By Nonita on July 12, 2011
Following the mainstream success and popularity of burlesque, it doesn’t come as a surprise that its male counterpart – also known as boylesque or brolesque – is also finally on the rise!
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By Nonita on July 5, 2011
Of all the beautiful burlesque inspired fashion editorials ever produced, Mark Seliger’s ‘Precious Time’ featuring Isabel Lucas, shot for Vogue Italia’s September 2009 issue has got to be one of the most stunning.
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By Nonita on June 28, 2011
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but a showgirl’s best friend has got to be her dressing gown. Have you ever seen a glamorous star without one? From Christina Aguilera to Katy Perry, From Kylie Minogue to Dita von Teese, From Lady Alex to Beatriz von Bourbon, every glamorous showgirl knows that part of [...]
Posted in Nonita on Burlesque | Tagged beatrix von bourbon, burlesque, burlesque london, cafe de paris, christina aguilera hurt, Dita Von Teese, dressing gown, katy perry thinking of you, kimono, kylie minogue santa baby, showgirl, spanish moss, vintage dressing gown, vintage kimono, wambamclub
By Nonita on June 21, 2011
We love everything about Dita von Teese. She is not only a burlesque icon but also a fierce fashionista, a fabulous model and a beauty guru! The uber glamorous ‘Queen of Burlesque‘ does her own styling, hair and make-up. From colouring her hair at home herself, to dying her eyebrows; Dita is a firm advocate of [...]
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By Nonita on June 7, 2011
When it comes to burlesque there are three types of people. Those who like burlesque, those who love burlesque and those who have burlesque (inked) on their skin! I know!!! Here are some fabulous examples of some amazing burlesque and pin up tattoos, as well as some of the most glamorous tattooed burlesque girls!
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By Nonita on May 24, 2011
‘Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up, step right up! Come closer, you won’t believe your eyes! Behind this curtain, witness something you’ve never seen before, heard before, dreamt before! The most amazing show on earth! … It’s the most amazing show on earth!!!’
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By Nonita on May 17, 2011
We ladies don’t take hours getting dressed because we are slow you know guys? It’s simply because the art of getting dressed is one of life’s most enjoyable little pleasures. Isn’t that right Betty?
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By Nonita on May 10, 2011
The most powerful thing you can do when engaging with anyone, from the love of your life to your boss is to hold your head up high and look them straight in the eye. You are equal, confident and unapologetically you. – Lady Alex.
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By Nonita on May 3, 2011
Born Marjorie Rose Lee, Rosita Royce -also known as the ‘Doves Dancer’- was a very popular 1930’s American burlesque performer. She was also one of the controversial burlesque artists having brushes with the law due to her “indecent performances”.
Posted in Nonita on Burlesque | Tagged 1930's, American Burlesque, burlesque, Dance of the doves, Dancers, Rosita Royce, Sally Rand, Striporama, vintage burlesque
By Nonita on April 26, 2011
“When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies” – J. M. Barrie
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