The stone French pavement, the night, the wings of the scandalous mill lit with red lights in the bohemian sky of France ... The decline in the morals of society, and an unshakable faith in the sincere feeling of individuals. Now silence reigns in this area, but very soon the Moulin Rouge will open its gates, decorated with a scarlet bulldenezh to the first dressed up guests. And you are the lucky winner of an invitation card for this evening? And are you sure you want to be there? And, of course, you will be as magnificently dressed as the royal ministers, or - the Maharaja? Or, on the contrary, will you be among the cabaret dancers, in a magnificent hat with feathers?
Fortunately, the Moulin Rouge is rich in images, and there are plenty to choose from for a party!
MOULIN ROUGE PARTY COSTUMES
First, a few words about colors. Extravagant outfits in red, green, gold and silver tones will harmonize well with the entire environment of the impromptu hall of the Red Mill.
Yes mom, to comply with the established dress code, it is best to give preference to long evening dresses with a train and a deep neckline. It is important to pay due attention to accessories, adding a red or black boa, garter, sequined ribbon or satin gloves to the outfit. Be sure to wear your most expensive necklaces, bracelets and rings with the dress. Flashy wealth is a natural pass for a woman at the Moulin Rouge.
Men should come to the holiday in a formal suit or tailcoat with a tie (bow tie) and black leather shoes. You can also (to better match that era) put on a high black cylinder on your head. If you plan to be not only a passive spectator at the holiday, but also actively participate in the entertainment program, you can put on a bright showman costume.
This is the minimum by which you will be able to achieve compliance with your appearance specified in the invitation to the dress code requirement. If you want to show off your imagination, chic figure, and also - demonstrate your love for the film - we can offer some more very interesting options for participating in an impromptu cabaret.
I am the courtesan of the Moulin Rouge
Do you want to feel the longed-for looks of men and the lightning bolts that are thrown at you in the wake of their wife? Do you want to know what it's like to be a whore? Blood plays, requires adrenaline ... Then it is your image - the courtesan Moulin Rouge!
Characteristic for the "courtesan" details of the costume:
Hard corset - the upper part of the outfit;
A silk fluffy skirt with many ruffles, lace ribbons and frills is the lower part of the outfit.
I am a Moulin Rouge cabaret dancer
Cancan. Are you crazy in love with this amazing, energetic dance? And besides everything else, do you know how to perform it professionally? Then for you - image of the Moulin Rouge dancer! The main purpose of such an outfit since ancient times is to tease and excite. Because - he simultaneously hides the feminine forms of the dancer, and opens them for show. This costume does not include such a rigid corset as the outfit of a sexy courtesan, but at the same time it is made in an identical red and black color scheme and is not without a lot of feminine lace, ribbons and frills. Depending on the merits and demerits of her figure, as well as on the presence of all kinds of complexes, or their absence, each girl can choose for herself a dance stage dress both more frank and more modest.
Dance costume details you need to pay attention to:
Lace neckband with "cat's eye" in a seductive dimple;
A miniature flirty hat with feathers and a veil, stockings with garters and long silk gloves (red or black).
I am an actress of the Moulin Rouge cabaret theater
This costume is a successful combination of courtesan and dancer costume details. The costume of the actress suggests the presence of a tight corset with puffs and a very short, naughty tulle skirt. Another option (a more modern version of the carnival costume, stylized as French burlesque of the late 19th century) is a black and red top and lace short shorts. By choosing an actress costume, you get a unique chance to show off the beauty of your slender legs without thinking about "what people will say." You can absolutely with impunity be colorful, sexy, and at the same time - enjoy the absence of ambiguous views ...
If you think the image you have chosen is not quite complete, not glamorous enough, you can add a few extravagant accessories to it.
Accessories for the image of the Moulin Rouge
For example, put on a bright wig, decorate your hair with ostrich feathers or swan down, or put on a fancy handmade top hat.
Among other things, antique jewelry and lace “work” perfectly with dresses for the Moulin Rouge, as well as a mask with feathers. Most often, women from high Parisian society, appearing in such a haunted place, resorted to “disguise”. It was impossible for aristocratic ladies to come to the Moulin Rouge, but at the same time, it was the easiest way to weave networks of state intrigues here ...
Makeup and hair
And a few more words about makeup and hair. If you are a happy owner of long hair or medium length hair - give it a little volume and decorate your hair with large curls.
Make-up should also be bright, evening, fantasy. Drawings on the face and the use of long false eyelashes, applications, etc. are allowed.
Well, the costume is ready, the guest of honor cannot wait for the appointed hour and visit the mysterious Moulin Rouge. But, somehow it is not customary to go to a party of this magnitude without a gift. What to present to the hero of the occasion such that it matches the theme and has a hidden meaning, in harmony with the Moulin Rouge? Now I'll tell you!
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Will be appropriate (if the hero of the occasion is a woman) Jewelry (or - expensive jewelry made of natural stones). Black necklaces, beads, earrings, brooches with an emphasis on the fashion of that era will be a great gift for such a holiday!
Will look extravagant handmade gifts , stylized as French burlesque of the late 19th century - pillows with a black-and-white photograph of the hostess of the celebration, made in batik technique, fashionable hats with rhinestones, feathers and sparkles, stage masks and elaborate garters.
However, such gifts are appropriate if you already know the person you are going to the party very well and for a long time. If, however, a work colleague (especially the boss) invited you to your place in the Moulin Rouge, or just an acquaintance, gifts of an intimate nature should not be presented. It's better to give bottle expensive French wine (in an unusual "clothing" - a corset), old book with the story of the French "Red Mill", or disk with a good copy of the famous movie.
And you can also (if there is a real cabaret in your city, or tours of the famous French theater are supposed) to give ticket for This show .
Do not forget also about the packaging for your original gift. After all, it is when you look at the packaging that the person gifted by you forms the first impression of the gift itself! Don't ignore this fact! Choose from red, black and gold, or old-France inspired wrapping paper.
Now everything seems to be ready! Time to start the show! However, there is one more important point that we need to discuss with you ... Even - as many as two! About building an entertainment program for your imposing guests and treats for them - read in the next article!
If the bride and her bridesmaids are not modest, and do not want to sit at home, having a pajama party, seeing their girlfriend down the aisle, but want to have fun, then a Moulin Rouge-style bachelorette party is what they need.
What is Moulin Rouge
For many, burlesque is associated with girls of easy virtue in revealing outfits who behave very obscenely and even defiantly, but this is not so.
Everyone knows from history that the Moulin Rouge, or the Red Mill in translation, is a cabaret built in Paris in the red light district. Not only middle-class people gathered here, but also thieves, artists, as well as people from the wealthy segments of the population. Here the boundaries between their position in society were blurred.
The visiting card of the "Red Mill" was the quadrille. Visitors could enjoy breathtaking dances with fluffy skirts flying up, exposing slender legs. The performances did not look vulgar, all the numbers were carefully rehearsed, and if one of the dancers allowed herself liberties in behavior, she was immediately taken to the police. Also in the cabaret, a striptease was performed for the first time.
The whole institution was saturated with the spirit of violent passions, desires and luxury.
The Moulin Rouge remains one of the main attractions of Paris to this day. Many films have been made about him, songs have been composed, paintings have been written.
Deciding on a place
Preparations must begin in advance or allow the bridesmaids to find a suitable room themselves, thus they will arrange a surprise for the bride. So let's look at the options:
- Cabaret;
- Night club;
- dance class;
- Entrust the search to the agency for the preparation of festive events.
Let's start in order - cabaret. Currently, finding such an institution will be difficult, but possible. The main thing is not to confuse it with a striptease bar where men come to relax and watch erotic dances.
The cabaret program also always includes dances performed by half-naked girls, songs, and sometimes numbers with acrobatic elements. When choosing a date, check with the manager the program of the evening, perhaps on this day there will be a popular show program.
But do not forget that prudes have nothing to do in a cabaret. And if you are not ready to see the half-naked bodies of dancers and their incendiary dances, it is better to give up this idea.
The second option is a nightclub. Its interior should contain elements of antiquity, pin-up posters. The design of the hall in black and red colors is also welcome.
When booking a room, think over the program for the evening in advance:
- invite a couple of handsome strippers;
- arrange a fashion show;
- invite everyone to participate in the competition for the best erotic dance with striptease elements.
The third option, more modest, is a dance lesson. Arrange with a choreographer who can teach the cancan. Forget about embarrassment, prepare dresses or suits with puffy skirts and a corset, stockings and high heels.
Choosing the right outfit
There is plenty to choose from here.
- Perhaps you associate yourself with a spoiled girl from a wealthy family. Then the outfit should be restrained, all the details are taken into account: a short skirt, a long string of pearls around the neck, stilettos, bracelets, long gloves, discreet makeup, playful curls.
- Courtesan. The costume should be open and frank, but in moderation. An obligatory element is a corset, which should be tightened quite tightly. The image will be complemented by shoes with thin stilettos, bright make-up with glitter, stockings, and jewelry. And do not forget to flirt, flirt, in general, be feminine!
- Dancer. The outfit should be revealing, but be a little more modest than the previous one. For such a girl, fit: shoes with steady heels, fluffy skirt, stockings, corset, boa. After all, a girl - a dancer should tease, and not frankly invite.
treat
The main thing that should be on the table is champagne. This is the main drink of the bohemia of that time. Try to buy a good quality drink. You can also recommend martinis and various liquors.
Don't skimp on the menu. Treat yourself and your guests to various dishes and delicacies of French cuisine: julienne, French meat, veal stew with pineapple and others. Seafood, for example, red fish steak, will also be appropriate.
A passion party, a retro party, a Secret Desires party - all these elements merge into one in a holiday called "Moulin Rouge".
The origins of the name of the famous cabaret "Moulin Rouge" come from the mill created by Leon Villette, the blades of which were painted red, i.e. in fact, it was the "Red Mill" - "Moulin Rouge". This passionate color symbolized the notorious red light district. The cabaret theater gathered mainly creative personalities, famous writers and artists, representatives of the aristocracy, and noble persons. Ordinary middle-class workers also came to admire the performance. Cabaret has gained worldwide fame, so the Moulin Rouge party is a great opportunity to create a piece of France for your friends, even if only for one evening.
Meeting guests in the best cabaret traditions
Let each guest receive a colorful invitation in the form of an event program, decorated on fragrant paper, decorated with feathers and rhinestones. At the entrance to the restaurant, an attractive girl will check the tickets, treat you with a cigar, and tell you which seat to take.
And you can order a mime - this silent clown will be able to perfectly tune the newly arrived guests to the right wave, personally seat everyone at the table, give a balloon and an air kiss.
Let's see the cabaret from the inside
It is necessary to think over every detail of the interior in order to repeat as closely as possible at least a small fraction of the luxury that was characteristic of establishments of this type.
So, any room in which it is possible to dim the light a little is suitable. Colors for decor - black, red. It is best to use large pieces of fabric that are easy to drape walls, chairs. The entourage will be added by posters, somewhere already pasted one on top of the other, worn over time and completely fresh. Paintings by French masters, bouquets of flowers in eye-catching vases, crystal chandeliers - the atmosphere of a cabaret is guaranteed.
By the way, in the Moulin Rouge, no one sat at one large table, so you need to place small tables around the hall.
We select a chic outfit for the holiday
No matter how chaste a woman is, no matter how gallant a man is, the Moulin Rouge party is an occasion to throw off all your constraint and release feelings for one evening.
Girls should appear in the image of women of easy virtue: cigars, stockings, garters that peek out from under skirts, corsets, boas. As much glitter and gloss as possible - rhinestones, hats, fans - no modesty. False eyelashes, a lot of powder, inflated lips - with cosmetics, the image will be completely completed. And the right hairstyle will give the final touch. By the way, there are no special rules here, the main thing is more jewelry, rhinestones, ribbons, feathers.
Men can try on tuxedos, bow ties, instead of the usual ties. Necessary accessories: suspenders, gloves, large rings, canes, hats.
French Cuisine " Moulin rouge»
The French love soup, so you can serve it hot (onion or cheese). From meat dishes, it is best to give preference to chicken aged in wine, or beef. French cuisine is rich in all kinds of sauces: Bechamel, Poulette, Bernaise and many others. For sweets, you can serve ice cream, chocolate-based mousse. Don't forget coffee with milk. Pamper your guests with delicacies: foie gras, truffles, frog legs, oysters. As a drink, high-quality French wine, so pleasantly shading the taste of the main dishes.
Cabaret and dance are two inextricably linked concepts
If it is possible to hire a person who masterfully owns an accordion, your holiday will already be 50% successful. This instrument is a symbol of France, gentle romantic motives will instantly take everyone present to the country in which the very concept of “cabaret” was born.
From the music in the recording, attention should be paid to such melodies as Lady Marmalade, compositions by Jacques Offenbach.
Be sure to invite your guests to perform the can-can! And, in addition, you can include in the repertoire all those musical directions that you want to dance to, have fun and love: burlesque, retro, jazz, Latino. Choose according to your taste and heart tips!
In parallel with the main scenario of the event, an artist can work in the hall, who will draw portraits, or friendly caricatures. In addition, you can invite a magician, a "living statue", a skilled bartender.
The Moulin Rouge party will help you move to friendly France, so romantic and at the same time passionate. Let the evening be 100% successful!
French cancan, the aroma of expensive wines, sweetish notes of perfume, soft light, seductive dancers ... Outrageous, luxurious and brilliant - a party in the style of Moulin Rouge does not just liberate. The carefree atmosphere of freedom, celebration and some intimacy, and even in a retro entourage, literally reincarnates!
Registration
Hastily "glued on the knee" scenery is not at all in the style of the Moulin Rouge. For a party, you will need to find all the best within not the most modest budget. And if you do something with your own hands, then only in the highest class! Otherwise, you risk getting a kindergarden parody of an exquisite interior.
Approach the choice of the hall from the position of maximum relevance to the theme. Then the design of your "cabaret" will take less money and effort. If the party is held at home, try to remove or cover everything unnecessary with decorations.
Color design: black, gold, red. Deep red should ideally prevail, gold will make the interior rich and luxurious, and black will add elegance. The drapery on the windows, walls and ceiling looks very impressive - red satin, "night" black ceiling, heavy curtains to the floor.
Textiles can be rented, within a modest budget, only one zone can be closed. Or imitate drapery - paper wallpaper, for example. Noble black and red colors are beautiful even in this design. Here are some stylish Moulin Rouge party ideas:
- It is better to dim the light, down to twilight. Electric garlands hung everywhere perfectly fit into the theme of a nightly cabaret. Chandelier shades can be covered with homemade diffusers. Put floor lamps in the corners, on the tables - lamps in lampshades with tassels, fringe;
- hang posters, posters, photos of Moulin Rouge dancers on the walls and famous visitors to the legendary cabaret (Oscar Wilde, Picasso, Prince of Wales), thematic works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. In exquisite frames, perfectly even (without chaotic negligence, if you stand up for authenticity);
- mirror in gold frame at least at the entrance. In general, there can be as many mirrors as you like - reflecting light, brilliance and elegant guests, they will create a lush, luxurious atmosphere even in a small room;
"Old gold" picture frames and mirrors are easy to make with your own hands. For the base, cardboard, polystyrene are suitable, ideally - beautiful ceiling plinths. Collect, sprinkle with gold from a spray can, stick on double-sided tape (so that you can remove it).
- party guests will almost believe that they really got to the Moulin Rouge if they see Paris outside the window! Print photos of night views, stick on the glass. Sepia, black-and-white photo, aged – the views are not of a modern city, but a reflection of a bygone era;
- use black guipure to decorate walls, furniture, compositions. It can be flirty bows, tied ribbons, drapery elements. Piquant black guipure on a provocatively red background looks playful and sexy;
- red glowing balls– very passionate decoration! Attach an LED to the “tablet” battery, put it inside the ball, inflate it. The same latex is suitable for fastening - shred long balls of SHDM into “gum bands” slightly wider than the diameter of the battery. Make sure that the contacts of the diode are covered, otherwise they will break the ball;
- red windmill, of course, must be present as the main "guest" of the party. Styling Moulin Rouge without this attribute is simply unthinkable. You can build it from plywood, chipboard, cardboard, polystyrene foam and almost any material at hand. If you do not skimp on the size, you get a gorgeous photo zone!
- The Eiffel Tower- another idea for a photo zone and the second most important "guest" in your cabaret. If there is no place for the second massive structure at the party, then print out a photo, cut out pictures from postcards, ask your friends for figurines, collect from fresh flowers. In any way, but "invite" her to the opening of the Moulin Rouge.
These sights are not only nearby, they were “born” almost simultaneously, in 1889. By the way, not by chance: Charles Zidler and Joseph Oller deliberately timed the opening of the Moulin Rouge to the completion of the construction of the Iron Lady.
- a cabaret without a stage is bad manners. This attribute is not easy to build, but it is easy to designate a zone with decorations and light. No performances planned? Put in the background full-length cardboard silhouettes, mannequins in costumes of dancers. And guests will perform on the stage itself (competitions, games, script fragments). If there is very little space, hang a photo on the wall for entourage;
- it’s chic if there are a few “old” things in the hall. For example, retro phone, gramophone, music box, ashtray. Ask your friends for fashionable now stylized items, models of retro cars;
- tall thin vases with fresh flowers, glass beads, Christmas beads, rain, large feathers, golden paper garlands - the final touch of a pompous cabaret.
invitations
Figures of dancers in colorful outfits, miniature corsets with or without skirts, a stylized red windmill. An original invitation to a party at the Moulin Rouge: a box opening from the "facade", inside - a luxurious dancer against the backdrop of red satin and sparkles (stage).
You can use Photoshop to add an inscription to an old poster / poster. Send personalized letters in gilded envelopes. Make an air ticket to Paris, retro, aged.
Suits
Outrageous outfit for a Moulin Rouge party requires close attention to detail. Ladies should not look too revealing: from the spicy costume of a dancer to the vulgar image of not a lady from the "red" street at all - one step.
Of course, there are no prohibitions at this celebration of life: someone can transform into a playful courtesan. Corset, garter stockings, bright make-up, high stiletto heel, frilly bows.
Modest guests will like the image of a lady of noble blood. Yes, they also visited the cabaret. Such an outfit for a party should be seductive, but not frank. Not too short elegant retro dress, evening make-up, neat hairstyle, sparkling diamonds. The organizer should suggest more specifically how to dress for a Moulin Rouge-style party - 30s, 60s, our time?
The trick is that the outfit of the cancan dancer, although becoming smaller and more frank, is still recognizable. Corset, stockings, shoes, layered skirt of any length. And the images of the ladies sitting in the hall changed very much! Therefore, it is worth deciding on the era so as not to confuse the guests of the party. It is easier for men - impeccable suits, polished shoes, a scarf or a flower in a buttonhole, a bow tie / tie, a watch on a chain.
P think over makeup, hairstyle, accessories to the smallest detail(gloves, hat, handbag). It doesn't matter if the script takes you to the distant past or you visit the modern Moulin Rouge - the suit should be stylish, luxurious. Even if she is a courtesan, then an elite one - no one else can get into the most famous cabaret in Paris!
Menu, serving
As in any decent institution, the Moulin Rouge has several menus: seasonal, daytime and evening, for ordinary visitors and VIP guests (only some 420 euros!).
Of course, recipes cannot be repeated exactly, and who needs it.
- blue lobsters (shrimp and other seafood are also good);
- tomato gazpacho;
- green, white asparagus;
- morel sauce (mushroom);
- eggplant with parmesan and arugula pesto sauce;
- boulanger potatoes;
- agnolotti, cannelloni (stuffed pasta);
- mesklum (mixture of leafy greens);
- beef steaks, veal, poultry, fish (in the original menu, this is sea bass with Provence vegetables and dill);
- sliced cheese, vegetable;
- gourmet desserts, a lot of fruit, nuts in yogurt, mounds of deliberately carelessly broken into pieces of chocolate (a chocolate fountain would be very useful!);
- wines, champagne, liqueurs, mint vodka. Of course, according to the tastes of the guests (this is much more important than observing authenticity).
It's based on the summer evening menu, hot to choose from. It is clear that it is simply impossible to cook everything. But for styling, a few dishes of Italian and French cuisine are enough. The recipes are really simple, despite the names alien to the “Slavic ear”.
Any submission. Round tables for 2-4 people fit perfectly into the theme of the Moulin Rouge party. But a buffet table is in many cases more convenient, especially if the occasion is not too solemn. Are you planning a feast? And let it be! The main thing is to beautifully arrange both the dishes themselves and the serving.
Strive for something like this:
- tablecloth black- napkins are red, or vice versa. Drapery of furniture to the floor, neat waves;
- fine porcelain, gilded cutlery, crystal glasses, alcohol in bottles that are expensive even in appearance (you can stick old labels or posters in the Moulin Rouge style on top of the usual ones);
- gold rings on napkins, cards with the names of party guests, miniature vases with feather flowers. Everything is expensive, brilliant and at the highest level!
Scenario
Cabaret is a delightful show that takes the audience's breath away! It's great if you can invite pros to the party - jugglers, dancers, mimes, acrobats or magicians. For a birthday, you can order a dancer in the style of Moulin Rouge, jumping out of the cake! Or not exactly a dancer for a bachelor party, although the striptease was never performed at the Red Mill.
If the event is not so magnificent, the guests themselves can perform - it's fun! Arrange a competition for the best dancer and cancan dancer. Just dance all together, recording videos and taking memorable photos.
The host can show the guests several basic movements, the birthday boy can choose according to the scenario mademoiselle “Crazy legs”, “Charming leg”, “Flexible leg”, etc., according to the number of beautiful ladies (so that everyone gets some kind of “title”).
To perform a cancan and create a cabaret atmosphere, you need the right music. Download the legendary composition of Offenbach, several soundtracks for the Moulin Rouge films. Choose for competitions and background something from the repertoire of Madonna, Aguilera, Spears. And also any elegant and incendiary, rhythmic or, conversely, smooth French music - close in spirit to that time.
A step-by-step script for a Moulin Rouge party is bad manners: guests are waiting for the atmosphere of an unlimited holiday, free from conventions! Light contests are ideal, a little spicy and mischievous. Some of the games described below may cause jealousy or even resentment. Consider company morals when choosing contests.
Mysterious can-can
The girls take turns dancing behind a screen (white thin fabric or paper, directional light from several lamps). Guests (all or only men) guess who is behind the screen. Any dance, it is not necessary for everyone to wave their legs.
In the grip of passion
The goal is to untie the corset with your teeth so that it slides to the waist. Under the corset, you can wear a closed T-shirt / shirt or dress up a mannequin. In pairs, in turn, or all the ladies in a row, whatever you like. If there is a problem with corsets, set another task - to remove the bandage from the thigh of a charming guest with your teeth.
Blind kiss
What kind of kiss? At a party in the style of Moulin Rouge there is no place for constraint, but decide for yourself, according to the degree of swagger of mood. The purpose of the first stage is blindfolded, without the help of hands (by smell, by touching the cheek, by sensations) to find your spouse / girlfriend and kiss her. The second stage is the same, but now the girls are blindfolded.
It will be funny if you do not separate the guests. Those. you need to choose a half from the whole company. True, this option is better to exclude if there is a possibility of fainting on the topic “What a nightmare! Vasya kissed Petya on the cheek!
Quiz
Somewhere in the middle of the script, when the guests get a little tired. Facts about the Moulin Rouge, the history of Paris and France, the cancan, questions about the 2001 film (who played the role ..., what color was the dress at the time ... etc.).
Cancan increased hairiness
Not all the same ladies lift their legs? Comic hats, long fluffy skirts with elastic bands, incendiary music. And the bravest men! A male cancan is a sight to behold, a lot of fun! Ladies can judge, but it's better that friendship wins.
small bottle
The spin-the-bottle game familiar to everyone, but with funny / spicy phantoms. To whom Fortune has turned her back, he chooses a random phantom from a hat and performs in relation to the one whom the neck points to. Give a compliment, kiss on the neck, hand, cheek, dance a pair dance, etc.
Accurate Cupid
This contest is best held at the end of the party scenario. Decorate your Moulin Rouge with balloons filled with golden serpentine, confetti. It is better that the balls hang under the ceiling - so spectacular. The goal is simple - to hit the ball from the bow by throwing a dart (carefully!) etc.
For safety, you can hang the balls on the wall, they will still beautifully “splash” sparkles to the sides. Close a large piece of foam plastic with a piece of black fabric, and balls on it.
If the guests are completely amused (they can miss if they hit a neighbor) or are scared for the integrity of the wall / ceiling covering, hand out something that is not too sharp. For example, you can set fire to sparklers together, and then pierce the balls with burnt sticks. Sparkling "fountains", followed by simultaneously bursting balloons with a brilliant surprise inside - a simple, penny, but very effective scenario finale!
Gifts for Moulin Rouge visitors: stylish accessories, alcohol, cigars, perfume, cosmetics for ladies, stylized souvenirs, expensive chocolate.
December 16, 2015
If you want to make the holiday truly stylish and extravagant, there is one win-win option - Burlesque Party.
Genre: musical, vaudeville, Moulin Rouge - today it is called differently. The style of the mentioned burlesque is said to be not sublime-low, but "low-sublime", where monologues, dialogues, songs and dances are erotic overtones. In order not to get confused and not to form a picture of vulgarity and vulgarity in my head, let's go in order ...
20-30s - the era of burlesque. Bright show performances broke into the life of the USA and Paris, the conversation about which caused a blush among noble ladies and an embarrassed smile from gentlemen. Rumors about frank dances, daring songs and a sea of entertainment in an atmosphere of sophistication and wealth did not just arouse irrepressible curiosity, but literally brought hundreds of connoisseurs of creative recreation burning with anticipation by the hand. At that time, the so-called criteria of revelation and propriety were scrupulously monitored. "Queens of Burlesque" Josephine Baker and Mae West literally overgrown with gossip "beyond recognition", and the latter spent ten days in prison for the so-called obscene behavior in society.
By the way, in the modern world, there is also a “burlesque queen”: the ex-wife of the scandalous performer Marilyn Manson, Heather Rene Sweet. Many modern professional participants in this art are literally offended by the current stereotypes imposed by the owners of establishments with a dubious reputation. Calling themselves "burlesques" left and right, they offer the viewer a primitive program, mostly consisting of cheap striptease. It's good that there are sources from where you can get reliable information. And great movies, after all!
Already in the 40s, burlesque shows really spread from theaters to nightclubs, where they sometimes sounded like “cabaret shows”. Now the owner of the establishment decided where to “locate” the limits of decency and whether they are needed at all! A distinctive feature of the cabaret at that time was the creation of high standards of skill for actors, dancers and all participants in the entertainment program. Improvisations, deviations from the worked out scenario were not allowed. Therefore, undertaking the organization of such a show, determine for yourself what years your Burlesque will look like!
When starting to organize a holiday, your task is to do everything sensibly, otherwise the glamor and magical theatrical atmosphere will turn into a poor parody of a cheap strip club. It is important to understand that for this you need to invest a lot of effort and money, so you won’t be able to save much on such a birthday.
In any case, the essential attributes and elements of the holiday are: wealth, luxury, glamour, chic, beauty, passion, lack of complexes, shamelessness, extravagance. 
Graceful hints, subtle humor, puns, flirting - all this in the style of Burlesque!
1. When is Burlesque appropriate?
Such a party will help to effectively celebrate both a birthday, bachelor / bachelorette party, as well as New Year or even Halloween.
2. Time.
Invite guests to 20-21.00: this is an "all night" party, not for five hours. Moreover, the preparation of the appropriate image will take not so little time - one make-up is worth something!
3. Invitations.
If you try very hard, then the guests will feel the atmosphere of the upcoming party even before the action begins. Try to compose an incendiary invitation! Surely this will help friends create the right image and prepare an unusual speech in the style of creative intellectuals of the 30s. For example:
« Dear Ostrovskaya Diana!
Legendary show productions from the theatrical and entertainment cabaret "Burlesque" are at your service! The mysterious owner of the best ballet show in the world is fascinated by your beauty and invites you to the most outrageous opening of your city! Welcome to the world of passion and luxury!
We are waiting for you on December 30, 2015 at 21.00.
Luxurious appearance, disposition to the initiatives shown and this invitation are indispensable conditions for entering the celebration.
We look forward to seeing you.
With uv. Gatsby»
To create invitation cards with your own hands, you will need white, black, red cardboard, gold and red ribbons, feathers and pieces of lace. And there - combine and create unique original postcards! They don't have to be identical. There are no rules, they are named, and that's all that matters. 
You can order similar flyers in the printing house.
4. Images and costumes.
Common to all and important. Images should be bright, stylish, attractive, sexy (but not vulgar).
Behavior: not screaming love for yourself and every element of the world around you, balancing eccentricity, emotionality and elegance, restraint.
Aestheticism: the ability to behave, correct speech, intonation, beautiful gestures, posture, gait ...
Now more specifically.
Men. It's easier with men. There are only two options here: gentleman(then businessmen, politicians, intellectuals and all sorts of creative personalities had a similar appearance) and bandit. For the first, tuxedos, ties, bow ties, vests, a top hat, a cane are suitable. 
For the second - black trousers, white T-shirts, suspenders, hats a la mafia, if possible - a holster with a weapon, of course, not real. 
For those and others, such a simple attribute as a cigar is perfect.
Women. Given the fact that women were in such institutions for completely different reasons, you have a choice of the desired "role". Let's get to know each other better:
Spoiled daddy's daughter from a rich family. She, of course, secretly visits such establishments. She is dressed relatively restrained, although youth and hormones dictate a short dress and a long lady's cigarette. Nothing complicated: black, or gold in sequins, a short pencil dress, long beads with medium-sized pearls, a bracelet, stiletto sandals. If possible, a black bob or playful curls and a characteristic feather in the hair. The makeup is not overly bright (she ran away from home), her eyes can be hidden under a beautiful mask with feathers (she is afraid that someone will recognize her). 
By the way, a black square and a fly over the lip will be appropriate for any look. And also curls, a veil, gloves above the elbow will fit perfectly!
courtesan girl. Be careful with this image. It suggests more obvious looseness, flirtatiousness, flirting. If overly jealous people are present at the celebration, hold your horses, do not miss this most important nuance! The costume is open and frank: a corset that draws in everything that is possible to a practically lifeless body, fishnet stockings, large bracelets, hairpins, bright makeup with mother of pearl, sparkles. In this image, appearance is 50%. The rest is high-quality acting and femininity! 
dancer girl. A fairly revealing outfit will do: people do not come to see sculptures in a museum. But a little more modest than the previous image. Corset, flared skirt to the knee, stockings with suspenders, shoes with steady heels. 
Girls, you should be graceful teasing but not provoking, flirting but not intrusive, sexy but not vulgar. Remember that burlesque actresses are not male-hating strippers, on the contrary, they are the absolute femininity! A man is an object for which the best sides of the female essence are revealed, one's own beauty is demonstrated and the significance of the male contribution to the prosperity of this very beauty is emphasized.
Before preparing the images, invite friends to watch one or more films on the topic: Burlesque, Burlesque Lady, Blaze, Mademoiselle Striptease, Chicago Blues, The Great Gatsby ...
It's good if everyone carries the charm of the then conversations and behavior through the whole evening. Indeed, in burlesque, manners are important, a style of behavior that differs significantly from modern ones. And we want to create a real Burlesque?!
5. Greeting guests.
Warn those invited that entry is by invitation only and for a nominal fee (nervous picking at all pockets will spoil the actors' improvisation). The greeter can be like an elegant butler, who hides the “revelation” behind the door of a cabaret with her imposing appearance, or a courtesan in fishnet stockings, who now and then looks around the street to see if there are policemen there. Asks if there is an invitation. Look suspicious, absolute seriousness. Asks for a donation. Hides in a corset (bra), if it is a man - in a folder. He opens the door, where everything is already open (music, light, smoke), and without a shadow of a smile asks: “Do you like what you see?”. After a positive answer, the “butler” changes his face to the widest smile and beckons with delight: “Then welcome to the world of entertainment and passion!”
6. Venue.
You can arrange a similar “party” at home, especially if you have a studio apartment, but the ideal venue would be a private nightclub hall. Be sure to have at least a small scene. This is important, without it it will not be possible to create a suitable atmosphere. How about the bright performances, incendiary cancan and sharp jokes from the artists? 
7. Decoration of the festive hall.
Pay close attention to this part of the organization. A person who probably does not feel very comfortable in a revealing outfit before the party starts, should feel at ease as soon as he crosses the threshold of the festive hall!
Colors, which should be preferred: black, red, white. Also, gold and stripes will fit perfectly.
Decor elements: silk, leather, velvet, boa, lace. All this can become both elements of costumes and part of the interior, a characteristic decoration of the room.
The stage, ideally, should be in red colors. Luckily, many clubs are fans of the classics, because this attribute is not so hard to find. If you can, make the infamous windmill (as in Moulin Rouge). It can be made from foam or cardboard, brightly colored and covered with foil, covered with silk ribbon wire or chipboard (a more expensive option that requires skillful hands). You can make a windmill by laying out the silhouette with garlands on a dark background!
Cover most of the ceiling with black fabric, put yellow or white garlands on top of it, you get the effect of a starry sky. The fact is that the main lighting will be concentrated on the stage, and the viewer is in twilight. Therefore, additional, even the described lighting will be more relevant and effective than ever. 
You can decorate your "starry sky" with photos of guests. 
Puffs of smoke: stage and cigarette - everything is in place at a Burlesque party! 
At the entrance it will be very handy to place an old mirror. This is possible. Although building foam and golden paint work wonders: here is an old frame for the most ordinary mirror! Nearby, not far from the entrance (there will be twilight), place several pinup posters (standards of female beauty of that time) and posters of famous actresses from films about burlesque shows. 
It is desirable that there is not one large festive table, but several, for 2-4 people (according to the classics). On the tables - black and red tablecloths, the fabric can be inexpensive, in the dark it will not be evident at all! For each table - narrow vases, in which one red or white rose (can be artificial), and preferably several ostrich, peacock feathers. If the vases do not have a presentable appearance, decorate them with lace. 
Burlesque involves luxury and chic, so plastic cups and homemade vases are absolutely not suitable. 
Checkout photo corner. Stretch the fabric to match the entire party, organize a mini-curtain. Put the characteristic attributes: canes, boas, fans, masks, cigars ... In the background - a windmill, a heart, a cylinder of lights. Get great bright photos! 
8. Music.
Hits from the previously mentioned films, as well as related music tracks by Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Madonna, Bianchi, "Pussycat Dolls".
9. Dancing.
Organically fit: passionate Latina, Argentinean tango, Balkan tribal.
10. Menu.
Main dishes. You won't be able to save much. In really good cabarets, you could enjoy various delicacies, so sliced \u200b\u200band sprat sandwiches were not an option. You can choose a variation of classic French cuisine (with cheese soup and meat in French), or you can not follow the strict classics. It is enough to choose "noble" products and think over win-win successful dishes: red fish steaks, stuffed mushrooms, baked poultry with fruits and honey, stewed veal with pineapple, red caviar on a dried French baguette ... Any seafood will be appropriate, especially exotic, but be careful with quality and freshness.
Desserts. Ideal chocolate mousse, sundae with syrups of your choice and pancakes stuffed with whipped cream and fruit. Order "themed cookies", they can become the highlight of the festive table! 
It is unlikely that you organize a beauty jumping out of a cake, but you must organize the cake itself! If you are already giving all the best, then order a really impressive burlesque cake. 
The drinks. Definitely champagne. Don't be stingy with good quality champagne, otherwise guests will have to grimace all evening from excess acidity or cloying. Also, martinis and various liquors are suitable for women.
Absinthe was considered the obligatory alcohol at such parties. But this is quite an expensive pleasure. In order not to lose an important element of recreating the desired picture, take the trouble to prepare mint vodka.
Here is the simplest recipe:
Take a bunch of mint (40-50 grams), select beautiful fresh juicy leaves. Rinse them. Fill a glass jar tightly with mint (tamping it down with your hand), pour good quality vodka into it (otherwise “the spell will not work”), shake well and put in a dark place for 3-4 weeks, and in the classic version - for two months! As you can see, it is better to prepare in advance!
There is also a faster option:
For one liter of vodka, take 7-10 sprigs of mint and juice from one lemon / lime. Put the saucepan with the contents in the refrigerator for 3 days, covering it with a lid. When the vodka is infused, soaked with the aroma of mint and citrus, add one tablespoon of sugar and leave for another day in the refrigerator. Refreshing strong drink is ready! 
For light drinkers, provide a green soft drink, Tarragon, for example.
The notorious Baileys, by the way, can also be cooked at home, but be sure not later than a day before the event!
11. Entertainment program.
To provide essential guarantees of a successful evening, book two or three professional themed numbers. 
Invited guests can also prepare rooms if they wish. A song (even with a soundtrack), a dance, or a standup performance. The latter is highly desirable. High-quality acting humor from the stage is what you need! Let's not forget about good magicians.
Contests.
"Corset". There are two couples. Girls are put on corsets in advance on some kind of underwear or a T-shirt. Men are offered to untie the corset in the shortest possible time. Who is the first - he won.
"Kiss in the Dark" Three or four couples. They are blindfolded and asked to find their man in the dark and kiss them. Speed is important, you can’t “probe” it. Caught in the hands - you kiss. As soon as 3 pairs have been formed (those who did not have time can wander for a long time, bumping into the winners) - we open our eyes, evaluate. Surely there is a "same-sex couple." Favorites are those who found the original partner, if there are none, whoever found someone first.
"Cancan for men". Everything is clear here. The winner is the one who raised his leg higher and more accurately hit the beat.
"Guess what". The woman points to an element of her costume, the two men must say what it is as quickly as possible. Try to provide elements such as boa, bolero, arctic fox, clip-on earrings to make these words difficult. Who last, he drinks absinthe. The winner is kissed, the loser is so good (he's pretty fucked up, so to speak).
The judge - a girl with red lipstick - leaves a kiss mark on the winner's cheek. The maximum number of prints of her lips determines the absolute winner.
As a super prize, there can be a pack of cigars, a bottle of absinthe for men, an element of good cosmetics (a set of shadows, a makeup brush, French toilet water), bottles of French wine for women.
12. Gifts.
Gifts shouldn't be cheap and useful (it's not a hippie party), they should be expensive and showy. If it's a birthday, give a gift from the whole team, this will add realism to the implementation of this recommendation.
A man can be presented with cufflinks, good alcohol, cigars (according to individual preferences), a solid leather belt or a business briefcase.
For a woman - expensive jewelry or gold. Also suitable glamorous clutch, shawl, cosmetics.
Important!
Take a lot of photos, or better yet, hire a professional photographer. After all, for sure you will be at such a party for the first and last time! 
Remember the world where you are Monica, Jessica, Marilyn, and not Katya, Lilya and Tonya. And photographs store not only a picture, but also feelings, smells, sounds, emotions ...
The most outrageous party to you!
