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How to Buy Pasties on the Internet (Burlesque Costume)

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Where to buy excellent nipple pasties? You are probably looking for pasties that can be applied many times, that stand up to use, and, if you want to twirl tassels, have tassels that twirl easily. The ones in sex toy stores or on Alibaba may not be knowledgably constructed with tassel-twirling or sturdiness in mind. Like lacy playsuits, they are great for photo shoots, but don't necessarily function and hold up under performance conditions. You need pasties made by people who know what's involved in a high-perofrmance pastie! Above: A video of me testing a leopard-print rhinestone pastie I made, to make sure the tassel-twirling attachment is operating smoothly. I often get asked where to buy pasties, and I always say that the best pastie makers have experience with burlesque. Either they are performers themselves, or they specialize in making costumes for performers. They understand the functions and rigors of performance, and they are inspired by the opportunities of innovativ...

Feline Friday: Ariel Helvetica's Leopard Print Burlesque

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Ariel Helvetica's Leopard Print Burlesque by Jo Weldon I'm launching a new feature for this blog, in which I'll interview some of my favorite performers about their fabulous leopard print costumes. Please share and comment if you enjoy! Ariel Helvetica competed in the Best Debut category at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in 2018 in a spectacular leopard costume, and I knew I had to get a closer look! The weekender's pageant features some of the world's most innovative and exciting burlesque, and the way this costume broke down blew my mind. Plus, LEOPARD! Above: Ariel Helvetica by Mike White. Above: Ariel Helvetica by Tom Gould. Who made the costume? Christina Manuge of Manuge Et Toi  www.manugeettoi.com  made the bra, corset, garter, panty and skirt! Misty Greer made the two sets of gloves and I made the hat.  What inspired you to choose it?  This costume got started in 2016, when I found the gold glitter leopard p...