By Nonita on November 1, 2011

“To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!” -Were some
of Charlie Chaplin’s most famous words and perhaps some of his most autobiographical.
Continue reading “Burlesque Inspiration: Charlie Chaplin”
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By Nonita on October 25, 2011
Pah to witches and sexy kittens!
This Halloween it’s all about making a statement with your costume, taking it to stylish new burlesque heights.
Continue reading “10 Stylish & Fashionable Burlesque Halloween Costume Ideas!”
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By Nonita on October 17, 2011

Oh we love October at Wam Bam! Not only does it mean Halloween and dressing up
time but also it’s Wam Bam’s birthday. Yay!
Now if you are familiar with Wam Bam you will know that we do not take birthday
celebrations lightly around here, so this year we will be throwing yet another
glamorous, right royal burlesque soirée, full of some of our favourite things, such as…
Continue reading “Happy Burlesque Birthday | Come And Celebrate Another Year With Us!”
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By Nonita on October 11, 2011

In show business, just like in life, things don’t always go according to plan, so one of
the absolute must haves to succeed in the industry – besides talent – is the ability to
deal with the unexpected and make the best out of the little challenges that life’s naughty
little elves throw at us. After all the show must always go on…
Continue reading “Burlesque Mishaps | When Things Don’t Go According To Plan…”
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By Nonita on October 4, 2011
‘It was most inconsiderate of Robert to die. What on earth am I supposed to do now..?’
~

Mrs Henderson Presents 2005 DVD | Image source: Amazon.co.uk
Oh poor old Mrs Henderson! Imagine being in your 70s, rich, newly widowed
and with more money and time on your hands than you’d ever wished for… So
what do you do to fill up all those lonely hours and add a little spice back into
your life..?
Continue reading “Burlesque Films | ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’”
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By Nonita on September 27, 2011

Sailor Corset from What Katie Did | Photography, model and styling: www.whatkatiedid.com
Aren’t sailors cute?
Oh! Sweet,
Sugar,
Candy Men!
Continue reading “Ahoy Sailor! | Naughtycal Burlesque (And Fashion!)”
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By Nonita on September 20, 2011
Ever Been In Love With A Villain..?

Harley Quinn A3 poster via Perfectposterprints on Ebay
Continue reading “Burlesque Inspiration: Harley Quinn”
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By Nonita on September 12, 2011

The lovely Audacity Chutzpah, Clown & Burlesque performer | Image via: www.audacitychutzpah.com
If you are *coulrophobic you won’t be loving this post, but if you, like us, happen to
loooove clowns you are in for a burlesque treat…
Continue reading “Clown Burlesque!”
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By Nonita on September 6, 2011
Burlesque: Living the dream…
If you – like us – love burlesque, chances are that you are also a fan of all things
vintage. Burlesque and fashion -vintage fashion and retro styles in particular- are
often seen onstage, worn by stunning burlesque showgirls and performers.
Continue reading “5 Stunning Vintage Showgirl Burlesque Pieces”
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By Nonita on August 26, 2011

LONDON FASHION WEEK S/S 2011 featuring THE LINGERIE COLLECTIVE | Image courtesy of Erik ERXON Photography
With the new season of fashion week fast approaching this September we
just can’t wait to see what lovely new burlesque inspired styles we will see
on the fashion catwalks.
Continue reading “Burlesque On The Catwalk!”
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