Dita Von Teese has revealed the secret to looking sensational whenstripping - shimmering body powder.

The 33-year-old burlesque dancer, wife of rocker Marilyn Manson, hasrevealed she applies all-over body make-up before peeling off her clothes toensure she is looking as sexy as possible.

Burlesque artist Dita Von Teese admits she loves to be spanked by new husband Marilyn Manson.

Shortly before getting married in Ireland last week the sexy brunette said: "I'm into bondage. "I think it's really fun, and I love playing the part of the damsel in distress. The feeling is amazing when someone spanks me right." She also admitted "dabbling" in the sort of erotic asphyxiation that cost INXS singer Michael Hutchence his life in 1997.

Rocker Marilyn Manson reportedly married his longtime girlfriend, Heather Sweet, in a small ceremony Saturday.

People magazine reported on its Web site that the couple tied the knot at Castle Gurteen in a small, non-denominational ceremony in Ireland.