Welcome to 2020! I was thrilled to be asked to perform for the New Year's Party at local Las Vegas hotspot, The Golden Tiki. Their regular Tuesday event, Tiki Teaseorama is presented by Bettie Page Rum and is hosted by one of the hardest working gals I know, Darby Fox. Darby requested that I do my fans, but being that this was a joyous celebration, I opted to perform to a slightly different tune than my signature song, Wicked Game (by Chris Isaak).
Tiki Teaseorama every Tuesday at The Golden Tiki
Fuse Henry & the Lonely Drifters*
The evening started out a little hectic as I settled in with costume and fans in tow. As I arrived, Fuse Henry & the Lonely Drifters were already rocking the stage and I was greeted by hellos from friendly faces all around.
Accidental Marilyn Monroe*
As to my norm, I show up with hair and face already done, so there wasn't any reason for me to hide in back to get myself dolled up. Which was wonderful because my friend, Pony Poison joined me for the evening, so we were able to socialize and attempted to take photos throughout the evening. I decided to wear my extra sparkly "Snow Queen" costume that I had made for Red Hot Nutcracker (2018). Sure it was a costume, but it also makes an exceptional party dress as well! I was unable to perform in Red Hot Nutcracker this year, so I might as well get my monies wears out of it! Based on the fact that I am a blonde and the design of the dress, it always turns out that I become an accidental Marilyn Monroe!
Pink Sleaze. Just the Way I like it.*
When it came to the Burlesque portion of the evening, Darby Fox opened up the first set with a fantastic routine. A high energy flapper Charleston of a number, which was rather fitting for the 20's theme everyone seemed to have -- I didn't get the memo! It was now my turn. I performed a new number of sorts -- a variation of another new number that I am polishing up. This one starts out with a slow burn bump and grind striptease with stocking removal then moves on to the second part. The requested fan work! It's a bit humbling to hear the audience cheer for you knowing you just want to entertain them for a few minutes and make them forget their troubles in that short bit of time. It's a wonderful feeling knowing you did a job well done! I really do hope the audience enjoyed my performance and it wasn't just the booze cheering! The band played another set and it's almost time for the countdown but there is still time for a bit more Burlesque. Alaina Rose Lee followed. I have never seen Alaina perform before but was delighted to watch this gal tease the crowd. She gave a delightful Marlene Dietrich fashion inspired number that was just as jazzy as the 20's themed crowd of the evening! After she wowed the audience the countdown began! Happy 2020!
Slow Burn*
Hold this for me, wontcha?*
Shortly there after, Pony and I found ourselves at a local bar/restaurant where we ate the most horrendous pizza possible while she flirted terribly with the bartender!
I hope you all had a wonderful celebration over New Years! I am looking so forward to blogging again and just connecting with like minded folks! I do have goals, intentions, and resolutions for 2020... 3 of which I broke in less than 24 hours... and my mood has been uplifted this year, more than in years past, so let's see what the days bring us!
Kisses in the New Year!*
Marilyn and Bettie*
Happy New Year from Lo and Pony*
Marilyn, Dean, and Pony*
Thank you to all the people whose photos and clips I stole borrowed for this post. You are the real MVP's.
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.
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!
