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How did you get started modeling?

I have always enjoyed playing dress up and creating my own fashions based on my love of Japanese fruit fashion, punk, and vintage clothing. It came as a natural progression from enjoying dressing up, as well as encouragement from my best friend who is a well-known model in the fetish scene, Skin Diamond.

What excites you about modeling?

I love getting to travel and meet like-minded people. I've been very lucky in that all the people I have collaborate with to date have been very sweet, it's been a lot of fun.

What are your favorite types of outfits to model in?

I love wearing latex. I just love how it defines the female figure and it feels great to wear. I love ridiculously high shoes , vintage styled lingerie and fashion, pin up costumes.

What are your least favorites?

I don't particularly enjoy typical bridal shoots, though in saying that I previously did a vintage wedding dress shoot which was just stunning, so I guess it really depends on what the garment is. I generally like to shoot fashions that are slightly alternative, veering a little away from mainstream fashions.

Are there any other creative mediums you work in?

I am a trained ballet dancer and jazz singer.

What kind of music do you like?

I have a very eclectic taste. My inspiration comes from the likes of Bessie smith, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn , I love early Reggae, Northern Soul, Punk and ska, electronic to hip hop. David Bowie, Elvis Costello, The Ramones, Talking Heads, Kate Bush- to name a few faves.

What do you like to do for fun?

For fun I love to bake, ballet dance, read Ted Talks, go to live gigs, drink RUM RUM RUM and read anything by Hunter S Thompson, as he's my hero :)

See more of Belle M:

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1632050

Photos by:

Steven A Thompson, Los Angeles.