Somethings gone weird with a link I posted the other day. It's such a nice blog mention, I want to post it here instead! Boo Facebook, BOOOO!
Saturday 18th September -
I must say I had a fabulous time with Miss. Tiffany Beau and Cherry Stone I'd like to thank them for two fabulous performances, Tiffany's Tiffany Box routine was comical and glamarous it was a treat to watch. I was pleased that my balloon pop went so well and Cherry topped off the night with her brand new Noir routine which couldn't have been more perfect!
I'd also like to thank Celeste Chiffon for being a wonderful maid for the night! As ever she did a lovely job.
www.vonvamp.weebly.com/burly-blog.html
There we go!
Mwah!
Tx
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Monday 20 September 2010
Additional...
I wrote that blog very late last night, and left a few things out I wanted to tell you!
First of all, call off the search party, I found the Lollipop pastie! Thank goodness for that! There it was, sitting quite happily in the bag with the rest of the costume. Errrr, wa? I swear it wasn't there the other day! That's saved a little time and money though, thank you St Anthony!
The lovely Parma Violet and I also took a trip to the rag market on Friday. I spent a fortune on beads, feathers, fastenings, and fabric, amongst other things and I seemed to come home with an Edwardian Lady in a bag! It's all very exciting. That means I've nearly got everything. I think the shoes are the only thing left, and of course, they're the most expensive! I also tested my watering can this morning, my glitter will indeed pour out of the spout! Wooooo!
I also attended 'High Tease' at the glee club last night. I really wanted to attend Darkteaser's night at the Assembly Rooms in Leamington, but just couldn't get there. So off to the Glee it was. I went mainly out of curiosity, it was also my last night of freedom for a few weeks, so I really wanted to go out and quench my Burly thirst! All in all, it was a good night, nowhere near in the same league as the burlesque night we were all comparing it to! (We all love and miss Candy Box!) It was very stark in comparison, it didn't have the same heart. Dusty Limits, the compare was very good, and reminded me of a lot of the guys I work with on a daily basis. He looked like a gothic Boy George, which of course coming from me, is no insult! He sang hilarious songs and had great comic timing. The other performer who caught everyone's eye, was a juggler called Matt Ricardo. He was great; talented and funny. And the only act of the night that made me slightly uncomfortable sitting in the front row! He had sharp things! And not only whipped a table cloth off from under a full tea set, vase of flowers, and four cups and saucers, but whipped it back on aswell! At least I don't think I dreamt it!
I'm sorry I've been very lazy with photos recently. I need to start taking more backstage photos, maybe I will find it easier as I relax more! I know Celeste Chiffon took some at Eddies on Saturday, so we may see those soon.
So until the next instalment, sparkling diamonds!
Tiff x
First of all, call off the search party, I found the Lollipop pastie! Thank goodness for that! There it was, sitting quite happily in the bag with the rest of the costume. Errrr, wa? I swear it wasn't there the other day! That's saved a little time and money though, thank you St Anthony!
The lovely Parma Violet and I also took a trip to the rag market on Friday. I spent a fortune on beads, feathers, fastenings, and fabric, amongst other things and I seemed to come home with an Edwardian Lady in a bag! It's all very exciting. That means I've nearly got everything. I think the shoes are the only thing left, and of course, they're the most expensive! I also tested my watering can this morning, my glitter will indeed pour out of the spout! Wooooo!
I also attended 'High Tease' at the glee club last night. I really wanted to attend Darkteaser's night at the Assembly Rooms in Leamington, but just couldn't get there. So off to the Glee it was. I went mainly out of curiosity, it was also my last night of freedom for a few weeks, so I really wanted to go out and quench my Burly thirst! All in all, it was a good night, nowhere near in the same league as the burlesque night we were all comparing it to! (We all love and miss Candy Box!) It was very stark in comparison, it didn't have the same heart. Dusty Limits, the compare was very good, and reminded me of a lot of the guys I work with on a daily basis. He looked like a gothic Boy George, which of course coming from me, is no insult! He sang hilarious songs and had great comic timing. The other performer who caught everyone's eye, was a juggler called Matt Ricardo. He was great; talented and funny. And the only act of the night that made me slightly uncomfortable sitting in the front row! He had sharp things! And not only whipped a table cloth off from under a full tea set, vase of flowers, and four cups and saucers, but whipped it back on aswell! At least I don't think I dreamt it!
I'm sorry I've been very lazy with photos recently. I need to start taking more backstage photos, maybe I will find it easier as I relax more! I know Celeste Chiffon took some at Eddies on Saturday, so we may see those soon.
So until the next instalment, sparkling diamonds!
Tiff x
Sunday 19 September 2010
A Bizarre Burly Weekend!
This weekend has been busy on the Burly front! Saturday was taken up with getting ready to perform at Eddies on Saturday night. It's surprising the time and energy that it takes! Costumes and props have to be first found from where ever they have all ended up..the loft, the washing pile, under the bed... some have to be washed by hand, some ironed, checked or mended.
My hair is always a conundrum for me. It just takes time to do it, which I suppose is normal for any lady. I can only get the look I like for performing from tongs, but tonged curls don't last. So I have to tong a section, and then pin it in position. It looks weird, but it seems to help the curl last longer once I've taken them all out (and normally missed at least one!)
I have taken to setting not only my hair, but as many costumes and props as I can before I get to venue if I can. So this weekend it meant me cutting pieces of tissue, and setting them in the little pockets in my Tiffany Boxes, together with the confetti and polystyrene that goes in too. This time I also tied the ribbons of the outer box ready, so all I had to do was slip it all on! Easy!
None of us knew what to expect from the venue or audience on Saturday. We were all a little nervous. There were three bands, there would be one of us performing after each of them. I was first, which I was thankful for! My routine went really well. I had one slight wobble at one point, my balance can be interesting sometimes! Other than that, I have no complaints at all! The audience were warm and seemed engaged in what we were doing. Apart from one scruffy little teenager who sat with his back to one of our girls, when I told him that he could look if he wanted, she's pretty, he shrugged at me, looked for a second, then went back to his beer. Ignorant little !&*^$!.
After that I was lucky enough to just be able to relax backstage while the bands were playing, chat with the Kik guys when they weren't on stage (what can I say I have a thing for guys who wear eyeliner!) get to know the girls better, have fun, and then go and watch Von Vamp and Cherry Stone do their thang!
It was a milestone gig for me. It was the first time I've driven to a gig alone, and had no-one there to hold my hand. Of course the other girls are lovely and so supportive, and that's all you really need. The pros do it every day, but for a newbie, having someone there of your own can be a massive comfort. This was an opportunity to prove to myself that I could do it. And though it's lovely when friends come to help support, it's not essential, this is a one woman show!
My hair is always a conundrum for me. It just takes time to do it, which I suppose is normal for any lady. I can only get the look I like for performing from tongs, but tonged curls don't last. So I have to tong a section, and then pin it in position. It looks weird, but it seems to help the curl last longer once I've taken them all out (and normally missed at least one!)
I have taken to setting not only my hair, but as many costumes and props as I can before I get to venue if I can. So this weekend it meant me cutting pieces of tissue, and setting them in the little pockets in my Tiffany Boxes, together with the confetti and polystyrene that goes in too. This time I also tied the ribbons of the outer box ready, so all I had to do was slip it all on! Easy!
None of us knew what to expect from the venue or audience on Saturday. We were all a little nervous. There were three bands, there would be one of us performing after each of them. I was first, which I was thankful for! My routine went really well. I had one slight wobble at one point, my balance can be interesting sometimes! Other than that, I have no complaints at all! The audience were warm and seemed engaged in what we were doing. Apart from one scruffy little teenager who sat with his back to one of our girls, when I told him that he could look if he wanted, she's pretty, he shrugged at me, looked for a second, then went back to his beer. Ignorant little !&*^$!.
After that I was lucky enough to just be able to relax backstage while the bands were playing, chat with the Kik guys when they weren't on stage (what can I say I have a thing for guys who wear eyeliner!) get to know the girls better, have fun, and then go and watch Von Vamp and Cherry Stone do their thang!
It was a milestone gig for me. It was the first time I've driven to a gig alone, and had no-one there to hold my hand. Of course the other girls are lovely and so supportive, and that's all you really need. The pros do it every day, but for a newbie, having someone there of your own can be a massive comfort. This was an opportunity to prove to myself that I could do it. And though it's lovely when friends come to help support, it's not essential, this is a one woman show!
Saturday 11 September 2010
Too many ideas!
We had a wonderful time at Dr. Sketchy's Liverpool last Sunday. Parma, and I braved the M6 and M62 to be there. And even did a few laps of Liverpool to find where we were supposed to be! The lovely man in the car park even gave us a freebie, how nice! The girls were amazing, and the people were lovely! I even won the raffle! What's that about!? A custom-made motorbike helmet of all things! Can't wait for it to come, I think ebay may be getting a visit from me!
I also had my second shoot with Paul Jones this week. An amazing photographer who lives not 10 minutes from my house! I love that, because of where I live, most things are at least 30 minutes drive for me! We did so many 'set ups.' I only took three outfits, but Paul has a wonderful knack for making the most of them, he has many ideas, most of them on the spot. Brilliant. We've had some amazing feedback on them too!
Today my Mom and I tidied all of my Burly costumes and accessories in posh bags, so they're all together, and out of the way! I found in the meantime that I've lost a lollipop pastie. Bum. New pasties for me then!
My new photos also inspired me to start planning a new act. Beau Beau the Clown has never had her own act. It's such a great costume, I should really give her her own place in my repertoire! Looking through my new pictures. I was reminded of a wonderful moment at work a few years ago that I shared with an Opera singer I once dressed called Jason. We were doing Puccini's Pagliacci, I had to go to the stage left wing with him at one point to help him with a jacket. The performer on stage - who I seem to remember - was called Dennis, started singing 'Vesti La Giubba' a very famous, beautiful and sad aria. The character, Pagliacci, who is a clown, has just found out that his wife is having an affair, but he still has to put his make-up on, hold it together and go out and make people laugh. I remember standing there, and as Dennis sang, Jason translated sections of the lyrics for me. I was inspired by the obvious passion he has for his art, the beauty of the lyrics and the fact that he was taking the time to pass it all on to me!
So, let's do a Burlesque routine to an Opera Aria! Maybe even a 'reverse strip' for a sad, broken hearted clown who HAS to paint her face to hide the pain.
Go on stage, while I’m nearly delirious?
I don’t know what I’m saying or what I’m doing!
And yet, chin up! I’ll try harder. bah, you think you’re a man?
You’re just a clown! on with the show, man,
And put on your white-face.
The people pay you and you must make them laugh.
And if harlequin should steal your columbine, laugh,
You’re pagliaccio, and the world will clap for you!
Turn into banter all your pain and sorrow,
And with your clowns’ face hide grief and distress...
Laugh loud, pagliaccio, forget all of your troubles,
Laugh off the pain that so empoisons your heart.
This is just another idea to add to the list that I have spinning around my head! I'm slowly working through them, designing, planning, adapting, saving, buying, making...there's so much to do!
So, as well as Beau Beau the Clown, there is also lady Tiffany Beaufort-Smithe an Edwardian hostess bored of the constraints of her time, a spangly dark but classic fan dance, and '(We're in the) Moneybox' an on-stage physical discussion as to whether money really does make you happy?
There also may be a very exciting collaboration with the amazing Parma Violet in the pipe-line...all I can say is, I'll watch my bank balance, you watch this space!
Sparkling Diamonds,
Tiff xxx
I also had my second shoot with Paul Jones this week. An amazing photographer who lives not 10 minutes from my house! I love that, because of where I live, most things are at least 30 minutes drive for me! We did so many 'set ups.' I only took three outfits, but Paul has a wonderful knack for making the most of them, he has many ideas, most of them on the spot. Brilliant. We've had some amazing feedback on them too!
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| My Three Outfits! |
Today my Mom and I tidied all of my Burly costumes and accessories in posh bags, so they're all together, and out of the way! I found in the meantime that I've lost a lollipop pastie. Bum. New pasties for me then!
My new photos also inspired me to start planning a new act. Beau Beau the Clown has never had her own act. It's such a great costume, I should really give her her own place in my repertoire! Looking through my new pictures. I was reminded of a wonderful moment at work a few years ago that I shared with an Opera singer I once dressed called Jason. We were doing Puccini's Pagliacci, I had to go to the stage left wing with him at one point to help him with a jacket. The performer on stage - who I seem to remember - was called Dennis, started singing 'Vesti La Giubba' a very famous, beautiful and sad aria. The character, Pagliacci, who is a clown, has just found out that his wife is having an affair, but he still has to put his make-up on, hold it together and go out and make people laugh. I remember standing there, and as Dennis sang, Jason translated sections of the lyrics for me. I was inspired by the obvious passion he has for his art, the beauty of the lyrics and the fact that he was taking the time to pass it all on to me!
So, let's do a Burlesque routine to an Opera Aria! Maybe even a 'reverse strip' for a sad, broken hearted clown who HAS to paint her face to hide the pain.
Go on stage, while I’m nearly delirious?
I don’t know what I’m saying or what I’m doing!
And yet, chin up! I’ll try harder. bah, you think you’re a man?
You’re just a clown! on with the show, man,
And put on your white-face.
The people pay you and you must make them laugh.
And if harlequin should steal your columbine, laugh,
You’re pagliaccio, and the world will clap for you!
Turn into banter all your pain and sorrow,
And with your clowns’ face hide grief and distress...
Laugh loud, pagliaccio, forget all of your troubles,
Laugh off the pain that so empoisons your heart.
This is just another idea to add to the list that I have spinning around my head! I'm slowly working through them, designing, planning, adapting, saving, buying, making...there's so much to do!
So, as well as Beau Beau the Clown, there is also lady Tiffany Beaufort-Smithe an Edwardian hostess bored of the constraints of her time, a spangly dark but classic fan dance, and '(We're in the) Moneybox' an on-stage physical discussion as to whether money really does make you happy?
There also may be a very exciting collaboration with the amazing Parma Violet in the pipe-line...all I can say is, I'll watch my bank balance, you watch this space!
Sparkling Diamonds,
Tiff xxx
Saturday 4 September 2010
Back Performing with a bang!
Last night I performed with some amazing ladies at The Showcase at the Victoria pub In Coalville Leicester. It felt great to show off my acts again, and start showing people what I can really do! There was a great variety of acts on offer from the darker side of Burlesque, to cheesecake, to a gorgeous homage to the baby bump.
I thought my luck had run out when I accidentally popped a crucial 'Pastie' ballon seconds before I was due to take to the stage! The running order was quickly changed and the wonderful Parma Violet helped me rectify the problem!
I was also able, for the first time since my debut, to have both of my acts filmed. You can have a look on my Facebook page, let me know what you think!
I'm also off to Dr Sketchy's in Liverpool tomorrow, to support my wonderful Burly friend Parma Violet. Can't wait!
Sparkling Diamonds,
Tiff x
I thought my luck had run out when I accidentally popped a crucial 'Pastie' ballon seconds before I was due to take to the stage! The running order was quickly changed and the wonderful Parma Violet helped me rectify the problem!
I was also able, for the first time since my debut, to have both of my acts filmed. You can have a look on my Facebook page, let me know what you think!
I'm also off to Dr Sketchy's in Liverpool tomorrow, to support my wonderful Burly friend Parma Violet. Can't wait!
Sparkling Diamonds,
Tiff x
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