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Step Back to the 1940’s

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Kitten von Mew

You may have started to see The Severn Valley Railway’s new promo videos popping up on TikTok and Instagram recently.

I had super fun being part of these hammy shorts and it was wonderful being at the beautiful Kidderminster Station once more!

I cannot wait to sing to you all at The Engine Shed at Highley for Step Back to the 1940’s this summer, so keep your eyes peeled for more little videos popping up throughout May and June!

You can see the first two promotional videos for SVR’s WW2 event HERE and HERE!

Corsage and hair flower made by Kitten Von Mew. Dress by Micheline Pitt.

The underpinnings! 1950’s open bottom girdle and vintage fully fashion stockings.

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Dressing Gown Lingerie Shoot with Lee Parker Photography

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Kitten von Mew

Another set for you! Wearing Playful Promises Betty Page lingerie and an incredible custom made robe! Hair by the talented KDB Vintage Hairstyling.

All photos copyright Lee Parker Photography, so please ask permission before using.

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Christmas Vintage Pinup!

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Kitten von Mew

I thought I would treat you to a fun little shoot I did in the snow on Saturday! A little bit of vintage pinup for the festive season. ‘Yule’ love it!

Wearing an original 1950’s gold lame swimsuit; originally used in a circus in LA, 1940’s rubber and fur over boots and a 1930’s fur muff with ruched silk on the back with a hidden purse pocket. The boots are wonderful as you just wear your own mid-heel shoes inside. They act as wellies to keep the rain, snow and mud off your footwear!

Kisses

Kitten von Mew xxx

Photos taken by Richard von Mew

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Goodwood Revival 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Kitten von Mew

Huzzah! It’s that time of year again where we all get to dress up and be part of something truly epic! Goodwood Revival is back in all its Harris Tweed glory. I cannot wait to sing in the VIP area again, with its fantastic vintage BBC radio set up and see all the wonderful Goodwood actors, staff and racing drivers once more. Although this year’s event sold out as quickly as it went on sale, you are in with a chance for next years event, so let me entice you with some of last year’s pictures…

Entertaining the evacuee children with a little bit of Gracie Fields.

I had just gotten to the VIP area and was doing ‘once round the room’ saunter, when a waiter turned round, saw the outfit and dropped a jug of orange juice down me by accident. Sticky, but hilarious! Had to use someone’s hair dryer behind the scenes.

The sound effects for the radio shows!

Recreating old radio shows from the original scripts. An absolute hoot!

For one of the VIP areas you had to walk through a 60’s record shop!

Another VIP entrance. Absolutely incredible England football team dressing room, including a mini pitch outside!

My wonderful boys of No.26. Can’t wait to see them again! Andrew Wareing’s 1964 BRM F1 car, P261

The adorable pedal car race. My personal favourite!

They look tough, but they are pussy cats really…

I asked for a strong tea with a tiny splash of milk. The girl Pantone matched it to the beige table cloth…

The gorgeously suave LM and his chum.

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War and Peace Revival 2014 Photos

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Kitten von Mew

First World War Exhibit Entrance at War and Peace Revival 2014

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Always lots to gawp at!

Some vintage stalls were just an old boar….

This talented lady was crocheting berets. I bought the one she is just finishing here as it matched my Heyday coat!

The civilian tent

Berlin Border Patrol!

Hanging out with A Company in the reenactor’s field!

You weren’t there maaaaan!

German reenactment camp in the haze of a humid day

poly-what?! David Burt outside the fabulous NAAFI Wagon!

The Allo Allo cast! My darling Sue just after she has jumped up and down in greeting. I love the fact she recognises me each year, she is such a cutey!

Mr & Mrs Mew plus shifty-eyed GI

Most of the War and Peace Revival Entertainment Crew!
Swingtime Sweethearts, Scott Elvis, Adam Hoffman, Holly, Myself, Viv the Spiv, Luna Nightingale, Sincerely Yours, Peekaboos, our wonderful dancer friends and Rosy Apples

Sincerely Yours and an adorable young follower

Scott Elvis!

Mr Mew modelling a rather dashing look in ridiculous heat…but the boy was determined.

Forget Woody’s Roundup, this is Patton’s version!

Just reading our favourite military magazine!

Visiting my wonderful friends at their stall. I look slightly Suffragette-esque!

The gorgeous Luna at the Heyday stall wearing her ‘Poppy Nipple Hat’

The staff at the show are always so attentive! Lee Parker either proposing to Luna’s big toe or massaging her foot. I will let you decide the most attractive scenario.

My new half and half act!

Taking in the scenery with my darling General Patton

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Burgh Island Valentine’s Weekend – Part 1

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Kitten von Mew

I was thrilled to once again perform at this gorgeous Art Deco hotel! It has been around 5 or 6 years since I was last there and was the 1st Burlesque dancer to perform at the hotel.

I thought I would share some of my photos with you and have more to come!

Burgh Island Hotel from the back

Burgh Island side view from the hilltop

Mr Mew enjoying the view

The Mermaid Pool at Burgh Island

The waves crashing in on the beach

The beautiful stained glass dome was inspired by peacock feathers

A view out of the French doors of the bar

Being a little silly and not trusting Mr Mew to give me a wet willy

Mr Mew at the bar!

Striking a 1920’s pose just before my performance

Preparing (and posing) for my final act of the evening, Pipe Dreams!

Another 1920’s flapper pose in our stunning bathroom at Burgh Island

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Military World Magazine Cover Girl!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Kitten von Mew

Kitten von Mew on the cover of Military World. Photo by Malcolm Davis

You can still purchase back copies of this Military World Magazine HERE! Don’t forget to bring yours to one of my performances and I will happily sign it for you!

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Stoneleigh Militaria 2014

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Kitten von Mew

Well what a wonderful show! I haven’t been for 6 years, so was surprised to see no entertainment or music at all at the event. Luckily I had an awful lot of exciting and random reunions that filled my time! Rex from War and Peace Revival, Paul from Wartime in the Vale, Dave King and the boys from Military World Magazine where I signed some copies of Issue 16, photographer Lee Parker, Maria and Ashley Elliot with their gorgeous little bundle, a wonderful chap who was on the Berliner journey and more besides!

I purchased a wonderful military bakelite microphone, which I later found doesn’t flipping work, so will have to try and get it fixed and a few other goodies. We really enjoyed the show and it was great to see some familiar faces and we made some new friends too!

For those interested in fashion – The shoes are Red Cross 1940’s and original 40’s silk fully fashioned stockings. The suit is 1940’s with crepe silk lining and has a matching HUGE stole in the same wool with pale pink fox trim (I did not bring it with me). My wonderful blouse is a waffle texture by Heyday Online! The hat is a beautiful 1930’s original with black velvet detailing and the pin on my lapel is tortoise shell and silver inlay with a George V crest (1st World War). The Muff is 1930’s/ 40’s with a zip purse pocket (I know, sooooo handy!!!) and crepe silk interior.

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Kitten Von Mew in Military World Magazine Issue 10

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Kitten von Mew

As many of you know, I regularly write articles for the magazine, but issue 10 has a rather big surprise in the middle! Taken by Candee Photography and modelling the Heyday Mary Dress, this pinup poster is perfect for your reenactment camp and already has an aged look to it!

Kitten von Mew with Military World Mag Issue 10

Kitten von Mew with Issue 10 of Military World Magazine

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War and Peace Revival 2013 – Gallery 1

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Kitten von Mew

Here is a small selection of photos from the 1st ever War and Peace Revival! More to come I promise, but I wanted to get these up as I know some of you are chomping at the bit!

It was incredibly hot for the whole week with only a short cloudy burst on the Friday. I didn’t get around the dioramas due to a hectic schedule and feeling as if I were walking through treacle from the heat, but did get to the Vintage Village and the rest!