I have a ton of costumes in my inventory. I love period pieces and such, so I thought in the spirit of Halloween, I'd do a series of portraits with these costumes. :o)
The Showgirl
The history of showgirls is probably quite ancient, as some form of dancing girl can be found in almost every culture imaginable. However, showgirls in their modern form really started to rise in the 1800s, when women performed in elaborate performances which were designed to showcase ludicrous costumes along with singing and dancing skills. Some of these performances were also quite risque for the time, with showgirls revealing a bit more leg than women in more polite society would have dared.
Several venues in Paris have become famous for their showgirls, perhaps most notably the Moulin Rouge. Las Vegas showgirls became a major attraction in the 1950s, when clubs started vying to outdo each other with elaborate performances featuring famous headliners. The rise of the monstrously large headdress also appears to have occurred in Vegas, as part of the overall trend towards making shows as lavish and memorable as possible.
Alles Klaar, annathomman, paolatauber, Ðeni [back..sort of], and jazzine added this photo to their favorites.
Alles Klaar 56 months ago | reply
You're a PEEPCOCK!!!!!!
Jeza May [deleted] 56 months ago | reply
MMmmm that's a nice image to log in to :))
Yum yum!!! :))
Skye Donardson 56 months ago | reply
Alles - Woo Hoo! PEEPCOCK!!! ;oD
Jeza - *blushes* Thank you, Darlin'! :o)
Anna and Paola - Thanks for the faves!
Ðeni [back..sort of] 56 months ago | reply
nice shot/angle Skye ... sexy costume too
four yip 56 months ago | reply
super cute peepcock hiihihi,..:-)
Skye Donardson 56 months ago | reply
Thanks Denise! The angle was a happy accident...my camera went a little nuts and blew by. I liked what I saw, and recreated it. :o)
Four - Thank you again for your generosity in creating these lovely costumes.
Jazzy - Thanks for the fave!
Nessy Shepherd * Freedom for all people 56 months ago | reply
Peep! hahahaha great outfit i have it too
Skye Donardson 56 months ago | reply
Thanks Nessy! I think there are LOTS of ladies with this gorgeous outfit. :o)
DEVAUGHN 56 months ago | reply
Wow... Great shot. Perfect angle and totally hot. I love it.
Skye Donardson 56 months ago | reply
Dev - *Waggles my fans* Thank you, Sweetie! :o)
Injas World 55 months ago | reply
Wow, very nice.....!!!
Skye Donardson 55 months ago | reply
Thank you, India!