June 16, 2008
My Ebay Sales! Burlesque! Retro! Gothic!
That's right, Kids....it's time to take the clothes off my back! Some of the best items of my personal collection of burlesque, retro and gothic clothing are up for grabs on Ebay by Clicking This Link!
10% of all of my auctions will be donated to The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp started by one of my personal heros, actor Paul Newman, to give kids battling cancer a chance to have a fun camp experience.
All of the items in the auction are from my personal collection, and many have been on the burlesque stage with me and in photoshoots (and now I have an extra 14 inches of closet space! WHOOT!) I am selling retro vintage pieces, burlesque items and rare gothic Lip Service and Betsey Johnson items.
All winners will receive their item lovingly wrapped in pink tissue with black ribbons - with a special note from me.
Good Luck!
Love,
Veronica
Posted by Veronica at 07:54 PM
June 15, 2008
On the Waterfront
The above photo is the World Famous *BOB* and I's fantasy kayak. Except that ours would have copious amounts of glitter, sequins and Swarovski crystals.
Yes. It's true. I am the LEAST inclined sports person in the world. But when the international burlesque goddess, the World Famous *BOB* (and yes, that's her legal name) calls and asks if you would like to be part of her "Babes on the Water" program and kayak on the Hudson River - you say yes! I was absolutely intrigued by kayaking on the river famously known for being the place where the mafia dumped their hits, and I was thrilled by the danger of it all - I mean, one wrong move and you are in the Hudson. And that's well.... terrifying.
The day started looking rainy and gloomy. I put on my false eyelashes and clipped my white rose in my hair and thought - it will not rain, it will not rain. I got out of the subway to walk to the pier - and it was pouring. The second I walked up to the pier to see *BOB* and her friend, Ricky, waiting - the rain stopped and the sun came out. I knew it was going to be a great day.
Chris, the volunteer at the dock, told us about how he once had a studio in the building of Irving Klaw, the famed pin-up photographer who did most of the Bettie Page photos. At one point, the floor was giving away by the closet, and they took away the floor to reveal vintage magazines of Bettie Page. One magazine had a picture of her in the actual closet that they took the floor out of and found the magazines in! What history! The studio was on 14th street and 3rd avenue.
All this before we got into the kayaks! That's why I love living in New York City...everybody's got great stories...and if you are looking to be entertained all you have to do is open your eyes!
The three of us got on the water and had a great time paddling around. I shared some of my tour guide stories about the buildings across the water that I remembered from back in the days when I first got to New York and made a living working on those double decker buses. Being on the water in a small kayak and seeing the Statue of Liberty in the distance was really cool. The freedom of being on this little kayak on the Hudson with the skyline of the city all around us was an unbelievable experience. I will never stop being amazed by this city. I waited for years to get here, I dreamed of it forever, and many days I have to pinch myself that I'm actually here and doing what I love in my life. I try to rate my life by my inner 8 year old...if my 8 year old self would be proud of me, then I'm on the right track. And today she was definitely thrilled.
The day can best be summed up by a huge billboard we saw painted on the side of the pier that said, "The Good Life" to which *BOB* said, "Yes, thank you! We'll have one of those each!"
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Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. I started off with one fantastic Dad and now I'm proud to have four of them - my awesome SD, Mark - and Burke's two dads, Bob and Francis that treat me as one of their own. I am grateful every day for all four of them. I am one lucky daughter!
Much love always...
Posted by Veronica at 08:41 PM
June 14, 2008
Spellbinding Burlesque Class
The above photo was a candid backstage photo taken by John Bentham at Shanghai Mermaid, seconds before I was about to go on stage. I love this photo, because in it, I'm working my magic...you are actually witnessing a "glamouring" secret that has been passed down by generations of women in my family - it's subtle, and you only know it if you are related to me, or if you took my Spellbinding Burlesque class. Yes, my darlings....I have a virtual arsenal of spellbinding secrets and magic...ready to be shared.
This upcoming Thursday, I will be teaching my Spellbinding Burlesque class at the The New York City School of Burlesque from 7-8:30pm.
Besides performing itself, this class is one of my favorite things. At this point, I've taught women from ages 18 to 72, fabulous women of all shapes and sizes with all different backgrounds...some that are interested in trying burlesque professionally, and some that are just doing it to immerse themselves in the glamour and fun of it. Watching a whole new world open before these women who are dipping their toes into burlesque has been such a wonderful high. By the end of the fourth week, my students and I have bonded so much, that we don't want the class to end.
The last two classes I've taught were sold out quickly....so I would like to invite you to be a part of our circle of bewitching bombshells. Pre-register now and join me at the New York School of Burlesque starting this upcoming Thursday from 7-8:30pm. For more information, all the details are on this link - Spellbinding Burlesque Class with Veronica Varlow
It's a great class to take with a friend!
Here are some things my students have said:
"Veronica Varlow sees the beauty in You, and in falling under Her spell, you fall under YOUR spell. "Spellbinding Burlesque" is all about charm, sisterhood, and secrets!" - Coco La Pearl
"I loved the class! I wished it lasted FOREVER!" - Dame Beso
"Veronica - you gave us such great advice, opportunities, tricks, etc! Thank you!" - Miss Amanda Jones
"Your class is like a super-stylish, slumber party!" - Tallulah Luv
See you on Thursday!
Posted by Veronica at 06:32 PM
