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The Show Will Go On
If you had told me ten years ago that I was going to be a Burlesque performer...
Gift for The Glamorous: 30 Gift Ideas for Showgirls, Burlesque Performers, Pole Dancers, Aerialists, and more!
It’s never too early (or too late) to start...
My Favorite Pole, Aerial, and Dance Manuals
I know this is a Burlesque Blog and Podcast, but I actually started in Pole and...
Top 10 Tips for Being an Incredible Stage Kitten (or Panda)
In our last blog, we talked about what being a Stage Kitten or Stage Panda...
Why You Should be a Stage Kitten or Panda
What the heck is a Stage Kitten? A Stage Panda? And why would anyone...
How to Add Ruching to Bottoms for a Shapelier Bum
We’ve talked on our blog about how as parenting has busied up our lives we...
Tape-tastic: Our Favorite Tapes and Adhesives for Use in Burlesque
Tape. Who would have thought that one day I’d be writing about tape!? But...
The Great Glue Review: The Best Glues and Adhesives for Costume Making
It’s no secret that I almost never use a sewing machine–we’ve talked about...
“Drag Your Kids to Pride”: A Response from a Burlesque Performer and Parent
I’m sure many of you have heard of the recent Dallas “Drag Your Kids to...
Burlesque Moms Amazon Subscribe and Save Items
Online shopping has been a huge lifeline for costuming and burlesque on...
Quick, Cheap and Easy Tulle Boa
Years ago, I bought a set of presser feet for my sewing machine off of an...
5 Rehearsal Space Rules of Etiquette
If you are lucky enough to have access to a space that allows you rehearsal time...
Setting The Stage: How to Prepare a Non-Performance Location to Become a Performance Location
When it comes to performing (especially burlesque) on an island, one is...
Burlesque Blunders: Top 5 Things NOT to do When Preparing Your Burlesque Routine
When you are preparing for your Burlesque performances, it’s easy...
Sewing Skills for Burlesque
There are a lot of sewing tutorials online. A LOT! I learned how to sew online about...
Show Ready Nails In A Snap!
I don't know about you, but I find that a fresh manicure can really finish out a...
10 Tax Write-Offs for Burlesque Dancers
It’s tax season, and before you get your tatas in a twist over the seemingly...
Burlesque Books to Read
Hello, Lovelies! I wanted to share a few of my favorite Burlesque books to read...
Twists on a Whiskey Sour Recipe
If you’ve been listening to our podcast, you know I’ve been super into Whiskey...
Organizing Craft Supplies
Step 1: Don’t bother organizing craft supplies. It will never happen. Step 2: Cocktail...
DIY Floral Headdress
Hello. Lily O’Lei here with another fun and easy DIY project. I recently went to an...
Burlesque Audience Etiquette: How to Act and NOT Act During a Burlesque Show
I honestly don’t remember the first Burlesque show I ever saw. Is that weird...
How to Become a Burlesque Performer
In our recent podcast, Episode 021. Q, T, & A with Bourbon Layne, a very...
What Burlesque Taught Me About Body Image
Many of you know I worked in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years. I definitely...
Non-Burlesque Classes to Improve Burlesque
Burlesque classes are a great way to learn about burlesque and to improve and...
Shaving my Head…the Second Time
Last year on my 40th birthday I made a big deal about getting a buzz cut, aka...
Make-up Essentials with Miss F-Bomb
As a dance instructor, I basically live in leggings and athletic wear. I do not typically...
The Things We Carry: What’s in a Burlesque Performer’s Makeup Bag?
It’s no secret that stage makeup and dropping the kids at school makeup are...
DIY Floral Letter
For my daughter’s first birthday party I decided to make her a floral 'O' as part...
New Year’s Resolutions: Burlesque Edition
In today’s show we are talking all about our Burlesque New Year’s Resolutions. Is that...
Amateur Hour: What’s the Difference Between a Professional and Hobbyist Burlesque Performer?
In Episode 018: The Business of Burlesque, we talked about how Cabaret and...
Christmas Cinnamon Rolls or Pecan Rolls Recipe
Growing up we always had Pecan Rolls on Christmas morning. My aunt would...
Movies I Watch When I Need Inspiration
Lily O Lei here, reporting from my couch with a big bowl of popcorn and a glass...
Easy DIY Projects
Aloha! Lily O Lei here. Its been a while and I missed you. I have two easy DIY...
Basic Theater Terminology For Beginners
New to the performance scene? We have got you! As you begin to delve into the...
Creating Your Burlesque Persona
One unique aspect of Burlesque that you don’t find in most other performing arts...
Halloween Dinner Party
According to my sister, a fancy dinner party is one in which there are multiple...
Get Your Act Together, Part 1
So, you have your music. You have your idea of the character and style for...
Zombie Makeup
So I was thinking I wasn't going to have a zombie post this year, but I just can't...
Halloween – Graveyard Cabaret
This year I was lucky enough to be asked to co-produce a Tim Burton inspired...
Tinkerbell Costume
After being a zombie for Halloween for many years in a row (6 I think) doing...
Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! Fall is here and Halloween is right around...
Decorated Pointe Shoes – Halloween Edition
One of my favorite projects that I've done are my decorated pointe shoes. They turned...
How to Make a Cupcake Bin
I started this blog because I couldn't find any crafting, sewing, and quilting blogs that...
Fix Your Face: Makeup Removal Tips and Tricks
Need some tricks for applying killer make-up? Ask anyone but me. But taking off all that...
Stage Direction For Newbies
Ah, the theater. The glamorous costumes. The bright lights. The applause. Also, the...
How to Make Shell Pasties
Back in May we were very excited to find out that we could be part of a Hawaii Show...
How to Make Strawberry Simple Syrup
My husband really likes mojitos. When I was putting together cocktails for his birthday...
How to Air Fry Plantains
My husband and I were recently gifted with some beautiful plantains. Like, a lot of...
How to Care for Yourself Postpartum
My baby sister is having a baby this Halloween and I am so excited for her! She lives...
How to Find Music for Your Burlesque Act
Psst, over here. I know what you are looking for, come in a little closer, I will whisper...
How to Make a Simply Divine Lavender Butterfly Simple Syrup
I love cocktails and I love mixing up amazing drinks for friends in the..
10 Reasons NOT to Try Burlesque
Burlesque isn’t for everyone. As the fourth (and final?) member of my performing...
How to Build a Tear-Away Gown for Burlesque
In my experience with making costumes – both for theater and burlesque – there...
How to Make a Boob Pinata
It's been a long time since I've done Paper Mache, but it's not exactly a tricky...
How to Make Mango Puree
It’s that time of year on Maui again… mango season! That means that all of our...
Gadgets to Elevate Any Bar: Must-Have Drinking Accessories
It’s no secret that we enjoy dancing while drinking and drinking...
A Robot Costume Comes to Life
Bring in the FEMBOTS!!! These might be some of my favorite costumes I’ve ever made...
How to Make Paper Flowers
I love entertaining! Whether it be on stage in a costume and heels...
The Business of Burlesque: 10 Steps to Starting Your Burlesque Business
If you have been following the podcast, you know by now that I am a...
NY Nightlife on Zoom
I love to dress up, but more specifically I like to put together outfits. To be honest...
Cucumber Gimlet with Cucumber Mint Lime Simple Syrup
My husband and I have gotten into making simple syrups over the last year and...
4 Mimosa Recipes for Mother’s Day
What’s a Mother’s Day brunch without bubbles? The Burlesque...
Champagne Bubbles, Burlesque & Baths
Champagne bubbles, burlesque, and baths are three of my...
Rocket Bra Tutorial
Lily O Lei turned 40 last month and had a “Tank Girl” themed birthday party...
How to Make a Balloon Boa
Balloon arches are my go-to, cheap thrill, big impact, low budget...
