Tag Archives: makeup
Queenie May Skin Care and the Burlesque Challenge
The Product: Queenie May Vanishing Cream and Queenie May Cold Cream. The Challenge: Two nights of emceeing in stage makeup + a busy life had stressed my skin. Could the new vintage-themed skin care line Queenie May successfully remove stage … Continue reading
Diary of a Burlesque Emcee
Burlesque emcees are curiously cagey about their dark art. And…there’s something to that. Not least that emcees are often saving their voice, their persona, their best lines, for when they perform. For one post, I am drawing back the veil. … Continue reading
Red Lipstick And Its Discontents
The strong red lip that came back around 2010 isn’t going anywhere, so let’s discuss red lipstick and its discontents. When red lipstick works, it WORKS. Teeth look whiter, mouths are more succulent, black garments and strong colors become flattering, … Continue reading
The Elements: An Introduction
I asked some of my friends, “So what would you like to see on my femme blog?” Responses included: “I’m not very good at (long pause) being female.” “I would like some basics.” “I liked the perfume posts – some … Continue reading
Friday Follies
NZ “new vintage” purveyor Oops Oh My seems to be a local distributor of Chic Star, a popular Chinese “new vintage” manufactory. And that’s good – I just wish they’d sell the full Chic Star range. The clothes have good … Continue reading
Vintage Hair and Makeup With Debonaire Doos
This past Saturday, more than twenty-five of us wedged ourselves into a room in downtown Wellington. Miss Tittle Tattle had come to visit Wellington for a burlesque performance and for the day after, she had organized a Debonaire Doos vintage … Continue reading
