Products So Good They Will Make Your Tassels Twirl

Thanks to modern pioneers like Dita Von Teese, Dirty Martini, Jo Boobs and other performers, burlesque is everywhere these days and it couldn't be more exciting for a lifelong cabaret lover like myself. If you were to turn me into a pile of materials it would consist of feathers, sequins, glitter and well...anything pink and sparkly.  And so as it happens every once in a while, I am suddenly trendy. 

Burlesque Painting as seen on Bellydancing by Elaine

Christina Aguilera's movie "Burlesque" is coming out and amazing new troupes are popping up every day-including Delray Beach's own Modernesque Burlesque, celebrating a year of tantalizing shows and incredible performances. Burlesque is popular again!

People are even decorating their homes, events and weddings in retro burlesque fashions:

Wedding Photo from YourWeddingDay.com

 

Burlesque Wallpaper as seen on The Gin Lady

Put some tease back into your life with these great products, style inspirations and burly-q goodness

so good they will make your tassels twirl: 

It's almost summer time - let your inner pin-up girl shine with the "Skipper" Nautical Bikini from one of my favorite places to shop Pin Up Girl Clothing. Check out their site- I promise you won't be disappointed!

On the beach, at the grocery store, craft store or even the office - this sexy seamstress Tote by 6Prints is a fun way to lug around all your stuff.

This beautiful headband by Tragic Veil is pure burlesque heaven.

 

Burlesque Beauty Pendant by Queen Bean Jewels on ArtFire

More removable than a stripper pole. Bring a little sexy sass into your home with this wall decal by beepart.

Make your bedroom your own red light district with a lingerie clad Tramp Lamp.

Finally, burlesque is all about the tease - and there is no tease unless something is left to the imagination.

Key to every performance is the perfect pair of pasties. Here are some of my favorites:

Candy Pasties by Fleur du Mal

 

Awesome Sushi Pasties. Photo by Fractured Frame Photography.

Music Note Pasties by Manuge-et-Toi Burlesque as seen on Trend de la Creme 

Pac Man Pasties as seen on Forever Geek.

 If you are local to the Delray area, don't forget to check out Modernesque Burlesque's June 5th Midnight Show.  See Pulp Pin-up at its finest at Respectable Street.  Find out more and buy presale tickets for only $5 at http://www.respectablestreet.com/.





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Poetry Is An Echo, Asking a Shadow To Dance - Carl Sandburg

Not much in the world thrills me as much as beautiful words. I collect quotes, poetry, manuscripts, books - anything written, which is why I am so excited that today is National Poem In Your Pocket Day!

Today's Thursday Treasury features gorgeous poetry related items from across Etsy:

Henry David Thoreau Wall Decal by rEvolv3r Apparel

A chic homage to the dark poet Poe.

The Raven Nevermore Necklace from Ursula and Olive

My favorite Shakespeare sonnet!

She Walks In Beauty Inscribed Ring by Christen Largent  

One of the more cheerful Sylvia Plath things you will ever see!

 Quote Print by 3Lambs Graphics

I was named for Emily Dickinson and have always been a fan.

Beautiful Poetry Print from Art By Andrea

Perfect nursery decor - Shel Silverstein is another of my all-time favorites.

Anything Can Be Shel Silverstein Wall Decal by Single Stone Studios

So pretty!

Bird with Ribbon and DH Lawrence Poetry Bowl by Amongst Lovely Things

Haha love it! 

1.25" Pin or Magnet by Bean Forest

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Earth Day, Every Day

"The Earth is what we all have in common." - Wendell Barry

Today is Earth Day and though EVERY day should be Earth Day, it is nice to have a date to honor our planet. We take so much of it for granted - the air, the sky, the sun....just to name a few.  Today, take a moment to truly realize the wonder that is our home. 

Below are some beautiful Earth Day inspired pieces from Etsy for today's treasury:

From Top to Bottom, Left to Right: River Rock Earth Magnets by Casa Expressions $10, Earth Day Girl Art Print by Little Sage Creations $13, Vinyl Wall Decal by Pop Wall $80, Earth Day Ernie by Plush Team $20, Boho Earth Girl Necklace by Wickedly Good $30, Earth Pinup Girl Vase by Laura Walls Taylor $175