Dita and the Copper Coupe

Me before the show and before meeting the real Dita

         If you have been following me for awhile I am sure you know how big of a Dita Von Teese fan I am... In May I had the pleasure of not only seeing her new show, but actually meeting her. I planned on writing this a long time ago but I never got around to it.
         For those of you who don't know Dita Von Teese is a New York Times Best Seller, a international burlesque queen, lingerie designer and model just to start. She advocates glamour everyday and never leaves the house without lipstick and does it all herself. Some of you may even know her as the ex-wife of shock rocker Marilyn Manson (together from 2001-2007). No matter how you know her, shes undoubtedly one of the most self made women in Hollywood. Styling, hair or makeup she does it all herself! Dita is originally from Michigan and I am happy to always say I am from the same state as her. Growing up I had always liked things that were different from everyone else and Dita embodied everything I wanted to be and more... still is. If I had the time and the words I'd tell you all she means but lets leave that for another time.

         This was the second time I saw Dita preform and honestly she does not disappoint. It was at the Fillmore Detroit which is a beautiful venue, this is where I saw her preform last time as well. It has such a great historical look while still keeping in touch with modern aspects. Its a pretty big venue with a balcony, seats and general admission. I always get general admission because I would rather stand and I like to be as close as possible. This case it was the best place in the house, I got to see it all up close and personal.
        I wore a black 1950's lace prom dress that had a lace and netting overlay. The lace almost had a copper tint to it so it went well with the theme. I scoured the internet for the perfect one in my size and price range... and it HAD to be black. I wore a vintage hat with a ton of netting that was of course black and a vintage black velvet purse that I rhinestoned a spiderweb on. My hair was in a center part, page boy style that looked so elegant with the dress. My jewelry was all vintage black and white diamonds. Shoes were classic black patent leather heels, after all I had to keep it classy to meet the queen!

The copper coupe troupe

        Now as for the show Johnny McGovern was the host and he killed it! He is the host of the show "Hey Qween." He brought laughter, and looks. He came out with his booming voice, black tux and laughs for days with his rhinestoned rose that Dita made for him. He announced each act and gave us all a good laugh. She had the most gorgeous Zelia Rose who did this exotic routine with all gold and red feather fans. She graced the stage with such hypnotizing moves. Playboy cover model Gia Genevieve who made her burlesque debut with one of Dita's famous bathtub act! She was beyond gorgeous and absolutely killed every move! Now something you don't see much is a male burlesque dancers but Jett Adore was something else! I saw from the Art of the Teese tour, where he did his Zorro act again, which I wasn't even ad about seeing twice! Ginger Valentine is such a tease and last time I had the pleasure of meeting her! She can really move and one day I am going to take one of her classes one of these days! She doesn't even need any props just her and the floor! Now Dirty Martini is such a showstopper! Her hair, her body, and her tassels! She is one of my favorites ever, shes funny, and sexy and just the most extravagant ever! I am hoping to catch her at the Michigan Burlesque festival next month! But y gawd her tassel twirling still has me in a daze!

         Now for the queen herself, Dita absolutely outdid herself! The Copper Coupe was just everything and more and I still get glamour flashbacks... She opened with the copper clam shell looking like a Grecian bedazzled goddess! This act was reminiscent of the Sally Rand bubble dance but dripping in Swarovski crystals. She had the balloons falling from the ceiling along with two giant balloons that resembled pearls. The look was perfect, the use of the sandals instead of heels really looked incredible with the use of the flowy fabric, diamonds and pearls. Dita revamped her "Lazy" act which she has preformed at the Crazy Horse in Paris France. Everything was red this time and her hat and suit were as red as the MAC lips she so often flaunts. The Vontourage did not disappoint either, this was my favorite act with them in it. Its got the best story line which I hope to live my life like one day. Dita even sings a the track she strips to in this act! The closing act was her Copper Coupe act and of course dripping in crystals... I wouldn't have had it any other way! This may have been the most sparkly act I've ever seen! It was so dazzling, and when she got into the glass everything else in the world slips away. Now for my most favorite act of all time that I do not think I'll ever forget and wish I could watch everyday.... LipTeese! This is a very John Willie, fetish inspired burlesque act with all vinyl, leather, riding crops and a giant mechanical lipstick! The entire case joined Dita onstage during this act! I don't know if it was the whole cast in their fetish costumes, Dita's costume, the Bird of Prey remix or the confetti that I am still finding all over my house. This act was so inspiring to me and watching Ginger Valentine dazing and controlling the giant lipstick left my jaw on the floor. I am not even kidding you my jaw hurt after this act.

Dita and I with one of my drawings 

An emotional moment

         After the show was the moment I had been waiting for... the meet and greet! Now Dita has been an idol and inspiration to me since I was 13 and I had been thinking of what I was going to say to her for years. My nerves were through the roof and I could feel myself shaking. Now Dita has liked some of my photos on instagram and even shared one of my photos on her instagram story. But when I walked up to her and she said she loved seeing my photos on instagram as an opening I lost everything I was going to say. Like I said I've been waiting for this moment for years. Dita was so kind and had so much to say and spoke so sweetly. She liked my drawings I did of her and we even got a photo of her holding one. We talked about it all as she signed all the goodies I bought and brought for her to sign. I honestly still think about how much of a fool I made of myself... I was smiling like a fool the entire time. She was everything and more and I will not be seeing her without a meet and greet again! I cannot wait for another magical night again!

My signed Dita goodies!