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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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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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

It’s Friday! Here’s your tip!

The audience is a big psychic mirror. They will reflect back to you what you give to them.

M2

Published in: on 17 May 2013 at 10:51 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Before we get to this week’s tip, the voting updates!

In the dress department:

    Folkwear Fifties Fit & Flair, V-necked style — 3 votes.

    Butterick 4919, version B –2 votes

    Craftsy Bombshell Dress — 1 1/2 votes

    Butterick 5813, version B and Butterick 5556, version A — 1 vote each

    Butterick 4790, 2 tone version — 1/2 vote

Leave a comment on the original post to cast your vote. I’m collecting votes until Monday and I’ll announce the winner on Tuesday

And in the The Teaseday Club race, Brigitte Bisoux is still in the lead, with Dagny Vanderlust in a strong second. Betty Blaize, Scratch and Peril S. Curves are tied for 3rd. Beau Blush, Ginny Nightshade, and Sarah Blodgett are bringing up the rear. Want to help any of them out? Buy your ticket! Again, you have until Monday and you’ll find out the winner on Tuesday.

You been very patient, Constant Reader, and here’s your reward. A tip!

Start your show on time.

The only reason to delay the curtain is that so many audience members are pouring in that they can’t be seated immediately. But the cast and crew should be ready to rock & roll right on time. Ten minutes is probably the longest you want to hold. It’s helpful to have “doors at” and “show at” on your promo material in hopes of getting the audience in place on time. Give the cast & crew a reasonable call time. 2 hours before curtain works well for us.

M2

Published in: on 10 May 2013 at 10:03 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Friday! Here’s your tip!

To zap a zit, dab on a little toothpaste before bed.

Seriously. It works. You’ve got to use paste, not gel, and you should make sure to put it only on the blemish, not on the surrounding skin. The pimple will be dried up in the morning. I’ve had great results more times than I can count. Wait… I mean, *my* skin is perfect. I never get zits. No, never. I have a friend, yeah, that’s it, a friend, who has had great results with this trick.

M2

Published in: on 3 May 2013 at 9:36 am  Leave a Comment  
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