Saturday mornign maddnes, Japanese jugglers and the Nicholas Brothers

Thierry Mugler, simply amazing

I see the past, the future, cabaret, circus, sci-fi, romance, femininity, power, erotica, amazing imagination and hours and hours of work. Marvelous and inspiring.

1940's-1950's Circus performers in colour

Circus people, 1955

 Circus Performer Couple, 1954

Barnum & Bailey Showgirl, 1946

 Circus girl, 1950s

 Circus Showgirl, 1950

 Mardi Gras girl, 1952

Aerialist Pinito del Oro, 1953

Photos from Retronaut

Witness wild, weird, and wonderful feats of human marvel as you are transported into the opulent underworld of “The Champagne Circus”

--"THE CHAMPAGNE CIRCUS" is Helsinki's newest, most decadent club night to date. Situated in the main hall of ‘Vanha Ylioppilastalo’, with a star studded cast of award-winning, international artistes purveying the finest in modern circus and cabaret - whilst evoking the timeless spirit of the gender bending, erotic badlands of Weimar Berlin and it’s notorious variety shows.--

Yes, people! It's back! And the list of performers is unbelievable! Lada Redstar. Amazing Ari. Wow! I'm so very honoured to be dj'ing there.

More info in facebook and Champagne Circus Blog.

You can buy tickets from Tiketti.

Suddenly cool, Beyonce

As you know, i haven't been the biggest Beyonce fan (style nor music), but some of her new promo pics are really fabulous. She really has a good stylist! I guess these pics prove that this burlesque/circus look is IN. She looks beautiful and curvy. I like.

(There were also some pictures with fur that i'm not posting because i don't want to support furfarming, if possible.)

Needles to say that i adore this headpiece!

Official Beyonce site.

The Champagne Circus & Atelieri O.Haapala

We had such an amazing night at the Champagne Circus party. And my favourite photographer duo was also there. See all photos here!

This velvet dress i made was inspired by Greta Garbos Mata Hari.

Me and Lassi.

For more photos and videos from that night, go to the Champagne Circus blog.

“Who can resist these rare glimpses of a world unknown, unheard of, and unimagined?”

A.k.a. something fantastic happening in Helsinki very soon!

"THE CHAMPAGNE CIRCUS" is Helsinki's newest, most decadent club night to date. Situated in the main hall of ‘Vanha Ylioppilastalo’, with a star studded cast of international artistes purveying the finest in modern circus and cabaret - whilst evoking the timeless spirit of the gender bending, erotic badlands of Weimar Berlin and it’s notorious variety shows…
Witness wild, weird, and wonderful feats of human marvel as you are transported into the opulent underworld of “The Champagne Circus”.

Get your tickets now while there are still seats left!

LouLou D'vil, photographed by Bey Karine, wearin Fiona Timantti hat!

Photo Stéphane Grand

EMPRESS STAH (AUS/UK) – ‘Defying the rules of gravity — without wings or springs!’

An utterly unique — award winning aerial and neo cabaret artist, acclaimed for her groundbreaking combination of technical skill, humour and sultry ambience. Stah’s performances are at times; humorous, blasphemous, pornographic, light hearted, challenging, camp, and politically incorrect — but they are above all entertaining!
Stah has corrupted audiences from London to Tokyo, Moscow & New York and shared the bill with Dita Von Teese and Cirque Du Soleil.

And who is behind all this wonderful madness? Why, non other than the highly talented, utterly beautiful couple Missy Macabre and Baawo Bee a.k.a. The Baron! What a perfect pair...

This must be one of my favourite photos of Missy! By Atelieri O.Haapala, ofcourse. Bondage by the bondage goddess Tinttu!

"An international and revolutionary Circus Sideshow performer, Missy presents a diverse variety of Sideshow and Cabaret disciplines, manifesting them together in a perfect plethora of wit, elegance and danger, inspired by turn of the century carnivals and travelling circuses. "

In my opinion, he's one of the most interesting performers in burlesque/circus skene at the moment. The Baron.

"A grotesque and highly charismatic circus strongman, and weightlifting marvel - The Baron has been shocking and awing international audiences for over ten years. He presents the atmosphere and traditional skills of Victorian sideshow, in an accessible and comical manner."

So, can YOU resist?

Inspiration, The Circus is back in Fiona town!

Circus! <3

One of the best parties i've attended took place last sunday night in a circus tent! It was the Sirkus Finlandia season ending party. Bettie Blackheart, Sally Vanilla, Bent van der Bleu and Frank Doggenstein were performing. And the audience went wild! Masha did her debut as a pick-up girl! I can't wait to see her first burlesque number!

(Photo: Masha de Bordeaux)
Short introduction from Sirkus Finlandia web page:
"There have always been performing artists, but circus as we know it today is just over 200 years old. The first Finnish circus dates back 100 years. Traditional circus with a round stage has been accompanied by a newer more theater-like version. Circus Finlandia, however, represents the traditional form of circus.
The first show of Circus Finlandia was performed 21st April 1976 in Tammisaari, Finland. Now the circus has experience of over 30 years.
The status and influence of Circus Finlandia is unique in Finnish circus history. Circuses of this size have previously only been active for five years at most. Today Circus Finlandia is the only Finnish circus of international standards. It is also a member of ECA European Circus Association. About 200 000 Finns attend Circus Finlandia's show this year. "

(More about Sirkus Finlandia.)

(Photo:Masha de Bordeaux)
Here we are, the HulaPirates gang!
Bent, Masha, Fiona, Bettie, Frank and Sally. (Photo: Antti Suniala)

Here's the handsome photographer Antti. He's also the Fire Artist of Sirkus Finlandia. (Notice my modest governess look! :)


"No. Please...Don't make me leave! I wanna stay!"

Shoes of the day.

Purse of the day.

We are going to see the show tonight! I can't wait!