Stripping back the history of Burlesque and the Art of Tease From smoky back rooms to grand theaters, burlesque has lived many lives. Often misunderstood and frequently dismissed as mere striptease, its story is a complex tapestry woven with comedy, satire, and a powerful undercurrent of social rebellion. For centuries, this theatrical art form has danced on … Continue reading Beyond the Veil: The Uncensored History and Art of Burlesque
Beyond the Bottle: A History of Red Nails and Their Modern Vintage Revival Red nail polish – a timeless symbol of glamour, confidence, and a touch of rebellion. But the story behind this iconic beauty product stretches far beyond its vibrant hue. It's a tale that winds through ancient civilizations, royal courts, evolving beauty trends, … Continue reading Unveiling the History of Red Nail Polish
Over the last few years, glamour and burlesque queen Dita Von Teese, has been releasing limited edition lady head vases as part of her merchandise. If you are unsure of what a lady head vase is; it's just like what it sounds, a vase in the shape of a ladies head which is sometimes adorned … Continue reading Dita Von Teese Lady Head Vase Review
Have you ever put on a true vintage dress only to find it doesn't sit right? Well, that might be because you're not wearing the right foundation garments. The way we dress today is vastly different from how we dressed in the 40s and 50s; back then, shapewear and undergarments were just as crucial as … Continue reading Best Vintage Reproduction Lingerie Brands
If you've been following me for a while, you might know by now that I have very dry skin which means I'm constantly looking at lotions, body oils and moisturisers to help calm and soothe my skin. I was towards the end of another bottle of baby oil when I thought I'd look to see … Continue reading Dita Recommends: Nuxe Oil
There's always been that old saying that you should never meet your hero but if given the chance, many of us will try to despite the warning. For me, the person I had always wanted to meet was Dita Von Teese. Very cliche for a pinup girl I know but she was always that icon … Continue reading Meeting Dita Von Teese
Did you clutch your pearls and scream "NO YOU CAN'T!" when you read that title? You're not alone, but alas, it is true. Today we dye the much-coveted Dita Cardigan just in time for the spooky season. For those that have no idea what is going on, the Dita Von Teese cardigan, in collaboration with … Continue reading Dyeing a Dita Cardigan
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
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
It's very common for a lot of pinup girls to also be burlesque dancers; one style lends itself to the other and you learn a lot about presentation and stage presence from doing one or the other. I often go to Burlesque shows throughout the year as a lot of my friends are performers so … Continue reading My First Burlesque Performance
As important as skincare is for modelling, you can't forget to look after your fingernails. As lots of models pose with their hands near their face, it is essential to make sure your claws are well looked after. I remember a two week period where I almost had a shoot everyday. Each shoot was a … Continue reading Nail Care – How to keep your claws classy whilst modelling
Pinups, burlesque dancers and vintage enthusiasts rejoice! Our Queen has released an app! Earlier this week, Dita Von Teese released a new self-titled app (available for download from the Play store) and it currently has around one thousand downloads. As a huge Dita fan myself, I had to download the app and try it out. … Continue reading Dita Von Teese has a New App