I like hearing about creative projects, especially ones by women for women. Having recently discovered Ovation - a new forum for women and female identifying creatives in British theatre, aiming to provide opportunities for networking and skills development - I thought I'd help them spread the word with a quick blog post. The Ovation website... Continue Reading →
Exploring Creativity: The film freelancer
This is the first of a new series on Rarely Wears Lipstick, about creative careers and what they involve. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a career change, it's always helpful to hear about what people with exciting sounding jobs actually do. Not that "day in the life" type of article (sorry Stylist,... Continue Reading →
Fashion Processes: How do you make lingerie?
As my involvement in burlesque has developed, so has my interest in lingerie. It seems to be an appropriate thing for me to write about on this blog too as lingerie pretty much sits at the intersection of feminism, body image, sex/relationships and fashion. However, although I have done a couple of short courses that... Continue Reading →