Dear Constant Reader,
It’s Friday! Time for a tip!
Clean hair is hard to style. If you don’t wash your hair for at least a day before your big ‘do, it behaves much better.
Friday tip
Dear Constant Reader,
Today’s tip is inspired by something I noticed during the open dress rehearsal of The Wrathskellar last night.
Always cut the tags out of store-bought costume elements. Nothing turns you from glamorous burlesque queen to Minnie Pearl in an instant like the sight of a white tag sticking up out of your undies.
A tip for Friday
Dear Constant Reader,
I am so sorry to disappoint you yet again in the book review department this week. The Wrathskellar has been keeping me so busy. I will try my absolute best to review a book for next week, but no promises. In the mean time, there are reviews I bet you haven’t read yet in our library.
Today’s tip comes from Betty Blaize, our lead choreographer.
When choreographing for a group, learn to love your differences. Rather than trying to hide them, play up the things that make each performer special. You’ll get a more interesting number, happier performers and a number than can only be done by your group.
2 Tips for a Friday
Dear Constant Reader,
Because I’m feeling generous, you get two related tips today!
Let your skin rest before performing, Garments with elastic, like socks, will leave impressions that you don’t want. Staying hydrated will help them go away faster.
and
Cheap fishnets will not leave impressions on your legs that last as long as those left by dance-quality fishnets.
A little tip for you
Dear Constant Reader,
Friday seems to be tip day!
When working with feathers, confetti, glitter, or anything small and floaty, avoid wearing lipgloss. It’s very sticky and all those light little bits will stick to it.
Another little tip for you
Dear Constant Reader,
A hair flower is not only a glamourous accessory; it can be used to hide imperfections in your hairdo.
A little tip for you
Dear Constant Reader,
Once upon a time, in another forum, I used to share pearls of wisdom and now I’d like to begin that again, with you.
Use the power of the pause. You don’t have to be in constant motion. Let the audience savor your pose.
More to come!
Oh, The Glamourous Life! 