks. At that moment our charming guide steered us behind the scenes where we had comfy chairs to sit and watch the magic happen. I glanced to my left to see what the people over there were up to with such purpose and it was none other than the gorgeous Yvette Nicole Brown. God, I'd LOVE to dress her. Even if it was in non-fetish clothing. Hell, I'd design a line for her! Oh, see how distracting stars can be? I believe that the actors in the scene were: Joel McHale, Ken Jeong, Yvette Nicole Brown, Chevy Chase, Donald Glover, Alison Brie, and Erik Charles Nielsen. Although it was difficult for me to see a couple of them well enough to be super sure.



Once they finished shooting the scene I snuck in to the Greendale Community College anthropology classroom to get a "see, I was really there" photo before we left.


On our way off the lot I spied a restroom and ducked in. There stood Jane Lynch obviously shooting a scene today that involved her being in painted game face. That was when I began to debate to myself if she would prefer to be treated like any other lady in a bathroom or to be recognized. I chose to say hello as I went past as I would have anyone else I found myself brushing past unexpectedly.



Wednesday, November 10, 2010

I'll be visiting the costume shop on a set at the Paramount lot on Friday! I'm all bouncy I'm so excited. :D

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Belly full of DimSum, music blasting, and sewing catsuits in the shop with sunlight streaming in the windows. It's a good life!

Saturday, October 09, 2010

Another long day in the sleepsack mines comes to an end. Heading home and taking the day off tomorrow!

Sunday, October 03, 2010

Registration is now open for
Take My Breath Away presented by Lee Harrington. Register now!
http://ping.fm/ycubC

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Almost done cutting the greenman suits then its custom latex time! Then a couple armbinders, and a pvc shirt and skirt. Then experiments!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Our Folsom St. Fair booth will be on Folsom near Rodgers St, between Rodgers and Hallam / Rausch street. (1 of those pesky 2 name streets.)

Friday, August 06, 2010

Seattle folks, be on the lookout for a 17" dell inspiron 1720 laptop. Black outside and silver inside. Has stickers of my latex designs...
Seattle folks, be on the lookout for a 17" dell inspiron 1720 laptop. Black outside and silver inside. Has stickers of my latex designs...

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Serious case of the "I don't wanna" today. I'd rather make a latex fez than work on what I am supposed to. :D

Friday, July 23, 2010

Today's project is a Ledermeister Sweet Gwendoline style hood. I love this kidskin, its super soft!
Some more purse blanks arrived today. I can't wait to make a latex purse~! But I must be good first and get those orders out. :)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Almost finished with a ledermeister armbinder I'm making for @JeffGord - then I can get started on something else! Working late tonight.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

FYI everyone my home, our workshop and event space is for people over the age of 21 only. I forget sometimes that not everyone would know that without being told so here is a public service announcement.

Friday, July 09, 2010

Of course, we'll need some super hot guys to be our "booth babes" at the fair...

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Looks like we'll be vending at Folsom Street Fair this year.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Its a super warm day today! Thank god our space isn't hot. :) I can enjoy the sun coming in the windows and not sweat. Woo!!!

Saturday, July 03, 2010

I'm jealous of my friends who are doing the zombie walk right now! I'm sewing red mesh catsuits... Well life isn't SO bad after all. :D
DimSum was delicious! Now back at work to make red mesh catsuits!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Going shopping for fabric in the garment district now.... :D Its like Dizneyland for designers!

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Our mesh catsuits are now available in Hot Pink as well as black and red! http://ow.ly/23KeF

Friday, June 25, 2010

Sometimes kinky personal ads are hilarious! To paraphrase: master seeks perfect submissive to be everything he's dreamed of, no strings. :P
Question: How much money do you pay for your thigh highs and how many times can you wear them before they are ruined?

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Hey, if you have photos of yourself in some of our products you can post them on the facebook fan page! http://ow.ly/22qvD

Monday, June 21, 2010

Another pair of PVC pants heading out the door with a surprise pair of mesh thigh highs. Should get photos of those for the web site soon...
OOh! Just got the UPS notification that my hat blanks have arrived!!! Wish I had time to play with them today... hopefully soon...
Really just can't decide on a name for our event space. Now my mind is offering up the silly... Blue Steel? hehe Maybe you have a suggestion

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Shipped the orders we needed to ship today, now off to have some BBQ with friends! Tomorrow, tons of work to get done. Things are hoppin'

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Wow those pvc catsuit seconds are just flying off the shelf. Amazing! Who knew disposable catsuits would be so popular...
I bought some hat and purse making materials. Now to find the time to experiment!

Monday, June 14, 2010

@tonybuff says you've been naughty. http://ow.ly/1YnpV The custom latex cassock that we created for his Grabby awards appearance.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

I'm making my boy a special outfit for our performance tomorrow night at the Mercury!
We are showing in the adult fashion show during Crypticon. I could still use one or two more models! http://ow.ly/1XFRB

Friday, June 11, 2010

There is a ton of arranging and rearranging going on at the shop. We've purchased more tables and machines again!

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Part two of my interview with @DrDickSexAdvce is now live. New slideshow photos too! http://ow.ly/1Wojb

Monday, June 07, 2010

If you have one of my designs and you can walk for me on Friday June 18th, show at 11pm model call at 10pm. Let me know!

Sunday, June 06, 2010

If you have something you've walked for me in previously I need you Friday June 18th, show at 11pm model call at 10pm. Let me know!
@tonyBuff posted photos of the latex cassock we made for him, check it out! http://ow.ly/1UOHO

Saturday, June 05, 2010

The podcas interview by @DrDickSexAdvce t makes my new workshop sound HUGE its pretty hilarious. :) http://ow.ly/1TiYv

Friday, June 04, 2010

If you have a piece you have worn on stage for me or if you have modeled for me and you are free the weekend of June 18 - 19 Let me know!
I have a last minute invitation to show my designs!

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Oh yes, and the slideshow, click one of the pictures near the bottom of the page RT @DrDickSexAdvce: see the slideshow 2! http://ow.ly/1TiYv
My @DrDickSexAdvce podcast interview is now live! Go give it a listen, if you like. http://ow.ly/1TiYv

Monday, May 31, 2010

@tonyawinter haha make that hit on by 2 hot and sexy men at IML.
@DrDickSexAdvce The biggest hit of the weekend was the boys reacting to @tonyBuff in his custom made latex cassock. Fun watching them drool!
Surprises and firsts this weekend. I was hit on by not 2 sexy men at IML & a couple hot guys were getting it on in the stall next to me.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The secret word is good for a discount at our booth @Shibaricon! Follow @DarlexFetish & mention @DarlexFetish on twitter to receive it by DM

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Here is another sneak peek from our photo shoot with @tonyBuff Wouldn't you like to find that gift waiting for you? http://ow.ly/1PtGU
Another photo from SEAF ! My boy in a blue spandex sleepsack... he's in a bit of trouble. http://ow.ly/1PKwo

Thursday, May 20, 2010

T-7 days till we fly to Chicago! I'm looking forward to Shibaricon, but I am sorry I'll be missing Kublacon. I am a geeky girl at heart.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Photos from SEAF

My favorite pictures from the festival.

I'll start off with just a couple from last year.

You may recognize the tentacle dress that Midori is wearing at the '09 festival in this photo.

Alison is looking beautiful one of my mesh tops in this one from '09.

This year I have been waiting with baited breath for the photos to be published. I was hoping to see some photos of my boy and I during our
bondage performance.

Another bondage performance photo. It was fun tying the boy to a bed in public!

One of my favorite models Rhonda attended looking delectable a custom latex dress I made for her.

Noel, another of my favorite models, dressed up a latex bra and panties I made for her to go with the theme of the evening.

Several photos popped up of a purple catsuit I made for Sabine here and here and here and this one has an orange wall setting off the color nicely.

Here is a tiny glimpse of my rope work from the "open swim" bondage tasting.

Finally a photo of my pony and I. Isn't he a cutie?

There may be more of my designs lurking in the photos from the festival, there are hundreds of photos after all. Let me know if one catches your eye!

Monday, May 17, 2010

Today I am working on a special latex project & I managed to gett red snaps! I hope they match the latex well enough... we shall see.

Friday, May 14, 2010

I love buying latex sheet, it's always tempting to get some in every color! But then I remember I have a LOT of latex sheet already!
Caught up? We're ahead!! I get to work on latex orders today woo! Now is an excellent time to order standard items for fast shipping!

Monday, May 10, 2010

Take a look at the progression of our Authorized Action logo drawn by Michael Manning. http://ow.ly/1IWFr

Saturday, May 08, 2010

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I'm getting so caught up I'm going to be able to make latex stuff soon... *wiggles around*

Friday, May 07, 2010

Just patterned & stitched PVC gord style pants for a customer in SF. Bet she's going to be pleasantly surprised how fast we shipped those!

Thursday, May 06, 2010

So tell me what you think, carpeting, wood or painted / stained wood floor for a dungeon? We're debating the merits of each at the factory.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

If you choose to look fabulous wearing a neck tie, a full Winsor is easy to tie and far more pleasing to the eye! http://ow.ly/1HvUf
Vote for our friends! Delano @LadyLydiaMcLane Grommets @HouseofGord @PlanetMidori Manning @twistedmonk US *Pick1* MadameS http://ow.ly/1HaiZ

Monday, May 03, 2010

Don't forget to vote for us in the bondage awards for best retailer! http://ping.fm/rao1N
Wow, we just started our facebook page and already have a ton of folks who like it. Join in on the fun perverts! http://ow.ly/1G8Wi

Sunday, May 02, 2010

Its always great to see people out having a great time in my designs. There were so many tonight at SEAF it was awesome!

Saturday, May 01, 2010

Today is quite full! Heading down to visit @JeffGord and drop off the new catsuits, then rehearsal for our show tonight then the show.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Ugh! Work after a great massage, but I promised @HouseofGord suits to replace bad ones made by another manufacturer in time for Boundcon

Thursday, April 29, 2010

We're getting our outfits lined up for our SEAF performances on Saturday. Look for us at 9:15 pm!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Their photographer was a delight to work with http://ow.ly/1EsaO Another pic from the shoot: http://ping.fm/Ja5yO
The Kinktrepreneurs article is out! Read about @twistedmonk @scottpaul and yours truly! ;) http://strn.gr/3948315
Had the pleasure of bumping in to @twistedmonk the Seattle Erotic Art Festival hall while checking out sace for my performances on Saturday.
Wrong link on that last tweet, lucky it was Greenman shenanigans! Here is the web shop: http://ping.fm/EBkBo
In other news, FX has the Greenman suits on sale in plenty of time to get one for shenanigans. http://ow.ly/1EldQ

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Just drafted a pattern for some more shiny shorts for my boy to wear for me... Testing them don't you know for our customers. ;)
@HouseofGord Voted for you already! Our of suggestions for the bondage awards: Winter Fetish facebook page http://ow.ly/1DQBs
I get pretty excited when I am in a machine shop! The auction did not go as I had dreamed, but I got a cart for my tanks.
Today I made two Gord Style catsuits with the new blue lenticular pvc to ship off to Jeff in time for his trip to Germany. Wish I was going!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

RT @DarlexFetish : Check out our new blue PVC! It has some sort of 3d print on it. http://ping.fm/jeV28

Friday, April 23, 2010

Had a phone interview today. Its been a long while since I've done one. I wasn't nervous, it helps that it wasn't radio this time.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Speaking of modeling, if you have one of my fetish designs & experience runway modeling please E-mail me about a possible May 13th show
Please could anyone interested in modeling plus size clothing email so I can keep track of everybody? model @ wintercouture . com
I'm looking for some hot plus sized models. Size 1x or larger. Its time to revamp the http://ping.fm/3Ej1A web site.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

I've been working on a kinky calendar of major events around the world. Please let me know what to add http://ow.ly/1zCj9

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Shipping day on the greenman suit order for FX. Meanwhile I thought someone ordered a red hobble dress, I was excited, but alas no, black.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Time to go read stories submitted to our contest and vote for the winner! http://ping.fm/jFGgA

Monday, April 12, 2010

Dead Milkmen, blast from the past time~! Listening while I am finishing the last Ledermeister armbinder for the week.
Kidskin is so nice and soft! Sometimes I think about making myself pants from it while I am making the Ledermeister armbinders.
Mmm apple pie!

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