Oh, the perks to living in Los Angeles! I often have friends that come and visit (check out Tea Time with Jin!) and I am "forced" to venture out and See the Sites. One destination that almost always makes the list...? Shopping in Hollywood. Duh.

As with all shopping ventures, sometimes I walk out empty handed. *So sad, right??* On these such occasions I return home, my wallet happy but my heart weighed down with deep, soul-searching questions . . .

'Why the fuck do shorts cost MORE than jeans??'

'Why the fuck isn't there a committee in charge of mercilessly executing the guilty parties behind improperly lit dressing rooms??'

'Why the fuck am I at least three different body types?? Am I, like, a friggen People Platypus??'

Days like these, I know that a little retail therapy and living life as a confident, properly-lit adult were just not meant to be. The other days however, the triumphant shopping days that fill me with inspiration and help tone my arms from all the bags I hafta carry back up to my apartment, make my little modeling heart happy!

So let's chat about the most recent occasion that . . .

. . . I left with more than I had planned!

My last such adventure was on Mah Ma'Fuckin' Burfday and led me to a fabulous shop called Love Melrose (I bet you can't guess what street it's on). And, of course, you already know that the universe sent me to the perfect photographer and an incredible location to properly model my new additions!

Click below to see more photos, details, and (Omg!) the shoes!!

Sometimes, when life has become overwhelming and stressful for a few weeks too many (I'm blaming the crazy moon, on top of my equally crazy schedule), you just need to dress up like a Bunny Princess and go get the fuck drunk, ya know?

No reason needed, just because Fuck Yeah.

And dress up like a Bunny Princess I did! I believe the kids and club douchebags would refer to this as "YOLO." For all you fashion curious, there will be deets on my outfit at the end of the post! (Bwahaha!)

Luckily, I actually had an amazing reason to do just that! Introducing an appropriately badass #JNT blog post in celebration of one very special, Art-driven, Booty Shakin', Free Hot Dog-fueled, Dr. Sketchy's event in Hollywood, CA!

Click below for all the [slightly scandalous] photos from this event and to learn more about why you suck for missing it, and how you can join the fun next time (no matter where you are)!

While I was figuring out my theme for my September JNT Monthly Photoshoot, the idea of 'Back to School' was brought up a few times...

I said fuck that. 

       Jin N Tonic doesn't go back to school.

Actually, I went back to school for 18 years soooo.... Yeaaaah.

Introducing my September 2013 JNT Print of the Month!
Click the photo to get your 8x10!

I was very excited to team up with Radiance Photographics, Hair by Rachel Teran, and Mustache Rides & Chopper Shop to make this truly badass shoot happen!!

Click below to see all the photos and behind the scenes video!

The wild Jin N Tonic - seen here in her natural state in front of a camera, updating her Instagram
Follow along @TheJinNTonic

To see how the photos came out (they're SEXXXY) click below!

August! The hottest month of summer. The month of road trips, camp outs, and BBQs before September and all the responsibilities that fall brings. What could be more fitting then, for my Monthly JNT Photoshoot, than a LATEX photoshoot??

There was a lot of love for this behind the scenes shot! Follow on instagram @thejinntonic

I was so excited to team up with Drew Driskell Photography and Twila Jean Vintage to make this shoot happen!! Click below to see the amazing photos, and to check out my August 2013 JNT Print of the Month!!!

I first got the idea for my July JNT "Lady Liberty" shoot while participating as a hair model for the Wella Trend Vision contest (post on that soon to come!). I saw how easily I could get my hair to liberty spike and immediately envisioned Punk Rock Lad Liberty. I really wanted to push the concept though, and spent many hours discussing with photographer/bodypainter Todd Powers and his wife artist/wardrobist Jen Raven regarding just what message I wanted to convey, and how to properly convey it. Thus, Lady Liberty, Bound & Gagged was also created.

This is the first time I've really pushed my art into the realm of 'political statement,' and I'm so excited with how everything has turned out.. But I am even more excited to see the world's reaction to this shoot!

Click below to see my July JNT Print of the Month along with the rest of this liberating photoset!

When it comes to the different modeling genres, I'm all across the board. I pose for glamour, alternative, editorial, fashion, beauty... it's all fantastic!
I can't say I have a favorite,
but it's definitely true that I LOVE pin up!
It's just so fun!! 

What do you think? Bunker worthy? ©Atomic Johnny's Pin Ups 2012

I've been so privileged to work with Atomic Johnny - twice! And I recently showed up in his blog as part of his 'Pin Up Friday' for the second time. Included in the post are some of my favorite things in the whole model world:

NEW PHOTOS!!

All the flattery from such a talented photographer leaves me blushing. Johnny, you are such a sweetheart!!  Plus he owns more cute, little pin up outfits than any man I've ever met, so we get along great.

XoXo
JNT

P.S. Here's the First JNT & Johnny blog post that I showed up in. This was my first blog appearance AND my first pinup shoot ever. I still get so excited seeing all the positive comments of what a little 'minx' I am!

Be sure to check out Eavesdropping with Johnny at johneaves.wordpress.com
P.P.S. What DID ever become of JNT in the red dress, Johnny..? 

How fitting that I was in Bakersfield, a dry, dusty desert area known for it's sweltering summers, for my June photo shoot. The theme of this one?

Hot! Hot! HOT!!

You heard the gal, there's fire involved!
Click the link below to see the set & to see this month's print!

While talking shop with Carlos Murillo Photography one absurdly warm February day in Bakersfield, it came up that he would absolutely LOVE to shoot at Wonderland Studios in Anaheim and take advantage of the amazing Wonderland Corsets. Would I be interested, he asked? 

Ummmm........

It was a GREAT day.

Cheri Wilson Chagollan, the incredible creator of Wonderland Corsets and owner of Wonderland Studios, was such a sweetheart and had so much fun styling me that I wanted to stay and play 'dress up' as her little doll forever and ever!

All adventures must come to an end, however, and this one most certainly did NOT end in me eating PIE and hot chocolate for dinner. NOPE.

Click below to see the photos from our Wonderland adventure!

I often joke during shoots that I don't smile for photos. Being a glamour/alt/fashion model doesn't often mean big smiles for the camera. Not only that, but once I break into a smile I think it's pretty obvious what a dork I am. 

Get this little lady in the ocean though....

*GASP!*

I can't help it!

Keep one foot in the sand, one in the stars. That's how I try to live.

This photo shoot with Killshot Photography was an awesome excuse to spend one last day in the gorgeous sands of Southern California before starting my Spring Model Tour and temporary move to Eugene, Oregon.

Want to see more photos? Just a heads up, beach shoots often involve itty bitty bikinis... Hee hee.

Click below to see the rest of the set!