July Events!

So many places to catch a glimpse of the Dottie's Delights action this month!  First up, we have an amazing event brought you by Chicago Social Magazine: the Don Julio Lofts -- a three day exclusive nightlife spot July 7-9th.  The Grand Opening and Media Event on the 7th, I will be unveiling a special piece inspired by Don Julio's 1942 variety of premium tequila, so you know it will be extra 1942 vintage sexy fun!  The 9th will be a grand fashion show, plus a special guest performance by Shiny Toy Guns and more.  From what I've been told, the 9th is at or near capacity, so call ASAP to see if you can still go if you are interested!!

Please click the flyers for more info on each night!

What about for the West Coasters?  Well, make sure you come out July 11th for the special DVD release party of the Viva Las Vegas 13 fashion show!  If you weren't able to make it out to Vegas for the event in April, or maybe you just want to relive all the fun that you had, this event will feature a fashion show, dinner if you want it (with reservations), live bands, and event filming so make sure you are dressed to impress!  ;) 

Need a little sample to whet your appetite?  Well, say no more:

Finally, for a more intimate experience, we are having a Chicago Fashion Incubator Open House event on July 21st.  Come up and see my studio space, where all the magic happens! 

Mosh and Viva Van Story

I am definitely not the first to say it, but when Mosh and Viva Van Story pair up on a photoshoot, they just simply cannot be beat!  A dream team for sure, and this time I was lucky enough to have a piece involved!  This scandalous little number is actually a design dreamed up by Mosh herself...and being as she has been such a sweetheart to me and a doll to work with, I was more than happy to oblige in lending a hand to make this piece come true!  We are in the works of possibly making this piece available exclusively through her site, so keep an eye out and in the meantime, make sure to sign up to see oh so many more amazing photos of this beautiful dame! 

Photographer: Viva Van Story

Model: Mosh

Hairstylist: Pin Me Up Hair

If you would like to see more of just how fabulous these forces combine (plus much more), definitely check out Viva's new book:

Sigh.  Lots of other updates to make, including all the fun from the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend (sooo goood!), events in California and Chicago in July, and more but that will be for another day.  I have work to do!   XOXO

Guess who shares my birthday?

The bra.

On May 27th, I had my golden birthday and the bra had it's 100th birthday.  That's like the platinum birthday?  I don't know how these things work.  Anyway, fate a bit much?  Yes, I think so.   :)

With further inspection, I found (according to the New York Times), underwear was first worn in two pieces in 1889, and the word "brassiere" was first used in 1907, but it wasn't until 1910 when "the New York socialite Mary Phelps Jacob constructed the first bra as we would recognize it today."

Just disregard the opening quote in that article, I only wish the bras in my collection took 20 minutes to make.  Please take comfort in knowing that a lot more time and love goes into each of my creations than that!  ;p

A good page for the history of the bra.