Dear Constant Reader,
Although “my little friend” is usually what Betty Blaize calls me (she *is* 8 inches taller than I am), in this case I mean something the same size I am: my dress form. Scratch gave it to me for my birthday this year and it’s been a delight. I used to have an old, clunky mannequin that was probably 3rd hand and very hard to adjust. My new one (no name, but I’ll take suggestions) is set to be exactly Mina-sized.
Here she is modeling my Catherine D’Lish costume:
This is the costume Catherine D’Lish used to use for her spiderweb act. I bought it from her on eBay, but had to make some modifications. I’m a pretty small person, but she’s tiny! Hence, the strip of red velvet down the front of the skirt. I’m still rhinestoning it. You can’t tell, but I also hemmed the scarf.
The Burleque-O-Matic gown:
I made this for the act we performed at the Rhinestone Revue on Friday night of the Expo this year. I needed something I could both put on and take off quickly that was over-the-top glamourous. You might remember me writing about it here. I’m quite pleased with how it came out, considering how little time I had to make it.
The Ridiculous Confection:
I didn’t make this. Scratch found it for me on our last summer tour. He’s got a great eye for fabulous clothing.
I’ll be wearing The Ridiculous Confection in our new touring show A (Re)Movable Feast. If you’d like to help get us on the road, consider pledging to our Kickstarter campaign. We’ve got some nifty gifts if you do!
Oh, The Glamourous Life! 
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