February is Black History Month and on the blog every Wednesday we have been celebrating iconic African American figures. This week, I am excited to share with you some amazing vintage African American pinup models and burlesque performers from days gone by. When people think 'pinup' or 'burlesque', they often envision people like Bettie Page … Continue reading Vintage Black Pinup and Performers You Should Know
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Pinup Pageant Guide: Writing a Pinup bio
Welcome to my new mini-blog series all about pinup pageants. I've been tinkering with this mini series for over a year and am excited to share it with you over the next few months. In this series, I will be breaking down everything you need to know to plan out, prepare for, rehearse and be … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Writing a Pinup bio
Bougie Burlesque Candle Review
I have jumped on this candle train a little late, especially since these candles were announced November last year and I've only just gotten around to ordering them. What can I say, I've been busy and haven't spent that much time on social media. Alas, I have in my possession, three out of the four … Continue reading Bougie Burlesque Candle Review
How to Survive the Glitter Crash
It's done, it's over, it's finally finished. You find yourself on a rollercoaster of emotion, you have so much to unpack; you may be wondering what went wrong or what you do now. There are a thousand things going through your mind and nothing at all at the same time. You haven't gotten much sleep … Continue reading How to Survive the Glitter Crash
Pinup Beauty: Glitter Lips
I've barely brushed off the glitter since I've seen Dita Von Teese in her new tour, Glamonatrix and oh my gosh it was so sparkly. When I went to see the show, I absolutely had to wear my glitter lips and by golly did Instagram demand to know how it was done! Easy, I've filmed … Continue reading Pinup Beauty: Glitter Lips