It's Burlesque Bitch...

 I just love the artistic expression of Burlesque.  As I have friends who work in the industry I have seen shows over the years and have become fascinated by the history and somewhat twisted elegance of it.  There are so many fantastic places in London to see a good Burlesque show.  It has an element of old glamour that I think has definitely transcended into fashion so that is why I wanted to share it with you all.  The film Burlesque starring Christina Aquilera and Cher (i think it's a great film, although most don't!) showed the art form to a much broader and younger audience.  It's now very popular for hen parties, office parties and many other functions to either book dancers or attend one of the many clubs to entertain their celebrations.

Christina Aguilera in Burlesque the movie

Cher in Burlesque the movie

The Wam Bam club and the House of Burlesque in London are just two of the many amazing clubs you can visit.  If your interested in going to a show I would definitely either get first hand reference to a show or read some reviews online before you go (there not all great).

Wam Bam club in London

House of Burlesque in London

I am also completely fascinated by Dita von Teese, I think she is the reason I began to love the art form in the first place.  She inspires many of my ideas within hair, make-up and styling and I feel she has had probably the most impact on bringing Burlesque to the masses.  I have put together below some of her looks that inspire me and to me are nothing but fabulous.








If you have an interest on old style glamour or just in a fun place to enjoy yourself but watch a fantastic show then give Burlesque a go.  It is a great place to gain inspiration if your an artist of any description or you just fancy re-creating certain looks on yourself.  Give it a go...

Fabulous Fallon...

I wanted to introduce you all to my fabulous friend Miss Fallon Dee...  I have known Fallon now for nearly a decade, we've not only been great friends but have worked together on many exciting jobs.  The main reason i'm including her is to do with my feature on Burlesque.  If i'm writing about something I like to have first hand knowledge from someone in the business. Fallon has been a dancer since she was three years old and has become very successful in her field.  Her dream job began when she won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dance.  From there the jobs have been endless, she has danced at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, she was in the Hurly Burly show on the West End which then went on a world tour, she has been a back-up dancer for many artists including Take That at Wembley and Justin Timberlake and these are just a handful of the many exciting things she's done.   Throughout her busy schedule for the past 10 years Fallon has also had an interest in the art of Burlesque.  She is a regular at London's Wam Bam club and does many t.v and professional appearances as part of the IT girls including dancing at all Sir Richard Branson's private parties.  

Miss Fallon Dee

Miss Fallon Dee at Wam Bam

Miss Fallon Dee at Wam Bam

Miss Fallon Dee at a private function 

I began working with Fallon after we became friends.  Back in the Noughties she was involved in a girl group called Candyshop.  I was in charge of styling the hair for the whole band.  I used to style and attend all their gigs, promos and shoots.  After that I have and still continue to do hair for Fallon on many shoots.  I wanted to show you all some of the work we have done together and some of the fun we've had along the way at festivals and gigs (haha)...

Promo for Candyshop

Fallon performing on Brick Lane

The band performing in Brick Lane

Me with the girls at an afterparty post gig

Lookbook shoot for Fallon

60's inspired shoot on the Liverpool docks

One of many nights with Miss Fallon Dee

Fun times at Glastonbury festival

As Fallon does lots of work in fashion, music and entertainment I always value her opinion.  She has a great sense of personal style and is not afraid to push the boundaries at all with fashion and make-up looks.  I wanted to interview her to see what she finds hot and what her must-haves are...

Kieran:  Where do you look to for style inspiration?

Fallon:  I'm a mixer babe, I love rummaging through the markets in Camden and I love a charity shop.  Always been a fan of Miss Moss, I love high-end brands and high street.  So everywhere really.

K:  What do you love about your job?

F:  I love that it's different everyday, I never know where i'm waking up next.  I love seeing amazing places.  I feel very lucky everyday.

K:  What drew you to Burlesque?

F:  One of my first jobs was part of the dance troupe at Moulin Rouge in Paris.  I lived there for two years and went on a world tour with the show.  I loved the freedom of expression and I love getting my kit off! In a classy way of course darling! (hahaha she laughs) The fascination went from there i suppose, I got a part on the west end a few years ago in the Hurly Burly show and I've performed Burlesque ever since.

K:  What three fashion or beauty items can't you live without?

F:  I don't wear a lot of make-up when i'm not working really.  I love a great hat or headpiece, I love my perfumes, I'm wearing Coco Chanel now and I love a bit of a tutu for a good night dancing!

SO HOT! Gotta have it...

I think every girl (or guy) needs a good black eye pencil.  I particularly love the M.A.C feline kohl power eye pencil.  The depth and richness of the black tone are brilliant.  It is long lasting and the pigment is very strong so you can create defined looks very easily.  This product will blend very well and gives you enough time to do so before it sets so you can create smoky eyes or flicks with this product.  A good black pencil is essential for you make-up bag and I want to show you three easy looks you can create using one pencil (and any eyeshadow that you have already in your bag).

Apply your favourite eyeshadow then apply pencil just around the lash line and waterline

Draw a thicker line both on the lid and under the eye, blend out with a brush to create a smokey effect

Draw in your desired shape use a wet angled brush to define and clean up the lines