Doing It In Style

Two very, very busy weeks behind me! And I've had an absolute ball...

First off, I joined the fabulous House of Burlesque, for the Kiss Me Deadly catwalk show (so much gorgeous underwear!), at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill. A beautiful venue, and lots of lovely ladies - what more could I ask for?!

Well the following week I was back with them again for their regular show 'Banged Up' at Madame Jojo's in Soho, which I adored; so funny, sexy and such fun!

Mirror Picture! With Gracie Disgrace, Dolly Rose, Fille J'Adore, Tempest Rose, Storm Hooper, Lolo Brow and Trixi Tassels!

 

The inimitable Lolo Brow!

Mirror Picture! From 'Banged Up' with Gracie Disgrace, Lolo Brow, Tempest Rose and Diablo Daniels!

 

Mirror Pictures! From 'Kiss Me Deadly' with Dolly Rose, Fille J'Adore, Gracie Disgrace, Tempest Rose, Delores Deluxe, Lolo Brow and Brett Rosengreen!

Polaroid Photo!!

Aah, this hat brought back memories: Circus Burlesque 2010, Edinburgh Fringe!

I travelled up to Sheffield and back for the Alternative and Burlesque Fair, hosted by Heresy 'N' Heels - it is a great event; stalls, shows, exhibitions - the works! It's just a shame I always seem to go to one of them when I have no money! Although maybe that's a good thing as I'd certainly have no money *left* afterwards - so many beautiful things! It was a fun afternoon and I was very well looked after by Lorraine and Jo, and the rest of the team, which certainly made me feel better after the most nightmarish morning of travel follies!

 

Blurry Mirror Pictures! With Jo, Juniper Crush and Blush Dance!

Afterwards I wound my way back to London to round off the fortnight with a show at Proud Cabaret alongside gorgeous ladies Missy Fatale and Slinky Sparkles, and the equally gorgeous gentleman Michael Standen - unfortunately my phone battery died and I didn't get any mirror pictures, but I did grab a couple of selfies with Joe Morose... who is also gorgeous, obviously...

 

Lovely...

*Much* needed!

I have so much leopard print in my life. #sorrynotsorry

Selfie with the beautiful (and fellow flamingo fanatic) Helen Von Frock!

Alongside shows, I had a fun night out with friends, drinking cocktails and champagne - very glamorous...

 

All the drinks!

I am one sleepy showgirl! Plus I think I caught a bit of a chill from travelling around in the unseasonal cold without sensible shoes or a coat. So it's my own fault really and I'm going to go and console myself with wine...

xx

Sparkling Diamonds

Another busy weekend in Burlesque Land!

On Friday I was privileged  to be joining The House of Burlesque as a guest for their new show 'The Love Show' at Madame Jojo's in Soho. It was a wonderful evening, with a truly fabulous group of ladies and a bonkers audience, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

*Bad* Mirror Picture! With Fillie J'Adore, Jolie Papillon, Gracie Disgrace and Tempest Rose (myself, Leonie Soprano and Audacity Chutzpah are in there somewhere too I think!)

On Saturday I took a long road trip with Constance Peach (who I was excited to meet at long last!) to Lincolnshire for a Valentines Ball hosted by the lovely Storme Chaser. The venue was gorgeous and the whole night was lots of fun!

Gorgeous hotel venue

 

Heidi Bang Tidy as Budgie ** Mirror Picture with Heidi and Constance

After a long trip home the same night, I was relieved that I had no plans on Sunday, although that evening I ended up toddling to Claridges to watch a fabulous band in gorgeous surroundings, which was particularly wonderful!

On Monday, the Boy and I celebrated our one year anniversary (I know, where does the time go?!) After a lovely meal in London we went to watch 'Les Miserables' at the theatre - one of my all time favourite musicals! And yes, I cried my eyes out!

Les Miserables

Finally, on Tuesday I took myself to the gorgeous Swarovski Lounge on Great Marlborough Street for the Swarovski Crystallized Press Party, where I was assisted the lovely Catherine from Kiss Me Deadly (one of the most gorgeous lingerie ranges around!) by demonstrating how to cover underwear in Swarovski Crystals! A lovely, glamorous way to end a particularly glamorous few days!

The Final Countdown...

The last week of 2012 was pretty damn spectacular - what a way to end a wonderful year!

On Friday I joined a motley crew of some of the leading lights of the London cabaret and burlesque scene at Madame Jojo's for a truly bonkers night: Tempest Rose and the House of Burlesque joined forces with The Kitten Club and The Folly Mixtures for a night of Girl Power! It was a pleasure to join such an amazing cast and I got to watch several performers I'd never seen before, which was wonderful, all rounded off by the most insane, girl-powered finale!

 

Backstage shenanigans! ** Spice Girls!

Spices! Chrys Columbine, Tempest Rose and Dave the Bear

Drunk? With Tempest Rose and Gracie Disgrace

Off to the Hippodrome! With Bettsie Bon Bon and Hansel Mannish

After the show, I headed off with Hansel Mannish, Bettsie Bon Bon and Ooh La Lou to the Hippodrome Casino to watch Boom and Bang Circus and another stellar line-up including Dusty Limits, Kitty Bang Bang, Kiki Kaboom and Sarah-Louise Young! I have to confess it all gets a little bit hazy after that... bubbly wine...

Dusty Limits on stage at The Hippodrome

After feeling rather fragile the following afternoon, I tentatively ventured out of the warmth of the house to The Duchess Theatre to see The Boy With Tape On His Face - and it was wonderful! One of the most beautiful shows I've ever had the pleasure to watch and I can honestly say I laughed until I cried!

The Boy With Tape On His Face at The Duchess Theatre

Now I have to say that New Years Eve is jinxed for me. Every year that I have been performing burlesque, my NYE booking is cancelled at relatively short notice for various reasons, and this year was no exception with my plans being rudely cancelled a couple of days ago.

However, my wonderful cabaret family rescued me from malaise (sitting on the couch with the cats and a lone glass of prosecco) and I dolled myself up and took myself back to Madame Jojo's to join Tempest Rose and The House of Burlesque for their masquerade ball!

New Year nails!

It was so lovely to spend my New Year with such amazing people - the cast was fabulous and the audience were bonkers!

Mirror Picture! With Dolly Rose, Audacity Chutzpah, Gracie Disgrace, Kat Would, Jo Llewellyn and Tempest Rose

With Dolly Rose after the show

The whole wonderful night was rounded off by a trip to Volupte Lounge for the after-party where we met with Delores Deluxe, Dave The Bear, Leonie Soprano and various members of the cabaret family, for New Year champagne!

So... Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2013 is as wonderful as the last twelve months have been!
xx