Tuesday 24 January 2012

Fashion Inspiration: Dita von Teese


The porcelain skinned, burlesque beauty epitomises femininity in her pin up 40's style clothing. Born Heather Sweet, this stunner was a performer from the start, joining as many acting and dance classes as she could. At the age of 16 she became obsessed with fashion, particularly lingerie- then and there she decided to pursue a career in erotic entertainment. She also attended classes for historic clothing design.

She began her career at the tender age of 18 in a strip club and by her early 20's she was already a renowned party entertainer with Palyboy showing great interest. Hugh Hefner had her pose in over 30 different issues and she fast became known as the "Burlesque Fetish Queen"

It was Dita's transition into international live performances that got her the most attention, especially her stints with the Pussycat Dolls. She became a household name instantly, men loving her for her erotic beauty and woman adoring her impeccable taste in clothes. Her relationship with the highly controversial musician, Marilyn Manson kept her in the spotlight for even longer, with them attending many awards shows and red carpet events together. The relationship eventually evolved into marriage, albeit a very short lived one.

The controversial couple 


Dita has her own clothing line "Muse" which is a capsule collection, comprised of only five pieces including her famous vintage inspired dresses

 
 










Now, we love Dita for her glamorous berlesque acts but we love her more for her retro-fabulous fashion sense, with her combination of vintage fashion and gorgeous colours. Here are some of my personal favorite looks for the burlesque queen


 

 

 

Terri*



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