Burlexe is a unique entertainment company, inspired by burlesque and the performers, past and present, professional and amateur, who’ve created the art form.
We are now bringing our unique Burlexe experiences right to your door. As with everything we do, we are taking inspiration from the worlds of burlesque and cabaret to make your special occasions even more special.
Goodtime Mama Jojo, aka Jo King is the undisputed British Burlesque Legend and her work for other performers and women from all walks of life is about helping them drop their insecurities and access their true selves.
Check out our curated posts on everything Burlesque. From Burlesque basics to glamorous add-ons, we have everything you may need to immerse yourself in this world and indulge your inner showgirl.
Our Burlexe burlesque shop features unique items created, co-created, curated or sourced by us from the worlds of burlesque, showgirls and showmen – as well as the performing arts.
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See how to apply exteme eyeliner and longlasting red lipstick in this great video. Our favourite makeup tips and tricks that we’ve shared come together in this Dolly Lamour burlesque makeup tutorial.
This beautiful woman is also known for her burlesque modelling. Now, we’re taking a leaf out of her book with this burlesque makeup tutorial.
This look is perfect for burlesque dancing, a burlesque show or just a fabulous night out.
Dolly Lamour begins by applying liquid foundation and concealer as a base. This includes over the eye area. She then seals with a powder for a matte finish.
She adds a good deal of blusher to her cheeks, which is needed when in the spotlight. This is teamed with highlighting the eye-socket area.
Read: How to Get Long Eyelashes Without Falsies.
You can see Dolly Lamour’s blending of dark and light to enhance the contours of her eyes. She then begins to apply extreme eyeliner in a cat eyes style.
It’s evident that Dolly Lamour has experience in how to apply eyeliner quickly. This is simply a case of practice makes perfect.
Whilst adding definition to your eyebrows has also become an eye makeup must. If you believe Pinterest anyway.
Dolly Lamour then moves onto applying a base around and on her lips. This is followed by lip liner which she uses on her lip line and then uses lipstick to fill in her lips.
After a final touch up the look is complete. Voila!
Check out Dolly Lamour Burlesque Makeup and watch our quick-fire answer to: what is burlesque?
(Image from Dolly Lamour)
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Our first ever track is a banger and sees us reuniting with our hostess with the mostest, garage and r’n’b legend, Kele le Roc.
Why not take 5 minutes out of your day to get your wiggle on. Watch out taster lesson to see what’s in store for our exclusive Burlesque Masterclass.
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