Friday's Fancy Find

Ah, yes! Another thrift thrilla-dilla! This adorable straw bag is perfect for summer, don't you agree? So what do you think caught my eye first...the fact that it's in my favorite shade of hot, hot pink, with an incredibly bright orange lining peeking through? The fact that it matches my new hot pink and orange bikini?
The $2.99 price tag?? Indeed, those were definite selling points, but when I spied that beaded, sequinned butterfly on the front, it was true love! It's not exactly vintage vintage, considering the modern touches such as a polyester zipper, magnetic clasp and it's crisp, clean Laila Rowe label...but, really, who cares??

Star of the Week

Who's this week's star? My favorite comical queen of burlesque...she performed with the Ziegfeld Follies for more than twenty years! Born in New York...died in Hollywood...oy! I should be so lucky! Anyway, I'm so glad I found her star ~ she is truly one of my all-time idols! Watch this video and you'll see why I adore Miss Fanny Brice!

Coffee Break!

Who wants coffee? I do! I do! This Minglirs commercial, produced by Deirdre Timmons of A Wink and A Smile fame, stars the breathtaking Miss Lily Verlaine! It might make you a little jumpy...and not just because of the coffee, either...please enjoy responsibly! xo

It's Betty Buy Time!

Oh, the things I've been doing in my glamorous gown! I must apologize, my friends...I realize I never updated you on it's progress, and I'm sure you were simply sleepless wondering what became of it! Well, you'll be happy to know, it did make it to Hollywood, and, although it wasn't perfect, it passed muster and I wore it to the premiere party for A Wink and A Smile, held at the fabulously naughty boutique, Coco de Mer on Melrose in LA! It looked great and I admit, I received a compliment or two...isn't that fun? After all the trouble I had making it...some frustrating shit, lemme tell ya...it turned out to be a wonder of a dress! The material was virtually wrinkle-free and traveled beautifully, even folded sloppily in my suitcase. So I'm willing to forget our differences and move on...which brings me to this epistle...

That very glamorous gown was worn last night at the 4th Annual Belltown Pageant! I was lucky enough to be one of the competitors, matched against rivals like my pal EmpeROAR Fabulous! Yes, friends, it was a haven of hilarity at the historic Rendezvous JewelBox Theatre in Belltown (that's Belltown in Seattle, folks, in case you didn't guess.) Anyway, what a bunch'a nuts! Mayhem ensued. Partying in the green room got out of control! Meanwhile, I *brewed up* my version of that old Sammy Davis Jr. favorite, *I Gotta Be Me*...my version, of course, is *I Gotta Drink Tea*...and I brewed the perfect cup of tea in hand while performing! It was a crowd pleaser, for sure, but I didn't win...I know, I know...However! I did get second place, and took home a snazzy silver beauty queen trophy, cash and prizes...I couldn't be happier! So, somebody resurrect Bert Parks, because...here she is...Miss Betty Buy Time!

Thrift-O-Gasm!!

It's Thursday, and oooh-lala!! it's my thrift find of the week! Cute and cuddly, these furry, pearly collars are just waiting to nuzzle somebody's neck...preferably mine! I can't decide which I like best...the long one made of soft, creamy rabbit fur, the fuzzy white one with pearl edging, or the beautifully detailed, hand-beaded one. Any one of them would look fabulous accessorizing a vintage cardigan or shell, wouldn't they? I'm not really into high, round necklines, but for these, I'll make an exception! And of course, I got 'em for a song...(I can't remember the exact song, because, I confess, these are not recent purchases...but I just had to show 'em off! And as you know, a Picky Li'l Bitch like me never pays too terribly much for stuff ~ even stuff as cute as this!) xoxo

Star of the Week!

I guess I already mentioned that two favorite parts of my trip to Hollywood were wandering through the amazing Hollywood Museum and wandering up and down the Walk of Fame, looking for my favorite stars. Sadly, I had so little time to spend, and there were so many distractions, that I wasn't able to find all my favorites, but I did find a few special ones...so I thought I'd feature each of them with an accompanying video.

This week's star is a lovely, lovable lady from my town, good ol' Seattle. It's said that way back when, at the start of her career, she performed at several local vaudeville theatres, including the Columbia City Theatre, where I myself had the pleasure of performing a couple years back. Imagine! Me, on that historic stage...what a thrill! Anyway, here she is, that Empress of Ecdysiasts, Miss Gypsy Rose Lee!

Pup Fiction

Today's Tube features a perverted pup and a doggie damsel in distress!

If I'm not mistaken...and I often am, so don't quote me...this stars Brad Pitbull and that tiny, talented and tempermental starlet of the silver screen, Sheila Tack, as Queenie. My, isn't she fetching?? Grab a bowl of popcorn...or kibbles, if you prefer...and let's watch!

Souvenirs from Hollywood

Hello, darlings!
Your pal Gams is back from her whirlwind trip to fabulous Hollywood, CA! As you know, I flew down for Friday night's premiere of *A Wink and A Smile* and was lucky enough to get to perform live after the screening! It was very impromptu and a pleasant surprise for the audience, who was just terrific! Thank you, Hollywood! And if you are in the LA area, you can still head to Laemmle's Sunset 5 and catch *Wink* during this week's exclusive engagement!
(btw, thanks to the folks at Laemmle's, who were extremely accomodating)




I met glamorous and interesting people, partied at Bar Marmont, lounged around the pool at the Standard Hotel, drank champagne and mingled with the rich and famous at the exclusive adult toy and lingerie shop, Coco de Mer. I spent one entire afternoon drifting around the wonderful Hollywood Museum, where I drooled over vintage makeup, costumes and props from old Hollywood...my only regret is that they didn't allow cameras, but still, it was so worth the $12 price of admission! Of course I wandered around Hollywood Boulevard and picked my future star in the Walk of Fame, captured a few of my favorite stars' stars, wandered around Grauman's Chinese Theatre and had a burger and shake at Mel's. Here are a few souvenirs for you...love, Gams

Tuesday Tube with a side of Tarts

Mmmmm...don't these treats look irresistible?? The poptarts look yummy, too!

These two glamour girls are Lucky Penny and Nessa Lashes, posing recently at a Seattle Art Museum function. They're so cute, why not watch their performance video? I'm always impressed by anybody who can do Single Ladies. I have to admit I'm not nearly as good at picking up steps as I am picking up men...but, oh well. I guess we all have our strong points.
[photo credited to Jackie Kingsbury]

Thrift-o-gasm!

Once I get started on a thrift-shopping adventure, I'm driven to find something...anything...to prevent leaving the store empty-handed! Such was the case at Goodwill the other day. After a fruitless search, I was frantic to find just any little something that cried, "take me, I'm yours!" and was just about to give up, when what to my wandering eyes should appear, but these adorable little beaded earrings ~ who wouldn't love 'em?? Especially with a vintage rosebud hanky and straw hat? That was a buck-99 well spent, don'tcha think? Coralie would certainly approve!

Beauty Tips for Milady

Jeepers creepers! I simply must have the *Mascara* costume!