Sexy Skins in Bound by Ink

The Sexy Skins custom designed leather jacket we created for master metal man Alan Lee was featured in the award winning magazine, Bound by Ink, in Alan's 10 page spread. This is a sneak peak....







http://www.boundbyink.com/
http://alanleedesigns.com/

Sexy Skins in Las Vegas!

Sexy Skins will be in Las Vegas for "BIKES, BABES & BBQ"....with MAP (On The Set) Motorcycle Awareness!!!

COME SEE US!!! Calling all SEXY BIKER CHICKS to come model TOO!!
http://www.mapontheset.com/Events.html

Friday May, 20: Motorcycle Awareness (Remedies):
...Seminars, Exhibits, Presentations & Vendors....
MAP: presents Women of Motorcycling (Girl Power) She's a Bad Motor Scooter- Fashion Extravaganza

Saturday, May 21: Motorcycle Awareness(Recognition): Proclamation/Resolution- ("Kickstands Up") -Do You See Me Now- Awareness Charity Ride, Car Show, Bike Show, Drills Team, Trophies Awarded Most Miles Traveled, Most Represented Club AND The Best of the best in the West BBQ Cookout Contest
MAP: (Realization) Candle light Vigil for all fallen bikers-
Live Entertainment & D.J.

Sunday, May 22: Farewell Blessing

To Book Your Room: Texas Station Hotel & Casino.
Call 1-800-654-8888 with
Code: TCIMAP
Must reserve room by April 20, 2011 for special rate of $69 -- Single or Double room.

Weekend Wristband: $10.00
You Don't Won't To Miss This One!!!!!!!!

1st Annual Ride for the Cure was a HUGE SUCCESS!!!!

Brenda Smith
New England Walkers for Knockers


What an unbelievable Day! With over 200 bikes in attendance and $8,013 raised - the First Annual Ride for the cure was a huge success!

Thanks to mother nature, the sun was shining bright and there was not a cloud in the sky! The wind was a bit harsh and the temps were brisk, but that didnt' stop anyone from joining in on the beautiful escorted foliage ride along the back roads of New Hampshire. Thank you to all the police officers who escorted the ride and also the road captains and road guards who got us to our desination in a safe and timely manner.



We were joined by Portsmouth Firefighters who proudly displayed one of their fire trucks at Seacoast Harley-Davidson in honor of Sarah Fox; who is one of the individuals who will benefit from this fundraiser.



Bikes were decorated with pink bandanas, bras and one very special one remembering a loved one that had recently passed from breast cancer. The riders and passengers were also wearing pink in support of the cause! There would be no doubt this was a breast cancer ride.



The energy on the morning of the ride was amazing! Everyone was so excited to be part of this event. The riders started rolling in as early as 8am and everyone enjoyed coffee and donuts as they talked amongst the other ride particpants. We had participants who drove from as far as Pennsylvania and we were also joined by a few people from China!

Brenda Fox joined us as the grand marshal of our ride. She walked the crowd all morning and met many of the ride participants and took many pictures with everyone. She also had the opportunity to get to know many of them while sharing stories about her life experiences, their life experiences and with some, their experiences with breast cancer.

As we rolled into Manchester we were honored to be able to parade down Elm Street. Thanks to Mayor Gatsas for welcoming the ride at Granite Street and alsofor making an appearance at Jillian's.

The Sexy Skins Fashion show was a big hit! Brenda Fox was the MC of the show. Thank you to the Sexy Skins Models and everyone who was involved in the fashion show. Thanks also to Sexy Skins and Bizznatch Bling for the beautiful top they donated to the event which raised over $300.00.

There were many other raffle itmes donated which raised over $800.00. NE-W4K team mate Lori Elwell did a fabulous job showering the crowd with tons of tshirts and other give aways and had fun doing it!

We also had a few vendors and Clubs at the event, Wicked Paintworks, Cabin Fever and the East Coast Biker Chicks. Thanks also to the Elliot Breast Center of Manchester for attending the event and speaking with our participants about breast cancer.

We met so many wonderful people and everyone exrpressed they had a great time at the event. There were many stories shared about people who had been personally touched by breast cancer and they were very grateful to everyone who was involved in putting this event on.

With this being the first Ride for the Cure for NE-W4K, we had no idea how many people to expect. We were elated to see over 200 bikes attend the ride. As with any event, there are growing pains and there is always room for improvement. Overall, we felt the event was a very positive experience for everyone who was involved.

Thank you to our event sponsors, Robert Burns of Baystate Financial Services, Exeter NH, Walls Ford, Salisbury , MA and IRA Toyota of Manchester. Also thanks to Seacoast Harley-Davidson for hosting our event and to the employees for catering to the rde participants. Thanks also to Jillian's Billiards and it's employees for throwing a great after party bash. Also Thank you to Sweetshot photography, Robert Daniels, Brian Lumb Photography, Radioedit, DJ Adam Furious and Sexy Skins for making the After Ride Bash, FUN, FUN, FUN!

Our sincerest thanks to everyone that helped with this event. Everyone that took part in this event donated their time and services 100%. And, thanks to that and to our sponsors, 100% of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated! This event was a total team effort and would not have been possible without the help and supupport of everyone involved.

NE-W4K has three goals when organizing our events; 1.) raise money, 2.) raise awareness, 3.) get people involved in helping others. We are thrilled to say we reached each of these goals with this event!

Thank you all for Making A Difference.



Brenda Smith
New England Walkers for Knockers

http://ne-w4k.org/

Sarah's Ride!!!

Sexy Skins will be in attendance at Seacoast Harley Davidson in North Hampton, NH on September 11, and we will have Spirit Cuffs to sell with $1.00 of the sale of each cuff being donated to Sarah. Please stop by, have some fun, and show your support!!!

New England Walkers for Knockers Ride for the Cure

Please join us on October 9 for the Ride for the Cure!!!

And if you don't ride but would like to show your support and have fun too, then join us for The After Ride Bash at Jillian's in downtown Manchester, NH!!

Sexy Skins Does Laconia Bike Week

No excuses but I certainly have good reason for such a lag in posts. I have been "crazy" BUSY! Sexy Skins has participated in numerous events and fashion shows throughout the past months, with the most recent at Laconia Bike Week. I knew eventually we would be showing Skins up there, but I never imagined it would be this year!! Thanks to The Tigerlily Band for introducing us to the owners of The Paradise beach Club who graciously allowed us to set up a booth in their establishment...the only vendor ever mind you...and strut our stuff on stage with Lily and the band. Check back here to view the video (once I figure out how to load it up). lol

For me, the highlight of this event was watching as our lovely models dressed in Sexy Skins of course, straddle the motorcycles of our biker friends as we rode through the streets of Laconia. The massive crowds who line the streets were stretching their necks to catch a glimpse of our leather procession. Cameras were raised and photos were snapped as we made our way, but it was I who should have been capturing the moment for the expressions on the faces of those who saw us, made me giggle. If anyone caught Sexy Skins Leather Parade with either stills or video, PLEASE send them to me!!!

Our stay in Laconia seemed way too short, but was long enough to meet so many wonderful people. I was very touched by all the women who expressed their appreciation for my art and the service we provide to design and fit all sizes and shapes. A very successful bike builder who came to see our show asked what separates our leather from the leather of other companies, and that is it! We at Sexy Skins know first hand how empowering it is to wear leather that fits us right. We understand that our world is curvy and no two curves are exactly the same. Sexy Skins hugs them all!!!

I will end this post with a special thank you to all our fans, friends, and colleagues who lent their support, and to our lovely models for trekking the distance to participate in what will go down in history as being my most memorable bike week ever!!! Thank YOU!!! xoxoxoxo

The Story of Bethany Sue

Once upon a time in a land where the cows moo,

There was a beautiful maiden who was lost and lonely, her name was Bethany Sue.

She found herself in need of a ride

To a place far, far, away where she hoped her prince charming would reside.

Bethany Sue knew getting a ride on these roads was a task not so easy,

So her first choice was to wear leather, but leather that wasn't sleazy.

She laced up her sexiest of all her halter tops

And took to the street, in hopes that someone would stop.

Her thumb she stuck out with arm extended,

Looking so hot in her Sexy Skins she surrendered

To the idea that just around the corner a hog would come

Not of the breathing kind, but one of steel adorned with some

Shiny chrome, leather, and a biker dude straddling the seat,

Enjoying the rays of sun and the summer heat.

One who would be willing to stop in the midst of their ride,

And allow her to take her place as his bitch, and ride with pride.

A moment later a leather clad biker dude comes her way but doesn't stop,

Which made Bethany Sue raise her arms to show off her sexy leather top

To the next biker dude in her sight,

Slowing down to stop he just might.

Her thumb now waving by her side,

Mr. Harley Davidson stops and asks her to go for a ride.

Bethany Sue looks him in the eyes, smiles, then mounts his trusty steed.

She holds on to him tight as he shift into gear, gives it throttle, and off they proceed

Into the sunset with smiles gleaming from ear to ear,

Mr. Harley Davidson and Bethany Sue enjoying the freedom of a journey without any fear.

The End

Photos: Filipe Marques

Biker Chic(k)

There is nothing in life I enjoy more, other than my two boys and creating with leather, than riding my Harley. Well, today I happened upon an article about biker style clothing, and amongst the gorgeous examples I see one of my designs! Our most popular design, The Blue Heaven, made in black lambskin. Check it out!!!

http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/trends-biker-chick-3968/

50% OFF Sexy Skins In-Stock Event Inventory...

....Going on now in our Shop on Etsy.com.

Time to clean out our "inventory" closet with the sale of some of our best designs ready for shipment! Get handcrafted, made in the USA, sexy leather halter tops on sale. Great opportunity to own one of Sexy Skins top-selling designs!

Stop by http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5245525&section_id=5995454 to take advantage of this sale!!




*These designs will remain available at the full "custom" price (which just means, you get to pick out what color, what type of leather, and your size).*

Sharron's Ride for a Cure - In Memory of Dianne Pellegrini

The organizers of Sharron's Ride for a Cure, heard through a mutual business contact, that I had lost my sister to Leukemia, and asked if I would help them with this years ride. Of course, I agreed. They decided to make this upcoming ride, in memory of her. As you can well imagine, I am quite touched.

Below, is information about the ride. Whether you can make it or not, would you please show you support by passing along this brochure to your family and friends. It does not matter if they ride or not….all are invited to the festivities afterward.

I look forward to seeing you at Sharron’s Ride for a Cure!!
And I thank you for all your support!!

Jacket No. 3 for Alan Lee!!!!

Designer Lisa Cantalupo, and leather artisan, Pascal, from Riff Raff Leather, will combine their talents in the design of a third jacket
for master bike builder, Alan Lee. Pascal, leather worker to the Stars, Sheiks, and Sultan, specializes in hand-crafted, custom-made leather boots that are truly a work of art.

Jacket number 3 for Alan Lee will be the first in a series that will showcase the art of both designers and will be sold in select boutiques in New York City. Alan will wear the jacket next month in Vegas while attending the celebrity hosted red carpet affair, The Room 101 Conspiracy.

If You're in Vegas

Then make sure you stop by and see Alan Lee wearing his new jacket....

I’m Done,,,ah huh, OH YEAH!!

Boy oh boy, what a challenge this was! I have so many custom orders and design projects that I'm currently working on. Plus, as I was crafting the piece, I decided to make a couple of design changes that I felt were necessary, and then one giant screw up due to my dang machine, all just slowed me down immensely.

But it's done!!! I finally finished Alan Lee's jacket #2, and it came out WICKED AWESOME!!! I LOVE it!! I'm so excited!!!!!! I cannot wait for him to see it and to be able to show it off myself!! I will be posting photographs of the finished piece as well as the entire process real soon!

Gosh I love what I do...God sure has blessed me!! *Big Smiles*.

Off to the next project....

Did Ya Watch? Did Ya Vote?? Did Ya See My Jacket on TV?

If you didn't, then man, you missed one rockin bike!!! Alan and crew did a super job!!! This bike is going to be hard to beat!!! And btw, he looked HoT wearing his Sexy Skins jacket too!!! lol NOW check out the pix and VOTE!!!! Please. :-)

Click the link,www. thechopperchallenge. com

On the front page of The Chopper Challenge website, GO TO EPISODE NUMBER 8and VOTE FOR Alan Lee.

You'll be also able to vote by text message from the evening of my episodewhich airs Wednesday, July 2nd at 8:30 on CMT, until the next week, orepisode 9.

Thanks!!!

A Message from Master Bike Builder, Alan Lee

Below is an email sent from the master bike builder Alan Lee. I designed and created a custom jacket for him, which by the way, you can see him wearing on CMT's The Chopper Challenge on July 2nd. If you're not familiar with the show, each master builder is given a crate of bike parts, and a challenge to build a bike in just 30 days for a given sponsor. It's really a cool show.

Well, Alan needs some help. He needs votes to win this build off. By placing your vote, not only will you be helping him, you will be helping me too! So, please watch and vote!! And if you cannot watch, you still can vote (see how below in Alan's message).

You know I'll be watching!!! This is my first appearance on TV!! lol

Thanks so much,

Lisa



Hi Guys,

Attached is a flyer promoting the bike I built for Monster Energy Drinks.

Please forward this email to everybody, I need all the VOTES I can get.

You can vote NOW on line.....

Click the link,
www.thechopperchallenge.com

On the front page of The Chopper Challenge website,

GO TO EPISODE NUMBER 8 and VOTE FOR ME.

You'll be also able to vote by text message from the evening of my episode
which airs Wednesday, July 2nd at 8:30 on CMT, until the next week, or
episode 9.

Thank you for your help,

Al

BIG DEAL!!

My 13 year old gently put his hand on my shoulder this afternoon and said, "Mom, no offense, but I think you're making a big deal out of this television show. It's just a jacket."

Just a jacket, he says. lol Must I explain to him all the hard work and effort that not only went into designing and making this "just a jacket", but all the time, effort, sweat, tears, and money that went into promoting myself and talents enough to gain the interest of a celebrity to even want to wear one of my designs and promote me on TV too? Boy oh boy.

I know, he's young and someday he'll realize what sort of an achievement this is for his old mother, however, I will confess, I am the type of person who thinks a beautiful sunset, a rainbow, or pretty daisies that mysteriously pop up in our yard in places you would think nothing could ever grow, excite me. I am one of those mothers who is ecstatic when their child hits the baseball or makes a great play during a game. Or when someone does something so simple just to show they were thinking of me. Yup, I do tend to make a big deal out of the littlest of things, and maybe because I have had to endure so many trials and tribulations in my life that the small things seem like the most incredible gifts from The Creator.

So YES, I will make a big deal of my latest accomplishment (see blog entry below), and even a bigger deal when I'm someday sitting on the Oprah show talking about my fashions. lol

Master Bike Builder Alan Lee and CMT's "THE CHOPPER CHALLENGE"

I just love this guy! His attitude and philosophy about things amazes me. Not only do I feel incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to work with him, and excited to be a part of his journey and success, but I am so blessed to be able to call him a friend. His wisdom and insight continue to inspire and motivate me to keep on keeping on.

Ok, enough about that. lol He told me all about the bike he is building for CMT's "The Chopper Challenge". If you are not familiar with the show, each master builder is delivered a crate filled with parts that they have to use to build a bike, for a sponsor, and within 30 days. I wish I could tell you the specifics of Alan's bike, because from what he has told me, it is going to ROCK!!

Make sure you watch, AND place your vote when his episode airs on July 2, which by the way, is the day before my birthday!! Hmmmm, think I'll throw a "TCC" party for the big unveiling and to celebrate my first Sexy Skins creation to make it to the big time. Hollywood, here we come!! Whooo hoo!!! lol

http://www.thechopperchallenge.com/builder_sub_alan.php

The Roar to the Shore Rally

Well, I'm back. I wasn't sure I was going to make it. What a long ass ride that was! It took us eleven hours to get there, sitting in bumper to bumper traffic through NYC, dealing with some of the country's most craziest drivers (no offense, but I'm use to a more laidback approach to driving up here in "Cow Hamphire") and scorching temps. The ride home took a bit less time since I dared to maneuver the bike in and out of the traffic, cutting folks off if I had too. lol I'm pretty proud of myself for enduring such a ride. I even handled a close call with a flying seat cushion and racing tractor trailer truck quite well. I feel like now, I can ride anywhere. ☺

I got to meet up with some old friends, and party with some new. Met some fascinating folks too, like Billy Lane, Russell Mitchell and Athena "Chickie" Ransom of "Vagabond Choppers". What a woman!! She is such an inspiration for all of us struggling to start and run a business doing something we love, while surviving some of life's hardships along the way http://http//www.vagabondchoppers.com/Chickie.htm. A great woman! I am so honored to have made her acquaintance. And I'm looking forward to doing business together. Speaking of which, it's time to get off the computer and get some work done. Ciao!

Road Trips

How I love them! My last, was through the Lake Champlain area into New York. What a beautiful trip and a blast too!! That was last summer! That's why I am looking forward to traveling down to New Jersey for the Roar to the Shore Rally, in Wildwood. Sexy Skins was invited by Alan Lee, http://www.alanleedesigns.com/, to join him and his fleet of custom built motorcycles to do a little promotional work. You see, I made him a custom leather jacket which he wore while at the rally in Sturgis. And I have been told, to keep my eyes peeled for photographs of him wearing his Sexy Skins in the Cycle Source and Easy Rider Magazines. I am so completely thrilled!!! This is a dream come true!! If you are in Wildwood for the rally, stop by to say hey, and check out my Sexy Skins...I'll have to make myself something special for the occasion.