Alter Ego

Do you have an alter ego? You know, the "if I were not who I am" fantasy. Maybe you take it seriously- in my case, I do not.

But I technically have one. It is my obsession with all things feminine, a little saucy, and very gauche.

Perhaps I would have been a Burlesque Dancer. Or maybe a Can Can Dancer.

;-)

How did I come to this conclusion?

1. I am fascinated by the Bohemian Revolution of 1848 and how it affected parts of Europe. The politics, the culture, the emergence of art/dance/freedom/love etc in Paris, France.

2. The colors suit my palette. The jeweled tones, the creams mixed in. The black lace.

3. I LOVE dance. I love the music.. I love the moves.. I love the drama of it all. The exaggerated expressions, the ounce of flirtation, with a little dab of seduction.

THAT would be my alter ego.

I came up with this last night after talking with my friend Crystal. She and I were laughing about our alter egos (also a game we plan to play at my Bday party.)

Since I am at a loss for blog posts (I am trying not to whine and complain about how much I miss HIM) - I decided to do a little research on my Burlesque/Cabaret interest.

First of all - you have to understand the style I am speaking of. The sleek hair, the glamour, the red lips (I do love my lip style) - here is a quick look at the Queens of this style.



Now.. how do you become one of these fabulous performers?


I know this seems a little risque - but you must remember, when I was little - I used to perform to Cabaret and Chicago in my walk in closet with my sister. We would choreograph our own dances, and I know every single word to each show - not to mention All That Jazz. Not familiar? Well imagine a 7 year old performing this:


Or maybe even this:



And finally.. my favorite: (which might I add - is really the only song i want at my funeral)





Finally.. here is a look at the original Burlesque dancers. *** Warning, there is a little "peek a boo" nudity in this. Do not press play if that bothers you.



So I ask you - what is your alter ego? Now remember, it is something you would never actually do - but are interested in!