Monthly Archives: January 2012
Bathing Caps: Revive This Fun and Playful 50s Style!
Pinup styles are coming back with a vengeance. We’ve seen trendy wiggle dresses, pin curls, waist cinchers, and seamed stockings seep back into the mainstream and enjoy some much-deserved attention lately.
But some retro items are still sorely missed. And one of these is the adorable, cheeky, oh-so-cute bathing cap of the 1950s!
“Bathing cap?” you exclaim, with a puzzled look on your face. “Bathing cap?! Aren’t those just for grandmothers?“
The answer to that question is an emphatic no! Read the rest of this entry
The Burlesque Top 50 is out!
This year’s Burlesque Top 50 is out!
This annual list highlights the top 50 industry figures in the burlesque world. Take a look! If you’re a burlesque afficionado, you’re sure to spot some of your favorite performers (along with great pictures and videos). And if you’re unfamiliar with modern burlesque, the list is a great place to start! You might just learn a thing or two. Read the rest of this entry
Perfect Purple Dresses!
Eggplant Kick Pleat Hey Dress by Stop Staring available at Get Go Retro
Purple is a fun unexpected color that really turns heads!
But sadly it’s also one that’s often overlooked. Purple is every bit as sexy as red, yet with a dark mysterious twist. It’s shades are somehow vampy, dangerous, and playful all at once.
So, if you haven’t rounded out your pinup closet with a purple dress or two, take a look at these beautiful options and consider it! No matter what hue (violet, aubergine, grape, lilac, lavender, eggplant) purple shines. Try one of these great dresses today and make yourself stand out from the crowd! Read the rest of this entry
Sunday Spotlight: The Red Hot “Vaudezilla” Troupe of Chicago!
Burlesque troupes don’t get much hottter than Vaudezilla!
Created in 2008 by burlesque superstar Red Hot Annie, this production company has been a force to be reckoned with from the beginning. This talented group is a subject of the new documentary film “What A Tease!” and are setting a whole new standard in Chicago for burlesque variety shows.
One of the strengths of this troupe is its incredible diversity! Instead of pulling together burlesque starlets with very similar styles, Vaudezilla casts a wide net, in the tradition of classic vaudeville productions. Read the rest of this entry
