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June 26, 2009
The Littlest Fan
This is 4-year old Michelle and she pretty much rules the world - so bow down.
Her sister Sabreena saw me at the Emilie Autumn show in NYC and spread the insanity to her little brother, Danny and her little sister, Michelle.
I got the sweetest letter from Sabreena yesterday with this picture of Michelle proudly rocking a 4-year old size replica of the key necklace I wear on tour and her Danger Dame t-shirt.
This is what World Domination in the year 2023 looks like.
Prepare yourself.
We are EVERYWHERE.
Posted by Veronica at 03:13 PM
June 24, 2009
Happy Anniversary Mr. Heffner
At Coney Island Mermaid Parade, June 20, 2009
Three years ago today, the torrents of rain that we thought were signaling the end of the world, stopped suddenly so that we could get married. And there in the middle of a small circle of friends and family, the sun broke through the clouds as we said the vows we had written to each other. Dragonflies cut through the skies and flew around us and a falcon landed on a nearby branch to watch. You looked at me and said, "I do."
On that day, three years ago, I gave you a battered green velvet journal. It was my wedding gift to you.
On the first page, dated two days after I first laid eyes on you, I wrote that the book would one day be your wedding present. Over the years, I carefully chronicled the early days of our love story so it would never be forgotten. The book held my predictions scrawled in many different inks. It held ticket stubs and roadside maps, rose petals and Chinese fortunes, candle wax and glitter. Three years ago today, I was able to finally give you the worn green velvet journal, filled with the beginning of the story of us.
It was such an important gift to give you. The gift that I knew along....that from the moment I saw you I knew we were meant to be together. Proof that magic does indeed exist.
You came to me with a head filled of stories and adventure. You came to me with ideas and dreams bigger than I could have imagined on my own. You took me on my first cross-country road trip. We drove through large fires spanning either side of the road in Death Valley. We slept at falling apart roadside motels or curled up in the car. The wind that whipped around the car was filled with the sound of mixes that you put together for me. The soundtrack to our life together reeling down dusty back roads that spanned on for forever. It was the first time I remember not really knowing where I was and enjoying the freedom in that. That road trip changed my life - it made me realize all of things that I had so longed for. That by just getting behind the wheel - a life of adventure awaited.
You saw the real me and brought her out for the world to see. You took dreams I kept in my heart so long and made them happen. And you continue to make them happen now.
You are the storyteller - and what you say takes form.
I am in awe of the beautiful adventures that lie ahead of us as we blaze toward the year of immortality. The year of Pocket and Blue. Of inked gypsy fortunes on white pages of a dusty green journal.
Get behind the wheel, my Love. The road awaits.
It was written for us.
Posted by Veronica at 02:16 PM
June 23, 2009
EBAY BLOWOUT of My Personal Collection!
Yep! You read that right! Take the clothes right off my back.
It's Summer and I have officially done my annual closet cleaning extravaganza!
Some of the best items of my personal collection of burlesque, retro and gothic clothing are up for grabs on Ebay by Clicking HERE!
10% of all of my auctions will be donated to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp started by a personal hero of mine, the late actor Paul Newman, to give kids battling cancer a chance to have a fun camp experience. I have already committed to a minimum donation of $125, and each bid will make that number higher!
***THIS YEAR ALONE THROUGH AUCTIONS I HAVE RAISED OVER $700 FOR THE CAMP! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR BIDS!
Items include the Hell Hath No Fury dress from the actual photoshoot above, and many items I'm auctioning have been on the burlesque stage around the world with me and in photoshoots. I am selling retro vintage pieces, burlesque items and rare Lip Service and Betsey Johnson items. I am also selling the few remaining items I brought on Emilie Autumn's Spring Tour with me!
All winners will receive their item lovingly wrapped in pink tissue with black ribbons - with a special note from me.
Good Luck!
Love,
Veronica
Posted by Veronica at 03:28 PM
June 21, 2009
Mermaids and Things...
Because I've been having way too much fun living my life in the past two weeks, I haven't had a chance to post much. But I promise I will about many many many adventures that will blow your mind.
Adventure is my business afterall.
But I will offer you this tid-bit from yesterday's Coney Island Mermaid Parade that made me laugh today. So my friend, Dicie, just sent me this random picture of my sister,
Kai and I that she found on the internet and forwarded it on to me. The caption underneath is what made me laugh... check it.
Yes. Okay. It is true. We're actually not human. My sister and I were created in a laboratory of teenage fantasy. Whew. Thank god I got that out of the way. I feel much better - I didn't want to lie to you anymore.
And two, the answer to your question is yes. We are trying to kill you. But in a nice way.
Love,
VeVa
Posted by Veronica at 07:44 PM
June 16, 2009
Why the VKA is the Best in the World.
Wow. As I type this there is tears in my eyes and I am almost speechless as there seems to be no words to do justice to what I'm feeling right now.
After having an amazing week with EA visiting, I was settling back to my routine of world domination when there was a knock at the door and a mysterious package was delivered baring a Norway address.
Inside that package was one of the most precious things I have ever received.
The package contained a book decorated in black lace and pink feathers, glitter and red satin ribbon. I opened the book and turning each page, I discovered tons of handmade individual pages that commanders of the VKA made for me. These pages contained heartfelt letters to me, drawings they did of me, pictures they took of me on tour, pictures of us together on autograph lines and outside venues, kiss prints, poems, envelopes with secret little treasures, glittery hearts, a recipe for "Veronica's Vegan Almond Chocolate Cake" - complete with a picture and Lieutenant Lip Lock wearing an apron that read - "Kiss the Cook....Veronica DID!", more messages behind leopard corsets that I had to unlace, brilliant limericks, hand-typed letters of love and postcards and even more beautiful drawings and lace.
This book traveled the world and back to get to me with pages representing VKA members all over the globe.
Wow.
Sitting here in my pink Danger Dame office, with this book beside me, I feel an undeniable sense of community, of love and of support.
This gift proves to me, without a shadow of a doubt, the fierce loyalty and love of the VKA. And I am so utterly proud of my soldiers....your letters to me were fearless, honest and bold. Your creativity is limitless. You are not afraid to be the amazing women you were born to be. You are not afraid to express yourselves and go out into the world with that fighting kick ass spirit. I am proud to know you. I am proud that you are out there somewhere, shining your light and making this world an exciting place to be, a creative place to be and a place where all of us can have the courage to be who we truly are. YOU are an inspiration to ME!
Thank you especially to Commander Synthetice, Commander Ariel, Sergeant Cyanide, Seductive Stocking Stealer of the VKA Amechi, Lieutenant Lip Lock, Crimson Muffin - Poison Kiss Cadet, Commander Astarte, Commander Berzerko, Speilbilde - LT. of the Viking VKA, Salla - Lieutenant of Luscious Kisses, Morticia, Moshi-Moshi, Meredith, Victoria Vague - Captain of Coquettish Kisses, Francesca, Commander Stripe Princess, Lu.ScAr, and Commander Kali for putting this book together for me. And thank you to all of you VKA out there reading this.
This handmade book of lace and loveliness will go with me everywhere. Synthetice wrote that a piece of each of your hearts went into each of the pages...and I can see that. Your hearts are always safe with me, my darlings. My lovely reminder of you.
If my home were burning down, this is one of the few things I would grab. That's how much this means to me.
My undying kisses to each one of you.
Truly.
Madly.
Deeply.
Your VeVa
Posted by Veronica at 06:39 PM
June 03, 2009
Operation Bombshell: How To Do Glitter Lips!
Me backstage in Belgium with my glittery lips!
The biggest question I get on the road is how I get the glitter to stay on my lips and how I get them so glittery. Trust me, I've tried a million products and I've never found a glitter lipstick that works. So here's the secret.....
1. I like to use a deep red lip liner (think: vamp!). I line my lips and then fill them in completely with the pencil so it almost looks like you are already wearing lipstick.
2. Then comes the lip gloss! My favorite lip gloss in the world is "Red Sole" from Purple Lab's Huge Lips Skinny Hips. It's the ideal consistency to keep the glitter on - not tacky or smeary - just smooth and shiny. And the plumping factor is va-va-VOOM! Apply this all over your lips and let it set for a few moments. I first got my hands on this when fashionista Karen Robinvitz invited me to be a part of the promo for it. I took three tubes on tour with me and I'm addicted to it! Karen knows what the hell she's doing when it comes to lip gloss and I worship her. One of my beauty must-haves hands down! I've been stealing these from her left and right, but now that they are available online, I'm going to have to own up and buy my own! Thank you, Karen, for putting something fabulous out there that works so well!
3. Then to finish it off, I apply a fine red glitter (I find it picks up the light best and stays longer, but you can also use chunky glitter). I normally take the red glitter, pour it in the cap and dab it on my lips with a q-tip. Dab several times until your entire lips are covered with glitter.
I love this look - pin-up and glam combined! Enjoy for saucy Summer nights out.
Oh...and save a kiss for me!
Love,
V
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