It all started with the Island Life Read on to learn why I decided to create a DIY facial cleanser followed by the recipe! Several years ago, I lived in Hawaii. The Big Island, Kona side, to be exact. It was pretty much a dream come true. I was a new SAHM with a one …
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How did the ballerina become a Showgirl? I wasn’t always a showgirl. While I became obsessed with Showgirls when I read Josephine Baker’s autobiography in the 7th grade, it wasn’t ever a life goal of mine to become one. I had no idea that this baby ballerina would become a Showgirl one day. I wanted …
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What the heck is the fourth wall anyway? Fourth WallNounThe space which separates the performer or performance from the audience. It took me years to understand what the heck it meant to break the fourth wall. It was a new concept to me when I reached professional status. I had never heard of “breaking through …
Learn how to care for ostrich feathers to extend the life of your ostrich boas and ostrich feather fans. Tips below! My favorite part of being a showgirl is the feathers. The world of burlesque is covered in glitter, rhinestones and feathers. Every type—ostrich, turkey, rooster, vulture, etc. And if you invest in these glorious …
Where my authenticity as a performer began I remember being a little girl, in my mint green unitard, black knee pads and lyrical sandals, getting ready to compete in a dance competition. I was nine or ten. Maybe ten—I believe it was after my brother had passed. This is when I started to really lean …
If you’ve ever seen me perform in the last 7 years, you would say there is no doubt that I am a classic Las Vegas showgirl, even though you can only find me on a burlesque stage. But what does it really mean to call oneself a showgirl? When looking up the definition online, one …
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I never thought I would be wearing pasties As I entered the world of showbusiness, I never thought I would see the day when I would wear pasties onstage. What the heck are pasties in the first place?!? I was a Las Vegas showgirl for years and never wore a pastie. What a relief too! …
