Monday, January 31, 2011

FOUR THINGS RIGHT NOW

(Or, to be precise, four things earlier today. I'm in the harbour right now.)

I like to give myself a little extra bit of weekend; take another Sunday morning those Mondays that I'm going to the evening shift. And so I did today - made a grat breakfast (soured whole milk (viili) and blue berries are such a good combination that right now I can't think of anything better!), took it easy, resulting in having to rush and stress like crazy later on in order to get done what needed to be done before work. Sigh.


The more the better - I burlesqified these heels for our new routine. And four more pairs. (It was fun the first two-and-a-half-pairs, the rest more painful. But, still more to come; more to be done!)


One of Kerttu's photos, with us Itty-Bitties swimming, is on the cover of 6degress. The article is about burlesque and the upcoming festival.


Meanwhile, the dog is smoking in the blue room.

Beautiful Strapless Wedding Dress from Chiffon

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Beautiful Strapless Wedding Dress from Chiffon

Saturday, January 29, 2011

THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL

The Helsinki Burlesque Festival 2011 started today with the opening of Kerttu Malinens burlesque themed photo exhibition. She has been taking pictures on and off stage, backstage and on various locations for a couple of years.


The exhibition is at Jukka Male museo in Kaapeli.


Lola Vanilla and Lola Vanilla.

Tinkerbell and Tinkerbell.

Fiona and Fiona.

Me and me! From this shoot.

Fiona and I were both wearing lots of glitter and sparkle.
And she was also wearing a hat of her own design, of course. I wore a vintage gold lamé dress that I got form my grandmother. And my sparkling shoes too, may I add. Like I said, lots of sparkle.

There are so many amazing photos, so I really recommend stopping by!
The exhibition is open from 30.1 to 27.2, nine to nine daily.

The master herself.

Romantic Wedding with White Lace Wedding Dress

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Romantic Wedding with White Lace Wedding Dress

Friday, January 28, 2011

Lace Wedding Dress with A - line and Cathedral Train

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Lace Wedding Dress with A - line and Cathedral Train

DRESS-DREAMING

Lately 've had a huge need to browse dresses online and a craving to buy everything I see, mostly those with big skirts, in patterns or floral prints. Blame it on the spring to be. Or just on my vanity.

There is but only one reason I don't buy all of the above for example, and it's the one that I still seem to have some sense of reality when it comes to dress shopping - I am very well aware of the fact that I can't fit all dresses I already have in my wardrobe. Sigh. (Wellfare country problem)

HOwever, I have been adding some items to my other blog, clothing you've seen here before. Not always easy, but that's the way it has to go. Most of yesterday's additions are sold by now, but there is more to come so check it out!

And, therefore I feel entitled to get something new now doesn't it?

I had a vintage dress orgie over at Hoochie Mama Jane some days ago, damn, why did all those dresses have to fit so well! They were fancy frocks in silk and sateen though, I was more thinking of getting myself something for everyday wear. Sigh, again, or then I guess I should just go to more parties...

Dresses above, in consideration, from the left to the right: Pinup Couture, Big Beautiful Barbara Brown, Tara Starlet, Bernie Dexter / ModCloth, Pinup Couture.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

I'VE GOT STRIPES, STRIPES AROUND MY SHOULDERS. AGAIN.


I'm having a stripe-thing going on! I just can't get enough of stripes and I'm waiting to be able to wear striped tops with shorts, wicker bags and cropped jackets and bike around in the sunshine. Oh yes.

And, about the stuff; the following things in the picture are vintage: bag, chairs, table, lamp, beret

...and the following are not: top & cardigan (H&M), fridge (Smeg), shoes (last year's DinSko), skirt (Vivien of Holloway).

Traditional Big Fat Gypsy Wedding Dress

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Traditional Big Fat Gypsy Wedding Dress

Monday, January 24, 2011

Latest Wedding Gown 2011



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THE BEGINNING, THE END, AND EVERYTHING THERE IN BETWEEN

You know I'm a big fan of animations of different kind, especially stop motion.
I'm also intrigued by so called street art; big fan of Banksy.

This is by Blu, and it's amazing:


It's a little long, I know, but worth watching!
(And as usual thinking about the making of gives me a headache...)

Vintage Gypsy Wedding Dress

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

SPARKLING LEGS


The shimmering fishnets in my previous post were give to The Itty-Bitty Tease Cabaret to try out and review by We Love Colours, you remember, where also the colourful socks Eddi got to try came from?

The lurex glitter fishnets are soft, stretchy but still durable so they work well for dancing. They sparkle in strong light which will be great for stage (and for one of our new numbers, soon!), but in other conditions the shimmer is more soft and all-over; you don't have to be a show girl to use them :)

Wentworth Club for The Best Wedding Venues

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Wentworth Club for The Best Wedding Venues

Saturday, January 22, 2011

MIRRORS, FEATHERS







We Bitties are rehearsing for some new routines that will première on the Helsinki Burlesque Festival 2011.
And they will be fabulous.

The whole festival will be rather fabulous actually - as usual, but especially this year - with a totally incredible line up.
(There are still a few tickets left, so if you are interested you better hurry up and get them!)

You can see more pictures on our burlesque blog (soon).

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik Traditional Wedding Dress

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Imran Khan and Avantika Malik Traditional Wedding Dress

Friday, January 21, 2011

KEEPING A GIFT FOR MYSELF

I got myself a new art deco inspired hat. Or head piece, however you like to see it. Originally I did buy it as a gift for someone else, but as soon as I left the shop I got doubtful and at home I thought - what the hell! I'll keep it!

I mean, it even has a tassel for heaven's sake!

The hat is made by Linda in Ansa and the bangs are fake, re-coloured from platinum and thus useable for me again. I had to give the ends of my hair some fresh tint too as they are so bleached they started loosing colour and going matte. We only had to colour half of the hair however, as it is growing out in the "right" colour.
(My hairdresser is an old friend of mine, Josefin, and she works at Prof downtown, in case someone's interested or want to pay her a visit or so.)
The sateen outfit is Vivien of Holloway.

Michaela Harte Wedding Photo

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Michaela Harte Wedding Photo

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

VIVIEN OF HOLLOWAY VALENTINE'S COMPETITION!

Oh, have I got news for you:


We have once again worked out this nice thing with Vivien of Holloway, and this time they are kind enough to offer one of you a chance to win a £50 gift certificate! Just in time for you to perhaps get yourself something nice for Valentine's Day...

To enter you'll need to answer five questions related to the brand.
Email me your answers to freelancersfashion@gmail.com - use VIVIEN OF HOLLOWAY VALENTINE'S as the subject so I'll be able to find your emails in my inbox!


The questions are as follows:
1. What size is 36/28/40?

2. How would you measure yourself to get the correct bust/waist/hip measurements?

3. Can you tell me in what clothing we have the sweethearts fabric?

4. Where is all the Vivien of Holloway clothing manufactured?

5. Where was our shop before we moved to Holloway Road?


Visit the Vivien of Holloway site (www.vivienofholloway.com) to find the answers!
The winner will be drawn randomly among those who have answered correctly.

The competition is open until February 11th when I will announce who has won the gift certificate.
Vivien of Holloway can offer you next day delivery so you'll get your items in time for Valentine's Day :)

Good luck!

Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto Wedding Picture

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Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto Wedding Picture

Monday, January 17, 2011

NEW YEAR'S GIVE AWAY OVER

So, I'd like to thank you all a lot for for your comments on the Best Of 2010-competition.

The lucky winner this time was commenter no43; Phoenix Rising! You will receive a small little pinup-package I out together - a set of false lashes, a strawberry pin up lip balm, a swallow pin and a bow pendant.