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My life has been in flux lately. In April, I quit my day job as a sales assistant, and I didn’t have a new job to fall upon. I traveled to Ireland and then later Vienna. The Better Boobie Bureau …...
View ArticleThe Shimmy Showdown
I am pleased to announce that next month I will be competing in The Shimmy Showdown! The Shimmy Showdown is a burlesque improv event started in St. Louis by Lola Van Ella, and ever since I heard about...
View ArticleThe Joys of Choreographing
I’m currently working on an act that I’ve had in my head for quite some time. I encountered a theme that this sing ‘n strip would be perfect for. I’m really excited to finally be putting it on it’s...
View ArticleHot Hot Hot August
I have the pleasure of having a really busy August, which is great because my birthday is this month too! Tomorrow, I’ll be making my Dramageddon debut at their “The Fabulous Show.” I’ll be at Uptown...
View ArticleGlitter Etiquette
What showgirl or boy doesn’t enjoy the extra bit of sparkle on their skin, or the twinkle of glitter as it’s tossed in the air? Yes, glitter can add that extra spark to your routine or look, but it can...
View ArticleGearing Up for BurlyCon
BurlyCon, one of my favorite times of the year. This is the one convention aimed at training the world’s burlesque dancers. No competitions, no shows. Just four days of non-stop classes, partying, and...
View ArticleBurlyCon Survival: How Not to Suffer Glitter Crash
Last week I wrote an article to help you pack for BurlyCon, and today I will discuss some strategies for surviving the sparkly chaos. I’ve been to BurlyCon 2 times and have learned, at least for...
View ArticleShowgirl Calendar Management
When you’re a performer, you have a million and one things to keep track of: shows, classes, rehearsals, the muggle job that helps pay for your sparkly habit…the list goes on. I’d like to share with...
View ArticleOn Set at the Puck and Grind Calendar Shoot
Puck and Grind is an event that combines hockey and burlesque into an all day event that is raising funds for You Can Play, which is an organization that works to insure the safety and inclusion of all...
View ArticleAfter BurlyCon
I recently had the privilege of attending BurlyCon from November 12-15, 2015. There is always so much to take in between movement classes, makeup and hair classes, discussions on marketing and...
View ArticleHow to Make Pasties – Jewelry for Your Nipples
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Pasties are probably a showgirl’s most used accessory. They started as a necessity to keep from being arrested for nudity, and have continued to evolve into more a part of...
View ArticleIn The Clear – A Perfectly Posh Product Review
When my friend Ali started selling the Perfectly Posh products, she didn’t make any strong sales pitches, just started handing out samples of product. She believed the products spoke for themselves. So...
View ArticleBurlesque Goal Setting for the New Year
We all say things like, “I want to perform more,” or “I want to take more classes,” but often these vague goals get us nowhere in our careers. Instead, I’m going to implement SMART goals into my...
View ArticlePuck N Grind Review: Burlesque and Hockey
Finally! My Puck N Grind Review Remember when I did that vlog about Puck N Grind, which took place November 21, 2015? Well, I meant to report back about how the event went, and then I got overwhelmed...
View ArticleDown and Dirty Costuming: Decorating a Glitter Bra
Did you procrastinate on decorating your bra for a gig and now you’re freaking out because the show is tomorrow night? Or perhaps you’d like the cups to be different colors? […] The post Down and Dirty...
View ArticleOn To a New Year of Burlesque Goals
As the calendar flips to the start of the year, many people take the time to reflect and make their New Year’s resolutions. I am using the obligatory time to […] The post On To a New Year of Burlesque...
View ArticleEvolution of an Act: Hillary Clinton
The idea to even put together a Hillary Clinton came about when I heard the song “Sabotage” in the latest Star Trek movie. Man, that is an awesome song. And […] The post Evolution of an Act: Hillary...
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