Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday!

First off, here’s where we stand in the Dress Me contest:
1933 Evening Gown: 4
Butterick 4790: 2
Butterick 4919: 1
Butterick 6582 View A: 1
Butterick 5556 View A: 1
Butterick 5556 View B: 1/2

You have until Monday to cast your vote (or choose a second option if you originally picked the Leading Lady Gown).

And here’s your tip!

It can’t hurt to ask.

Getting a “no” at the start is better than having to apologize later. And who knows, the answer might be “yes”!

M2

Published in: on 9 May 2014 at 2:31 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Here’s your tip!

Basting before sewing many seem like a waste of time, but trust me, it isn’t.

M2

Published in: on 2 May 2014 at 11:03 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Here’s your tip!

If your elbow is going to bend during your glove remove, slide the glove down below the elbow first.

Otherwise the fabric gets trapped in the crook of your elbow and your effortless glove peel becomes, well, less so.

M2

Published in: on 18 April 2014 at 12:12 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Here’s your tip:

When in doubt, keep your mouth shut.

Resist the urge to indulge in gossiping, back-stabbing, or bad-mouthing. It may make you feel good to tear someone down, but it just makes you look bad.

M2

Published in: on 11 April 2014 at 12:03 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

I’m in sunny Florida right now, but I wouldn’t forget your tip!

Go outside.

Turn off the screens and enjoy some fresh air.

M2

Published in: on 4 April 2014 at 10:37 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Here’s your tip:

Read a book!

Any book. It doesn’t have to be about burlesque. Read a paper book. Read an e-book. Just read. It’s good for you.

And if you are interested in a burlesque book, there are plenty out there and many can be found in The Boston Babydolls’ Library.

M2

Published in: on 28 March 2014 at 12:46 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

I’m sorry for the lack of dispatches this week. I’ve been awfully busy doing what feels like a whole lot of nothing and it’s left me kind of uninspired. Help inspire me! What do you want to see on this blog?

But despite everything, I would not forget your Friday Tip!

Take time to relax and recharge.

Go for a walk, read a book, take a bath, dance for fun, watch a movie. Get away from work (even if you love it) for a little while.

That’s advice I plan to take tonight.

M2

Published in: on 21 March 2014 at 2:52 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Here’s your tip:

Be subtle with your scent.

Perfume and other forms of fragrance are lovely, but use a light touch. You don’t want to be That Person who has everyone gagging and gasping in her wake. You know who I’m talking about…

If your perfume (parfum, cologne, eau de toilette, &c.) is in an atomizer, spritz the air just in front of you and walk though the spray, preferably naked. If it’s in a bottle, use your finger to lightly dab a touch on your pulse points: wrists, throat, back of knees. That’s really all you need.

You want a ghost of your scent to cling, not an aromatic bludgeon to assault.

I’m all for signature scents (and I wish I could decide on one!). You can always use several products from the same line for a gentle layering effect, like perfume, lotion, and soap. Sometimes you can even find sachets or scented drawer liners.

Don’t wear fragrance of any kind in enclosed places (plane, bus, &c.) or places that are going to get warm (dance rehearsal, yoga class, &c.) It’s just polite not to overwhelm your compatriots.

M2

Published in: on 14 March 2014 at 3:13 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Time for a tip! This piece of advice comes from Mr. Scratch, from whom I have learned many valuable things about business and communication.

Send handwritten thank you notes.

You should always send thank you notes — to a producer who booked you, to a photographer who shot you, &c. — and obviously a quick email serves that purpose. However, people are always delighted to received an actual something in the mail; it so rarely happens these days. And it shows you took the time and care to hand-write a note, address it, stamp it, and mail it. Plus, most people don’t want to toss something like that in the trash, so your note will linger, reminding them of you.

It’s also a great excuse to have a library of appropriate stationary and cards. Just look at Lili St. Cyr’s personalized stationary! If you had letterhead like this, wouldn’t you want to send letters?

M2

Published in: on 7 March 2014 at 10:02 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Today’s tips is based on a recent sad experience for a whole bunch of people.

Facebook is the worst method of communication.

If you need to get in touch with someone, especially in a professional capacity, DO NOT send them a FB message. There’s a good chance it will end up in the “other” folder.

What “other” folder?, you may ask. Go to your messages and next to “Inbox” there’s a greyed-out link called “other”. Click it and get ready to cry at all the missed opportunities…

If you want to send a message to someone and have them get it, use email.

If you want to get all your messages, make your email address easily available. And let people know that you want to be emailed not messaged. And then respond promptly to emails.

M2

Published in: on 28 February 2014 at 11:09 am  Leave a Comment  
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