Out and About – Page 9 – CLASSICALLY CURVY

Downton Abbey at the Spadina House

March 15, 2014March 13, 2014 missdollymonroe1 Comment

On wednesday I attended an exhibit of costumes from the television show Downton Abbey at the historical Spadina House in Toronto. Though I don’t watch the show (yet) I was thrilled to get to see the beautiful period costumes in person. The exhibit was enhanced by a few historical garments from the Spadina House’s collection. Each Downton Abbey costume was accompanied by a photo of the actor/actress wearing that outfit on the show. They also included a lot of the jewellery, which was an extra treat. The details on these pieces were outstanding, lots of hand beading, embroidery and embellishments. Have a look at my trip back in time at the Spadina House…

Spadina House Downton Abbey Exhibit — A vintage 1920s Wedding Dress from the Spadina House collection

Pussy Whipped Wednesday

March 13, 2014March 13, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

Last night was Pussy Whipped Wednesday at the Boxine Sex Club in Toronto. The lovely Laura Desiree produced the second monthly Dances the Cramps Taught Us event with burlesque performers and go-go dancers shaking it to songs by the Cramps. My design partner/bff, Betty Quirk and I did our go-go/cat fight routine. We were surrounded by lots of talented dancers including Tanya Cheex, Fionna Flauntit, Esther DeVille, Lorretta Jean and Aviva Mirage!

Betty Quirk, Laura Desiree, Dolly Monroe — Fringe Goddesses!

Sarah Bergman as Poison Ivy — Poison Ivy (Sarah Bergman) did a little go-go dancing!

Dolly Monroe and Betty Quirk — Getting ready to shimmy shake!

Laura Desiree looking foxy in her red getup!

Dances the Cramps Taught Us TONIGHT!!

March 12, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

Come see myself and Betty Quirk GO GO and STRIP STRIP tonight at the Bovine Sex Club in Toronto! There will be lots of lovely ladies taking it off to the Cramps tonight. Come check it out!

Bettie Page Reveals All

March 10, 2014March 10, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

Last friday I attended the premiere of the documentary “Bettie Page Reveals All” at Toronto’s Bloor Cinema. To start the show the radiantly beautiful burlesque pinups, Laura Desiree and Coco Framboise did their best Bettie impressions and sensually stripped for a cheering crowd. The movie was an intimately detailed look into the life of the original pinup girl Bettie Page. Since Bettie herself narrated most of the film you really got a sense of her fun, sassy personality and parts of the film were like listening to your grandmother tell inappropriate stories from her youth. Even with a hard and troubled life, Bettie playfully described her love of sex and sexuality in describing her younger self and her relationships through her life. She was a brilliant model with an unending supply of poses and facial expressions, a perfect pinup figure, and a carefree attitude that comes across in absolutely every photo of her. Truly an inspiring woman who had a long, roller coaster ride of a life. I definitely recommend watching this film, check out the trailer at the bottom of this post.

Battling Betties Laura Desiree and Coco Framboise

Dragon’s Den Audition

March 5, 2014March 4, 2014 missdollymonroe1 Comment

This past Saturday I was had the opportunity to model for the amazing Karen Ward and her company Your Big Sister’s Closet at their Dragon’s Den audition. Our 16 gorgeous plus sized models rocked the audition with a fabulous fashion show and Karen made an excellent pitch to the show’s producers. We also had a lot of fun hamming it up for the camera guys who were filming the behind the scenes process. Check out these photos of Karen and her angels!

A bevy of beauties!

Cheering for Dragon’s Den!

My beautiful outfit!

Karen Ward looking so chic!

Myself and fashion blogger Irene http://petiteplusmeow.wordpress.com/

Fashion blogger Alexandria (http://www.notafraidtowearheels.tumblr.com/) and the super stylist Kayla

Blogger Celeste http://www.bakingbutterhappiness.com

I am definitely feeling Curvy and Confident in this outfit!

Ab Horrence’s Burlesque Birthday Bash!

February 25, 2014February 24, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

My amazing Boylesque friend Ab Horrence was thrown a surprise birthday party/burlesque show this past weekend by his amazing girlfriend. There were so many fun acts and myself and my design partner Betty Quirk debuted a new act we’ve been working on. Decked out in fringe covered outfits we shimmied and shook to the theme song to the film Faster Pussycat Kill Kill followed by the Cramps song “All Women are Bad”. The party was a huge success and I think Ab Horrence had an unforgettable birthday!

Ab Horrence and Belle Jumelle — Ab Horrence being seduced by Belle Jumelle

Dolly Monroe, Scarlett LaFlamme and Betty Quirk hanging out backstage

Esther De Ville and Ab Horrence — Esther De Ville twirling her tassels for the birthday boy!

Dolly Monroe, Ab Horrence and Betty Quirk — Us with a very happy birthday boy!

Electroswing Valentines!

February 21, 2014February 20, 2014 missdollymonroe2 Comments

I’m a big fan of Valentine’s Day and this year I had a blast at the Electro Swing Club Party with some of my best friends! It was a magical evening at Revival and of course we were all decked out in our finest retro attire. A bunch of my friends participated in the costume contest, entering in the categories for Dashing Doll, Dapper Dude and Classy Couple, and they all won! This magical evening would not have been complete without a titillating burlesque routine from the fabulous Charlie Quinn!

Dolly and Meryle — Myself and Meryle Trouble

Classiest Couple? Leelando and Sevvy Skellington!

Leelando and Sevvy Skellington, super classy!

Photos by David Tom

Tea for Two

February 4, 2014February 4, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

Yesterday my lovely friend Brittany and I went to the Windsor Arms for their high tea. It was a beautiful venue filled with sparkling chandeliers, tufted couches and delicate tea settings at each table. We had such a lovely time sampling scones and treats and we got to pick a tea from their extensive selection. Of course, being ladies of style, we got all dolled up for the occasion. Brittany wore a lovely corset from Victoria Wilson (that I got her for Christmas!) and a black velvet, mermaid skirt. I wore a black dress with lace that I made, a Victoria Wilson waist cincher and a beautiful fascinator given to me by my best friend Laura. I think we were appropriately dressed for such a fancy tea date!