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Welcome to What's In Your Handbag?, a weekly feature that looks inside someone's handbag to answer the burning question, what do you have in there? Want to nominate someone? Shoot over an email with details.
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Today, Meeka Onstead, one of the burlesque dancers in Bourbon Burlesque by Holly Madison inside 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque at Mandalay Place, gives us a glimpse of what she carries in her handbag. Here, she reimagines what a showgirl would carry in her vintage evening bag adorned with Swarovski crystals. Find out what's inside Onstead's handbag following the jump.
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What kind of handbag?
A vintage, hand-made evening bag adorned in Swarovski crystals.
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What does your handbag say about you?
I am glamorous, all the time.
What's the most important thing in your handbag?
Probably the Rosebud Salve lip balm. It's dry in the desert so this is a necessity, dahling!
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How about the most surprising thing?
A rare Tiffany & Co. pillbox full of Swarovski crystals.
What was the first handbag you carried that was memorable?
A Christian Dior chapeux hat box from my great grandmother.
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Name eight items in your handbag and why you must carry them:
1. Vintage brooch — this was given to me by legendary burlesque dancer Josephine Baker. It fixes any wardrobe malfunctions, and can also act as a cute hair accessory.
2. Rosebud Salve lip balm — this works on everything, and I mean EVERYTHING! *wink
3. Pearl necklace — pearls are always appropriate for any situation.
4. Sheet music — as a singer and dancer, I'm learning new music constantly.
5. Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Plum Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick — this dark vampy shade is altogether alluring…I almost feel naked without it.
6. Tiffany & Co. pillbox filled with Swarovski crystals. Just because.
7. Vintage bracelet — another accessory, to finish off yet another costume.
8. Sexy Glow Bronzer — every girl needs some shimmer before she goes on stage.
· 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque [Official Site]
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