The art of the tease

Come celebrate trapeze artist–contortionist extraordinaire Harvest Moon’s birthday at the Slipper Room May 10, 2008 at 11:55pm, $5. For more about Harvest, go to missharvestmoon.com.

Wanna learn the moves yourself? Take a class with Jo Boobs, a.k.a. Jo Weldon, the headmistress of the School of Burlesque, May 11, 2008 at 1:30pm (School of Burlesque).

On Jo, left: Nancy Rose Lana dress, $310, at Liz Kelsey, 1347 Third Ave at 78th St (212-288-5266). Birkshire Ultrasheers panty hose, $7, at Macy’s, 151 W 34th St between Broadway and Seventh Ave (212-695-4400). Hue fishnets, $11, at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave between 59th and 60th Sts (212-705-2000). Betsey Johnson leather sandals, $190, at Betsey Johnson, 138 Wooster St between Prince and W Houston Sts (212-995-5048). Kiki de Montparnasse Freshwater Pearl Restraints, $4,200; and Leather Feather Two-Way Tickler, $95; both at Kiki de Montparnasse, 79 Greene St between Broome and Spring Sts (212-965-8150).
On Harvest, right: Rebecca Taylor T-shirt with petals, $314, at Rebecca Taylor, 260 Mott St at Prince St (212-966-0406). Lux tap pants, $38, at Urban Outfitters (various locations throughout the city; go to urbanoutfitters.com for info). Hanes lace-top thigh highs, $8, at Macy’s. Karen Millen satin Diamente heels, $350, at karenmillen.com. Kiki de Montparnasse leather braided whip, $150, at Kiki de Montparnasse.

Photograph by David Joseph Perez
Styling by Quinn Asteak
Hair and makeup by Roberto Rios for Paul Labrecque Salon
Shot on location at Kiki de Montparnassees