Posts by Darkman:
- Why the camera adds 10 pounds and how to avoid this effect * Tricks fashion and pinup models use to “sculpt” their bodies
- Traditional pinup poses for an authentic, retro look
- Photo movement and effective prop use
- Personality projection and how to “make love to the camera”
- Photo styling
- Step by step styling instruction for 1920’s-1950’s hair and makeup
- Practical modeling basics like finding and working with photographers and how to pack and prepare for a photo shoot
- Plus much more!
Rockabilly Hairstyles, Pinup Makeup and Pinup Modeling
July 17th, 2010We have 2 books and 1 DVD we would like to show you…
If you’re looking for more tutorials on Rockabilly and Pinup Hairstyles, or you want to know how to do your own Rockabilly and Pinup Makeup, or you’re going to do some pinup modeling for your boyfriend, then go no further. We’ve go the list of Books and Videos for you right here for you to get your best looks for that rockabilly/pinup model look.
Rockabilly Hairstyles and Pinup Hairstyles are basically the same, and so is rockabilly and pinup makeup, the question is, can you do them? If you find it hard to do we have several books and a video for you to look at, which we think you will benefit from.
The first Book we have to show is:
Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques – $24
Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques
There was something very special and beautiful about women in the early- to mid-20th century. The way they dressed was elegant and the way they wore their hair was feminine.
This book shows how to re-create so many of those hairstyles by taking hairstyles from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s and breaking them down into simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It uses brand new photographs and detailed directions. Not only a manual, it is also fun to read.
The Finished Styles chapter of the book contains coffee table book quality images of models with their finished hairstyles. Sprinkled in introductions and throughout the book are interesting facts about the history of hairstyling, origins of styles, and information about starlets and performers who made the styles popular.
This 200-page full-color book has 6 main chapters. The book begins with the basics of styling and works its way back to advanced techniques. It also provides information on makeup, nails, and accessories for a finished look.
Available at Amazon.Com
The next item is a DVD:
How to be a Pinup Model – Release your Inner Bombshell! – $15
How to be a Pinup Model
This DVD is great! It has Makeup How-to’s, Pinup/Rockabilly Hairstyles, and How to pose for a pinup photo shoot and why. Even if you don’t want to be a pinup model this DVD will help you with your hair and makeup for a rockabilly night out
How to be a Pinup Model – Release your Inner Bombshell is a unique instructional program celebrating female curves, positive self-image and playful spirit with two outstanding stars of vintage/alternative modeling and burlesque artists go-go Amy and Bettina May.
Alluring vintage pinup girl looks are now at the fingertips of any woman fortunate enough to lay her hands on this treasure chest of hair and makeup tutorials, modeling tricks, styling ideas, and inspirational guidance.
To quote our instructors, ‘Pinup modeling is a body-positive experience. Glamour has no age, height, or size requirements. All you need is a good attitude and a little glitter.’
So, go ahead, add sensual vintage flair to your everyday look or try an amazing pinup makeover for special occasions!
Creating your own pinup look is addictive!…. it is an experience of emotional discovery, bringing you closer to your truly feminine, always hopeful, ageless, resourceful, and down-to-earth core.
You will be amazed at the volume of detail in this program: The vintage-look lore, grandma’s secrets, and the spot-on helpful modern advice generously offered by Bettina May and go-go Amy, as well as the authenticity of their material, the depth their historical awareness and their inventiveness in blending retro and modern techniques. This video guide covers Vintage/Rockabilly/Pinup hair styles, glamour Pinup/Rockabilly makeup, posing for photography, sexy body language, and maintaining an optimistic spirit.
Bettina May instructs in the techniques of setting curls (different angles and configurations of rollers result in different looks!) and curl styling to echo the image of your favorite pinup icon or retro movie star, and in creating your own unique modern style with a retro twist.
Go-go Amy delves into the elusive techiques of vintage makeup: She brings new hope to all of us who attempted a ’40s diva cat eye or a retro lip shape but were defeated by crooked lines and hideous smudges generated by uncooperative pencils and eye-liner from hell.
Rediscover simplicity: ‘This is how grandma did it, and grandma was always right.’
Short hair? Short bangs? Learn how to seamlessly incorporate features of your personal hair style into an authentic retro look.
Body shape concerns? First of all, get over it. (It’s all about CURVES, remember?) But, to be on the safe side, learn to trick the camera!
Bettina May and go-go Amy take you on a journey through a dynamic inventory of modeling tricks and flattering body angles used by movie stars and models in front of the camera since silent movie days.
The girls will also teach you totally doable tricks to achieve those innocent and always surprised wide-eyed ingenue pinup girl facial expressions.
This beautiful-in-spirit, supportive and highly entertaining program is a perfect gift for yourself or a friend, and can also be the centerpiece for ‘a girls night in’ party. This DVD is Great!
Available at Amazon.Com
The next Item is another book:
Plain Jane to Pinup Queen: Pinup Modeling Workshop in a Book – $30
Plain Jane to Pinup Queen
Do you think you are just not photogenic or that you don’t have the right body type to look good in pictures? Do you cringe every time someone pulls out a camera at an event?
Bombshell Betty has good news for you… Anyone can learn to be more photogenic! It’s all in learning the secrets to visually sculpting your body through posing techniques and learning how to express your personality vibrantly in front of the camera. Believe it or not, these skills CAN be taught! This book is your key to finally having the flattering pictures that you want. No previous modeling skill or experience is required.
Whether you are looking to get started as a professional pinup model, or you simply want to dazzle your loved ones and shock your enemies with your fabulous new self, this one-of-a-kind book will transform you into the living, breathing pinup queen you’ve always wanted to be!
With this book, you will learn everything you need to know to get gorgeous pinup photos, demonstrated step by step with stunning photographs:
Available at Amazon.Com
Sample Chapters:
Pinup Modeling
Pinup Modeling
Pinup Modeling
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So. Cal. Hellbilly Fest and Car Show – July 31st
July 13th, 2010I was at Ink-n-Iron a couple of weeks ago and saw a flier for the first annual So Cal Hellbilly Fest and Car show. I had to pick it up and take a look at what was going on. Being in San Diego we have a few small events but this is one event that’s going to rock San Diego, and Hopefully continue rocking San Diego for years to come.
I caught up with Garry Thayer from North County San Diego on the o0hone last week and had a conversation with him about his little shindig. He’s been putting on shows here in S.D. for a while now, one or two a month at about 4-5 different venues spread across the county. This is a much bigger venue he says than most of the other places he works with. He said it needed to be a bigger venue for the number of bands and the car show.
I asked him how many people he expects to show at the Hellbilly Festa nd Car Show, and he said he thinks it’s going to be big, somewhat crazy, maybe even off the hook but to ask him August 1st for the official count. I asked him how much he thought he would make, and said to ask him on August 5th for that number, but as of right now he’s sunk about $6,500 into the event.
Garry says he’s the only person organizing and putting on this show and that next year he’s hiring some people to help him. A pretty big and hectic job organizing something like this but he says he’s happy so far with the possible outcome. Garry’s been watching the Rockabilly scene come and go from San Diego and he has always wanted to see someone bring it or some events back to San Diego, and that person eventually turned out to be him.
For those of you in San Diego that remember it, this Little festival is being held at the old Magnolia Mulvaney’s in Santee. In case you show up and want to thank Garry for his efforts at the show, he looks like this, and the line-up is below.
For Ticket Info go here: http://www.myspace.com/rockabillyrebelentertains
Garry ThayerRockabilly Rebel Entertainment
Current Line-up as of this writing:
WC’s Wagon Wheel in Santee – 11 acts
-The Honkys 2:00-2:45
-Zombie Cartel 3:00-3:45
-Tommy & the stilletos 4:00-4:45
-The Palominos 5:00-545
-Embalmers 6:00-6:45
-Graceland Mafia 7:00-7:45
-Cold Blue Rebels 8:00-8:45
-Hard Fall Hearts 9:00-945 (Dead Bolt Set Up at 9:45)
-Caberurlesque Kittens 10:00-10:45
-Dead Bolt 11:00-12:00
-Three bad jacks 12:15-1:30
Hellbilly Fest and Car Show
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The Hootenanny 2010 Lineup
June 23rd, 2010This Years Hootenanny is going to be a big one. If you haven’t seen the upcoming bands and this years Hootenanny, you need to. First off let me say that Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis are going to be there and lord knows how much longer they are going to be alive.
This is a once in a lifetime event. Though I’ve seen Chuck Berry before, I didn’t have my camera with me. This year I will have camera in hand and press on neck. The 2010 Hootenanny Lineup also boasts many excellent bands that are sure to keep you glued to the stage. See You There!
Set Times:
Main Stage A
12:00-12:30 Straight Jacket Psychos
1:00- 1:30 Throw Rag
2:00- 2:30 Devil Doll
3:00- 3:30 Roger Alan Wade
4:00- 4:30 Shooter Jennings
5:00- 5:30 Nick 13 from Tiger Army
6:30- 7:30 Chuck Berry
Main Stage B
12:30- 1:00 The Black Tibetans
1:30- 2:00 Los Fabulos feat Kid Ramos
2:30- 3:00 Koffin Kats
3:30- 4:00 3 Bad Jacks
4:30- 5:00 Old 97’s
5:30- 6:30 Jerry Lee Lewis
Second Stage
1:00- 1:30 High River Bandits
2:00- 2:30 Ricky Warwick
3:00- 3:30 Whorehouse Massacre
4:00- 4:30 Johnnys Dive Contest winner
5:00- 5:30 Chris Shifflet
6:00- 6:30 Bourbon Saints
7:00-7:30 Graceland Mafia
2010 Hootenanny Lineup
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The Nekromantix
June 1st, 2010The Nekromantix
The psychobilly band, Nekromantix, began back in 1989 and was founded by Kim Nekroman in Copenhagen, Denmark. At that time Kim had just left the Royal Danish Navy after being deployed on a submarine for 8 years. After a couple of local danish shows, the band appeared at a big music festival in Hamburg, Germany, just a mere six months after their first rehearsal session. This landed them a record deal and their first album, Hellbound.
At this time the psychobilly scene was dominated by brit bands, and psychobilly fans world-wide welcomed the new and different style of Nekromantix. The music is described as being like “Elvis meets the Wolfman”, add a little punk attitude and spice it up with monster movies lyrics. Kim’s wildness on stage and his well known coffin bass have proven that likes to have fun with the music.
The Nekromantix released Curse of the Coffin in 1991, after heavy touring in Europe. A low budget video with the same title was shown several times on MTV’s “Alternative Nation”. This album was to become a classic and an influence for many new bands for the following years to come.
A follow-up album titled Brought back to Life, in ‘94, resulted in the only psychobilly band ever being nominated for a Grammy Award, and was followed up by a tour in Japan. Brought back to Life is considered by many as their masterpiece and as a perfect album.
Their fourth album, critically acclaimed and also controversial, Demons are a Girls Best Friend, was released in 1996. At the same time the Nekromantix appeared in the news on Danish national Television, and was followed by several European festival appearances and tours.
Their fifth real album was the long awaited live album, Undead’n'Live, this album includes all of the on stage favorites. In 2001, Kaptain Zorch said, “they obviously care about their music, and go to great pains to reproduce their recorded sound live on stage.”
Return Of The Loving Dead, their sixth album,was produced and released in the USA. This was the band’s first album to be widely distributed in the U.S. and helped make them part of the emerging psychobilly movement on the west coast which was centered around the Hellcat label along with bands such as Tiger Army.
Why the USA ? It’s still a mystery to some, while others have their own idea about it. Maybe a “successful career achievement” parody, or maybe just to not do like the Stray Cats did. Unless, of course, it was just a good deal for them, but who knows ? Even the band doesn’t know!
All their albums have been low budget recordings released on small independent labels, and despite the fact that absolutely no money was spent promoting, the Nekromantix have achieved a world-wide acceptance and have been touring Japan, USA, Great Britain, Germany, Finland, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, France, Spain and Denmark.
In 2004, the Nekromantix are back with their seventh album, Dead Girls Don’t Cry, again produced and released in the USA.
In 2007, their eighth album, Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!, was released. Soon after in 2008 Franc joined as permanent and current guitarist. On January 11, 2009 Andrew Martinez, their then current drummer, was killed in an automobile accident. One month later it was announced that Lux, their now current drummer and the first female member to enter the band, would take his place.
The band’s line-up has changed a few times throughout the years but two things remains the same, Kim Nekroman as the sole constant member and the philosophy is still the same, “have fun and hold nothing sacred.”
The current line-up consists of Nekroman, guitarist Franc, and drummer Lux.
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Rockabilly Tattoo Contest – Win the Sailor Jerry Video “Hori Smoku”
May 12th, 2010Rockabilly Lifestyle is having it’s first Tattoo Contest. Winners will receive The Sailor Jerry DVD: Hori Smoku For more information on entering please see this post in the forum HERE. Good Luck!
Rockabilly Tattoo Contest
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Photographer Jim Marshall Dies
May 12th, 2010This is a little late in coming but Jim Marshall, the man who photographed Johnny Cash flipping off the camera in San Quentin Prison, has died. The man shot the iconic image in 1969 and said that contrary to popular belief, Johnny Cash had never been in prison.
The shot of Cash isn’t the only iconic image Jim Marshall has shot, he’s been to Woodstock and many other shows. Many artists we she in many of the images of historic bands in media were shot by Jim Marshal. Bands like The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many more.
Honor this man by checking out his photography at his website:
Jim Marshall
February 3, 1936—March 24, 2010
Johnny Cash Flipping Off The Camera
Jim Marshall
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Rockabilly Forum is now Live
May 11th, 2010Just wanted to update that the new rockabilly forum is up and running. please take a moment and register and post a quick note.There used to be a forum but it was not very cooperative. I removed it and installed this one which is a better fit.
The last one people couldn’t figure out how to join. This one’s pretty straight forward.
Enjoy.
Darkman
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Ink-n-Iron 2010 Band Line-up, Tattoo Festival, Car Show and Pinup Pageant
May 1st, 2010Ink-n-Iron 2010 is just around the corner again and this years line-up looks even better than last years music line-up. The list of bands is incredible and looks to be an event not to be missed. This is one year you will want to get the all weekend pass and not miss a single note of music.
Held at the Queen Mary in Long Beach California, Ink-n-Iron has been running now for 6 years now, NOT including the start of it as the Long Beach Tattoo Convention held in 2003. The second one and the start of Ink-n-Iron being held on the Queen Mary in 2004, it’s been a here-to-stay event ever since.
The Ink-n-Iron Pinup Pageant show being held on Sunday at 4:30, last years left a little to be desired and uneventful, but a quick look at this years contestants, it could be a real tight vote. The ladies will hopefully put on a show that will surpass last years. This year the ladies entering the show have great images, and some experience in Modeling and Pinup.
As well there’s another Ink-n-Iron Car Show, and a Fashion Show Sponsored by Stop Staring Clothing.
This years event looks to be one of the better ones of the past few years and will definitely be worth your money.
Get Your Tickets for Ink-n-Iron HERE
Line-up below this video:
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Line Up Schedule |
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Friday June 11 |
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After Party (Sin Alley) |
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Mariachi El Bronx …….12:25-2am Vertigirls-DJ………12:00-12:25am Radio Moscow…………..11-12:00am |
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MAIN Stage |
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Merle Haggard……….10-11:30pm Rev. Horton Heat…….8:45-9:30pm Wayne Hancock.…….7:45-8:30pm The Southerners……….6:45-7:30pm DJ Satoki……………….4pm-10pm DJiPod………………….11am-4pm |
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Tiki Drive-In Stage |
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Movie/Untamed Youth…8:30-10:30pm DJ iPod………8am-8:30pm |
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Sin Alley |
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IPPS……………….10-11pm Carnal Cabaret………9-10pm King David Royal Music.8-9pm The Wiseguys…..6:45-7:45pm Truly Lover Trio..5:30-6:30pm DJ/iPod…………………2-5pm |
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Saturday June 12 |
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MAIN Stage |
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X………….………….10:10-11:30pm Stiff Little Fingers ……..9:05-9:50pm Hepcat………….………….8-8:45pm Swingn’ Utters……………6:55-7:40pm Bronx…………………….5:50-6:35pm Aggrolites ……………….4:45-5:30pm Dreadnoughts……………..3:40-4:25pm Bug Girl………………………2:40-3:25pm Knockout……………………2-2:30pm DJ Satoki………………………..2-10pm |
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Tiki Drive-In Stage |
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Movie/……..8:30-10:30pm DJiPod……………………….5-8:30pm ?????????????………………..4:00-5pm Riff Raffs………………………3:00-3:45pm Adams Dagger ………………..2-2:45pm Devils Rose …………………..1-1:45pm Lowclass……………………12-12:45pm |
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Sin Alley |
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Ray Collins Hot Club….…………12:50-2am Rusty & the Drag Strip Trio…11:15-12:25pm IPPS……………….10:15-11:15pm Cabaret…………………9-10pm Paul Ansell #9………………8-9pm Phil Friendly Trio………7-7:45pm IPPS………………………..6-7pm Carnal Cabaret……………5-6pm King David Royal Music…4-5pm Rumble King……….3:00-3:45pm Crown City Bombers….2-2:45pm Pine Box Boys……………1-1:45pm DJ/iPod……………………11-1pm |
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Queens Salon |
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Stop Staring! Fashion Show…???? |
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Sunday June 13 |
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MAIN Stage |
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Mad Sin……………………8:30-10pm Restless………………….7:25-8:10pm Klingonz…………………6:25-7:10pm Go Getters…………………5:25-6:10pm Pin Up Pageant……………..4:30-5:10pm Silver Shine………………3:50-4:30pm Nine Lives……………….2:55-3:35pm Psycho Charger…………………2-2:40pm DJ Satoki………………..11am-8:30pm |
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Tiki Drive-In Stage |
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The Returners ………………3-3:45pm Reach around Rodeo Clowns ………………2-2:45pm Embalmers………………………..1-1:45pm Pine Box Boys ……………12-12:45pm |
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Sin Alley |
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IPPS………………………………………7-8pm Carnal Cabaret………………………..6-7pm Rays Collins Hot Club……………………………..4:50-6pm King David Royal Music…3:45-4:30pm Stompy Jones……………..2:45-3:30pm |
Rockabilly experience
Psychobilly Freakout
Americana
The Rock Show
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The Polecats Are Go!
April 17th, 2010The Polecats, were a New Wave-ish Rockabilly band formed in 1977 by Tim Worman and Martin “Boz” Boorer when they were still in school, in the North London Area. They were involved in the early 80s UK rockabilly revival, and were one of the more successful bands of the time.
The original line-up being Tim “Tim Polecat” Worman on vocals, Martin “Boz” Boorer on guitar and vocals, Phil Bloomberg on bass, and Chris Hawkes on drums.
The band, originally playing under the name of “Cult Heroes,” an earlier name before the name The Polecats, found it hard to book gigs on the rockabilly circuit, because the name sounded “too punk”. Hawkes’ at one time suggested the name The Polecats, and so they changed the name and they started to play shows. The Polecats played rockabilly with a “punk sense of anarchy and helped revive the genre in the early ’80s”. Later as the band moved on Chris Hawkes was replaced by Neil Rooney on drums. For a short time in 1980 they toured and recorded with Robin Scott and were called Scotty Robbins & The Psychobillies.
The band signed to Mercury Records in 1980, and released their most successful LP, Polecats Are Go! was produced by Dave Edmunds. They had chart success in the UK with a cover of David Bowie’s song “John, I’m Only Dancing”, as well as a reworked “Rockabilly Guy” and another cover of the T-Rex song “Jeepster”. They hit the charts in the United States in 1983 with their song “Make a Circuit With Me.” After the successful charting in the US, Neil Rooney was replaced on drums by John Buck.
A 1986 movie named Joey, is about a father and son with a broken relationship. The plot is loosely based about how music helps to bring them back together and features two songs by the polecats. A cheesy movie but worth the watch for the music content.
Boz Boorer left The Polecats to work with Morrissey as a guitarist, musical director, and co-songwriter. In 1989, Boz put together a Polecats reunion and produced a live album and a new studio set. Tim Polecat formed the band 13 Cats after he moved to Los Angeles, California with drummer Slim Jim of the Stray Cats, stand-up bassist Smutty Smith of The Rockats, and guitarist Danny B. Harvey of The Swing Cats.
In November 2006 frontman Jarvis Cocker of the British band Pulp, along with bassist Steve Mackey, released a 2-CD compilation album, The Trip, which features a wide selection of tracks by artists as varied as The Fall, Gene Pitney, The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, Dion, Sonny Bono plus The Polecats with their hit “John, I’m Only Dancing”.
Disney Pixar film, WALL E, used The Polecats 1983 hit song, “Make a Circuit With Me” in their television trailers for the film in June 2008.
Currently and musically, Tim continues to work in film as a composer as well as a solo singer-songwriter.
The Polecats Videos:
The 13 Cats Videos:
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Michelle “Bombshell” McGee Nude Gallery and Apologizes to Sandra Bullock
April 12th, 2010Be sure to check out the Nude Photo Gallery of Michelle”So Cal Bombshell” McGee at the end of this post.
In a world exclusive Michelle “So cal Bombshell” McGee, makes a public “heartfelt apology” to Sandra Bullock, for her affair with Jesse James.
“I do feel guilty. I feed bad for Sandra,” McGee tells Australian TV show TodayTonight (via Yahoo!) in a new interview. “I’m sorry for your embarrassment. I’m sorry all this is public. I’m sorry for everything.” She said during the interview.
She also says “She knows what Sandra is going through”, and “She must be hurt, devastated, upset, embarrassed. I want to give her a heartfelt apology,” she adds. “I’m sorry for her embarrassment and pain. I do feel really bad about it.”
McGee blames James for claiming he was separated from Bullock when she first hooked up with him. Saying she feels just as Duped as Bullock, because Jesse James was not upfront with her in the beginning.
Here is one of many nude photo galleries of Michelle “So Cal Bombshell” McGee that everyone has been looking for.
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