Member Profile: cdcustom

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• Website

How she became interested in burlesque:
I make sexy and modern cocktail hats and hair accessories and they are the perfect costume pieces for the burlesque girls.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I am wondering if there is any conventions for burlesque.  I went to a Barbe collector trade show, and it attracts the desired buyers.  I think if we can start a trade show for the public, it can be a very good promotion for kicking up the sales besides online.

What she sells on Etsy:
cocktail hats, hair accessories

Member Profile: schindermania

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You can find her online:

• Blog
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Flickr feed

 How she became interested in burlesque:
i love burlesque, always have; the interest probably springs from a background in vaudeville. i am not currently involved in burlesque.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
my art tends to be about the intimate and sexy, i'd love to participate in your group activities.  roller derby field trips sound dope!

What she sells on Etsy:
right now i have a line of Dirty Pillows - vintage porn images stitched on vintage fabrics made into pillows.

Member Profile: indigodaisyweddings

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• Website
• Twitter

How she became interested in burlesque:I make a lot of fascinators which are popular with burlesque dancers, I have sold quite a few in the UK. Mainly the peacock feather fascinators, plus I have recently started making feather fans also.Plus the whole thing is just so glamorous and fabulous...! Weddings can be a bit boring.. I would like to broaden my appeal.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I am not sure as yet, as I am totally new to Etsy, so dont really know how it all works.

What she sells on Etsy:
Fascinators- combs, hairbands, clips, plus I also make feather fans, fairy wands, buttonholes, bouquets and wrist corsages.

Member Profile: ambersheh

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• MySpace
• Facebook

How she became interested in burlesque:
Not actively involved in burlesque, but love, love, love it!  I've been a performer since I was 3 years old and it appeals to the die hard glitz and glamour lover still inside of me!

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
To be honest, I'm not sure yet.  I'd have to get a feel for the energy of the group first to see what would work...

What she sells on Etsy:
Feather hair facinators, clips, headbands and some jewelry.

Member Profile: karamae

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You can find her online:

• Unicorn Meat
• Kara Mae

How she became interested in burlesque:
I have been a historian of burlesque for about 10 years now and have a large collection of epherma.  I've booked a few shows but am not really as active now although I do occasionally get called whenever some behind-the-times newspaper suddenly discovers the burlesque revival.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I like to collaborate especially with pin-up models and burlesque performers who are interested in featuring images on necklaces and/or bracelets that I make.

What she sells on Etsy:
Photo jewelry featuring pin-ups, burlesque stars and other art (only 1 burlesque bracelet currently listed... hoping to do more depending on demand) currently collaborating with java's bachelor pad on a series of bracelets featuring past cover girls. also do cast resin jewelry.

Member Profile: DeannaDangerDesigns

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• Shop MySpace
• Shop Model Mayhem
• Personal MySpace
• Personal Facebook
• Personal MySpace

How she became interested in burlesque:
I am a burlesque dancer, and model. My deep love for burlesque and all things pinup come from a youth spent as a competition dancer, and college years of experimentation. ;)

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
Promote the team on all my current sites and future sites. Create new fresh designs to keep people coming back!

What she sells on Etsy:
pasties, fascinators, mini top hats, necklaces, garters, and other hair adornments

Member Profile: Showdolls

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• Facebook
• Twitter
• Model Mayhem

How she became interested in burlesque:
I have done burlesque/fetish modeling for a few years now, and have always loved costuming. Besides, I studied Art and French, so I was bound to come across it!

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I will certainly promote it as much as I can, by mentioning it to friends and whenever I am online. I have a background in graphic design, so if any graphic work is needed, I can help.

What she sells on Etsy:
Currently, brad-jointed paper dolls. Coming soon, t shirts with illustrations and naughty sayings

Member Profile: TheLibertarian

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• Website
• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter

How she became interested in burlesque:
I love the combination of theater, performance and imagination but most of all I love the historical/vintage aspect. It gives your imagination the freedom to run wild.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I'd love to participate in the The monthly Bombshell Challenge, chat about new performers I've seen and new idea, plus collaborate with other team members.

What she sells on Etsy:
I sell fascinators and jewelery at the moment. I'm working on a collection of pasties, fans and gloves at the moment which I'll be adding soon.

Member Profile: wickedharem

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• Website
• Facebook

How she became interested in burlesque:
I am a belly dancer who found her way into burlesque. I've been part of a troupe and I'm currently trying to start another. I'm just completely inspired by all the gorgeous burlesque ladies out there and I love helping to make them fabulous!

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I love the idea of making themed items! And I am always into promoting other items that I think are gorgeous. It would be fun to have other sellers to talk to about what you're doing and what their opinions are, and just fun to share with each other.

What she sells on Etsy:
Pasties, top hats, fascinators, garter belts and pants, tribal belly dance stuff... adding new things all the time.

Member Profile: magpiegeegaws

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• Facebook

How she became interested in burlesque:
I am a fan of burlesque and the esthetic that goes with it, ie. feather fans, the clothing and accessories.  I think it is a very exciting and sexy expression of art.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I am very interested in the monthly themed projects and think it is a very good idea.  I don't know if there are any burlesque conventions but it would be good to create a burlesque at an event like that.

What she sells on Etsy:
I make accessories that can be worn in the hair or anywhere.

Member Profile: Swinginmartinis

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• Facebook
• MySpace
• Blog

How she became interested in burlesque:
I used to perform and choreograph for an annual holiday burlesque show at the Chico Cabaret in Chico, California. I moved to Idaho and have found several other burlesque groups, but have yet to find the right fit. I miss it a lot. I am still a creative contributor to the Burlesque show in Chico. I have never had the perfect body, and burlesque encourages women of all shapes and sizes and backgrounds and I love the art of tease, instead of just sleaze, and I worked very hard to instill that in all the performers in Chico.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I would love to promote people's work to the Chico Cabaret, perhaps they could get costume pieces from team members...I am also interested in developing my skills to be able to make more than just hair accessories...I have made several costumes, but would love to do more! I would also like to be able to make lingerie, bathing suits, corsets, and hats for retro, vintage, burlesque, awesome people!

What she sells on Etsy:
Right now I have mainly purses, hair flowers, and necklaces. I make all sorts of domestic diva kinds of stuff - kitschy kitchen, etc that I would like to get up there. I even sculpt really funny pin up leg pen holders that I'd like to get out in the world.

Member Profile: Restless Gypsy

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How she became interested in burlesque:
I love pin up art, french nude art, showgirls, circus performers.  I have a deep respect for these women.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I am open to challenges, throwing out new ideas, helping promote each other and the burlesque idea.

What she sells on Etsy:
I sell vintage images, checkbook covers and credit card holders vintage travel cases, and handbags.

Member Profile: ThimbleNina

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You can find her online:

• Trust the Pirates
  

How she became interested in burlesque:
I'm not a burlesque performer but I am a fan.  I'm also a Tribal bellydancer and our art forms seem to compliment each other quite well.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I'm a promoter of all art forms and I'm quite talented of linking groups together that would otherwise have never spoken.  Think of me as a 'crossover liason'

What she sells on Etsy:
Altered art pendants

Member Profile: Teal and Olive

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You can find her online:

• Flickr
  
• Blog
  
• Twitter
  

How she became interested in burlesque:
involved - i wish....i love the shows...as i get older i feel sexier though...so, maybe someday!

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
i want to have a look at how the team works first - i am new to etsy...so, i will have to spend a little time getting a feel for everything.

What she sells on Etsy:
i make earring, lariats, & necklaces...i have a lot of ideas for little handmade luxuries though...i also have a good vintage stash that i need to list...i love velvet & feathers & silk....

Member Profile: Gretas Pretty Things

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• My Space
  
• Twitter
  

How she became interested in burlesque:
I've always been interested in retro and vintage things, especially old movies. When I first saw a picture of Dita Von Teese, I was fascinated - who was this fabulous woman who dressed out of another era? That is how I discovered burlesque.

I was sort of a burlesque "lurker" for a while, doing research and learning about different performers, until I saw an audition posted for a burlesque show locally down here in Richmond, VA. I went to the audition, and the woman running it - Runaround Sue - liked my stuff, and decided to work with a newbie to prep for the show. I've performed in 3 shows since March, and have another lined up for this weekend!

I have my own little gimmick, of course. I'm a tap dancer, so I incorporate that into a lot of my numbers. But with my interest in costume design, I take great pleasure in designing my pasties, costumes, and accessories as well.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I just want to help spread the love and beauty that is burlesque! I love the sound of the monthly theme... I need something like that to keep my creative juices flowing. Mostly, though, I'm fairly new to Etsy, and hope to use this team as continuous inspiration to keep creativity in my shop, even if I'm having a hard time making a sale.

What she sells on Etsy:
Hair flowers on combs, pasties, some jewelry, and fascinators coming soon!

Member Profile: Joolz

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• Blog
• Twitter
• Facebook
• My Space
  

How she became interested in burlesque:
I love the look of burlesque and I create jewelery for a couple of burlesque girls - would like to do more.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I'm always happy to help out with promos, doing swaps etc.

What she sells on Etsy:
Jewelry - necklaces, chokers, bracelets, earrings

Member Profile: Tart Deco

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• Facebook
• Twitter
• Blog
  

How she became interested in burlesque:
I love 1920s & 30s looks, as well as pinup and many of my accessories can crossover into burlesque. I started to take burlesque dance classes and hope to again in the future :)

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I can participate in most online things that the group does, like blogs (including posting articles), promotion, etc. I will also be willing to donate product occasionally for team promotion. I can do events in my area during the summer and occasionally the rest of the year.

What she sells on Etsy:
I mostly sell handmade hair accessories that use repurposed vintage pieces and vintage style supplies. I also sell actual vintage items from the 1920s-1960s.

Member Profile: Maxine in Trousers

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• Blog
• Facebook
• Twitter
  

How she became interested in burlesque:
I've always enjoyed anything vintage, retro, and pinup - especially movies (I'm a bit of an old movie geek), clothes, jewelry, art and tattoos. Maybe it goes back to my love of Mae West when I was growing up - she always struck me as a force to be reckoned with. Burlesque has an amazing tradition and I'm glad to see it enjoying a revival because its an awesome way for women to feel empowered and have fun.

While I am not currently involved in burlesque, I'm thinking about getting involved in performing in the future.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I'd really like to have a presence at some of the area shows and get involved in cross-promotion with troupes. Its nice to have a community and I'm looking forward to exchanging ideas and supporting fellow crafters.

What she sells on Etsy:
Right now its mostly fascinators, headbands, pasties and some jewelry. I used to make a lot more jewelry, so I may add a bit more of that into the mix. I'm also interested in millinery and would like to expand into making more cocktail hats.

Member Profile: Hexotica

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You can find her online:

• Blog
• Live Journal
• Twitter
• Ebay
• My Space
  

How she became interested in burlesque:
My interest arose in my early 20's out of interest in Christopher Isherwood's Berlin Stories, which led to looking up the music of Kurt Weill, Bretolt Brech, The Threepenny Opera, then on to Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf.

It then continued in my mid-20's with goth clubbing and becoming enamored with the "Cabaret Goth" look, which had a lot to do with Marilyn Manson's marriage to Dita von Teese. I started making accessories for my costumes for clubbing then.

Now in my 30's I am more involved in the rockabilly sub-culture which is where half the burlesque performers hang out and regularly perform at clubs. Half my friends are performers and I make costume accessories for them!

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I had also looked for a burlesque team when I joined Etsy! I found you by looking up all the old post on burlesque to see who else was out there. I could only find a gothic-oriented team so I joined that but I'd much rather focus on burlesque accessories and style. The Dark Side Street Team is amazing though, so I'd love to participate in some of the same kinds of activities, such as cross-promoting, adding to forums, swaps, blogging, etc.

What she sells on Etsy:
Chokers, necklaces, earrings, fascinators, mini-hats, bow clips, and ostrich feather pens. I am planning to start making more performance-props and flashier burlesque accessories.

Member Profile: Amorphious

Shop: Amorphious

You can find her online:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Jennawylie.com
• Zazzle
• Deviant Art

How she became interested in burlesque:
Well I consider my self to be a burlesque woman.

How she plans to participate in Etsy's Burlesque Beauties:
I would participate in the teams activities with my opinions and art.

What she sells on Etsy:
Hats, scarves, polymer clay, jewlery