POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL By Boudoir Queen

Ghost of Marchesa Dress

Patty in my Ghost of Marchesa Dress 2002

Make-up By BQ Photo Steven Arnold for Exposure Magazine Grace Zabriskie Twin Peaks/Big Love/David Lynch

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I'm finally getting around to scanning some photos of my make-up clients from my portfolio. This is a photo that Steven took at his studio of Grace. I did the styling and make-up obviously this was taken during the Twin Peaks period. She is awesome to work with. You can see in the credits that my ex husband did the hair and we had not been married yet. This is an oldie. I noticed my dear friend who I speak of a lot did the jewelry. I had forgotten that! It also looks like there is a small spot on the eye. I have the original mags in storage somewhere.I have 4 books brimming with photos. I need to go thru them all before they get ruined. There's some really fun images in them.

Zabriskie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her father founded Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and Lafitte's in Exile,[1] a cafe and bar on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, and Zabriskie has said that her family was visited by Tennessee Williams, Gore Vidal and Truman Capote during her childhood.[2] After making her major film debut in 1979's Norma Rae, Zabriskie went on to appear in dozens of other works, including the 1981 miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden, 1989's Drugstore Cowboy, the

1991 film adaptation Fried Green Tomatoes and 1995's The Passion of Darkly Noon. She also appeared as Paula's mother in An Officer and A Gentleman Zabriskie is perhaps most familiar, however, for her television work. After appearing in a recurring role on the soap opera Santa Barbara, she played a major role on the David Lynch series Twin Peaks and its spin-off film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Sarah Palmer, the eerily psychic mother of the doomed Laura Palmer. Zabriskie had previously appeared in Lynch's Wild at Heart — notably as the twin sister of a character played by Isabella Rossellini, an actress eleven years her junior. She was also chosen by David Lynch to appear as a sinister Polish neighbour in Inland Empire in 2006. Zabriskie may best be remembered, albeit not by name, as Mrs. Ross, a recurring character on the sitcom Seinfeld. She played the mother of another doomed daughter, Susan Ross—George Costanza's fiancee—who died after licking closed dozens of cheap envelopes (bought by the stingy Costanza) while mailing out her wedding invitations. Zabriskie's character's husband on the show, also a recurring role, was played by her former Twin Peaks co-star Warren Frost. She also made a brief but memorable appearance on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, as the emotionally disturbed and alcoholic mother of Spence Olchin (who was played by Patton Oswalt). While the character of Veronical Olchin would reappear throughout the series, Zabriskie would not portray her again, having been replaced by Anne Meara. She has at times worked in radio, collaborating with radio dramatist/monologist Joe Frank several times. Zabriskie recently appeared in the American remake The Grudge, in which she played a senile grandmother sensitive to the paranormal occurrences in her home. She also stars as Lois Henrickson in Big Love, an HBO drama series that seriously explores the issue of polygamy. Grace also appeared in several episodes of Aaron Spelling's Series Charmed as The Crone.

THE FRENCH QUEEN

Something funny- I found this the other day......strange even the armbands are the same!

BQ DESIGNS

BOUDOIR QUEEN IS DIVINE DECADENCE

Photography Mark Younger-Smith Artistic Director Jordan Grabow Models Cali and Betina Boudoir Queen Designs

RUSH RUSH RUSH

For the past couple of days we have been madly rushing to get all the fabulous accessories that we are making for THE CITIZENS BAND shipped to New York by tomorrow! We had to have everything finished in time for the shows starting on the 23rd. I can't wait to share the photographs with everyone. Their will be a lot of guest stars in this show as well. To find out more check out http://www.thecitizensband.net/

They were nice enough to put us in the show program. I'll post pictures as soon as I get them!!

THE THEDA BARA DRESS

BQ Theda Bara Dress -sold on Etsy Model Cali Sales Photo Dawn Younger-Smith for Boudoir Queen

BQ LOGO DRESS

What's Up?

We are crazy busy @ BQ with lots of new and interesting things happening. We will try and list more of our 7 Layer Cake dresses. They have sold out before we had a chance to list.Today we closed in on finishing several super fabulous new pieces so keep checking back. ; )

Want to work at Boudoir Queen?

We have a part-time position available at Boudoir Queen in Austin. We are opening a new location and we are taking resume's for a new store/manager/seamstress position. Sewing skills are required. Please send all resume's to boudoirqueen@swbell.net My assistant or myself will get back to you as soon as possible. *Also if you are in the area the Negrels are having their huge Paris shipment sale this week . Stop by they always have fabulous cookies and and treats!

AVAILABLE NOW ON ETSY

A Little About Me

favorite muse of the late unsurpassed photographer saloniste' and arbiter of high decadence Steven Arnold. Dawn would be seen around Hollywood looking like a tall blonde Cocteau statue wearing the most incredibly put together looks we had ever seen. I'll never forget her dress composed of an Aleister Crowley collage and her bat-wing false eyelashes. Her collections have been inspired by such diverse unique souls of the past such as kiki de Montparnasse, Marchessa Casati and the great Erte' who was a friend. Her sense of style is also very reminiscent of the great Italian designer Donella Donati who did the costuming for Fellini's films. Dawn was doing Edie Sedgwick style and fashion shoots way before there was ever a movie.I introduced her to Bobby Neuwirth Edie"s long time boyfriend and close friend of Bob Dylan famous for writing "Oh lord wont you buy me a Mercedes Benz" Dawns instinct for the unique and the pleasing permeate her work and the atmosphere she invokes around herself. Written by Joanne Fradkin Pigments Cosmetics Beverly Hills" In the 60's Joanne also did the light shows for Jefferson Airplane at the Fillmore in San Francisco.

"Dawn's clothing and accessories have a lot of soul. That's getting harder and harder to find in the fashion world these days" Patty Griffin Singer/songwriter

Dawn Denton is as inspired as it gets in her view of clothing. Her eye for textiles and textures, design and shape..make all the difference for the wearer and the observer. Her creations are one-of-a-kind works of art...I wish i got to work and play with her more.... Written By Todd Wolfson Photographer
Photograph above of Dawn Taken By the Fabulous Steven Arnold

BQ HAT AVAILABLE HERE

CLICK ON THE LINK TO SHOP WE are listing daily over the next couple of weeks on the BQ etsy shop. Also for those of you who live in the Austin Area we are doing a huge Event in July. I'll post details on my myspace.

Etsy Buy Handmade BoudoirQueen

SOLID Metallic Lace Corset By BQ

BOUDOIR BED JACKETS

THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

WELCOME TO BOUDOIRLAND

Underwater Feature in Austin Monthly Boudoir Queen

I'm reposting the photo of my cuff and dress that was featured in Austin Monthly Magazine. The picture was removed for some reason. I'm also posting a photo that is also an underwater shoot from Magazine: Numero Tokyo 15
Photographer: Alix Malka

Austin Chronicle

This was a photo that was taken the Austin Chronicle. I love this fabulous top. It has the same fur that is on the GREY GARDENS Dress. Tommy Lee Jones Wife Dawn bought it along with several other fabulous custom designs. The head-band and Jet Necklace are also Boudoir Queen.

Flaming Red

Photographed By Dawn Younger-Smith Boudoir Queen
Clothing- Boudoir Queen
Models Cardinal Cyn and Whitney Jardine

Photo By Todd V. Wolfson

This is one of my all time favorite Boudoir Queen Dresses!

More Top hats and Fabulous Corsets by Boudoir Queen

All available at our store!!
Model Cali Sales
Photography by Dawn Younger-Smith For Boudoir Queen

TRIBEZA COVER BOUDOIR QUEEN

SILVER METALLIC LACE CUFFS BY BQ

BOUDOIR QUEEN FOR PATTY GRIFFIN

We made all the clothing and the fabulous cuff in this Ad for the Impossible Dream CD. The top was strips of 20's lace and seed pearls applied to silk it was the most gorgeous top ever! Patty bought everything and wore it on stage several times.

Boudoir Bride

Total Look Dress,Veil and cuff available at Boudoir Queen.
Photo and Styling Boudoir Queen
Model Whitney Jardine

These two photos remind me of each other

This Boudoir Queen Photo Shoot reminds me a little of this Sarah B. photo Click on the link.

NICE

This is part of the links page from pattygriffin.net I'm at the bottom. They have the BQ Etsy shop listed cool!

Charles Fox Guitars - Patty's guitar maker.
Veterans for America - Patty's favorite charity. Every year around Patty's birthday in March, fans hold a fundraiser with proceeds going to VVAF in Patty's name. We have raised almost $15,000 in the past three years.
Signed First Edition - Roy Taylor's Short Film with Patty as the star.
Loggerheads - Music from the movie, released in September 2005
The Matter - Roy Taylor's 2nd Short film
Jodi Head - makes custom guitar straps for Patty
10 Million Miles - Atlantic Theater’s 2007 off-Broadway production with music and lyrics by Patty. Patty’s song list from the play is: Useless Desires, We are Water, Be Careful, Mad Mission, What You Are, One Big Love, Kite Song, A Couple Fools, Love Throw a Line, Mary, Making Pies, Icicles, 10 Million Miles, First Star and When it Don’t Come Easy
Band Equipment - Photos and info on equipment used by Patty and her touring band in 2005
Patty Griffin Guitar Collection - Note-for-note guitar transcriptions with tabs for 16 songs, including: Be Careful * Blue Sky * Change * Chief * Goodbye * Let Him Fly * Long Ride Home * Mad Mission * Makin' Pies * Mary * Moses * One Big Love * Poor Man's House * Rain * Sweet Lorraine * and Tony, plus a biography and photos of Patty. Hal Leonard Publishing, July 2003
Silver Bell - Unreleased album that was originally scheduled to be released in 2000 by A&M Records. Track List: Little God * Boston * Perfect White Girls * Truth #2 * What You Are * Silver Bell * Driving * Sooner or Later * Top of the World * Sorry and Sad * Making Pies * Mother of God * One More Girl * Standing. The album was recorded at Kingsway Studios in New Orleans and was produced by Jay Joyce and Craig Ross. Performing musicians include Doug Lancio – guitar, John Deaderick – keys, Frank Swart – bass and Billy Beard – percussion. A promo cd for the album was given out in 2000 while Patty was touring with the Dixie Chicks. The track list for the promo cd was: Let Him Fly (Living With Ghosts version) * Tony (Flaming Red version) * Silver Bell (new song from album) * Standing (new song from album) * Mary (live from The Mint in Los Angeles 6/14/99)
Tour Bands - Info on the talented musicians that have been a part of Patty's various tour bands
Musician Connections - Info on musicians that have contributed to Patty's albums
Singer Songwriter Tour - In 2003, Mary Chapin Carpenter put together this all-female singer/songwriter tour. The tour would include 27 shows from September to November. Along with Mary Chapin, the performers were Patty, Shawn Colvin and Dar Williams. Catie Curtis sat in one show for Dar. The shows were a guitar pull format with the four artists largely making up the set list as they played. The lucky audiences were given a rare chance to watch these musicians interact and harmonize on each other’s songs.
Other Media - Other media that Patty has been involved with
Sweet Harmony Traveling Revue - In August and September of 2004, Patty teamed with Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings for a three-week outing dubbed the Sweet Harmony Traveling Revue. There was also two performances at Nashville’s Ryman Theater in January of 2005. The setlist in each city varied, featuring ensemble performances and solo numbers. The artists have known each other for some time, having collaborated on albums, as well as shared the stage and covered each other's songs. The tour marked the first time they worked together as a unit. TDtT and the other artist’s websites held a “Name That Tour” contest in March. The winner was Brian Pepper of buddyandjulie.com.
Boudoir Queen - One of Patty's favorite places to shop!

Lots of Lace

Clothing available at the DUBAI MALL
Victorian Fan available at BQ
Photography by Boudoir Queen
Model Cali Sales
Feather Plume Headdress available at BQ Studio
Choker available at BQ

Patty Griffin Quote

Patty did the styling on my Austin Monthly 6 page shoot. She also help with the back drop and set design. This was asked to make a quote about me and this was it.

Patty and Cameron Crowe at the Elizabethtown premiere

Patty wearing one of her many BQ custom designs. If you have this movie Patty is wearing my design the red dress in the Elizabethtown special features part of the disc. I love that my clients allow me to post pics of them wearing my designs. Patty was nice enough to mention Boudoir Queen in her thank you's on her Impossible Dream CD now thats nice!

The Original Corsage Cuff Made for Patty Griffin By BOUDOIR QUEEN

This corsage cuff was made for Patty Griffin for one of the Impossible Dream shoots. This cuff is featured on the cover of PASTE magazine. and WWD photos can be viewed on my myspace. I love this photo.

CROCHET ALL THE WAY

One look that has been a constant in my collections is crochet. Crochet,tops,dresses,gloves,hats appliques. You name it we have made it.In fact if you come into Boudoir Queen Studio's you will see crochet bed covers and table-cloths dripping from our walls and windows. Not in a granny sort of way. More of a decadent bohemian style.
There have been times that I have grown tired of this look but somehow it always creeps back into my collections. The march Italian Vogue editorial Folie Douce styled their whole editorial around the crochet glove. Photographed by David Sims. I am now seeing this look everywhere and it is becoming so mainstream. Should I keep doing the crochet look? Yes I will. I have mountains of lace to climb.

Pin Tuck and Neck Ruffs

In our Fall collection at the Stitch Fashion Show in Austin our whole collection was based on chiffon and Pin tucking.
We have always loved the neck ruff and usually have them somewhere in our collections. The Boudoir Doll Pierrot was our inspiration for this look. We changed it up a bit and made Jabots for the Stitch show.