This Showgirl hat got a new lease on life during the lockdown. I decided to give it an overhaul and make it a one of a kind piece instead of part of the trio it was originally intended for. And of course, I had to play dress up to make sure it looks good. Can […]
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One of my favorite things to do is play dress up! So I am always tickled when I can just don one of my costumes just for fun, with no show to perform in. These are photos taken by me, (yes they are selfies,) in my Showgirl headdress that I lovingly call “Bo.” This crown
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This 50th episode of Showgirls Life is a collection of guests sharing their perspectives on what a Showgirl is and what she isn’t. Think you know what a Showgirl is? Definitely NOT like she was portrayed in Showgirls the movie. What a joke! On the other hand, the Showgirl is more than feathers and legs,
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Hey there Member! Here is your May guest roundup bonus episode!! This episode features Marty Lewis, Alison Kravenko, Debra Lee Kristian and Dollie Eaglin. More mind-blowing stories from these guests!! Enjoy!XOXO! Athena
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This is part three in a series about my Gazealous feather fan dance costume. If you missed it, you can watch part one and part two for more of the scoop about this costume. Watch the video below to learn just how much it cost to bring this headdress to life! The Sparkle Snacks (time
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Suzanne Raines (Lunn) went to Paris with Madame Bluebell, to perform as a Bluebell dancer in Allez Lido at the Lido de Paris at the age of 16. She did quite well there advancing to the dancing nude line until Miss Bluebell invited her to travel to Las Vegas to be part of the opening
This is part two in a series about my Gazealous feather fan dance costume. If you missed part one, watch it here. Watch the video below to learn the real process of constructing a Showgirl headdress from scratch! The Sparkle Snacks (time lapse creation videos) for this hat can be found here. Thank you for
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Dollie Eaglin started dancing at a late age, even though she was inspired by the dancing shows she saw on TV as a young girl in the South. In this episode we discuss her path to the Las Vegas shows Donn Arden’s Hallelujah Hollywood! and Jubilee! And the impact being part of those casts had
The first time I noticed the Showgirl is missing from Las Vegas In 2018, I took a road trip with my family to LA to visit Disneyland for the first time as a whole family since 2008. It was always a road trip, as it is (supposedly) cheaper and my dad is afraid to fly—never
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This is part one in a series about my Gazealous feathered headdress feather fan dance costume. Watch the video to learn the inspiration behind an act that was created in response to my desire to differentiate burlesque strippers from real Showgirls. The Sparkle Snacks (time lapsed costume creation videos) for this hat can be found
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Debra Lee Kristian is back for part 2 where she shares more about life at the Lido de Paris at the Stardust Hotel when the mob ran it. She has a few stories of interactions with Frank Rosenthal and how upset she was at a nickname he gave her. We discuss the immensity of the
This is part three in a series about my “O” costume. You can watch part one here and part two here. Watch the video to learn the the process I used to add more elements to the So Com Voce costume to create a whole new look! Thank you for watching! New series about the
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Debra Lee Kristian did not fit the standards that Donn Arden’s cast members were typically known for. She was quite short but was able to entertain Donn Arden enough to win the role as the Principal singer of Allez Lido, the final edition of the Lido de Paris at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas,
Hey Member! Here’s your livestream replay for the week! My apologies for the weird start, without an intro. I didn’t know if it was streaming yet. I continued cutting the fabric, we still have 13 more yards of fabric to go. So I can cut lots more circles!! If you have any questions, please comment
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This is part two in a series about my “O” costume. You can watch part one here. Watch the video to learn the the process I used to add more elements to the So Com Voce costume to create a whole new look! Thank you for watching! Part three about the stats releases next week!
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Showgirl’s Life podcast welcomes back three generations of Las Vegas performers Janet Kravenko, Alison Kravenko and Skyla Johnson for a group interview to talk about show business and their family legacy. As a special Mother’s Day tribute, the three generations share what life has been like being a mother and/or daughter in showbiz as Las
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Hey there Member!Here is your April 2021 guest roundup bonus episode!! This episode features Skyla Johnson, Su Kim Chung, Joe Macchiaverna and Patti Jo Cooper (Amerein.) More mind-blowing stories from these three guests!! If you have suggestions for future bonus episodes, I will try to make them work within each month’s interviews. Maybe a specific
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Hey Member! Here’s your livestream replay for the week! Technical difficulties so I couldn’t go live in the fb group, but I will fix it for next week!! In the livestream, I opened up the package of fabric I ordered, measured out the fabric twice, and then began the process of ironing and cutting. I
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Burlesque Love Story tribute act This is part one in a series about my “O” costume. A burlesque act inspired by my relationship with my love. Each costume piece was inspired by a number of resources. Thank you for watching! Part two about the process releases next week! Stay tuned!
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Hey Member! Here is the first round of Sparkle Snacks for this costume. I am adding the digital “planning’ and shopping I did at the beginning, as it is part of the process. The second bit was filmed immediately after the livestream. I finished up the pattern pieces. I’ll “unbox” the fabric at the livestream
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Marty Lewis, who was in both opening casts of Hello, Hollywood, Hello and Jubilee as a black male dancer, shares his story of being a black Showboy in Donn Arden’s MGM productions. We discuss the joys and privileges of being part of the casts of Showgirl production shows, where entertainment has gone today and reminisced
Patti Jo Amerein (Cooper) began her stage career in the production of City Lites at the Flamingo Hotel. She was urged to audition for Donn Arden’s Jubilee! When the first contract change came up and was immediately hired as a Tall Nude. Patti Jo shares her experiences navigating her performing career through the 80s and
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Hey Member! Here’s your livestream replay for the week! Some new gadgets allowed me to do a two camera shoot and record with buffer videos in and out, exciting stuff!! In the livestream, I measured and cut pattern pieces for the three tiered circle skirt butt piece. I will be cutting the fabric in sparkle
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This is part three in a series about my So Com Voce burlesque fan dance. If you missed them, you can find part one and two to learn more about this costume. Watch the video to learn just how much this costume cost to make and what happened to it when after I retired the
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Hey Member! It feels so good to be finishing projects!! ? Here are the Sparkle Snacks continuing with the body chain. ANNNND It’s done!! I expedited the teardrop stones so I could finish it this weekend. Yay!! Those babies aren’t cheap!! Those two teardrops cost $9 each, plus another $3 for the settings. But they
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