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!

Miss Gay Highland Park America Drag Snaps

Whew! What a fabulous week/end! The highlight of my week was definitively my performances at Miss Gay Highland Park America! Not only did i get to share the stage with some of the best queens around, but i got to do it twice!!

Here are some pics from the night. Photos courtesy of Larry the Fairy. Enjoy!

Except this photo is courtesy of my beautiful partner, Candace Collins.

Gaybingo Dallas: Return to Oz, SOMETHING FABULOUS!!!, and Shangela!!

whew!

What a FABULOUS time at Gaybingo Dallas this past Saturday! This month's theme was Return to Oz--Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY! 

And we rocked the full house down!! (We sold out at max capacity 450-500). Here are some of the first pics from the night and a video of our show.

More to come!!

Backstage--just finished my Elphaba mug

Me and Michael Hayes being green fish sticks:

Here is our uber special guest Shangela from RuPaul's Drag Race being flawless on stage

Final Pose of the show

And finally click here to see our show!

Miss Diva USofA or Why i Have Been Missing From my Blog

i know, i know!! BAD BLOGGER!! IT'S BEEN OVER 10+ DAYS SINCE MY LAST BLOG!!

BUT

i have a really good excuse (i really do!).

THIS is why i have been a little bit absent as of late

Yep, that's right ladies, gentlemen, kats, kittens, and squirrels  The Miss Gay USofA system has (finally) added a female female impersonation circuit, i.e. faux queen, i.e. ME!!

Anyone that knows me, knows that i have wanted to be (and win) in a (what i call) a "big girl pageant" (meaning not a charity pageant). i love and have been a part of the drag and pageant circuit for so long and i still can't believe that i'm finally going to get to compete on this kind of MAJOR level. 

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the first year that USofA is doing a Diva division and there really are NO words to describe how uber excited i am. i'm doing Miss Oklahoma because there is not a prelim in Texas (yet :)) and it really kinda is a home away from home. Miss Oklahoma Diva is a prelim to the National Title, Miss Diva USofA. And, of course, i have made it my goal to be crowned the first Miss Diva USofA.

and THAT'S why i've been MIA. i've been slaving away in my drag sweatshop for the past couple of weeks working to make my number #1 dream come true: to be a real drag pageant queen. 

It's hard. i have no life right now. i'm getting high of E6000. i have glue stuck to various parts of my body . . .

BUT

it's all worth it and i wouldn't have it any other way. 

i am finally getting a chance to fulfill a lifelong drag dream--one that i wasn't sure would EVER happen--of mine and on March 31st i get show the USofA system the fruits of all my hard labor. 

But the best part is . . . 

i get to do it with other women who love and appreciate the art of drag as much as i do. 

This is a first in the drag community and all of the Miss Diva contestants will become a part of drag history and that in and of itself insures that NO ONE will walk out of this pageant a loser. 

i'll keep ya posted!!!

Drag Cap: Some VERY EXCITING Drag News

So, this week i've have some AH MAZ ING opportunities come my way. As y'all know i started bellydancing again and my welcome back reception has been beyond amazing. i was asked by Miabella, owner and director of Crescent Moon Studios, to teach a make-up workshop in April!! How FUN is that going to be?!?!??! i'm really excited about taking what i've learned about make-up as a drag queen and applying that to bellydance stage make-up. i'll post the advertisement as soon as i get it.

YEA!

AND!!!

i am humbled, honored, and beyond excited to announce that i have been asked to be a special guest performer at Miss Gay Highland Park America. (i was shaking my head in disbelief as i type that last sentence because i STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN!!)

i cannot even begin to explain what not only being asked, but this performance means to me. i have been blessed that the Dallas drag community has over the years claimed me as one of their own. i am ETERNALLY grateful for this community.

i want to give a very special shout out to Trisha Davis for believing in my talent enough to know that i will bring a performance that is the best representation of not just myself, but of her, Miss Gay Highland Park America, and the Miss Gay America system.

i promise it will be

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