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The Circus Girl Colouring Book ~ by Talulah Blue

3/22/2017

Over the last year my mum and myself have been working on the Circus Girl Colouring Booking.

My mum has always been a great painter and illustrator, I've always admired her work and for some time wanted to take advantage of the skills we have between us.
When I was a child she would draw pictures of mermaids and fairies, I loved them, and would stare at them for hours.
With this book, we can share a little bit of the joy.
Years later I did a degree in graphic design, fast forward another 8 years after my career in graphics for fashion ended, and here we are.

The Circus Girls Colouring Book: etsy.com/uk/shop/TalulahBlueDesigns

The Circus Girls Colouring Book: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TalulahBlueDesigns

Work in progress.

The Faeries book was also a big influence, I remember looking over the pages multiples times as a child, and using it as part of an art project as school.

Find The Circus Girl Colouring Book here!
Shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TalulahBlueDesigns

My mum does beautiful drawings, and I edit them and put them together into downloadable PDF files.

So far this has been over a year in the making, it's a slow process, we are just letting the creative process take it's course, while trying not to pressure ourselves too much as we both run costumes shops that we need to upkeep daily.
My mums makes fascinators & veils, and I make festival and burlesque based costumes.

26th Feb ~ Photo Shoot day with Talulah & Grace

2/17/2017

26th Feb ~ JUST TWO SPACES LEFT ~ All welcome
Photo shoot day with Talulah and Grace ~ Leicester

THE SHOOT:

➸ Glass of bubbles
➸ 2 or 3 Outfits of your choice
➸ 2 Edited shots of each outfit (6 in total)
➸ 1 Backdrop of your choice

✪ Professional Make up artist
✪ Styling from Talulah Blue
✪ Advise on posing from Grace & Talulah
✪ A rail of costume pieces and accessories from Talulah Blue
✪ Disk of your 20 favourite photos, 6 of which are fully edited
✪ Snacks!

You will recieve the help of three experts with make up, styling, modeling, great lighting and great photography.

Event: www.facebook.com/events/1142231415834280/

Price: £199
Email: [email protected]

Blues and Burlesque ~ 30th Dec Leicester 2016

12/5/2016

Blues & Burlesque 30th Dec Leicester 2016

30th Dec ~ Talulah Blue presents
Blues and Burlesque

Welcome to one of the longest running burlesque shows in town, for over 8 years we have featured some of the biggest stars on the cabaret circuit.

Headlining we have the steaming hot international burlesque sensation Cece Sinclair, along with more feathered follies ~ to be announced!

We also have the amazing Tawny Kay Loveday and Alexander T Smith will be back to compare!

Live music from the Hubcabs all night!
www.facebook.com/hubcapdananddave

Tickets: £10 adv £12 on the door
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/380189

Burlesque ~ Circus ~ Tattoo ~ Convention ~ Leicester

9/5/2016

Burlesque ~ Circus ~ Tattoo ~ Convention ~ Leicester 8th & 9th Oct 2016

2 Days + 2 Nights + After Party!

Burlesque ~ Circus ~ Tattoo ~ Convention

Performance of ★ Burlesque // ★ Circus // ★ Live Music // ★ Comedy //★ +++ Stalls and Exhibiters ★ Burlesque // ★Circus // ★ Tattoo art // ★Tarot reading // ★Face Painting // ★ Vintage clothes // ★Vintage Hair// ★Cupcakes // ★ Photography // +++★ Get involved★ Burlesque Workshops ★ Circus Workshops // ★Craft Workshops // ★Taster sessions // ★Vintage Board Games★ // +++ ★Peepshow //★ Traditional Barbers // ★Tattoo // ★Licenced Bar // ★// BBQ★ // ★Food

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★ Day One;
Saturday 8th October 12 midday to 11pm
Evening Show Starts At 9.15pm-11.15pm
After Party 11pm ~ 4am @ Firebug
(DJ And Perfomances)

★ Day Two
Sunday 9th October 12 midday - 9pm
Evening Show Starts At 7pm

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Tickets And Admission

Saturday Ticket £10
Includes All Day Access + Night Time Show + After Party
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Sunday Ticket £10 > Includes All Day Access
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Weekend Ticket £15
Saturday + Sunday All Day Access + Night Time Show+ After Party
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18 years + Only Event.

See: www.talulahblue.com for more details
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1033628206729343/

Venue

Tattoo Hub
4 Pocklintons Walk
Leicester
LE1 6BQ

Sponsored by Pamela Mann and What Katie Did

8th 9th Oct 2016 Leicester Burlesque Circus Tattoo

8th 9th Oct 2016 Leicester Burlesque Circus Tattoo

Halloween 2016

8/12/2016

Talulah Blue Halloween Burlesque by Neil Kendall

So, I have been busy trying to get ready for Halloween ~ it's a time of year I have neglected in the past.

Being mainly one weekend it never made sense to spend so much time on an act ~ until I started working on TOXIC, the costume has taken longer than I could ever have imagined.

With a combination of Neil Kendalls creativity in the shoot set up, it's worked out to be a really striking image.

My signature act 'Down in Mexio' can of course work with a day of the dead theme & even add fire into it.

Talulah Blue Halloween Burlesque by Neil Kendall

I still have my little hula hooping leopard, the idea coming from a stunning vintage image I really wanted to re-create.

After years of performing I couldn't bring myself to go with something stereotypical for a new Halloween act, so I dove off in the opposite direct and went with pastels!

The past few years I have experimented more with makeup, and I think found some looks that suit me.

With the combination of concepts, burlesque and circus skills there is plenty of content for some entertaining acts.

Pamela Mann Tights & Stockings

8/7/2016

I was very exited earlier in the year to be made a brand ambassador for Pamela Mann hosiery.

Recently we worked on a photo shoot combining vintage style & pin up looks.

We used Jive Seamed tights

Here are the results!

Photographer: Grace Elkin

July 13th, 2016

7/13/2016

Burlesque Underwear available at Etsy.com/shop/talulahblueburles que

Burlesque Costume by Talulah Blue from Etsy.com/shop/talulahblueburles que

Burlesque Costume by Talulah Blue from Etsy.com/shop/talulahblueburles que

Burlesque Costume by Talulah Blue from Etsy.com/shop/talulahblueburles que

Circus Costume by Talulah Blue from Etsy.com/shop/talulahblueburles que

Burlesque Costume by Talulah Blue from Etsy.com/shop/talulahblueburles que

July 12th, 2016

7/12/2016

Talulah Blue Burlesque Performer by Gareth Miller

British Burlesque performer, vintage showgirl, fan dancer and fire performer ~ available internationally.

I had a lovely time being a vintage showgirl for Golden Poppy Events, and managed to grab some time with photographer Gareth Miller to take these lovely snaps!

Gareth Miller: www.harpurstudio.co.uk

Golden Poppy Events: www.facebook.com/GoldenPoppyEvents

Talulah Blue Burlesque Performer by Gareth Miller

First Screen Printed Tees!

3/25/2016

After meaning to create and print a tee design for the past 2-3 years, I finally turned it around in the space of one week!

After coming back from Prague, which has only added to my bohemian obsession, I was full of inspiration after seeing all of the amazing Art Nouveau building interiors ... I started with a Mucha Graphic painting as my basis, and the design grew from there.

I then threw in a little darkness with the ouija board and little devil heads.

The basis for the design was done on the flight home, as I just needed to start drawing and get the ideas out right away.

Tees available in a range of sizes here: CLICK FOR TEE

Talulah Blue Feather Fans on ITV's Mr.Selfridge

2/1/2016

I've been waiting month's for ITV's Mr. Selfridge new series, after receiving commissions on feather fans for the show. Pic. teal medium feather fan with beaded tassel, and large white feather fans.

Paired with the rest of the costumes on the show I am so pleased to have my creations on a show with such an authentic wardrobe for the characters.

The Dolly Sisters were quite a notorious pair, and had their way spending Harry Selfridges money. Follow the story below.

Who were the Dolly Sisters?

Born in Hungary, the Dolly Twins forged their performing careers in films and theatres. After World War 1, they moved to France and started touring as a dance act around Europe.
They were paid well and had even dated royalty: Carol II of Romania, Christian X of Denmark and Alfonso XIII of Spain were among their reported courtiers.
By the time the sisters met Harry Selfridge in the 1920s, they had built up a reputation for extravagant tastes – they were dubbed ‘The Million Dollar Dollies’.

The Dolly Sisters’ relationship with Harry Selfridge is commonly, but perhaps unfairly, blamed for his downfall and subsequent bankruptcy. He lavished money on both sisters, and spent millions trying to win Jenny’s heart.
Selfridge was devoted to Jenny and was obsessed with trying to fulfil her every whim. He would sit behind her at casinos, feeding her bank notes, and consoling her and her sister with more jewelry if they lost.
During the course of his relationship with the sisters, Selfridge reportedly spent a total $4million satisfying their gambling habits – up to $250million in today’s money.

Taken from: http://metro.co.uk/2015/03/29/mr-selfridge-season-4-spoilers-who-were-the-dolly-sisters-harrys-million-dollar-dollies-5118384/#ixzz3yxKe9B8y