In the Charlotte Area and want to meet Vicki Vegas in Person?

I will be all over the Charlotte area this weekend and I hope you will come out to see me and support local arts and events!

Friday, June 2nd. I will be selling swag and merchandise at The Milestone Club for Paladin. Yes, you too can have this glamorous gal as your booth babe! Check out Paladin, MindMaze, Everthrone, and Avalon Steel. Tickets are 8-10 dollars!

Saturday, June 3rd you can find me at ConCarolinas in the University Area Hilton.

I will most likely be there as Emma Frost or in one of my various Star Trek costumes! In fact, my First Officer and I won part of their costume contest last year for our 1960's TOS Scant Dresses. Check them out and order tickets at: http://www.concarolinas.org/

Hope to see many fun, familiar faces!

Vicki
xoxoxo

Do You Like Handmade, Hand Dyed Awesomeness?

If your answer was anything other than 'no' then you want to check out THIS (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThymeSweetenedHoney?ref=pr_shop_more) really cool shop!

ThymeSweetendHoney is a locally owned and operated business run by a self described Hobbit. Lenore Young of Kannapolis, NC is bringing her down home charm to the masses while giving you a dose of her creative spirit! Beads, Bobbles, Yarn and more there is nothing this earth loving lassie wants more than to inspire your personal style. So, check her out, and give her shop a like!

Vintage Pinup Girls: A Side By Side Comparrison

Pinup girls are one of the lasting examples of the vintage lifestyle from the 40's to the 50's and I have complied a small sampling of ladies posing for iconic pinup portraits to compare them side by side.

As you can see the artist has taken some license with each one, shorting things here or there....making their feet a bit smaller, exposing more thigh or skin in general. Either way it is so nice to see the real life inspirations behind some of these famous Pin Up Poses!

Remembering Sir Roger Moore

Today we are remembering Sir Roger Moore, born October 14th, 1927 died May 23rd, 2017. A prolific actor Moore had a long career in film then went on to become a humanitarian promoting and working for UNICEF. He is best remembered for his role as 007, aka James Bond from 1973-1985. If you would like to check out any of the Bond films in which he filled the title role they are as follows:

 Live and Let Die (1973).

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Moonraker (1979)

 For Your Eyes Only (1981)

 Octopussy (1983)

A View to a Kill (1985)

Moore's Bond always cut a striking figure, this classic blue suit was tailored perfectly to him paired with a wide print tie is the epitome of 70's cool.

Not afriad to stray from the black tie and tails, this shot is all 70's macho. The winged out collar and exposed chest was a popular look.

Taken in 2016, Sir Roger Moore still knew how to dress and what he looked good in. This look was for his appearance at Liverpool Empire to give a talk about his career.

I feel like I should go back and re-watch some his Bond films now. A striking man, handsome and a little known writer. Check his books "My Word Is My Bond, Bond On Bond" and his last book "Last Man Standing: Tales from Tinseltown".

Good Luck Sir and Godspeed!

Vicki Vegas' favorite Beauty Products!

Hi there all!

So this post I am going to recommend a few products that work really well  for me. This doesn't mean they will be best for you, or that I think any other products are inferior in any way. You do you~

Also, please note I have slightly dry skin, but generally with a good moisturizer I don't have any noticeable problems.

First things first: Primer/BB Cream.

I have fallen in love with Air Patrol by Benefit! It is a great tool to keep things in place and it also helps protect your skin from environmental hazards that might hurt or damage your skin. Please Please Please do not take that to mean you can skip your SPF.

Up next: Concealer.

Ok ya'll, confession time. I would rather use a concealer 9 times out of 10, instead of a foundation. So I apply my concealer under the eyes, around the sides of my nose, upper lip and chin. It all gets gently spread out and powdered after that. Seriously, that is the amount of foundation I normally wear....now if I'm going on stage or for photos there will be more product than that. I use Benefit's Fake Up hydrating concealer....its creamy smooth with great coverage.

I use their Light color. 

Then it is: Blush

I love a creme blush, sometimes I use a stain or a powder but there is something great about a creme blush that makes me come back to it over and over again. You can use fingers to dab and spread it, a brush for a lighter effect, or if you are going really heavy you can use a sponge. Any way you spell it I think creme blushes give a wonderful, vintage style effect. I use Dream Blush Bouncy!

This is not a true color, i really love a deep pink for my skin tone.

After that: Eyeliner

Whew!  I can not tell you how long I have looked for a great waterproof eyeliner. I finally found what I was looking for in Stila's Stay All Day. Their eyeliner pen with a felt tip has the darkest formula I personally have found and it goes on very smoothly. For ladies doing vintage wing eyeliner looks please give this brand a try!

Lastly for this post: Brows

Brows are the latest "it" thing and I have always been a fan of a bit thicker brow....so here's hoping it sticks around for awhile. To get a good vintage brow I suggest watching some tutorials and getting yourself some Anastasia Browdip Pomade and a good angled brush!

Seriously, this stuff is great. Just make sure to keep the lid on it so it doesn't dry out on you!

Browdip comes in an array of colors, check with your makeup consultant at the store to find a color that suits you.

Well that is it for this makeup post today. A few final words I will leave you with:

Makeup has been used for THOUSANDS of years. Trends change, styles change....don't be afraid to try different things or new looks. Makeup is a tool, use it (or don't) it is up to you. That is what I think makes makeup so great.

Stay tuned my glamour gals and guys!

Vicki

xoxoxo

Cosmo's Burly Countdown of "Things You Didn't Know..."

Cosmopolitan has released a new article to promote a new Burlesque documentary called Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe, check it out here: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a9630917/burlesque-facts/

Movie Review Monday!

Today's movie in review is: Dirty Dancing!
 Yes you read that right! Many people don't think of Dirty Dancing as a "period" set film because it is sooooo quintessentially 1980's; however, it is meant to be set in the 1960s.....technically 1963.

This film is an American classic of girl meets boy,etc. etc. etc....but it still surprises people that the setting is supposed to be the early 60's. All you need to do is take a look at the killer soundtrack to gain your bearings...Otis Redding, The Ronettes, The Contours (just to name a few).

Now onto the clothing! So there are only a few instances of costuming in this film that actually fit the look and feel of the 1960's. Honestly it is like they said anyone over the age of 35 gets period appropriate looks and anyone under 35 gets totally wild 80's looks (let's be clear that it was made in 1987). I understand the choice there (meaning they wanted to separate the old school of moms and dads and new school punk kids and dirty dancers), if that is the case, if not it is a total WTF moment on the costumers part.

Let's take a look shall we?

Johnny and Penny's opening number, to tantalize guests into taking dance lessons. The tux is fairly standard and hasn't changed a whole lot from its invention. Penny however it looking pure 80's fabulous here.

These background suits aren't bad at all. The tiki look is a straight throwback to Hawaiian culture becoming a mainstream trend of dress in the mid to late 50s'. 

I'm sorry but Penny again is in something SUPER 1980's. The hair is at least better here. Baby's mom looks like a stylish 60's upper middle class wife here. 

This look is straight up hideous. The baggy men's shirt and white pants do nothing for her except to illustrate a starting point for her sexual and emotional transformation into womanhood right.........

HERE. except that these shorts (read denim short shorts with rolled cuff) were not a thing in the early 60's. Pedal pushers and Bermuda length shorts were the norm until the late 60's at the earliest.


So all in all a wondrously entertaining film...fun, upbeat, with a killer retro soundtrack....but lacks seriously

in the clothing department. Sigh. Better luck next time!


Thanks! Talk to you soon,
Vicki
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Vintage Scarf Tying and Tutorials

Hi there all...If there is one thing this vintage gal loves it is scarves! Head scarves are a fun and creative way to add some color and style to your vintage look. Below are a few pics of some of my favorite scarf looks and tutorials by some amazing people on how to wrap and wear your own scarves!

This is floral vintage cotton scarf that is one of my favorites. Pair that with some big hoop earrings and you've got a great look

This scarf is a light weight almost sheer material, probably some rayon blend.

This is a HUGE cotton scarf gifted to me for my birthday last year.

I love it because it has so many colors that it goes with everything!

So how can YOU do some fun retro looks with scarves....do what I did and watch these great tutorials:

Miss Victory Violet is a pleasure to watch and listen to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksrWNDnFIPI&t=293s&index=4&list=PLMPs42uqdez34NXdLrn9zrRUpNMwZ51ac

Cherry Dollface has done TONS of great hair styling videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH4KWLiyuK4&list=PL54724A5D3D3CA051&index=4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x394PtWlDg

Retro Chick:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDOU044QPoU

Susie Brown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGLNgpMMj90

Do you have a favorite way to wear a head scarf or bandanna? How do you like to accessorize it? Share you thoughts and pictures below!

Vicki
xoxoxo

Short Post is Short

Hi there all,
I haven't been posting on the regular this week because work and real life have gotten in the way. I thought I would share some local events coming up that might interest you or that I will be attending!

Saturday, May 6th at Latta Plantation in Huntersville, NC 

WW2 event and re-enactment. If you love the 1940's and military history in general this is a great event to check out.

Saturday, May 13th at Petra's Bar in Charlotte, NC 

Big Mammas House of Burlesque is performing their Rednekid show called "Dixie Trampede" You will get to see Phoebe Nyx perform as well!

June 16th-18th at Heroes Con in Charlotte, NC 

I will be there in cosplay; and fingers crossed will be doing a panel discussion about women's representation in media.

June 30th-July 2nd Heavy Rebel Weekender in Winston-Salem, NC

 I will be there attending the burly show on Friday Night and there to cheer on some friends who are competing in the competition on Saturday night.

Hopefully I will have some more time coming up soon!

Vicki
xoxox

Movie Review Monday: The Seven Year Itch

That's right folks it is a Marilyn Movie Review Monday today! The Seven Year Itch is a 1955 comedy based off the Broadway play of the same names starring Marilyn Monroe as "The Girl" (yeah she doesn't get a name in the credits) and Tom Ewell as Richard Sherman. The story follows Tom's mild mannered Richard during the height of summer in New York City and his struggle to behave himself while his wife and kids were out of town. It was not uncommon for middle class and upper class wives and kids to be sent away from the city for summer vacation and not come home til it was time for school to start. Richard, having sent his wife and kid's off an adventure reminds himself constantly to be a good boy....no drinking, certainly no smoking, and nooooo hanky panky.

The first look at "the girl". Marilyn is wearing a lovely, fitted polka dot dress with short gloves. This shape reminds me of Sarong or Tiki style dresses of the mid 50's.

Everything is going according to plan when a girl begins watching the apartment upstairs for his neighbor and he loses his cool. Of course this is a typical Marilyn role; bombshell beauty with an innocent charm. Her friendly and open demeanor leads poor Richard's imagination into all sorts of hilarious situations...his nerdy, endearing hallucinations are the height of cheese and fantasy (though they always make me laugh). If you haven't seen this charmer of a film you really need. This is the be all end all of Marilyn's look, and Tom presents the uniform of the married business man of the era.

During one of Richard's fantasies he dresses like Hugh Hefner, red smoking jacket included. He likes to think of himself as irresistible to women; of course Marilyn is painted as a Feme Fetale.

This outfit might look plain here, but it is a stunner on screen. 

Marilyn and Tom on the floor after his piano fantasy doesn't go as planned. In the end these two end up being friends; and just spending time together. 

I COULD NOT do a post without this iconic scene. Firstly, you usually see this scene from the other side, so I liked finding a picture from the other direction. This dress caused all KINDS of problems.

Famously Joe Dimaggio, Monroe's then husband, was furious over the grate scene above and the couple actually filed for divorce during the filming. If you would like more facts about the film The Sever Year Itch you can look here: http://mentalfloss.com/article/76653/16-faithful-facts-about-seven-year-itch

What is your favorite Marilyn Monroe film? Do you have an idea for the next Movie Review Monday?

Vicki
xoxox