HOW TO SPARKLE ON STAGE
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

HOW TO SPARKLE ON STAGE

STAGE SPARKLE Stage sparkle is what makes a performer pop. Being on the stage as a drag queen, singer, dancer or theatrical performer is the one...
THE GROUP COSTUME PROCESS WITH CRYSTAL STYLE
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

THE GROUP COSTUME PROCESS WITH CRYSTAL STYLE

Charlotte Pacelli delves deep with performer Ooh La Lou, who shares her process of creating group costumes with rhinestones, feathers and ooh l...
SPARKLING RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COSTUMES
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

SPARKLING RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COSTUMES

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Rhythmic gymnastics is the performance of various gymnastics moves and dance exercises to music. It combines ballet, body ...
ALL ABOUT THE BURLESQUE OUTFIT: WITH LENA MAE
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

ALL ABOUT THE BURLESQUE OUTFIT: WITH LENA MAE

Charlotte and Lena Mae chat about the coming of the burlesque outfit and pearls in this one-on-one interview. CLASSIC OUTFITS Charlotte Pacelli ...
COVETABLE CRYSTAL COSTUMES
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

COVETABLE CRYSTAL COSTUMES

My memories of the lovely Amber ‘Showpaz’ Topaz go right back to the very start of my burlesque journey. As a newbie back in 2007, I’d nabbed ...
SEQUINS - PIMP UP MY COSTUME!
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

SEQUINS - PIMP UP MY COSTUME!

Photo by Steven Gregson Charlotte and Ruby Deshabille chat about holographic sequins, rhinestones and beads in this one-on-one interview. TO SEQ...
BALLROOM DANCE COSTUMES FOR COMPETITIONS
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

BALLROOM DANCE COSTUMES FOR COMPETITIONS

Ballroom dancing is one of the most elegant, sophisticated forms of dance, and the costumes are made to match the style and grace of the movement.M...
LEARNING THE SECRETS OF BURLESQUE COSTUMING
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

LEARNING THE SECRETS OF BURLESQUE COSTUMING

As a pre-Christmas treat for you all, Charlotte sits with UK Queen of Burlesque Miss Polly Rae who kindly shares a few of her golden costuming secr...
GLITZ AND GLAM: INTERVIEW WITH A UK BURLESQUE DANCER
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

GLITZ AND GLAM: INTERVIEW WITH A UK BURLESQUE DANCER

When I began performing on the UK Burlesque circuit in 2006, a love for the costumes was a large part of the fuel behind my ambition. As the years ...
SMASH THE COMPETITION WITH A SPARKLY BIKINI!
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

SMASH THE COMPETITION WITH A SPARKLY BIKINI!

When you're getting ready for the competition of a lifetime, you want the focus on all your hard work. Having the right outfit can help, but...
WHAT IS BURLESQUE?
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

WHAT IS BURLESQUE?

Burlesque has been creating waves in the entertainment industry since the Victorian era. It has recently begun to recirculate in popularity as wome...
THE FEATHER BOA
Performance CostumePoppy Pennington

THE FEATHER BOA

An iconic piece of fashion history, a staple in standing out, a favourite amongst the confident and collected individuals. The Feather Boa ticks al...