Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,


We’re down to the final weeks! It’s your last chance to vote for The Boston Babydolls for “Best Theatre Group” and B.A.B.E. for “Best Dance Classes“!

We’re on the road to perform The Fine Art of Burlesque at ART WORKS in Johnstown tomorrow night, but I couldn’t skip a Friday Tip!

Keep your eyes on the audience and they will keep their eyes on you.

That doesn’t mean you have to stare out into the audience for your entire act. You can look away — it’s flirty — but come back to them. Looking at the floor or the ceiling for an extended time makes you look uncomfortable and disinterested and the audience will be uncomfortable and disinterested too.

M2

Published in: on 19 July 2013 at 10:00 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,


Vote for The Boston Babydolls for “Best Theatre Group” and B.A.B.E. for “Best Dance Classes“!

Happy Friday everyone! Here’s your tip:

Stick your ending!

M2

Published in: on 12 July 2013 at 10:29 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Vote for The Boston Babydolls for “Best Theatre Group” and B.A.B.E. for “Best Dance Classes“!

Buy your tickets to The Teaseday Club on July 9th in my name! If I sell the most tickets, I’ll reward my supporters with a special photo!

Happy Friday! I hope all Americans reading this enjoyed the Independence Day festivities. Everyone else, I hope you had a nice Thursday. Here’s your tip!

Cover skin imperfections by neutralizing with a concealer in the opposing color.

*Mint green covers red, like zits.
*Yellow covers blue, like fresh bruises.
*Pink covers yellow, like late bruises.

Then you can cover with your regular concealer and then foundation. No one will be the wiser!

M2

Published in: on 5 July 2013 at 9:10 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Vote for The Boston Babydolls for “Best Theatre Group” and B.A.B.E. for “Best Dance Classes“!

Buy your tickets to The Teaseday Club on July 9th in my name!

Here’s your tip:

Have a website. A FaceBook Page doesn’t count.

It doesn’t have to be complicated. You should have:
* a little bit about yourself, a couple of pictures, maybe a link to a video
* a calendar so your fans know when and where you’re performing
* a way to contact you, so bookers can get in touch and hire you for shows
* your own domain, so you’re easy to find

There are a number of easy-to-use, free or cheap services out there. Personally, I use Bandzoogle, Doteasy, and WordPress. I am very much not a tech person, so if I can do it, so can you!

M2

Published in: on 28 June 2013 at 10:50 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Vote for The Boston Babydolls for “Best Theatre Group” and B.A.B.E. for “Best Dance Classes“!

As you read this, I’m on my way to Asbury Park, NJ and then Pittsburgh for the premier shows of The Fine Art of Burlesque. However, I would not neglect your Friday tip!

Always unpack after a gig.

Immediately after you get home, if possible. Pull out all your stuff: costumes, props, jewelry, shoes, makeup, hair ornaments, etc. Throw the washables in the laundry. Air out the non-washables. Make sure everything came home with you. Put aside items that need repair (and try to get to it as soon as possible). Put everything else back where it belongs, including your suitcase.

The next time you have a show everything will be clean, mended, and right where it’s supposed to be!

This tip inspired by Betty Blaize who finally found her missing underthings this week. They’d only been in this suitcase since March.
Bettys underwear

M2

Published in: on 21 June 2013 at 11:00 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Vote for The Boston Babydolls for “Best Theatre Group” and B.A.B.E. for “Best Dance Classes“!

Here’s your tip!

To prevent raccoon eyes in the morning, wash your face first, then use eye makeup remover.

I don’t know why this works, but it does. Ever since I started cleansing this way, I haven’t woken up with migrated mascara around my eyes. I like to give my face a quick splash after using the remover, just to get any traces of anything off my skin.

M2

Published in: on 14 June 2013 at 12:12 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Please vote for The Boston Babydolls as “Best Theatre Group” on The Boston A-List. We’re currently in 5th place!

On to the tip!

For a shapely bum, do squats.

There are other great butt toners, like bridges and lunges, but today I’m recommending Babydoll favorite: squats.

Proper squat form, as preached by Evie Sphinx of the magnificent ass, involves sitting back as though you were going to sit on a chair, but there’s no chair there. Inhale to go down, exhale to stand. Squeeze your cheeks when you come up and tuck your pelvis just a little. Weight should be more in your heels. Chest is lifted, back straight. Abs in tight. Your ideal position is 90-90: with your knees and hips both bent at 90 degree angles.

Your knees should *never* come out further than your toes. If you only remember one thing, this is the one.

We like to raise our arms straight out in front when we go down and bring them down to our sides when we stand. You can also add weights.

M2

Published in: on 7 June 2013 at 9:34 am  Leave a Comment  
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Updates

Dear Constant Reader,

A few items of note today.

First, welcome back to reality for everyone who attended the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. Congratulations to all the winners! And also to Scratch for coming in in the money in the Texas Tease’em Poker Tournament. Someday he’ll wear the winner’s garter again! In fact, Scratch and Betty had such a good time, the airline decided they should stay for another day.

The Boston Babydolls have been nominated as “Best Theatre Group” on The Boston A-List. This is a huge honor. Please vote for us!

We’re one week from The Teaseday Club. Support your favorite performer by buying a ticket in his or her name. Currently newcomer Cheeky Devine is in the lead with reigning sale queen Brigitte Bisoux right behind. Tickets are only $10 until Monday at midnight. Last month almost sold out, so don’t wait to get your tickets.

On Thursday The Boston Babydolls and our friend Vikki Likkerish are appearing at LUPEC‘s DrinkOne Wrap Party at The Sinclair. It’s for a good cause, so come on out, have a drink, and see a little burlesque!

Speaking of Thursday, I’ll be holding the first session of Chair Dance at B.A.B.E. If you’ve taken Introduction to Burlesque, this class will expand your skills.

I think that’s quite enough for now! Soon I’ll let you see my progress on the Fit & Flair dress.

M2

Published in: on 4 June 2013 at 10:08 am  Leave a Comment  

Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Just breathe

M2

Published in: on 31 May 2013 at 10:26 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Stay in character until you are off the stage.

M2

Published in: on 24 May 2013 at 11:59 am  Leave a Comment  
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