Faux Queen / Drag Queen Recap: What's the T on Me?

Sooooo it's been a pretty awesome week! A did my faux queen/drag queen thing at a photo shoot, got some some writing, and drag, drag, and more drag!

i do so much behind the scenes (meaning bad ass drag stuff when i'm  not on my blogs) that i've decided to share them with you in my new weekly blog segment called, What's the T on Me?

Here's this week T party!
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i did a photo shoot at Velvet Burnout that captured me as your normal girl next door, then boudoir  and then full Drag Queen/Faux Queen that i am! Here's a sneak peak!

Pretty cool eh? (Yea i know . . . my dress is totally crooked in the first shot!)

In case you missed it, here is the first article in The T Drag Series, Drag from A to Z.

i also took a little break from trying to create my empire to have date night with my partner. Here we are after our second margarita--you definitely don't want to see the picture after our 4th or 5th one . . . NOT PRETTY!

AWWW she's SOOO Pretty!

And here is something really cool that i found on the internet that i wish i would have though of first:

http://dragspirations.blogspot.com/2012/06/drag-queen-hair-art.html

SO COOL!

Not Another Cat Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So it's the day after hump-day (i.e. Thursday), and i found this really neat cat video . . .  yea yea yea i know what you're thinking "OMG! NOT ANOTHER CAT VIDEO!!! WHAT IS THIS BLOG COMING TO?!?!?"

or if you're here to follow my dragabouts, you're probably thinking, "What the hell does this have to do with drag?!?!?

My answer: everything!

Because being an artist is hard. Some days are harder than others and some days you really just want to say, "fuck it."

So when i'm overwhelmed and i need a little "fuck it" space, this is my new go-to video.

Watch it.

It will change your life.

Or at least your "fuck it" space :)

Drag Faux Queen Series: The "T" (In 25 Things or Less)

Think of this new drag series, The T, as your one stop shop of the ins and outs, how to's, and VIP access into the fabulous world of drag!

EVERYTHING that you could know, should know, and even some things you may NOT want to know about drag, performance, make-up, etc. will be spilled in The T. 

AND

you'll get all this fabulousity in 25 things or less?!??!

AH MAZ ING!I

"The T" series kicks off tomorrow with Drag from A to Z --a little over 25, yes i know. But i have never been good at following directions.

:)

Here's a little sneak peak:

Glamour

I L I V E for glam drag. Glam drag is my element, my niche. But the beauty about glamour is that it’s not definitive or universal for all. My drag glam could be completely opposite of yours, yet we can still both be serving glam fish. That’s because glamour is one of those rare things that you can find any/everywhere: celebrities, architecture, food, etc. And glamour can be found in all forms of drag: gender fuck drag, subversive drag, political drag, camp drag. You name it; it’s there. The best thing about glamour is that you define it because glamour isn’t just a look, but it’s also an attitude. It’s putting 100% into your art. It’s knowing and being the best goddamn drag queen you can be. Now THAT’S fucking glam OUROUS!!!

To read the full article tomorrow go to www.brandiamaraskyy.com or www.fauxqueens.com and click on the The T Series.

Brandi Amara Skyy Faux Queen Fabulous Musings Interview

Ever want to know more about how i came to be me?!?! Well here's your chance. Check out my fellow blogger and faux queen's interview about your favorite faux queen--ME!

Check it out here!

And while you're, there take a look around her blog. She is one FABULOUS MUSING!!!

Now go get your DRAG ON!!

Miss Oklahoma Diva USofA Part I - Contestants

WOW.

i think i have finally recovered from this past weekend of FULL ON USofA pageantry. Let me start by saying that USofA is no joke. i thought that having been in a few pageants prior would have prepped me for a real system.

NOPE!

The people who compete in USofA come with fierce packages that each, in their own right, could take home the title.

Miss Oklahoma Diva USofA was no different.

There were 6 beautiful contestants who made pageantry history Sunday night and this blog is dedicated to them.

Photos courtesy of Dee Goodwin.

#1 Alison Scott

Alison in her Club Wear (LOVE the SHOES!!)

Her voice was spot on in her talent--a live rendition of "On Broadway." We were all singing along back stage!! Alison brought the house down winning interview and 1st Alternate!! She was amazing and i'm soooooo excited about our reign together and seeing her again at Nationals in November!!

Talent--YOU BETTA WERQ!

#2 Jessica Gritte Matrix

Club Wear (You can't tell from this pic, but all the cherries on her dress were stoned for filth!! LIVE!)

This pic (and woman) is EVERYTHING!!! She is beautiful, classy, and came to play. Like myself, she has a long history in pageantry and i knew she was one to watch. Her talent was a beautiful mix of songs that she performed live amid stunning dance imagery. Her package was fierce and i have a feeling that i will be seeing her again VERY soon!! i LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!!!!!!!!!! 

Talent (Still singing and still in full on FACE!!)

#3 Deana Skelton

Club Wear

If Miss Oklahoma Diva had a Miss Congeniality award, it would go to Deana. She was no drama, no shade, ALL CLASS! She was humble about her talent which she sang flawlessly and she was an amazing competitor. I am in LOVE with her!

Talent (This all fringe dress is SICK!!!!!!!!!) (And this pic is EVERYTHING!)

#4 Lucki Boom Boom Sillizo

Club Wear

Lucki was the first contestant i met and i knew right off the bat that we would get along (her name alone sold me on our friendship). She has a style and charisma that is uniquely her own and she worked the house down! Her talent was a burlesque piece and she was SICK O NEEN!!!  

Talent. This pic of Lucki is AH MAZ ING!!!! So uber talented!

#5 Allyson Collins

Club Wear (L O V E the pose!!)

i didn't really get the chance to talk with Allyson much, but she brought it in every category! Her talent was a  sickening take Miley Cyrus' "Can't Be Tamed" cage, wings, nest, and all! She had so much energy and spunk and i can't wait to see what she will bring to the table in November!!

Talent (The birds nest and cage gave me LIFE!)

One of the most amazing things about opening yourself up and putting yourself out there is that you learn so much more than what you ever would have staying in your comfort zone. i learned that Oklahoma has a history of cisgendered/biological female pageantry and i got to meet Oklahoma's first  title holder, the ever so flawless  Sonja Martinez. 

i NEVER would have learned about Oklahoma's rich female drag history if i had stayed in Texas and NOT competed. I NEVER would have met ANY of these fearless women who competed alongside with me on the Copa stage had i just gone to Nationals in November. This is why we do what we do--history, experiences, and setting/raising the bar. 

All the contestants, royalty, audience, special guests, judges, and Oklahoma Diva promoter, Christina Garcia, were a part of a history that i am not even sure we ourselves realize how big it really is. 

Yes, i won but this is not about me its about us . . . 

This blog is a celebration of all the contestants of the first EVER ANYWHERE Diva USofA pageant. Together we have created the bar and set the standard for future Diva-ians.

i am truly honored and humbled to have made history with each and every one of you beautiful women; we truly are ALL winners.

Presentation. Miss Oklahoma Diva USofA 2013 Herstory - The First Six EVER!