Burlesque is making a comeback!

So you must have noticed that one of the hottest trends going around at the moment is underwear as outerwear, which goes hand in hand with the current day explosion of Burlesque. Women everywhere are baring all and doing burlesque as a fun way of working out and building confidence. One of our most adored local burlesque dancers is Miss Cherry-pop (right) who you can check out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miss-Cherry-Pop/137150578933?ref=ts. Inspired by all of this, we are showing you how burlesque-inspired make-up and fashion is right on trend.

Almost every fashion house is showing this trend this season - one of the front runners on the high street has got to be Topshop. They have a stunning selection of corsets and bodices such as this lace piece which would go perfectly with a pair of harem pants or shorts. It also comes in cream and grey and is an absolute bargain for £25. We also love this denim bra-style top, perfect for summer and a more casual take on this trend.

We’re also big fans of the great brand ‘Bebaroque’ who have gorgeous pieces including bodies and tights. They are at a higher price than you would pay on the high street but the quality is worth it. Some of the designs have Swarovski crystals on them and we particularly love these hand embroidered tights which have pearls and stones sewn into them (see left). You can check it all out at www.bebaroque.co.uk and some designs are also available at www.asos.com where they are slightly more purse friendly!

Burlesque style make-up, made famous by celebrities such as Dita Von Tesse, is totally glamorous and completely achievable for a night out. The three most important things in burlesque style make-up is flawless matte skin, defined eyes and gorgeous red lips. Here are some of our recommendations; Lancome Teint Idole Silky Matte Mineral Foundation was one of Cosmopolitans 2009 Beauty Awards winners, and gives a matte and fresh-faced look for 18 hours. Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream to Powder Foundation was also a winner. In terms of eyes, we’ve discovered this great new product, Urban Decay’s Cream Eyeliner. It’s better than a pencil and a liquid and is sure to give you that perfect defined look. Now for the most important part, to pull this look of you need to have the perfect red lipstick. Our vote goes to a brand new product from our favorite make-up artists MAC. They’ve created two lipsticks named Viva Glam Gaga and Viva Glam Cyndi, named after Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper. Viva Glam Cyndi is a perfect red tone, but they are limited edition so make sure that you snap yours up quick at www.maccosmetics.co.uk!

So you may be nervous about starting out with this new trend but burlesque is really on the comeback and if it hasn’t hit your local area yet, it is bound to soon. Inject a little bit of it into your every day wardrobe and you may even want to join a burlesque class like Miss Cherry-Pop’s. She’s doing a show on the 17th of April at The Winchester in Bournemouth so if you’re anywhere along the south coast and not quite ready to join a class yet then pop along, it’s guaranteed to be a great night! Find all the info on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=236783462445&ref=mf.

Enjoy!

Love Katie x