Louise LeMans is an ambassador of personal style, occasional pinup model, full-time graphic designer, & aesthete. She writes about new and vintage fashions, beauty and more.
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Smoke, sequins and lust

Smoke, sequins and lust

A week ago I had the pleasure in participating in the LOVE KILLS : A noir-themed evening of tragic romance event, organized by Krysztof Nemeth of The Latenight Callers. The event took place in the upstair space of Crosstown Station, a decidedly more intimate and lounge-like room, with a lofted area where the performers (and...
Dr. Sketchy Kansas City's Art Extravaganza

Dr. Sketchy Kansas City’s Art Extravaganza

A week ago I had the opportunity to be one of the live models during the art show that kicked off the new season of Dr. Sketchy in Kansas City. The event took place at Czar Bar, and combined an art show, burlesque performances, live music and live modeling into an evening celebrating art and...
Cake and PBR

Cake and PBR

Thank you to Miss Jayme Lee and Hepcat for dubbing Wednesday’s Rockabilly Night at Aftershock the September birthday show. The Blue Boot Heelers and the Rumblejetts’ sets made it a fun night, and burlesque temptress, Shirley Mona was there rockin’ out too! Happy birthday to Jayme and all the other September cool cats. I also...
Greaserama 2010 (part 1)

Greaserama 2010 (part 1)

I am not sure I can do the weekend justice with my mediocre writing skills, but let’s just say what a difference a year makes! I’d definitely say there were more car owners in attendance compared to last year. Also more retail vendors, and local food vendors, including Fresher Than Fresh snow cones, and Succotash....

Psst!!

Just popping in to let you know that I’ll be getting back to regular posting — promise — and that I’ve got several amazing things in the works over the next few weeks, including but not limited to Greaserama photos!!! xoxo
Retro Vixen goes mad for Mad Men

Retro Vixen goes mad for Mad Men

In case you’ve been under the proverbial rock, friends and Kansas City tastemakers Melissa Evans and Nikki Moreno have embarked on a joint venture called Retro Vixen. Located in Westport on 39th street, the fabulous little shop has clothing, shoes and more, and is the new home of Vixen Pinup Photography studio! As you might have guessed...

Dr. Sketchy-Kansas City

On June 6th, I had the opportunity to pose for Dr. Sketchy’s Kansas City chapter. Having taken lots of drawing classes in my day, I had a pretty good idea what I wanted to do to make it a good experience for the artists. I only really made one mistake and chose a pose that...

Introducing Louise LeMans

The sultry sounds of Henri Mancini fill the air. Perched atop a leopard-print chaise, Louise LeMans reclines, a languid movement that hints at the redhead’s enviable poise. Despite a relatively quiet evening schedule, Louise is impeccably dressed in a black pencil skirt, tie-neck blouse, seamed stockings and black patent peep-toe heels—always heels, typically stilettos. I’ve...