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Beyond the Headless Horseman: Halloween in Sleepy Hollow Country!

Everyone knows me as a Jane Austen girl. I am a fan of Northanger Abbey – the greatest gothic horrid novel that ever haunted the overactive minds of dorky Catherine Morlands like me – and of Emma, of course. But I must also mention that I am an Edith Wharton girl, and a Washington Irving girl. Yes, I love American authors, too. And last October, I was over the moon to finally visit the hallowed location of the greatest American tale ever committed to paper – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. 

Welcome to Sleepy Hollow!
Welcome to Sleepy Hollow! Settled in 1640…

Yes, I visited the Hudson River Valley and the picturesque and magical village of Sleepy Hollow, New York. My good friend Leigh Anna and I toured the story’s eponymous locale as well as Tarrytown, Irvington, and beyond, exploring Washington Irving’s old stomping grounds. 

Lots more beyond the jump… Continue reading “Beyond the Headless Horseman: Halloween in Sleepy Hollow Country!”

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Katrina Van Tassel Sleepy Hollow cosplay in Atomic Beauties Halloween!

Yay!!! As a massive Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Washington Irving fan, it was high time for me to put together a Katrina Van Tassel cosplay. This year I finally did it! Liz of Bombshell Pinup created these gorgeous new Halloween pinup images, featured in Atomic Beauties Halloween Number 7! 

Catherine Morland as Katrina Van Tassel in Atomic Beauties
Catherine Morland as Katrina Van Tassel in Atomic Beauties Halloween.

More pics and how to order copies or cover posters after the jump… Continue reading “Katrina Van Tassel Sleepy Hollow cosplay in Atomic Beauties Halloween!”

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New pinup with Miss Missy Photography for Halloween and beyond…

I was so excited to shoot again with my friend Missy of Miss Missy Photography! She’s one of my favorite photographers for a reason, and I just had to do another Halloween-themed witch set with her, along with a non-holiday pinup set that I really love! 

Witch with vintage Halloween blowmolds, by Missy
Witch with vintage Halloween blowmolds, by Missy. 
Kitty pinup, by Missy
Kitty pinup, by Missy.

More images after the jump…

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Dior New Look and crystal fantasy-inspired pinup shoots with Bombshell Pinup!

Two wonderful pinup shoots with Liz of Bombshell Pinup recently published, and so it’s time to share! The first is Dior New Look-inspired set featuring one of my trusty-dusty Nicois hats, and the second is a fantasy-boudoir mashup featuring Liz’s crystal curtains set and accessories, my “Bride of Dracula” crown, and lingerie by Dita von Teese. 

The New Look-inspired shots – including a cover – are in the latest Pinup Nouveau magazine issue, while the crystal images are in the September edition of Bombshell Magazine! 

New Look shoot with leopard
New Look shoot with leopard. 

More images after the jump…

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New Tiki pinup in Atomic Beauties’ 2026 Tiki & Tropical special edition!

Hallooooo everybody, it’s been awhile! My great Tiki-themed pinup images from November have have finally published in Atomic Beauties Tiki/Tropical Vol. 1 special edition issue! I’m the “Model Shoutout” feature for this issue. 🙂 

Marilee Caruso is the photographer and hair/makeup goddess for the shoot, which took place at the gorgeous Birds of Paradise Lounge home tiki bar.  

Thanks to Marilee, Birds of Paradise Lounge, and Johnny at Atomic Beauties for making these images a success! 

Catherine Morland Tiki photo by Marilee Caruso
Catherine Morland Tiki photo by Marilee Caruso.

More images after the jump… Continue reading “New Tiki pinup in Atomic Beauties’ 2026 Tiki & Tropical special edition!”

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Two fresh pinup publications for my 50th birthday: Atomic Beauties “Bathing Cuties” special issue and this month’s Bombshell!

For my big birthday, Marilee Caruso and I shot a couple of cute sets at our favorite mid century central-coast California hotel. We created some cute 1960s-inspired images in our suite’s pink bathroom and some glamour-gown photos in the main areas of the room.

The room, like all the suites at the hotel, has a name – “Old Fashioned Honeymoon” – and features decor based firmly in the nostalgic Victorian craze of the late 1960s and early 1970s. 

Pink birthday images by Marilee!
Pink birthday images by Marilee!

The pink bathroom shots – which found a home in this month’s “Bathing Cuties” special edition by Atomic Beauties magazine – are probably my favorite. I found a 60s-ish pink babydoll set at Adoreme with a giant pink satin bow at the bust and bought a pink velvet bow from Vixen by Micheline Pitt to match.

More after the jump… Continue reading “Two fresh pinup publications for my 50th birthday: Atomic Beauties “Bathing Cuties” special issue and this month’s Bombshell!”

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A Regency costume picnic for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday

Back in May, my friend Elizabeth and I attended the Greater Bay Area Costumers’ Guild picnic in honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! Austen’s my favorite writer (my pinup name is an allusion to the heroine of Northanger Abbey), and I really like Regency historic fashions, so of course we had to go! 

New Regency gown at McNears Park
New Regency gown at McNears Park.

Like the Persuasion event our group sponsored three years ago in honor of Austen’s novel, this picnic took place at McNears Beach in San Rafael. The park at McNears is the former site of a 19th century bayside resort, so the views are lovely and there are a lot of weird old palms dotted picturesquely throughout the lawn areas. 

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Blue Velvet cosplay images in Atomic Beauties David Lynch special edition!

I’m proud to announce that my Dorothy Vallens cosplay images, inspired by the David Lynch film Blue Velvet, appear in the new Atomic Beauties David Lynch memorial special edition! We even got a cover! 

Catherine Morland's Dorothy Vallens Blue Velvet cosplay
Catherine Morland’s Dorothy Vallens Blue Velvet cosplay.
Catherine Morland's Dorothy Vallens Blue Velvet cosplay
Catherine Morland’s Dorothy Vallens Blue Velvet cosplay.
Edition Cover: Blue Velvet cosplay.

The photos, makeup, wig styling, and lighting are all by the fabulous Marilee Caruso! Fittingly, Isabella Rossellini wore a similar wig during production, so I think we really could not have done better in replicating Dorothy’s big 80s performance hair. 

I put together the outfit, featuring the Golden Era gown from Vixen by Micheline Pitt and vintage 1980s earrings that are a pretty close match to the ones worn by Isabella as Dorothy in the movie. 

I’m super-happy with how these photos turned out! 

If you want to support Atomic Beauties, please purchase a copy of the issue and/or a cover poster via my Linktree.