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(Eng. Dita von Teese; born September 28, 1972, Rochester, USA) - famous American burlesque dancer and actress. Her real name is Heather Renée Sweet. She is also a certified costume designer and an author of books.

Early years

Dita Von Teese (real name - Heather Rene Sweet) was born on September 28, 1972 in Rochester, USA; the middle of three daughters in the family. Her mother worked as a manicurist and her father worked as a machinist for a graphite company. Dita has Armenian roots.

It is known that Dita Von Teese has a passion for cinema and the style of the 1940s. It is on this that her image as a dancer and model is based. The hobby began at an early age, and Dita's mother contributed to it. She bought the girl outfits in retro style, as she herself was fond of old cinema.

Also from an early age, Dita studied ballet. Already at the age of 13, she danced solo numbers at the local theater. Despite the fact that Dita dreamed of becoming a ballerina, according to her own statements, at the age of 15 she had already achieved the best that she was capable of. However, the girl applied her dancing skills later, when she devoted herself to dancing in the style of burlesque. In her numbers, Dita often dances in pointe shoes.

When the company where Dita's father worked changed location, the family moved from Michigan to Orange County, California. There, Dita attended Irvine University High School.

As a teenager, Dita's mother took her to a lingerie store to buy the girl's first bra. The bra, given by her mother, was made of plain cotton, and in addition to it, the girl received two plastic eggs with wrinkled flesh-colored tights inside. As Dita herself says, she was very upset about this, because she hoped to get the beautiful lingerie that she saw on the girls from Playboy magazine. Passion for him has become the fundamental style of Dita. At the age of 15, she worked in a lingerie store, where she rose from the position of a seller to.

In college, Von Teese studied costume history and aspired to work as a film costume designer. At the moment, Dita Von Teese is a qualified costume designer and stylist of her own.

“No, it was not at all difficult for me to come up with a photo shoot - after all, this is how I look every day, including at home.”

“One of the reasons why I decided to develop my own image is that for me those types that are usually shown as sex symbols of our culture are unacceptable. I have never been fascinated by natural beauty, and I did not feel that I could be attractive without makeup. And no matter what I do, I'm not going to be like girls like Gisele Bundchen. Never! I like to fantasize and use glamor as my own way of being sexy."

Career

Fetish and glamor

Von Teese has achieved a certain level of recognition in the fetish field. For many years of wearing a narrow, she has achieved a reduction in the volume of her waist to 56 centimeters. In a corset, her waist can be pulled up to 42 centimeters. At the moment, Dita's height is 165 centimeters, and her weight is 52 kilograms.

Dita Von Teese has appeared on the cover of a number of fetish magazines, including Bizarre and Marquis. Also, her photograph graced the cover of Midori's book The Art of Seducing the Japanese Bandage. In 1999, 2000 and 2002, the model starred for Playboy magazine, in 2002 Dita appeared on its cover.

German metal band Atrocity chose Dita Von Teese as their cover model for their album in 2008.

Burlesque

Passion for open and seductive lace lingerie led Dita (at that time - Heather) to the fact that at the age of 18 she got into the dancers of the Captain Cream strip club. Heather quickly noticed that all the other girls have absolutely no personality, and all their numbers are too faded and the same type. She armed herself with her favorite lingerie sets, complementing them with lace gloves, graces, corsets, luxurious and garters, feathers and other decorative details and created a unique one that distinguished her from others.

“What I love about costumes is the power of transformation they have. Here I am sitting naked, hair in curlers, then I put on shoes and stockings. And now everything is put on and buttoned up, and I suddenly appear completely different and say: “It's time to go out!” I often joke that what I lack in talent I make up for in costumes!”

In addition, she came up with a stage name for herself, which later became her full name. Heather has always liked surnames with the prefix "fon". She chose the name Dita (borrowed from the actress Dita Parlo, whom she admires) and the comic surname Teese, which sounds like the English word "tease" ("teasing"). So she became Dita Von Teese and began working in the burlesque style that made her famous.

"Don't relax! Even when alone at home, before going to bed, I undress like a real queen. I take off my stockings like I'm on stage and hundreds of people are watching me."

This dance direction brought Dita Von Teese immense popularity. In the press, the girl is known precisely as the "queen of burlesque." She began performing in the genre in 1992 and helped revive and popularize it. In her own words, she "returned temptation to striptease." The complex and long dance shows, which included a lot of props, were inspired by musicals and films of the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the more famous dances feature horse carousels, a giant powder box and a real bathtub with a working shower. A feather fan from her dance, inspired by burlesque dancer Sally Rand, is now on display at the Hollywood Museum of Sex. Dita Von Teese's signature show is a dance in a huge Martini glass.

“Burlesque is my first love. And to be honest, it's really important to me that people know that striptease has a great history. And I would never change the choice I made once in my life.

Dita Von Teese's burlesque career includes some particularly memorable performances. One day, the dancer showed up at the Hollywood Academy of the Arts wearing a $5 million diamond-encrusted costume. In addition, Dita became the first guest celebrity to perform at the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris in 2006.

“In my opinion, Paris is a city that knows how to appreciate its dancers, and I think it's time for me to raise the bar. In addition, the Crazy Horse cabaret itself has always attracted me - ever since I was a teenager.

In the same year, Von Teese appeared on the 7th season of the American show with a training program for the participants aimed at seduction through burlesque. In 2007, the dancer performed with the Italian rock noir band Belladonna at the London adult festival Erotica 07.

In addition, in 2009, Dita von Teese performed at the international Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. She appeared on stage as part of a German group. Dita later admitted that her performance was censored due to the fact that the dancer's chest was too open.

Film career and filming in video clips

In addition to the modeling and dancing career of Dita Von Teese, her appearance on the silver screen can also be noted. Early in her career, she appeared in fetish and porn films such as Romancing Sara (1995) and Matter of Trust (1997), where she acted under the name Heather Sweet. Dita also took part in the filming of two pornographic films by Andrew Blake: Pin Ups 2 (1999) and Decadence (2000).

In recent years, Dita has starred in mainstream films. For example, in 2005, she starred in the short film The Death of Salvador Dali, which received several awards at various film festivals, including the award for Best Actress for Von Teese. In 2007, Dita starred in the films Saint Francis and The Boom Boom Room.

In addition to this, the girl participated in the filming of several video clips, including the video "Redundant" by Green Day and "Zip Gun Bop" by the Royal Crown Revue, a brand video filmed for a cover version of the Joy Division song "She's Lost Control" and in Marilyn Manson video for the song "Mobscene". Dita also appeared in a George Michael concert video, where she danced to the song "Feelin' Good".

However, Dita herself admitted that acting is not the main thing for her. She prefers to play only those roles that she feels:

“I don’t understand why women, as soon as they become famous, tend to act in films. Personally, I consider roles that are aesthetically correct for me."

In early 2011, Dita played herself in an episode of CSI: "A Kiss Before Frying", however her name was changed to Rita von Squeeze.

Dita Von Teese is a frequent guest at fashion shows, for example, and where she always sits in the forefront. The clothes of these labels were seen on the girl more than once. The name of Dita Von Teese can often be seen in the tops of the "Best Dressed Celebrities".

“I like black because it brings attention to the face, but in general I wear all colors. I really like the shades of gemstones, for example. I also often choose colors that go with my red nails and red lipstick."

Several times Dita herself appeared on. In 2004, she walked in the Heatherette fashion show as part of Los Angeles Fashion Week. In 2005, von Teese also appeared in the Paris show of the autumn-winter collection (Giambattista Valli) - the designer of the Ungaro brand. In 2006, at Milan Fashion Week, von Teese opened the Cheap & Chic Fall/Winter 2006-2007 collection. In 2007, she appeared twice in the show (Jean-Paul Gaultier) at the Paris Fashion Week.

In addition to this, Dita has participated in several advertising campaigns. These include campaigns by British label Vivienne Westwood (Spring/Summer 2005) and Australian label Wheels and Dollbaby (Spring/Summer 2006 and Spring/Summer 2007). She appeared on the covers of fashion magazines such as Tatler, Elle and many others.

Dita was also one of the celebrities who became the face of the MAC cosmetics brand and their Viva Glam collection (lipsticks and glosses, all proceeds from which are transferred to the AIDS Foundation, and are also used to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS).

Together with Wonderbra, Dita Von Teese has already released two collections of underwear. The third collection is being prepared for presentation in 2012. In addition, the model collaborated with the Italian fashion Moschino, with whom she released a line of sleep masks. Lines of underwear from Dita Von Teese are also offered by the Australian brand Target. Her collection titled "Von Follies by Dita Von" is being prepared for presentation on March 10, 2012.

In October 2011, Von Teese launched her first perfume, Femme Totale.

“Men love not only with their eyes, but also with their nose. It is important not only to choose the right perfume, but also to show a sense of proportion. It should only smell when it leans towards you."

In the same month, Dita presented a collection of dresses called "Muse". It features retro dresses and layered dresses entirely designed by her. This collection was presented exclusively in Australia by designer David Jones.

In 2011, Dita also took part in the filming of a video advertising a new Renault car model. In addition to Dita, singer Rihanna (Rihanna) and football player Thierry Henry (Thierry Henry) starred in advertising. A series of commercials was launched on the air on February 7, 2011.

At the end of 2011, the image of Dita Von Teese appeared on bottles of Perrier mineral water.

At the moment, the model is developing its own line of cosmetics.

Musical activities

In March 2009, it became known that Dita Von Teese had begun recording her debut album. The model signed a contract with the record label Interscope in Europe.

“Soon you will realize that I can not only dance, but also sing”,

Dita commented on the news.

Books

Dita Von Teese's first book, Burlesque and the Art of the Teese/Fetish and the Art of the Teese, was released in 2006. In it, Dita expresses her own opinion about the origin of fetish and burlesque, and also tells the history of these art genres. Then Vanity Fair magazine called her the "Superheroine of Burlesque."

In December 2009, the second book of the model, “Dita. StripTeese. ”, dedicated to beauty, self-care and the secrets of her dance. In this book, Dita gives step-by-step descriptions of her preparations for social events, filming, presentations, shows. The book includes advice on makeup, hair, body care.

“I want to tell you how from a blonde, an ordinary girl from a small Michigan town, I suddenly turned into a real phenomenon in the world of glamour, into a phenomenon that, frankly, has never existed before. How to become different, how to create yourself!”

Burlesque Queen Beauty Rules

Dita Von Teese willingly shows off her skin (“My nudity is my stage costume,” she says): you can easily notice that both on the face and on the body it is the same amazing matte milky shade. The main effect, of course, is achieved with the help of contrast: the gray-eyed blonde deliberately opted for dark hair. However, this would not be enough: it is important to properly store the gift of nature. It is definitely not a matter of cosmetic camouflage - everyone who saw Dita up close notes the natural beauty and flawlessness of her skin. Of course, she uses powder and makeup, but not to hide flaws.

“I am not going to spend hundreds of dollars on a salon where they will do everything that I can do myself, and besides, with love. Makeup: concealer, powder, mascara and lipstick. Styling: chignon. The whole procedure takes no more than 10 minutes. The main thing is to get your hands on it."

Dita Von Teese's first rule: balanced moderate diet. She has long and completely abandoned high-calorie foods, including sweets, and eats only boiled meat and steamed fish. No fast food, no small snacks: Dita eats several times a day in small portions and drinks a lot of non-carbonated water. Eating right and drinking plenty of water help wastes and toxins to be removed from the body in a timely manner.

“I’m not just a big“ diet addict ”, I eat, for example, quite a lot of fish and chicken. It’s hard to eat right when you travel a lot, but I try.”

“Somehow I went to a nutritionist and asked: “What should I do? My shows are at night, I really want to eat after them! But before going to bed you can’t! ” He told me that this opinion is already outdated. The main thing is what is. In general, I was very happy about this wonderful news!”

The second rule of Dita Von Teese: regular non-extreme loads. For many years, Dita swims in the pool at least an hour a day and does yoga and Pilates alone. Fitness, like any other public sport, she does not practice and even criticizes: in her opinion, dialogue with one's own body is what a person should do alone with himself. Dita denies rumors that she uses the recipe, and every day she lies in a bath with crushed ice - according to von Teese, this is unpleasant. Systematic soft and comfortable loads allow you to avoid stress, stay in shape and keep your skin toned.

“Work on yourself, sparing no effort. My wasp waist, for example, is the result of exhausting daily Pilates, yoga, ballet, and a strict diet. Sometimes I flip through a magazine and see some stunningly beautiful actress who claims to eat pizza every day and doesn't bother at all about how she looks. It's all nonsense. I don’t understand why in our time it has become so embarrassing to admit that you are working on yourself, trying to look better.

The third rule of Dita Von Teese: the sun is the enemy of girls. Frau von Teese rarely leaves the house during daylight hours, and if she has to do so, she always takes a large one with her and applies a sun blocking cream with an SPF 50 protection factor to exposed areas of the body. This not only maintains a captivating snow-whiteness, but also minimizes the risk of skin cancer.

The fourth rule of Dita Von Teese: lots of sleep. She never stays for after-night parties and all sorts of after-parties.

“If there is an opportunity to go home and go to bed, I will use it,”

- says the star of the elite striptease.

A sufficient amount of rest allows the recovery processes in the epidermis to go through a full cycle, prevents the appearance of edema and dark circles under the eyes.

Dita Von Teese's Fifth Rule: do not try to deal with skin problems on your own or wait until they pass by themselves - contact a dermatologist immediately. Dita has long and faithfully visited the same Hollywood specialist, whose name, however, was not disclosed. The doctor knows the features of her skin well and accurately selects the treatment if necessary. The star knows: trying to fix the skin in order with their own modest efforts can turn into even more problems:

"I think it's better to spend money on a dermatologist than to buy 10 "magic" creams a year, which are also ineffective."

Hobbies

The personal life of Dita Von Teese takes place between Hollywood and Paris.

She collects antique Chinese porcelain, in particular egg cups and tea sets. In addition, the girl has a passion for corsets, beautiful lingerie, cocktail shakers and ballet pointe shoes.

Dita owns several expensive cars. These are a 1938 Packard One Twenty Eight, a 1946 Ford Super De Luxe, a 1965 Jaguar S-Type, and a BMW Z4. She also owned a 1939 Chrysler New Yorker from 2007 to 2010.

As you know, from 2005 to 2007, Dita Von Teese was married to Marilyn Manson. Prior to this marriage, she dated Social Distortion band member Mike Ness and actor Peter Sarsgaard.

At the moment, the girl is in a relationship with the French aristocrat Louis-Marie de Castelbajac (Louis-Marie de Castelbajac).

Dita Von Teese also admitted that at the age of 20 she had a homosexual experience, which included a serious relationship with a woman.

Von Teese speaks openly about her plastic surgery: the model has enlarged her breasts, and also made a tattoo in the form of a mole on her cheekbone.

“It's no secret that I have increased the bust. When I was a teenager, I had quite large breasts, and there was a period in my life when I went to parties and did drugs. Three years later, I was as thin as a skeleton and looked very bad. I almost gave up. I became forgetful, could hardly remember something and concentrate. Suddenly I lost my luxurious breasts that I had.

Relationship with Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson has long been a fan of Dita Von Teese and was even a member of her fan club on the official website. They first met at one of the social events, then Manson invited von Teese to participate in the filming of his music video. Since at that moment Dita did not have such an opportunity, they exchanged contacts and kept in touch.

“I was dressed to the nines: in a luxurious hat with a bird, long gloves, a suit and a veil, and he constantly followed me. Feeling his eyes on me, I turned and asked, “Is there anything I can help you with?”

Dita Von Teese arrived at a party in honor of Marilyn's 32nd birthday with a bottle of absinthe, after which they declared themselves a couple. On March 22, 2004, Marilyn Manson proposed to Dita Von Teese and presented a 1930 ring with a round European cut diamond. The couple's marriage ceremony took place on November 28, 2005 as a private social event.

The grand wedding ceremony took place on December 3, 2005 at Gurteen Castle, owned by their friend Gottfried Helnwein, located in Kilshealan, Ireland. The wedding was directed by surrealist and comic book writer Alejandro Jodorowsky. Now the luxurious lilac wedding dress of Dita Von Teese, made by the British, is participating in the traveling exposition of the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum - Museum of London).

On December 29, 2006, Von Teese filed for divorce from Manson, citing "irreconcilable differences". She left their house empty-handed on Christmas Eve without even informing Manson of her intention to end the marriage. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Von Teese says:

“I don't support his party ideas or his relationships with other girls. As much as I love it, I'm not going to be a part of it."

Von Teese also stated that she gave Manson an ultimatum, but it didn't work.

"Instead of making concessions to me, he made me an enemy"

she admitted.

Von Teese did not demand financial support from her ex-husband and, apparently, was not interested in his assets. On January 5, 2007, on his birthday, Marilym Manson signed the divorce papers.

“I had my engagement diamond converted into a stunning ring at Christian Dior in Paris. It is beautiful and big. It seemed to me that I was suffering a lot because of this diamond, and he needed a rebirth in order to become better. But the most extravagant act after the divorce, when I moved out from my ex-husband, was that I ordered myself a pink electric stove and refrigerator in the style of the 50s.

Filmography

• Romancic Sara (1995);
• Matter of Trust (1997);
• Pin Ups 2 (1999);
• Decadence (2000);
• Slick City: The Adventures of Lela Devin (2001);
• Tickle Party: Volume 2 (2001);
• Bound in Stockings (2002);
• Naked and Helpless (2002);
• Blooming Dahlia (2004);
• Lest We Forget: The Video Collection (2004);
• The Death of Salvador Dali (2005);
• Saint Francis (2006);
• Indie Sex: Extremes (2007);
• The Boom Boom Room (2007);
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2011).

Interview with Chris Urankar (Nine to Five Online Edition)

Chris Urankar (CW): When did your passion for lace, luxury and other splendor first manifest itself?

Dita Von Teese (DFT): Well, I wanted to be a ballerina when I was a little girl. I believe that ballet costumes and theatrical make-up played some role in this. In addition, I became obsessed with beautiful lingerie, not just its appearance, I perceived it as a rite of passage into women. I was constantly rummaging through my mother's linen drawer and dreaming of the day when I could finally wear these things! Therefore, for me, lingerie is just a way of seduction, it is part of the art of being a woman.

KU: In your photo shoots, you often imitate the "Queen of the Curves" Bettie Page. What made her your source of inspiration?

DFT: Yes, Bettie Page is one of my biggest inspirations. But people often get confused, because I usually say that my main glamor idol is Betty Grable. It confuses fans. I think it was because she was blonde and I was brunette. Therefore, it is much more logical for many to consider Paige as my idol. But, you know, it's not about hair color, it's about spirit. I am inspired by all kinds of women, but I have never imitated any particular personality. My image and my style is a compilation of inspiration from many things plus decades of my own evolution. Bettie Page was a huge inspiration to me as a 90s fetish model because I think she brought something light and playfully sensual to the dark world of fetishism. But Betty was never a burlesque or showgirl star. But many people associate it with burlesque. This is a complete misrepresentation of her. At the time when she was a pin-up model, the era of burlesque had already ended, and Betty never appeared on stage as a striptease star. So my inspiration comes from burlesque and showgirl stars like Betty Grable played in the 1940s. Her films have really been the biggest inspiration for me!

KU: How did you feel when Vanity Fair once called you the "Superheroine of Burlesque"?DFT: At that moment, I felt that I had a significant reputation, and this motivated me to work harder on myself as an artist. I wanted to stage and show even more grandiose burlesque shows! It made me evolve rather than sit and pat myself on the back. KU: In an interview with the British Telegraph, you said that you don't understand why most women, once they become famous, want to act in films. What about you? What roles attract you?

DFT: I meant that acting is, of course, good, and I act in films when I feel that the role really suits me. But this is not such an important occupation for me, if compared with striptease and my burlesque productions. I will say more, I do not pretend to be a movie star at all. I prefer to be famous in the field of striptease, like my idols Rose Lee and Lily St. Cyr. But this is what I feel. I love what I do, I love to think about the concept of the show and direct it, and acting does not give me the creative space that I need. Maybe this means that I will always be known much less than the stars and movies and TV shows, pop stars ... But I don't care. I am very happy to be myself and do what I do best! I would like more people to enjoy doing what they do best rather than trying to be someone under someone else's pressure. However, if everything matches correctly in the future, then maybe I will develop in other directions. But now my main goal is to do my shows and change the way people think about striptease.

KU:Can you describe your approach to red carpet dressing? You are on the lists of the most well-dressed celebrities, you have a taste for ...

DFT: I do not use the services of stylists, I choose all my outfits for the red carpet myself. I even do my own hair and makeup. This is all part of me, it allows me to realize who I am and where I am at the moment. I love the sense of independence that this independence gives me, and I love the fact that I myself do the work of an entire team of stylists. Being the only celebrity who does everything herself and at the same time is on the lists of the best dressed stars - it brings me complete satisfaction! And I think it's very important to show other women that they can look great without anyone's help. In my opinion, the key to impeccable individual style is independence. I never pay attention to statements. According to the press, sometimes I am dressed better, and sometimes worse. I respect my own sense of style and think that if something feels right to me, then it's right!

KU: Are you sure that you have never resorted to the services of a stylist? Maybe yes, for once?

DFT: One day I trusted my intuition and called a stylist to my house to help me complete my vintage collection. I remember she took a pair of wonderful vintage ones and said, “They look so cute with jeans!”. And then I realized that she didn’t know anything about me (I don’t even have a single pair of jeans) and decided that it would be better to be alone with my personal style than someone to tell me what is right and what is wrong and impose your tastes. The most famous women in fashion are not subject to the moment, they can be different and have a style that does not change from season to season, but evolves. My approach is to wear things that I feel good in and not pay attention to. I love things that revolve around my favorite eras. I can enjoy someone else's style, but I don't have to dress the same way.

KU: Tell me frankly, how long does it take you to be ready to leave the house?

DFT: It depends on what I'm doing. For example ... for the carpet? Two hours is enough for me. I need time to decide on clothes, fix my hair and do my hair, send a message, change the music on the player ... I should not feel rushed. But I definitely don't spend more than 30 minutes getting ready on a typical day. My usual everyday look is a light foundation, lipstick, mascara and a chignon in my hair. I can handle it all in 15 minutes. And the finished evening look will take me about 40 minutes. We specifically timed the time when I was writing my book about beauty. I curled my hair in 13 minutes! So I don't spend as much time as it might seem. I just trained really well. I've been wearing the same hair and makeup since 1992!

KU: Do you ever get tired of constantly dyeing your blond hair dark? Will we ever see Dita Von Teese blonde?

DFT: I saw and remember myself as a blonde. And someday I will be her again, but not now. There are too many blondes around now. I love my blue-black hair and think I represent dark-haired femme fatales, not blond sex bombs. There are so many tanned blondes around, and I will be a light-skinned brunette!

KU: You are an experienced traveler. Tell me, which city of all where you were, you can call the sexiest and why?

DFT: No matter where I go or what I see, Paris still tops my list of the sexiest cities in the world.

KU: How did your collaboration with Cointreau and their liquor start?

DFT: Well, I always knew that I would eventually unite with the spirit of this brand. It was all predictable and logical, because everyone knows how much I love to swim with a giant cocktail glass. I received offers from many brands, but Cointreau was the only one whose philosophy I felt and who agreed with my vision of sexuality. I loved all the ideas they offered me as the face of the company, as well as their attitude to the incredible history of the brand and the elegant style with a modern touch. This is also my approach to burlesque. This is awareness and loyalty to the era.

KU: Can you describe your show "Be Cointreauversial"? What can viewers expect from him?

DFT: It's still the same Martini glass that made me famous, but which I reinvented for Cointreau! We wanted to do something inspired by the classic Cointreau bottle, play with this delightful shade of amber, add touches of orange, gold and some purple. We even did a study, watching how the liqueur takes on this wonderful opal color when it is poured over ice. And we added crystals to the composition! We also wanted the look to be distinctly French, so the suit looks like a real Folies Berger from the 60s. It's definitely the most elaborate costume I've ever worn, with hundreds of thousands of multi-colored faceted Swarovski crystals and these amazing designer feathers from Belgium. I even remade the classic French anthem into music for my striptease!

KU: Reveal a few secrets to becoming a burlesque goddess at home?

DFT: 1. Find time for yourself. It doesn't have to be expensive at all. A candlelit bath with aromatic oils and foam is one example of inexpensive body care.

2. Try on a new hairstyle or make-up. Play and fantasize! Perhaps you will find your new one or just have a great time.

3. Buy lingerie that is both sexy and comfortable at the same time. This is quite possible these days, so discard the stereotypes that comfort is always boring. Lots of brands make amazing pieces that can be worn every day.

4. Don't save your pretty date lingerie, wear it, wear it just for yourself!

5. Learn how to make sumptuous cocktails at home. I love making Quanthropolitan and Margarita. It's easy, fun and impresses others!

Official site: www.dita.net

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white classic

A white shirt always looks smart and tidy, even if it's a sporty dress paired with sneakers. Escada and Sies Marjan made a bet on this shade in their collections. If you don't know what color to choose, take white. At least it won't be hot in summer.

Black is timeless

Another universal shade, especially for connoisseurs of a dark wardrobe (we know there are some). A fan of black is the Calvin Luo brand, which included an office version of a shirt dress in the spring-summer 2019 collection.

Coffee and beige shades

These colors are suitable for those who cannot decide in what range to choose a shirt dress for themselves: dark or light.

For those who want something more serious, choose chocolate and coffee tones. For lovers of discreet beige classics, we offer nude options or delicious shades of cappuccino and latte. In any case, this entire palette is universal in terms of compatibility with other colors, so you will definitely not have problems with the selection of accessories. By the way, in the spring-summer collections, shirt dresses in caramel shades flashed at Erika Cavallini.

sunny yellow

The most cheerful color was chosen for their models of shirt dresses by the brands Victoria / Tomas and Brandon Maxwell. Yellow is a great way to emphasize the beautiful style of things, decorative elements or accessories that you pick up to the image. In addition, well-known brands offer a variety of sunny shades: from lemon to sand.

summer green

When the outfit echoes the greenery around, the mood cannot be bad! If you want a shirt dress to be the pearl of your summer wardrobe, feel free to take this juicy color (we saw a bright green model in the summer collection).

Well, if you want a little calm, choose shades of khaki or olive tones, like Tibi.

Universal strip

A print that never goes out of style! Paul & Joe brand introduced the classic vertical blue stripe in the resort collection, but this season, in addition to the usual shades, there is something more interesting. Check out the color stripes! This is a great choice for those who do not like abstraction, are tired of colorful floral prints and want a little rigor, but in a bright design.

Favorite cell

Well, where would we be without the most popular print, which, it seems, is not subject to the change of seasons! You can easily find a cage in your favorite color palette. Victoria Beckham, for example, presented a glamorous pink version of this pattern in the summer collection.

Peas

Yes, yes, this print can be worn not only on sundresses and flying midis. For example, Jacquemus in his summer collection showed an oversized shirt dress in a white version with black polka dots. But you can experiment with the color of both the pattern itself and the background. And if you choose a polka dot chiffon model, you can demonstrate another trend: dress + trousers!

Animal prints

Animal patterns are still in trend, and we strongly recommend that you have time to vilify them before they lose ground. Moreover, shirt dresses in this design look very extraordinary. Even in mass markets, you can easily find a leopard print (as, for example, with the Sandro brand), and if you search well, you can find interesting “snake” or “zebra” models.

floral patterns

Even if shoes are sewn with floral elements, then a shirt dress in this design is simply bound to win your heart! In addition, this delicate print will smooth out even the formal style of things. Therefore, those who are faithful to flowers, but want something new, take a shirt dress!

Take a look at the collections of Christian Wijnants and Antonio Marras for inspiration.

Mix of prints

The trend to mix colors and patterns has also touched shirt dresses. If you have several favorite prints, look for a combination of them on one item. And chances are you will find it. Mixes of stripes and flowers, peas and abstraction, shawl motifs and animal combinations look very stylish. Dare!

5 New Bag Brands You Don't Know About - They're Beautiful

9 out of 10 global brands produce not only clothes, but also shoes, accessories, jewelry, perfumes - in a word, everything that is somehow connected with fashion. But there are those who invest their soul in only one or two directions. For example, in bags. As a rule, their products have original shapes, are made only from high-quality materials and fall in love with every fashionista who has looked into the store. And we know 5 such brands, the bags of which have gathered a whole army of fans in just a couple of years. It seems that Dior, Jacquemus or Chanel have serious competitors! Who are they?

Wandler

Elsa Wandler from the Netherlands started producing bags just a couple of years ago (today there are already shoe collections). At the same time, all products are sewn in Italy from the highest quality materials, she herself controls every production process, and her models disperse like hot cakes among street style stars. This is what happened with the Hortensia bag with an oval bottom and a flap, which captivated fashionistas at first sight.

By the way, all forms of bags in Wandler refined and soft, and in this company they approach color solutions with all responsibility. So, neon, pastel shades, as well as white and red became the main ones.

This is interesting: the model of the Hortensia bag is so named after the mother-in-law of Elsa Wandler.

Elleme

In this brand, even the bag-bag has a strict shape - what else to expect from Paris! French brand products Elleme can be described as practical, sophisticated and status. Here you will find round handles, stylish saddles and baguettes, as well as the refined shapes of Buck, Raisin and Papillon models. It is worth seeing once, and you will remain a fan of this brand forever!

This is interesting: the brand name consists of two words "Elle" and "aime" and translates as "She loves."

Medea

Italians Venturini - twin sisters Giulia and Camilla - created their brand just a year ago. During this time, singer Rihanna, actress Emily Ratajkowski and model Gigi Hadid were seen with their famous Prima bags, which are exactly the same bags as if from the store. Available in 5 sizes from tiny to huge, this bestseller comes in a range of materials and colors from classic monochrome to bright pinks and yellows.

This is interesting: Medea is the Colchis princess and beloved of the Argonaut Jason in ancient Greek mythology.

Rylan

This brand will definitely appeal to all lovers of vintage classics and genuine leather. If your wardrobe is classic, take a look at their tailored clutch bags that feature a buckled belt on the flaps. Two handles (short and long on the shoulder), a minimalistic design and many color variations that will suit any basic wardrobe. Brooke Testoni, founder of the brand, believes that "every retro thing has its own story."

This is interesting: The Large Satchel is Brooke's favorite of all the bags she's made, because her grandmother would definitely wear a bag like this.

Stee

Exterior pockets and flaps are the hallmarks of most stylish handbags from Estelle Oryland's Stée brand. Small Neo Ring Bags with large semi-circular handles, miniature Aimée over-the-shoulder models, Ruth totes with external clutches - here every fashionista will find something of her own!

This is interesting: Estelle names her bags after her daughter and friends.

It seems that these bags can melt the heart of even the most conservative fashionista!

The alluring, sexy and extraordinarily seductive image of Dita Von Teese has been disturbing the male imagination for many years. With all this, the fatal seductress does not fall into vulgarity and excessive frankness in her clothes. So what, then, is the secret to the success of Dita Von Teese's impeccably stylish outfits?

Dresses by Dita Von Teese

A special place in the wardrobe of the American star is occupied by dresses. After all, what else could be more feminine and elegant? It is the vast collection of luxurious dresses that helps Dita Von Teese create her own unique and inimitable image, while following the trends of the chosen retro style. When the fatal beauty dresses up in a luxurious evening dress with an open top and pretty ruffles at the bottom, she turns into a real socialite. No less dizzying Dita looks in a bright, defiant corset, embroidered with shiny rhinestones. But the classic openwork dress, complemented by modest accessories and an original styled hairstyle, helps the burlesque queen to create an image of a glamorous, romantic person.

Makeup Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese's classic retro makeup is one of the hallmarks of her exceptional look. A perfectly even tone of the face, thin, resin arrows on the eyes, bright red lipstick and lush eyelashes - these are his main characteristics. Perhaps it is precisely such vintage makeup and daring outfits that help Dita Von Teese look in her 40s in such a way that many young ladies can only envy.

Dita strives to never change her style of retro glamor - both in social life and in everyday life. The star of American show business creates her own image and does not take into account the advice of professional stylists and designers. And the amazing thing is, she does it very well. After all, this is all she is - a daring cheat Dita von Teese.

Many women aspire to be like Dita Von Teese. The queen of burlesque, with her unchanging style and impeccable appearance, is admired by both men and women.
Dita Von Teese is a feminine, attractive and spectacular show business heroine, as well as the former wife of Marilyn Manson. This queen of burlesque has a delicate taste that makes women jealous and men admirable.

This woman, whose real name is Heather Rene Sweet, can charm at first sight. If you have a need to drive a man crazy with your appearance, pay attention to Dita's style. In her wardrobe you can not find something other than elegant outfits. According to the celebrity, a woman should always be wearing makeup, even when dressed in simple jeans and a T-shirt. On a walk, in a cafe and at a gala event, female beauty should be emphasized by suitable makeup.

Dita is often compared to a porcelain doll. She is a happy owner of snow-white skin. A celebrity always appears in public with impeccable hair, perfect makeup and neat manicure. Of course, her natural beauty is complemented by a stunning outfit. The images of Dita are perfect, no one met her in a unkempt form. This is one of the many reasons why a celebrity idolizes the fashion world. In fact, the main role of Dita Von Teese is to be a muse for designers, the subject of male fantasies and female envy.

Dita Von Teese worked with many famous brands, gave master classes to models, arranged striptease shows. All her clothes are extravagant. But, despite this, the queen of burlesque today is one of the most fashionable and chic women in the fashion world. Dita never turned to stylists for advice. Working with a star, eminent designers, in addition to the fee, give the celebrity their own things: dresses, handbags, shoes.

As already mentioned, Dita Von Teese is a muse for famous designers. But that's not all. Based on Heather's style, every woman has the opportunity to sew interesting vintage-style clothes for herself or for her dolls. After all, it is the vintage, in which you can so often meet Dita, that is ideal for puppet proportions. Outfits based on the dresses of Dita Von Teese will look harmonious and original.

Charming outfits of the queen of burlesque:

I have always liked refined, seasoned, elegant women like Lyubov Orlova, like Jackie Kennedy, like Marlene Dietrich, Sophia Loren, Dita von Teese. Speaking of the latter, I found an interesting post. I'm happy to host it

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She earned scandalous fame with half-naked dances, then only strengthened her by removing her ribs and unsuccessfully jumping out to marry a half-crazy star. Finding a photo without makeup and without a deep neckline is not easy, but here:

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She can no doubt be called the queen of burlesque, corsets and shocking, since it was she who resurrected this seemingly already lost genre of erotic show. Passion within the bounds of decency.

During its heyday in the mid-nineteenth century, burlesque was understood as a comic show, the basis of which was playful and at the same time chaste eroticism. But over time, eroticism has become the main component of the performance, and the comic seems to have faded into the background.

Those dancers who used to participate in burlesque shows began to be called strippers. But they retained the ability to undress on stage very artistically and inventively, and most of them managed to do it with indescribable coquetry and grace.

True, then everything changed, and the teasing dance was replaced by an ordinary striptease, albeit a very beautiful one. And at this moment, Dita Von Teese appears on the stage, wrapped in a stunning retro corset. It makes the seemingly forever lost genre breathe in a new way.

Yes, and from the very beginning, when in the nineties eighteen-year-old Dita decided to make a revolution in the world of striptease, she did not have a single worthy rival. She won thanks to the unusualness of her vintage outfits, her own plasticity, knowledge of classical dance and uncontrollable imagination. Her unique femininity made everyone talk only about her!

On the left is Dita with her sisters, on the right is Dita with her mother and an unusual background

Dita von Teese is just a stage name that Heather Rene Sweet took for herself in honor of 1920s movie star Dita Parlo. Back in the early nineties, Dita began to work on her image, which later became her hallmark.

A native of Michigan, the daughter of a beautician, has had a passion for films and musicals since childhood. Enchanted by Old Hollywood

As a child, she began to study classical ballet, and her main ambition is to become a famous dancer. After, she will use ballet skills in burlesque performances, dancing in pointe shoes.

When Dita was a teenager, her mother bought her her first bra, plain white cotton, and skin-colored tights. Incredibly disappointed, Dita began to think about getting a job and buying herself the underwear of her dreams: she would like underwear with lace, and stockings similar to those worn by her father's favorite actresses from magazines. At the age of fifteen, she gets a job as a saleswoman in a lingerie store.

Here, Dita will allow herself to purchase everything she needs. Passion for vintage clothes will open the doors of fashion history college for her, and Dita gives up on the idea of ​​becoming a dancer, now she dreams of becoming a costume designer for shows and films.

Her career as a dancer in a strip club began at the age of nineteen. She created numbers inspired by the style of the 40s. The audience was delighted. The image of the diva - 40's was formed in the styled hair, gloves to the elbow, corsets and garters, all this charmed clients and brought unprecedented success to the aspiring stripper.

Many women want to become actresses, fashion models, but no one dreams of the laurels of a great stripper, she sighs. - I did not want to be like everyone else, so I said: I want to be a stripper! And I do not regret my choice at all, because now I have no rivals!

At the beginning of her career, Dina Von Teese also takes part in several erotic films, such as "Sarah's Romance", "A Matter of Trust" and others.

In fact, Dita is a natural blonde with a delicate face, but it was far from being able to light up. So, in a world populated by glossy magazines offering blonde hair and tanned skin, Dita dyes her hair black, darkens her eyebrows, wears bright red lipstick, and keeps her snow-white skin out of the sun.

Dita's height, about 1.60 m, and she, significantly standing out among many others, begins to work as a model for fetish magazines. And not only fetishists, but also latex lovers themselves begin to appreciate alternative beauty, soon it becomes one of the muses for many artists. Among the artists in question, one cannot fail to mention the famous French fashion designer of exclusive shoes, Christian Louboutin, who is now a great friend of Von Teese, and presents shoe collections for each of her shows.

To seduce a man you don't have to be beautiful. Seduction is first and foremost a game.

A true queen of seduction, Dita Von Teese poses for the American Playboy magazine. In early 2000, he met Marilyn Manson and a romantic relationship began between them. The wedding, which was directed by director Alejandro Jodorowsky, took place in perfect gothic style - nineteenth-century dresses, an Irish castle in County Tipperary. The wedding photos were published in Vogue.

But the union fell apart due to "irreconcilable differences" and "many demons" attacking the musician. Von Teese, trying to overcome the crisis with humor, gives permission to Penthouse magazine to publish some of his sexy photos, but on the condition that the material comes out under the heading: "This is what was lost by Manson."

I've been in a relationship in the past with men who treated me like a queen, and at the same time treated others as if they simply did not exist. He was the first who charmed me, made me feel, and it was with him that I learned what rudeness and disrespect towards me are, and I don’t like it at all. So now I prefer to surround myself with people who have their own charm, elegance and who are familiar with good manners."

Bad boys are like fast food nice, but not for permanent consumption.

She constantly wears stockings with garters, lace graces, long gloves and hats with veils, as well as corsets, luxurious dresses and veiled hats. And this is all not only for the stage, but also in everyday life. Dita remains faithful to burlesque not only on stage, but also beyond it, and this, as the queen of Russian modern burlesque Lyalya Bezhetskaya said, is an integral part of the style.

Oddly enough, but Dita managed to take her career beyond the porn industry and simple striptease, and today the previously carefully guarded doors of the high fashion world are wide open to the queen of burlesque.

She is present at the shows of the best fashion houses, where she sits in the front row. Luxury lingerie manufacturer Wonderbra invites her to work on a joint collection. She starred in films, sometimes in small but spectacular roles. She is often compared to a porcelain doll because of her perfectly white skin, impeccable make-up, hair styling, manicure…

Dita herself admits that in order to preserve the image of a pale-skinned beauty of the thirties, she leads an almost vampire lifestyle. “I try not to go out in the sun, and when I do, I use strong protective creams,” she said. And during the incessant wearing of a corset, the "Queen of Burlesque" formed a waist of only 55 cm in circumference.

Lingerie is her fetish, a ticket to a world of great opportunities, a small weakness that eventually turned into big business. “Just think, it turns out that with the help of expensive panties, a girl from the outback can transform into a metropolitan lady with world fame.

Dita can hardly be seen in jeans and sneakers, and casual style is clearly not for her. She prefers hairpins, stockings, dresses, corsets, which have the most diverse designs, and can also be made from the most unexpected materials. Make-up must have red lips and thickly lined eyes.

Every morning, the queen of burlesque dresses in the image of a femme fatale, while she herself enjoys every detail of her dress. Her image is her own choice, since everything - from the selection of clothes to the smallest details of makeup - Dita selects herself. She is always true to the pin up image, so even in the season when everyone around is dressed in black and gray clothes, she does not part with outfits of bright colors.

We probably missed the beauties of the "golden age" of Hollywood. Ava Gardner, Veronica Lake, Jean Tierney, Vivien Leigh - all of them with their styled curls, flawless makeup, high heels and endlessly feminine handbags still excite the imagination of not only men, but also women.

Dita resurrected retro-chic, bringing back to life the images of her idols - movie stars of the forties and fifties. At the same time, for the last ten years she has been invariably faithful to the image of a fatal brunette, explaining this by the fact that she never wanted to be Lolita. Dita admits in one of her interviews: “I like experienced, grown-up ladies who don’t lisp, don’t whine and never complain.”

Style has nothing to do with fashion. Don't try to follow the fashion of the season. Sometimes people think that a natural look can be achieved quickly, but this is not the case.

I have never had an obsession look young at any cost. The women I admire and who have inspired me in my work have been known for their elegance, no matter their age.

I remember my age and I try to behave accordingly. I know that I am not the best dancer or the prettiest or the youngest. I'm just different from everyone. And always passionately wanted to achieve a lot!

I'm not afraid to appear without makeup. I do not lose confidence in myself, I do not hide anything. People who see me for the first time without makeup are simply shocked: “Yes, you look like a 16-year-old teenager!” I love being a little girl but this look is only for my family, my friends and my loved one.

Many say that being a stripper is indecent. May be. But believe me, getting twenty thousand dollars for a ten-minute speech is very decent.

You can be the juiciest peach but there will still be people who don't like peaches.

Dress up as a lady became fashionable about 4 years ago. I have looked like this since I was 18.

Everyone needs at least in a small fraction of beauty just for yourself. Imagine you are doing your usual business, work in the office or at home, and at the same time you know that you have a little secret. That secret is lovely underwear. Nice lingerie is not something you should wear for your lover. You must wear it for yourself.