Lady Velvet Cabaret

Our latest tutorial from Cece Desist is all about overdrawn lips! Get that perfect pout for burlesque, drag, cosplay or other character make up. Cece is a make up master and contributes regularly to our YouTube channel. If you have a request for the next tutorial, let us know! The big, juicy and overdrawn lips of cabaret and drag divas are something many of us have tried to replicate with […]

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We’re excited for Vita Flame’s latest lash hack video! This time, find out how to easily apply (we promise) false lashes that look full and natural. If you’ve always struggled applying false lashes, ending up sticky and frustrated, this is the perfect lash hack for you! Vita’s last post talked us through magnetic lashes with a focus on stage make-up. Today instead we’re exploring easy to wear everyday lashes that […]

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Our founder and director Miss Vita Flame is a big fan of falsies! She has been road-testing various lashes for a few months and today she shares the first part of her Lash Diary with us. Watch the video below for a fun and honest review of some different magnetic lashes, plus a demonstration on how to apply them using magnetic eyeliner (and yes, even fixing wonky winged liner!). For […]

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LVC’s cabaret queen Cece Desist is known for beating a mug, but did you know she’s just as passionate about removing make up? Check out her tips to keep your skin fresh and healthy, no matter how thick your stage make up is! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more tips and tricks from Cece and her LVC sisters!

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  Let’s face it, isolation can be a bit boring! What better time to get the brushes out and start practising some amazing looks for your return to the stage? Lotta L’Amour shares with us her go-to stage make up look.   It’s seen her through hundreds of high-energy shows at Le Moulin Rouge, so we know it’s sweat-proof and fabulous, check it out and subscribe to our YouTube channel […]

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We sat down with Jessica, the creative force behind Tempest Eve. You may remember some of the beautiful Tempest Eve pieces that we posed with at our popular Disneybounding pinup workshop, or perhaps you’ve seen them onstage around Perth! To celebrate Jessica returning to the studio on April 5 2020 for our GODDESS pinup workshop, we asked her a few questions to find out more about her work…   Tell […]

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To celebrate the announcement of our Picnic Pinups workshop, resident LVC picnic connoisseur Bambi la Belle has shared her top 5 items to include on your Pinup Picnic packing list! If you’re heading out on a summer picnic, be sure to include… Beautiful Blankets! Of course a super cute picnic blanket will never go astray on a pinup picnic! You can even opt for picnic chairs and tables as well if […]

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Hot off the heels of our Enter The Boudoir Pinup Workshop announcement, our dream team comprising instructor Sugar du Joure and photographer Claire Alexander share their top tips for first-time pinups. Perfect for those who are thinking of joining our Enter The Boudoir session, or anyone looking to boost their posing prowess in any pinup-style shoot! Claire Alexander’s Top Tips:   Claire Alexander, photographer, has worked with entertainers from all […]

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Sugar du Joure has a brand new six week CATWALK Burlesque Series course coming up, and to celebrate, she’s sharing her top tips for looking (and feeling) runway ready every day, whether it’s onstage, at work, or nipping into the supermarket. Discover how you can serve some Catwalk Burlesque realness every single day… So you’ve watched a few Victoria’s Secret shows. Stared longingly up at their angel wings with stars […]

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We’re announcing our upcoming Perth Pinup Workshop, celebrating Burlesque! Find out more below, and keep scrolling to discover our favourite icons of both pinup and burlesque. Join the unforgettable performer and pinup Sugar du Joure, and the unbelievably talented Wild Kat Photography for BURLY BABES – a special pinup workshop and photoshoot! The workshop will include hair, make up and styling tips from Sugar du Joure as you learn new […]

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We love to celebrate the achievements of our students and fellow community members – today we’re congratulating a very special lady on a huge achievement. We would like to congratulate the lovely Lexi Heart on winning the Pinup Doll Australia competition! Lexi has spent the last few months tirelessly preparing for the pageant, including in private talent lessons with Sugar du Joure to polish her technique. It’s been fantastic watching […]

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Lady Velvet Cabaret’s Pinup workshops have taken Perth by storm, proving to be the perfect way to grow your portfolio, or just try something new! We are thrilled to share some gorgeous sneak peeks from the Garden Party Pinup Shoot held 18th September. Check out the snaps below! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to find out when the next shoot is scheduled. As usual all these shots are […]

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Check out some sneak peeks from the Pinup Boudoir workshop… Our Pinup Boudoir vintage pinup workshop was a roaring success – the girls absolutely stunned us with their technique and as per usual, Wild Kat Photography’s shots are incredible! Here are a few sneaky peeks from the shoot – be sure to follow @theonlywildkat on instagram for more pinup goodness!  

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Warming things up with Winter Sweethearts Pinup Workshop! We had an absolute ball at the Winter Sweethearts vintage pinup one day workshop! The sold out workshop was so much fun and it was so wonderful to see girls swapping stories, tips, props and making connections (hello our growing instagram following list!). Sugar du Joure was so warm and friendly – by the end of the workshop all participants were well […]

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We can’t believe it’s over! Our four day residency at 246 William Street as part of On William’s Makeshift festival was a fantastic success! Check out our Facebook album to see some happy snaps from the weekend’s events, including sneak peeks from our Curves to Kill, Vintage Pinup and Great Gatsby photoshoots. We have so many people to thank for helping make our involvement in 2013’s Perth Fashion Festival a […]

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