Glasgow will be hosting an annual Cabaret Festival scheduled between Sunday 5th - Sunday 12th July 2009. It will kick off with a high-profile charity gala and will include highlights from high profile Burlesque performers coming from all over the UK in shows, performances and small theatre productions.
This is absolutely great news. Glasgow has already been the place to be of late when it comes to Burlesque shows, the fantastic Club Noir nights (next one to be located at the Carling Academy, October 25th; Tickets £12) which have been so successful they are now touring in London, the monthly Cheesecake evenings in Capitol on Sauchiehall street and not to forget Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art school. It's great to see Glasgow has found a niche, hung onto it and shot everyone else down with all guns blazing.
The great thing about these evenings is they bring old-time glamour back to a Primark ladled society. Ladies, get rid of the polyester v-neck and shoehorn yourself into a glam corset or even a nice little 20's flapper outfit. If, like me, you are worried about showing off the baggy skinned product of your Mars bar obsession, then get yourself some decent magic pants or a.n other shapewear. It's amazing what these things can do, if you buy a decent make they really work!
I'm thinking about getting the dress in the pic, its from www.pinupgirlclothing.com and if I get the right shapewear underneath (and pray my boobs dont fall out) I think it will make me feel great on the night. Im also loving strappy boot heels that seem to be in shops everywhere, they are kind of a take on the gladiator sandal that was out during the Summer but with a bondage feel prrrrrrrrr.
I love seeing little businesses do well on My Space and came across 'Little Lily Designs'. After bringing up a small child Lily decided to start making her hobby of making bows into a business. It's done so well she is getting mentioned by the big Burlesque stars. These bows are so cute and really vamp up any dull old outfit. Check out her My space page or website at www.littlelilydesigns.net or you can try making your own, www.mookychick.co.uk does excellent little tutorials if you are a dab hand with the needle and thread.
I'm in the dressing up mood now so I'm going to go on the Google hunt for deals on some sexy but slimming lingerie...am sure my date Saturday night will more than appreciate it ;)
