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New York Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
How to Give Yourself a Pedicure
Beauty School, a series from T Magazine, answers common beauty questions with help from creative people who've become experts on the job. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, and send any questions of your own to tmagazine@ Knowing how to give your feet salon-level care at home can save you time and money — and help you out in a pinch. 'I always have polish on my toes because you never know,' says the Brooklyn-based foot model Branda Zeng. 'Sometimes l get a last-minute job when all the salons are closed.' Whether you're preparing for a big event or just an impromptu beach trip, read on for guidance from Zeng and two other experts — the burlesque performer Dita Von Teese, who often dances barefoot in her residency at the Venetian Las Vegas, and the British Jamaican nail artist Shea Osei, whose clients include the actress Cynthia Erivo. Dita Von Teese, 52, burlesque performer I use foot files constantly. I often take off my shoes and dance on demi-pointe in my shows — it'd be too absurd to wear heels in a giant Champagne glass, if you ask me! I usually scrub while I'm in the bathtub and use a thin file to get around the tips of my toes. I have an electric file too — you can really make headway on calluses with it. Sometimes I use foot exfoliating masks, but I need to have two weeks off. Your feet peel like a snake. I cut my toenails very short with large Tweezerman clippers. If you're a dancer and your toenails are hitting the edge of your shoes, it's terrible. I like a blue-toned red polish, and I change it seasonally: brighter colors for summer, darker ones for winter. I like Essie's Fishnet Stockings and, when painting, I wear gel YogaToes, which are really good for your feet. I usually apply foot cream right before bed. I like O'Keeffe's, and sometimes I wear silicone socks on top. This French foot guru once told me, 'You'll never get calluses if you massage your feet with oil.' He's probably right about that, but who has the time? Branda Zeng, 30, foot model Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Dita Von Teese: ‘I stand by all my looks – even those on the worst-dressed lists'
Born Heather Sweet in Michigan in 1972, Dita Von Teese was a classically trained teenage ballet dancer before she started working in her late teenage years as a fetish model and a dancer in a Los Angeles strip club, where she developed her distinctive old-school Hollywood glamour burlesque style. Her elaborate shows have incorporated giant Martini and champagne glasses, lipstick-shaped bucking broncos, and performing wearing nothing but $5 million (£3.7 million) worth of diamonds. She was married to the goth rocker Marilyn Manson between 2005 and 2007, and currently lives in LA with her partner, designer Adam Rajcevich. Best childhood memory? Having grown up in Michigan, I have vivid memories of the four seasons: the snow in the wintertime and ice-skating down my sidewalk; the autumn leaves and raking up piles of leaves and then jumping in them, or covering myself in them; and then the lilac trees in bloom in the spring. I love remembering the contrasts between the seasons, and contrast in fragrances that came from living in a place like Michigan. Best day of your life? Every time I'm on stage, it's the best day of my life, especially when it's a perfect show – which doesn't happen that often. A show where you feel like you didn't put a foot wrong, like when a gymnast does a backflip and lands it: boom. Probably the best show I ever did – the one that left me feeling the most energised – was the first show back after the pandemic at the London Palladium. It was a rescheduled show and was one of the first shows to open after lockdown; people had bought tickets years before, so they were desperate to see me, even though most of them were still in masks, and by the end of the performance, which was electrifying and incredibly emotional, many of them had tears streaming down their faces. It was so intense. Best celebrity encounter you've ever had? There have been a few. Meeting one of the last-living musical legends of the Hollywood golden age, Leslie Caron, at the London Palladium was pretty amazing, as was meeting Joan Collins, who has been down to see the show a couple of times. Harry Styles has been to two, and Jon Hamm. And before she shot her movie The Last Showgirl, Pamela Anderson came down with loads of people from the cast to do some research, so it was cool to hang out with her. Best item of celebrity memorabilia you've collected? I have a massive collection. I have Cyd Charisse's ballet shoes; Betty Grable's corset from a movie; Gypsy Rose Lee's most famous performance gown; the outfit Natalie Wood wore when she played Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy; and loads of things that Mae West owned. I love buying things that once belonged to my idols and I love displaying them for the rest of the world to see, so many of them are loaned out to museums. Best outfit you've ever worn? I used to wear a lot of Jean Paul Gaultier pieces because I had carte blanche with the archives of the haute couture range. My favourite was a black velvet dress from his hussar collection, with a beautiful military-style peach braiding, and this trimmed mink cape thrown over the shoulders. I've worn it on the red carpet many times; I love wearing outfits more than once. Best personality trait? I don't do it on purpose, but I'm a huge connector of people. I'm a social person and I love bringing people together and they often end up becoming lifelong friends. So many of my friends have found their best friend through me and when I'm building a group of people for a show like my Vegas one or like the forthcoming Diamonds and Dust in London, people end up spending most of their free time together and becoming very close. I feel proud that I'm able to facilitate that. Best decision you've ever made? Deciding not to become an actress. I was performing in a show with the Pussycat Dolls before they were a music group; I was the guest star doing my Martini glass, and I was also on the cover of Playboy around then, and an agent said to me, 'It's time we got you acting,' and I was like, 'No. I didn't do all of this as a stepping stone to another career. I did all of this to be the world's greatest burlesque star.' They were like, 'Take acting lessons, let's send you out for auditions,' and I just said, 'No. I like what I'm doing. I'm not trying to be more famous. I believe in burlesque.' Worst childhood memory? My parents getting divorced in my early teens. Nobody wants to hear their parents fighting, and my parents were so young when they got married, like 19 years old. When I look back now, I can see how young they were and how hard it must have been for them. I remember witnessing them fighting with each other, then separating, then eventually divorcing. It was a tumultuous time. A lot of kids have to endure divorce and remember that difficult experience of feeling like we have to pick one parent over the other. I still see both of them and it's a little complicated – they still don't want to hang out in the same room as each other – so there's always a little division. Worst moment of your life so far? My parents are still living, and my siblings are still alive, but the day I lost my cat, a Devon Rex, my feline soulmate, Aleister Von Teese, in May 2020 at the start of the pandemic, was so traumatic. He had his own Instagram page with a big following and travelled all over the world with me, then one day I got woken up at 4am and told he was sick in the hospital and wasn't going to make it through the night. I jumped in the car, then on the way to hospital, two people tried to carjack me. They had guns – they may have been finger guns – under their sweatshirts, but I managed to get away and get to hospital and then he died in my arms. That was a horrid, hard day. Worst mistake you've ever made? I'm a pretty positive person, so even when I've made mistakes, I feel like I've learnt lessons from them. Like, even though I may have made a bad choice, something good came out of it. Like the time I employed this dancer on a show of mine and I thought she was going to become my protégée and she turned out to be a really bad seed, a dangerous psychotic one, even. I'd taken her on potentially to build her up and fill my shoes and it turned into a disaster with her being a little bit psycho. Worst outfit you've ever worn? I pretty much stand by all my looks. I think you can't please all of the people all of the time, and there have been so many occasions where the same outfit I've been wearing has found its way on to the worst-dressed list in a US supermarket tabloid while also being on the best-dressed list in French Vogue. Worst personality trait? I'm very indecisive. I will put off a decision until the last minute until somebody tries to make it for me. Then I'm like, 'OK, fine, I'll choose.' If I can't figure out the right decision, I'll keep everybody waiting and procrastinate indefinitely, which can make things tricky.
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
DITA VON TEESE and APPEELING proudly announce a dazzling new pastie collection: a perfect blend of timeless vintage glamour and playfully modern mischief
LOS ANGELES and TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - The art of burlesque gave the world the pastie during the decadent Jazz Age, forever cementing it as a symbol of erotic glamour. Since then, it's become a staple of seduction, teasing the line between elegance and playful provocation. Today, Dita Von Teese, the reigning Queen of Burlesque and ultimate glambassador, reimagines this iconic accessory with her exclusive pastie collection, crafted in collaboration with Appeeling. The Dita Von Teese x Appeeling collection brings a touch of vintage glamour and fuses it with seductive modern mischief. Each design in this collection reflects the timeless allure of Dita Von Teese and the stage that has established her as the ultimate Queen of Burlesque. Each piece is hand-crafted to promise a flirtatious flourish—whether worn as an intimate whisper or a provocative surprise. "Glamorously erotic, playfully titillating, these bejeweled pasties are made to delight, whether you're dazzling a crowd, your partner, or simply indulging in your own reflection" says Dita Von Teese. "Enjoy them as a decadent hint of glitz underneath a sheer blouse… or master the tassel twirl. However you dare to wear them, you're bound to ignite a spark of self expression!" Appeeling was founded by Andrea Galley, a breast cancer survivor who transformed her experience into a mission of empowerment and self-love, fueled by her passion for intimate fashion. Today, Appeeling thrives as a body-positive brand, spreading joy and promoting self-acceptance by and for every-body, one fashionably flirty tassel at a time. "We're incredibly excited to be collaborating with Dita Von Teese," says Andrea. "Her iconic presence and timeless fashion aesthetic brings together a one-of-a-kind blend of glamour and empowerment. The Dita Von Teese x Appeeling collection is a beautiful celebration of sensuality, playful provocation, and timeless glamour—and we're thrilled to share it with the world." Look for the Dita Von Teese x Appeeling Pastie Collection, launching on June 2nd, exclusively at and indulge in a daring new standard of allure.
Scotsman
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Dita Von Teese announces Edinburgh show
Dita Von Teese has announced a 2026 UK and Ireland tour. | Getty Images Having previously called Edinburgh her "favourite stop on tour", Dita Von Teese will perform at Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dita Von Teese has announced a Scottish show as part of her 2026 UK and Ireland tour. Titled Nocturnelle, the burlesque performer will take to the stage at Edinburgh Playhouse in February next year. It is her first shows in the country since 2022. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad During a 2020 interview, Von Teese told The Scotsman that Edinburgh was 'her favourite stop on tour', sharing that she had Scottish heritage on her mother's side of the family. With shows also lined up for cities including Manchester, Birmingham, and London, here is what you need to know about Dita Von Teese tickets. When is Dita Von Teese performing in Edinburgh? The 'Queen of Burlesque' will perform in Edinburgh on Friday, February 13, 2026. It is her final UK and Ireland Nocturnelle show, following stops in Manchester, London, Birmingham, Dublin and Stockton. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here is the full list of Dita Von Teese's UK and Ireland tour: Monday, January 26 2026 - Manchester O2 Apollo Tuesday, January 27 2026 - Manchester O2 Apollo Thursday, January 29 2026 - London Palladium Friday, January 30 2026 - London Palladium Wednesday, February 04 2026 - Birmingham Alexandra Thursday, February 05 2026 - Birmingham Alexandra Sunday, February 08 2026 - Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre Wednesday, February 11 2026 - Stockton Globe Friday, February 13 2026 - Edinburgh Playhouse When do Dita Von Teese tickets go on sale? Tickets for Dita Von Teese's Edinburgh Nocturnelle show go on sale from 10am on Friday, June 6. They can be purchased from Ticketmaster, and ATG Tickets. Is there Dita Von Teese presale? If you are keen to see the performer's show in Edinburgh, there are limited presale options available. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The first is through Ticketmaster, which will see eligible fans receive an email with an exclusive access link for the sale which begins at 10am on Thursday, June 5. However, if you are a regular theatregoer who is registered for ATG + you will be able to access presale tickets from 10am on Thursday, June 5. How much are Dita Von Teese tickets? Currently there are no prices available for Dita Von Teese's Edinburgh show.
Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
It's a burlesque Star Wars — with stripping robots
It's a summer of burlesque in London. The scene queen Dita Von Teese returns in June with Diamonds and Dust. Burlesque the Musical, set to the songs of Christina Aguilera and Sia, opens in July. But first up is The Empire Strips Back, a cheerfully odd but bizarrely boring collision of burlesque dancing and Star Wars fandom, which has played in more than 40 cities around the world since Russall S Beattie created it for a Sydney nightclub in 2011. 'They can't put tits on Darth Vader, can they?' a woman behind me wondered halfway through. Well, our amiably blokey host, Pete Dobbing, asks us not to give spoilers — when not asking for evidence in the crowd of Star Wars tattoos,
