Broads & Panties, March 6th

As most of you living in Dallas know, 4 businesses in our beloved lower Greenville were destroyed by fires early Tuesday morning. If you hadn’t heard about this tragedy that destroyed Terilli’s, Micks, Hurricane Grill, and Greenville Bar & Grill please check it out here.

This Saturday, March 6th, Broads & Panties has joined together with Jessie from 102.1 The Edge and local businesses and artists to support those affected by the lower Greenville fires. Originally, Broads & Panties Burlesque-A-Billy was to be a rockabilly burlesque show featuring the talents of local performers, including Courtney Crave as the headliner. Broads & Panties is the second production birthed from the brain of talented Dallas performer Vivienne Vermuth. Now, thanks to so many people in the community coming together, this has turned into a huge burlesque event and benefit raffle.

First, let’s talk about the show. Broads & Panties Burlesque-A-Billy is an all rockabilly burlesque revue featuring local performers such as Scarlet Switches, Scarlet Rose Royale, Zamra, Vinny Velour, Cora Coquette, Bubbles Von BonBon, Alystre McQueen, Syntactic, Sin O'Rita, Pixie O'Kneel, and Vic Handsome. Please go to the Trees Dallas website to get your tickets for this one of a kind show. There’s going to be singing, there’s going to be hot chicks taking their clothes off, there’s going to be fantastic music. And there’s going to be an awesome raffle.

After the fires on Tuesday a number of people decided that we needed to do something. 100% of the proceeds from the raffle being held at Broads & Panties are going to help those businesses affected by the fire. So the more of you who come out and buy raffle tickets, the more we have to give to those who need it! Here are some of the amazing things you can win in the raffle:

-Custom art work from local artists including Vera Voodoo

- 3 sessions of laser tattoo removal from Allen Falkner of Fade Fast Laser Tattoo Removal PLUS 1 cover up tattoo done by Stephen Hibbs of Suffer City Tattoo (joint gift certificate with a value of $600)

-Edgefest 19 guitar autographed by Korn, 311, Blue October, The Used & Taking Back Sunday

-50$ gift certificate for a sexy photoshoot with Paper Moon Photography

-2 Select VIP tix with sponsor drinks included and a meet and greet w/ playboy models, Bella Jackson and Heather Bryant at Extinction, 3/26 at The Church(via 75 North Productions)


-Concert Tickets for
Aaron Lewis,
Coheed & Cambria,
Angels & Airwaves,
Alkaline Trio,
A Day To Remember,
Rogue Wave


- 6 signed 8x10 photos of Pin Up/Fetish model Courtney Crave (value $60)

- 1 GIANT poster print painted by Mike Tidwell of Hold Fast Tattoo (value $350)

- 1 (maybe more) signed photos of Pin Up/Fetish model Angela Ryan

- 3 $150 tattoo session gift certificates for Jason Boatman, Dru Bias, and Brian Thurow of Saints & Sinners Tattoo

- 1 skateboard deck painted by Kira Leseman of Hold Fast Tattoo (value $200)

- 2 $300 tattoo session gift certificates (each for a 2 hour session) from Hold Fast Tattoo

-Burlesque goodies from Decadent Dame Designs, Black Mariah and Poisoned Creations

- 3 t-shirts sizes L, XL, XL from Hold Fast Tattoo (each valued at $20)



There is also an employee fund if you would like to make a direct donation to help those who have lost their jobs as a result of the fire. BB & T Bank (formerly Colonial Bank) at Greenville & Vickery has established a relief fund. You can make a direct donation at any time. Make checks payable to Lower Greenville Employee Assistance Fund. A PayPal account is also in the works so donations can be made to the fund on line

***NOTE if you make your donation after business hours be sure to include your name and address so they can forward you a receipt. All donations are tax deductible

Quick note, there is a VERY good chance that the tickets will sell out, please make sure to be there early! Doors open at 7, show starts promptly at 9. This will be an earlier event, probably ending at 11 or 12. Don't get there late, you'll miss it!

Buy tickets in advance here

Dallas Burlesque Auditions with Bewitching Burlesque :: March 15th

Feel like twirling your tassels? Peeling off those stockings? Shimmying those delicious curves? Here's your chance! Dallas's Bewitching Burlesque will be holding auditions for their next show very soon! Perfect for those just starting out that want a supportive group to do their first ever show with. Make sure to think of me if you need any help with your costume... I'd love to give you a hand, some pointers, or even a deal on a custom cocktail hat and pastie set!

Bewitching Burlesque is having auditions again on March 15th for their April 10th show.
Email them (bewitchingburlesque@gmail.com) to reserve your time slot.

Auditions will be held at The Plaza Arts Center between 7pm-10pm.
(1115 Fourth Avenue, Carrollton, TX)

Via GlamAmour:
Ladies and Gents- we want YOU! We want you to audition for Bewitching Burlesque The 70’s show on March 15th! Contact us to reserve your audition time! Does your routine have to be 70’s themed? Heck no! We are open to all routines- and all performers- no matter your sex,size or skill level. (You’ve got to start somewhere- right?! Bewitching is a GREAT first show experience!)
Message GlamAmour and Pixieto get your spot saved!
bewitchingburlesque@gmail.com

Audition FAQ:
Does your theme need to be 70's?- No- think of it as extra credit
Do you pay your performers? - We have 3 $50 paying slots open- they will be awarded to the 3 best routines that we see. We have several non-paid performer slots as well. These slots will get two comp tickets- which if a girl/boy was clever they could sell and thereby get "paid" for their performance.
Do you allow "wet" routines? We need to know in advance that they are "wet" so we can prep for them.
Do you allow fire? small palm flames and candles- yes- but thats all.
Are you required to have prior experience? - Heck no! We love first time performers!
Do you have to attend a dress rehearsal?- Yes, generally the Sunday before the event.
How long does the routine need to be? - as long as you can entertain us. :D
How do you want my music?- Music needs to be on a CD that you can leave with Bewitching Burlesque- that is the ONLY way we will be able to play it for the audition process.
Is the routine you audition the one that is cast for the show? Yes, no exceptions.
Can I send a link to a video of my routine? Sure! Just get your link to us before March 14th!

Amour: A Lust-Filled Burlesque Comedy

A fun Dallas event this weekend, Amour! At the wonderful Lakewood theater in Dallas, TX. I won't be vending at this event, I'll be able to sit and enjoy the show! It's been a while since I wasn't working an event and I'm excited to be one of the patrons and really get to experience it. Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time, as I believe all the VIP seats have already sold out. And you get to see Pearle Noir! I saw her perform at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival and wow.... she is one woman you do not want to miss perform. She'll knock you right out of your stockings! Best of luck, hope to see you at the show!

Pin Curl Magazine Proudly Presents,
The Amour Show: A Burlesque Comedy

Come dressed to impress, as television media crews will be filming for prime time!

Dallas has been introduced to classic burlesque before, not nothing like this. This entire show from start to finish will focus on the comical aspect of classic burlesque, leaving audience laughing hysterically while thoroughly dazzled, teased, and titillated.

If you’ve never seen a live burlesque performance before, this would be a fabulous introduction and if you are a veteran, we promise you an amazing experience, unlike any show you’ve seen before.

Emcee for the evening: Justin Foster, a popular Dallas comedian as seen on Last Comic Standing. With a special comedic appearance from Richard Hunter, of the Richard Hunter Show.

Featured Performers:
Perle Noire, Queen of Burlesque, a New Orleans Legend
Lola Van Ella, The Derriere Beyond Compare, A hilarious performer hailing from St. Louis

With Performances by Local Favorites:
Miss Malicious, Hot Rods and Heels Performer of the Year
Ginger Valentine Black Mariah Rose Darling Scarlet Switches Aviva Viola & Coco Lectric, Best in Show at Texas Burlesque Festival

Saturday, February 27th, Doors at 8pm

Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Rd., Dallas, 75214

Advance tickets recommended. Get tickets by calling the Lakewood Theater at 214.821.7469 to avoid service fees, or visit TicketMaster.com

$30 VIP (Front and center seating)

$20 Everywhere else

18 and up only, please

Cash Valet Parking Available

Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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Melrose Hotel

Out of Town Guests:
We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Melrose Hotel! To make reservations under our special group rate, please call 214.521.5151 and mention “Pin Curl Magazine”. The Melrose is one of the most beautiful hotels in Dallas, in the best neighborhood, with the kindest staff and only 5 miles from the theater- aren’t we lucky?!

Bewitching Burlesque Presents: Mid Summer Masquerade COSTUME CONTEST!!!

This deserves it's own post. To further entice people to come see this show (as if we really need any extra excuse to go...) there will be a costume contest! Gotta love any (valid) excuse to dress to excess. Since I'm busy making things I'm just gonna borrow the details straight from the Bewitching Burlesque Blog. Also if you just happen to need the perfect addition to your costume keep me in mind!

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Just what do we mean by "Dress to Excess" at our Mid Summer Masquerade? We know our community loves to dress to the nines when they are just going out for the grocery's (you never know who you'll run in to, right?) so we want you all to pull out the stops and do what you've wanted to do and Dress to Excess!

Our costume pageant is more than just a costume *contest* it's a DARE- to give yourself permission to go as crazy as you want to and dip in to your creative well as deep as it goes.


(We only ask that you cover any areas that would be covered by a string bikini. Gotta stay on the right side of the line with the law.)


Our judges have four different categories to hand out the awards.


Most Glamorous: Female/Feminine- doesn't mean you are female- just that you define curves, grace and are dressed to Excess in glamorous, sensual beauty.


Most Debonair: Male/Masculine- does not mean that you are male, just in a masculine costume and dressed to Excess with your "my macho" and yes, you can be macho in a skirt- we've seen it...and drooled about it.


Most Outrageous: creative, comedic, crazy or just... odd... we love the odd....


Most Bewitching: The judges favorite costume of the evening. The crowed title of the evening.


Do you have to dress in a costume to attend the event? No! We welcome voyeurs too! What's the point of dressing to excess, if there's no one to appreciate it! Got questions? Just drop us a line at Bewitchingburlesque at gmail dot com.



And don't forget to buy your tickets in advance!

Bewitching Burlesque Presents: Mid Summer Masquerade

The Bewitching Burlesque girls are at it again! This time coming back to Dallas with wonderful local girls, some incredible Austin girls, and a few brand new performers! I had a blast at the last two shows and I'm very excited about this next one. They'll be performing at a much bigger venue too, to accommodate a bigger ( and better!) crowd.

I highly advise getting your tickets early! The first time I attended one of their shows I nearly didn't get in because they were sold out. This is really not something that you wanna miss out on because you made the same mistake I did.

Get your advance tickets here.


I even managed to get a full list of performers. Had to pimp out my cats for snuggles for it, but I got it!

Our Dallas/Fort Worth gals will be...
Ginger Valentine
Black Mariah
Glam'Amour
Elisa Davis
Pixie O'Kneel
Aviva Viola
Trixi Toxic
Bubbles Von Bon Bon
Scarlett Rose Royale

The girls that'll be making the trip from Austin are...
Benni Atchison
Ruby Joule
Erin Go Braughless
Michelle Manx

Our Debutantes for the evening will be...
Jade Pearl
Bunny Bailey


Keep up on all the news and fun stuff by following the Bewitching Blog

Hope to see everyone out there! Make sure to stop by my vending booth to check out the new stuff and chat. Best wishes.

Nouvelle Burlesque Competition in Dallas

So the nifty people that bring awesome burlesque talent to the Dallas crowd, La Divina Burlesque Productions? Looks like their putting together another wonderful event in Dallas on Oct 23rd. They also seem to need one more girl to fill in a performance spot. Ya interested in performing with some of the best performers in Dallas and abroad? Here's your chance! They're holding a competition on Sept 18th to find that special person. Read below to find out all the details.

Best of luck and remember to keep me in mind if you need a little something special to add to your costume.






La Divina and Diamond Jim of La Divina Burlesque Productions are proud to announce that on Friday October 23, 2009 at the Lakewood theater we have organized our next big show to follow the 2009 Atomic Frolic. The October show is called the “Burlesque Nocturne.”

BURLESQUE NOCTURNE
OCTOBER 23, 2009
LAKEWOOD THEATER

We have spared no expense and left no contact unused in the talent we are importing for this show. We are bringing in from Las Vegas, Nevada, the winner of the 2009 Ms. Exotic World and the undisputed reigning queen of Burlesque Kalani Kokonuts. Ms. Kokonuts will be gracing our stage with two of her show stopping dazzling routines. Along with Kalani, we are bringing in Renea’ Le Roux from Atlanta Georgia. Ms. Le Roux is performance is bigger than life. I have seen her perform twice and both times she brought down the house. Aside from her tsunami like stage presence, her costume design is truly over the top. We are truly fortunate and slightly overwhelmed we have both of them on one night. The question is will the Lakewood be big enough for all of our talent.

We have also booked Coco Lectric and Ruby Joule from Austin, La Divina, Ginger Valentine and other local talent. That said, we still have an opening for one or two more routines in the show, subject to contract negotiations.




Our normal motis operandi is that we have quietly recruited hand picked local and near local talent for the best cast for our individual show. We have almost secured every position in this cast for the Nocturne. But one matter has vexed us. We have a reputation for maintaining high standards for our shows. It is true we are choosy about who we hire, but we know there is a lot of great talent in the Dallas area and we are open to all of it. That said we have decided to open a contest.

NOUVELLE BURLESQUE REVUE
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

The Nouvelle Burlesque Revue is a “club based low ticket price show” we have done several times in the past. Usually it is a show dedicated to veteran talent to try out new routines in front of an audience and new talent to get stage time. La Divina will be MC’ing the September show and will not be dancing. Consistent with the idea of the Nouvelle Burlesque Revue our September 18, 2009 show will be a contest for local burlesque talent.



We will recruit 10 to 12 of the best of local talent that is not booked for the Nocturne and let them perform one routine at the Nouvelle. The best in show at the Nouvelle wins a contract to do one routine at the Nocturne in October. This is not a burlesque festival. All the dancer that perform at the Nouvelle will get paid something, more if the crowd is good. The Nouvelle Burlesque Revue will be held at Club Excuses in conjunction with Panoptikon and DJ Lord Byron in deep ellum on Friday September 18, 2009



The winner of the “contest” gets a contract or one paid routine at the Nocturne and the chance to perform with Kalani Coconuts, Renea’ Le Roux and the rest of the Nocturne’s cast in the 800 seat Lakewood theater. There will be no crown, no trophy and no sash, just a paying contract and bragging rights.

RULES OF THE CONTEST:

1) No glitter

2) No blood work, real or otherwise.

3) No Wet work.

4) We, the judges, prefer classic burlesque but we are open to anything in this contest.

5) We believe in putting “strip” into striptease, so in your routine you strip down to pasties or their equivalent.

6) No merchins

7) No time limits on routines, we prefer over 3 minutes but under 8 minutes.

8) All music conflicts allowed, we do not care if 3 people use Man With a Golden Arm

9) No Divas, we are not running a charm school but we want reasonable harmony in the dressing room. In other words if you can not play well with the other strippers you will not win.

10) Crowd response is a factor so bring your friends to cheer.



What we need from you no later than August 2, 2009



1) Your name and a link to some place on the web with your photos and maybe yourburlesque/dance background (i.e. myspace, web site, etc.)

2) The name of and rough concept of your routine and music.

3) Send all inquiries to Management@ladydivina.com



Those chosen to perform will be notified shortly there after and music, prop list and blocking instructions will be due August 9, 2009.

Now please distribute this to any and all burlesque performers in the Metroplex. We are looking for local talent only.

May the best ecdysiast win.



James “Diamond Jim” Guinan
Manager, Lady Divina, LLC
Producer, Burlesque Nocturne

La Divina
La Divina on myspace
Dallas burlesque

Dallas antique shop is going out of business

Sales!
Clearance!
Discounts!

Some of my favorite words, ya know.

So..... there's a local antique shop that's going out of business. I'm really sad that I'm just now learning about it. I went there earlier this week and a few hours later I emerged blinking in the bright Texas sun with my arms loaded up with goodies. I found so much stuff!!! I loaded up mainly on vintage clothing and accessories on this trip. It was incredibly hard to steer clear of the jewelry boxes. Very hard!! But, as always, I try very hard to keep my prices low so I wanted to wait until their prices drop a bit lower until I start digging for the jewelry. But even when I went this week most of the items in this shop were discounted at 75% off. Tell me those numbers don't make your wallets giggle in excitement.

The details...

The Boulevard Emporium
1010 N. Industrial Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75207
Hours 10 - 5
214-748-1960

They are closing shop on July 31st, so make sure to get in there before then!

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Atomic Frolic in Dallas

This is going to be an amazing show. Many wonderful ladies will be taking the stage to dance new burlesque routines for your pleasure. My favorite Dallas man, Ricki Derek, will be doing a live show later in the evening for some great music.

I'm happy to say that I'll be working this event as well. I'll be setting up a vending table to sell my fascinators. So please stop by, say hi, and try on my designs! Oh yeah, and bring monies :)

The show will be at the fabulously restored Lakewood Theater located at 1825 Abrams Way, Dallas, Texas 75214. The doors will open at 8:00 and the show will start at 9:30. Additional parking for the show will be available to the west of the theater behind Faulkner Tower 6220 Gaston Avenue. The Lakewood Theater will have 3 full bars to serve you.

Get dressed up, toss on your dancing shoes, and come have a blast.
Looking forward to it!
-Cayla


www.AtomicFrolic.com
www.ladivinaburlesque.com

Photoshoot Maddness

Told you I was going to be busy! This Sunday I'll be heading out with a car packed to the brim with goodies.

It's Photoshoot Madness!!!
*jazz hands*

A little while back I was contacted by a local gal who had her pretty eyes on my items and was curious to see if she could model some of my creations. Well who am I to say no to such a sweet girl? It's for the good of mankind, you know. So she got the ball rolling on pulling together a photographer and a couple of other models for a day of fun.






So this here is Bondi Holly who I've been in contact with. In this photo she is modeling with the photographer of the day, Katie Decarlo. These girls have some awesome work and I'm thrilled to be working with them. Wish us luck, can't wait to see how the shots come out!!

My to-do list is jam packed in preparation of this shoot. I only have 2 days! Luckily, most of my fascinators are all packed up in their carrying boxes. But I also promised to bring along a bunch of my vintage clothing and accessories for the gals to wear. That'll be fun trying to collect everything together in one place. Where's my tylenol.... Even though it'll be a ton of hard work, I have high hopes that these awesome girls are going to rock this shoot.

Loves it!

Custom work & an Interview

Decadent Dame Designs on Etsy

I was out meeting a friend at a diner in downtown Dallas the other day over a table full of vintage sequin appliques and a beautiful vintage hat. While we ooh'd and ahh'd over the pieces we chatted about many things; fashion, inspiration, favoritism, and all kinds of fun ideas for the future. The little minx then took her happy butt over to her blog and wrote up some of the things we talked about. Check out my very first interview over here!

The Daily Shot

Vivienne Vermuth and I have a history of making back alley deals and swaps. She calls me up, asks for something special, and I hook her up. It's a good relationship :) She gets to keep me on my toes at being able to put together custom work in time for an important performance. I get to see the smile on her face when she realizes it's the perfect item to make her feel perfectly put together on stage. And of course we both get the pride of seeing our talents come together to create something wonderfully artistic.




Here she is performing at a recent burlesque show in dallas, Hot Rods & Heels, wearing one of my custom creations. She uses those beautiful golden wings to create liquid gold. You get the feeling that she's stepping right off the set of an old vegas show and into the spotlight. The fascinator she's wearing is a beautiful gold fan, one that I knew needed to be matched with a matchingly bold and beautiful woman. There are numerous gold swarovski crystals along the feathers to make sure that she sparkles to the highest degree. I wasn't in attendance that evening as it was the weekend of the TX Burlesque Festival in Austin, but I have it on good word that she put on a killer show.


Keep up to date with all her shows and interests by following her blog!

The Daily Shot

Vixens of Vaudeville shows - Dallas

wow...3 blogs in one day? Basically the only time today I've been away from my work table is to write these.




So check it out... A local group, The Vixens of Vaudeville, are doing a series of performances in DFW over the next week. They were kind enough to ask me to vend at their event, but I already had the BBW social booked this weekend and just wasn't able to do both. I was so sad! Still am, actually. I haven't seen them perform all together before and it's on my definite to-do list.



There's a number of performers doing this show and it really looks to be one hell of a group of women working to make these great events. Here is the beautiful Honey Cocoa Bordeauxx on stage at the recent event in Dallas, Hot Rods and Heels. And see that pretty yellow thing on her head? Yeah, that's one of mine. *beams* She bought it at the Bewitching Burlesque show in April and has been getting some great use out of it! Check out these incredibly lovely shots from a recent photo shoot she did. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!



I just love the richness of the colors in this photo! Gold and black are such timelessly beautiful colors and she works them incredibly well.



Another beautiful burlesque babe doing a classic Film Noir style photo. Oh I so love me some Film Noir! I really love the softness and mystery of this shot. Her beauty stands out like no other. I'm so proud to have one of my designs gracing this beautiful head.
Photographer - Bill Kratt
Model - Honey Cocoa Bordeauxx
And check out her blog!!



Make sure to catch the wonderful Courtney Crave performing this Friday the 22nd!
Model - Courtney Crave
Photographer - Naked Lens