I got an itch to shoot some "promotional photos" for my upcoming performance for Brunchlesque After Dark. I'll be performing my Alice act -- which I haven't done since Nerdlesque back in January. This act is a bit different from my normal classic style of Burlesque.
For my Alice act I pop & lock to a mix version of Gwen Stefani's "What You Waiting For?" My costume is weakly inspired by Gwen's own Alice phase, which I would like to continue to modify and create a better permanent costume from. This act was originally just a one off. However, people seemed to like it so I might add it to my full rotation.
As far as the photos go, I was just playing around on photoshop, so they are not the most magical images, but they are something fun -- to me anyway.
I hope you enjoy. Cheers!!
Photos of me -- done by me, Darkbloom Imagery.
Mushroom & grass/sky backgrounds -- credit to their respectives, found pictures on the internet.
A few months ago my best friend came to visit Vegas so we did a fun little shoot. In my cramped apartment she set up a backdrop and lights and then snapped some pics.
Guys!! I met WWE (WWF) Wrestling legend Brutus the Barber Beefcake and Marty Jannetty of The Rockers!!! My 10 year old self was fangirling like the derpiest of derps! I was lucky enough to meet them after my performance at Freakshow Wrestling Official at Fremont Country Club this past weekend in LasVegas
Meeting Brutus the Barber Beefcake was a the cherry on the sundae that was Freakshow Wrestling Bad Decisions! Thank you SinnBodhi and Karen Kreep for having me be part of your World of Weird... so happy I could do my thing in your ring. Sorry I added some class to your beautiful wonderland! *wink*
Fun Facts: Brutus was my sister's favorite wrestler and The Rockers were my favorite tag team!
This past weekend, I attended the Miss Dahl Pinup contest during the RetroFitz Car Show to support my friend, SpiderElla. It was her first pinup contest and my first blogging experience!!
SpiderElla is gorgeous and did great in the pageant -- I, however, look busted as fuck and did ok for my first vlog experience. There is so much more information and I wanted to share and include, but plum forgot!
Either way, here is my vloggity vlog vlog for your enjoyment! Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss another exciting adventure in the life of moi!
After over TWO YEARS, I have FINALLY created The Priscilla Lane Undo Tutorial! The most exciting part is that I can now create more hair tutorials! So take a gander at the video and let me know what you think in the comments -- either here or on the direct video.
Yesterday I was joined by my friend, SpiderElla and we made our way over to the annual Rat City Rukkus car show. The wind was out of control for the first half of the day and brought with it a chilly breeze. I, as usual, did not dress for the day and was chilly for most of the day.
We met up with a couple of SpiderElla's friends who were working a booth and spent a lot of time hanging with them. Sadly, I didn't really get any pictures of the cars as we were having too much fun chatting away.
We were able to make a loop through the car show and take a look at the amazing rods. The parking lot was full of hot rods, rat rods, and bikes. Listened to some rockin' bands and watched the pinup contest. Met the guys from Vegas Rat Rods on Discovery. I totally wanted to bang flirt with Steve Darnell from the show, but he had no interest in me, so I guess I'll have to go back to stalkingfangirlinglusting admiring Seth MacFarlane. We even spotted Pee Wee riding around on his bike! Ha ha!
Here are the small amount of photos from the day! Enjoy!
I know you are, but what am I?
Me with Steve Darnell, Joyce, & Julian Nelson
Trying the hootchie post by the Welder Up car... yeeeaaahhhh... :-/
Me with Jennifer, Joyce, & SpiderElla
Saying Good-bye...
Sunglasses - Hottie World
Blouse - Made by me from altered 1940's pattern
Shorts - Made by me from 1940's pattern
Jelly Shoes - Dreamed by Mel (company of Melissa)
Purse - Vintage Whiting & Davis from Ebay
Lipstick - 714 from Gwen Stefani/Urban Decay Collection
I absolutely love car show season! Taking a look at everyone's cars that they put so much pride and work into makes me happy. Taking pictures of these cars makes me happy. Seeing the people just enjoying a casual outing makes me happy. It all just makes me happy!
I almost didn't make it to this show today! My friend, whom I was originally supposed to attend with, had a friend visiting and had to cancel. Luckily for me, my pal, Ricardo Montalbum likes muscle cars and enjoys car shows as well!
We arrived later than I had hoped -- but caught the very tail end of the pinup show when the winners were announced. I'm friends with the judges, Darby Fox and Sarah Vamp so I chatted with them after the contest for a bit and Darby introduced me to the winner, Ronnie von Sweets. I also ran into some other pinup pals of mine, Dee Dee Cupcake, Sydney Sparkles (The Aussie Plus Size Barbie), & Synthia Sterling. I even ran into a gal that recognized me from The Fedora Lounge! Hah! Can you believe that?!
Sarah Vamp, Lolita Haze, & Darby Fox
Lolita Haze, Sydney Sparkles, & Dee Dee Cupcake
Lolita Haze & Liz (from the Fedora Lounge days)
Ricardo and I were only there for a couple of hours but we had a lot of fun! Took some pictures which makes me want a real camera more than ever as my camera phone doesn't quite cut it when it comes to the artistic direction of car photos. Not to mention, I can't see the screen when it's so bright out, so my car photos aren't even composed nicely.
We listened a bit to King vs Cash before heading out as the sun had drained me of my energy.
I am including a photo I took of my hair after I returned home as the sun wasn't as bright and my hair wasn't being blown out in the photos.
Skirt and bolero - Made by me using 1940's sewing patterns for inspiration
Sun top - Made by me from a 1940's sewing pattern
Flower - Arthelia's Attic
Purse - Ebay
Vintage Austrian Crystal rhinestoned flowers in frosted blue celluloid earrings - Thrifted (Kenosha, WI)
Lipstick - 714 Gwen Stefani Urban Decay Collection
Vintage 1940's light brown suede peptone slingback heels - Gifted from the Canadian Burrito Ballerina, Maia.
Sometimes when you are trying to get pictures of your OOTD and HOTD, you just have to cheese it up!!
I decided to sport the "Betty Grable Poodle" today after seeing nothing but poodle dos in a vintage hair group for the past 2 weeks. I haven't worn my hair this way in many years -- not since I last filmed my how I do tutorial. It was slightly more difficult this time around as my hair is shorter. I had to MacGyver it with a ponytail! I added the detachable bow from my Arthelia's Attic navy snood for the final Betty Grable touch!
If you want to see how I make this look happen, check out my 2 part tutorial!
I decided to take advantage of the great weather and do a quick photoshoot! I am currently borrowing a friend's older model camera and cannot wait to save up to get my own new one of my own!! Preferably one with a remote so I can snap pictures of myself without having to set the timer and run and get settled in between each shot!
Custom made sundress - Amber Joys Vintage Earrings - vintage Jelly shoes - Dreamed by Mel - Melissas Eyeshadow - Gwen Stefani palette by Urban Decay Cosmetics Lipstick - 714 from the same Gwen Stefani collection by Urban Decay.
I FINALLY have a moment to sit down and write my THANK YOUS to everyone involved in my Birthday Day show! I apologize for taking so long to write this out...
Firstly, Thank you to Ricardo Montalbum for letting me take over January's Burlesque at the Boom Boom Room show and making the show all about my favorite person in the world -- ME! You may have created a monster -- but I am ok with that!
To all my amazing co-stars for making me smile non-stop and making me a better and stronger performer by being the fantastic performers you all are. Blanche DeBris, Buttercup Delight, Farasha The Bronze Goddess, Jeffrey Xerxes Brice, Kitschy Koo, La Rosa Muerta & @Gigi LeMew, and Miss Katie, every single one of you has brought joy to my life and one of the major reasons why I wanted each of you to be part of my show and celebration of my little ol birthday! For those I cannot tag in this post, I will tag in the comments.
Lili VonSchtupp... I have known you the longest of all and I cannot tell you how much it means to me that you drove out just to be part of the show! You were everything I could ever want in a host and more! You are an inspiration!!
Dearest Tiffany Carter, I was not lying when I said I hope to become a Legend of Burlesque like you. You have been a wonderful presence in my life and I am beyond grateful that I can call you friend!
Mr. Dirty Ears, thank you for being a great sport! We may share a birthday, but it's hard for me to share the spotlight!!
Kym Dee, Hard Body Photography, Joe Mez, and Trixie Topovskyr, thank you all for helping make the night complete!
To you, the audience!! I know a bunch of you drove many hours to spend the evening celebrating with me!! It was humbling to know that I was enough of a reason for you come out and support local live entertainment! Thank you to all of you who brought me gifts!! Your presence was all the presents I needed, but the gifts you gave me are loved and appreciated! Your thoughtfulness will keep me smiling all year long!
I want to give a extra big thank you to ALL the Legends of Burlesque that came out to the show! My goodness!!! I can't even comprehend the magic that was in the room that night! Bambi Jones, The Magnificent Monique, Marinka, Dusty Summers, Tempest Storm, Lovey Goldine, I am in awe of each of you! I cannot even tell you the joy and love I feel knowing that all of you were there with me that night!
I want to apologize if I missed anyone in this post. I am overwhelmed by the support everyone has shown me. If it wasn't for all of you... only my dog would see a part of me that I am blessed to be able to share with you. Let me tell you, he's not really impressed, so thank you everyone!!!
My love to you all!!!
Humbly yours,
~Lolita Haze
Lili VonSchtupp from Los Angeles came out to host the show. I have known Lili since her start in Burlesque and find her to be one of the most inspirational badasses in the biz. The audience loved her! She was comically on fire and her Vagic mesmerized all!
The show opened up with Buttercup Delight. She has a naughty clown routine and I knew I had to have a clown at my Birthday show!! Lolita Haze Fun Fact... Though I am not a fan of clowns... I come from a line of circus performers one of which was my great great (great) Grandfather who was a clown! Buttercup Delight performs comedy and sex all in one act!
Look! It's our kitten, Lady Kym Dee... local pinup model. It was her first time kittening and she did a great job!
Next up was this beautiful soul! Farasha the Bronzed Goddess is an accomplished belly dancer making her way into Burlesque. In her short time as a Burlesque dancer I have seen her grow leaps and bounds... or perhaps seen her grow bumps and grinds, like no other!
It was a great joy to get this fan favorite and busy gal on the bill!! Blanche DeBris wowed the audience with her incomparable Sound of Music in 6 minutes routine! If you ever get the chance to see her perform this -- take that chance! This is one of those brilliant pieces that will better your life!
Drag King and up for anything superstar, Jeffrey Xerxes Brice performed his Michael Jackson, Billie Jean routine for me! Being that Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's Say Say Say was my first glimpse of Vaudeville, I had to include Jeffrey in the show! This may be my favorite routine of Jeffrey's!!
Closing out the first half of the show was the Quirky Cutie herself, Kitschy Koo! What's a Birthday without cake? Kitschy brought out the best kind of cake -- the lady filled kind!!
Before we broke for intermission ~ I was brought up on stage for a Happy Birthday song and cake! Hurray!! The audience was so willing to sing and my heart grew 10 sizes that day!
Coming back from intermission Miss Katie got the show popping' again with her balloon act and intense dancing! Katie brought the legs and rhythm! I am so happy I was able to include this busy lady in the line up.
Abracadabra! La Rosa Muerta and Gigi LeMew brought the magic with their stunning tribute to Siegfried and Roy! Las Vegas' legends in magic and entertainment! Just like everyone else who has ever seen this act, it was love at first sight when I saw them perform this a few months back and I knew I needed it on my birthday!! White tigers, tits, and all!
I could not have a birthday show without the romantic words of the heart performed by friend and producer, Ricardo Montalbum! As always, his naughty poetry was a hit with everyone! He is a smooth operator!
Speaking of legends ~ I am beyond proud and honored to have Burlesque Legend and Miss Nude Universe 1975 perform as only the greats can perform! Tiffany Carter has not only become a mentor, but a friend as well! She dazzled the audience and left them in awe of her classic style! She is a lady of Burlesque!!
Last, but not least... I had the soft debut of my newest act, DecoDance. Class, sex, and tassels. I wanted to push the sex appeal of this act and am pleased that everyone ate this act up and wanted more! I will be expending this act even further and can't wait to elaborate the costume even more.
Curtain Call!!
With the man about town, Ricardo Montalbum.
After the show I did my best to mingle and chat with everyone, making sure to get snapped with the legends.
Here I am with Bambi Jones and Tempest Storm. Yes THE Tempest Storm!!
Can you believe Lovey Goldmine just turned 70?? Don't worry, I didn't spill a lady's secret ~ she is more than proud of her 70 years!!
Not only is Dusty Summers a Burlesque Legend, but she is a Vegas legend as well!! The first woman pit Boss in Vegas!!
Of course, me with the delightful, Tiffany Carter!
Not pictured... Legends Marinka and The Magnificent Monique.
Lastly, here I am with Burlesque fan, Roy! Roy drives up from Bullhead City, AZ every month with his wife and friends to support Burlesque! Have you thanked your fans lately??
My birthday weekend finished with a group of us heading to the Peppermill and then the Golden Toki afterwards. Waking up the next day for a 5 hour brunch buffet session with 20 of us performers and producers from Vegas and LA, and then ending the night with seeing Jubilee for the very last time.
I can't remember the last time I had a birthday this wonderful. It really was a humbling weekend realizing that these are my friends and this is my life!
