September pole blog hop - Au Naturale!

I'm a chronic migraine sufferer, so I've spent years trying to figure out ways to prevent them. One of the things I tried is eliminating as many synthetic chemicals I am exposed to as possible. Though they did not change my migraine frequency or intensity, I do like the products I have found and like the peace of mind that they give me.  As polers we strive to take care of our bodies. Pole starts out as toning and shaping our bodies, which leads into healthy eating. Naturally, it would make sense for this to transition to other aspects of how we treat our bodies.

Another aspect of product purchasing I like to look for is environmentally friendly, not tested on animals,  and fair trade. I also like to support small businesses. The following list is of items I have found that fit my requirements, and that I have found to be good products. I had some DIY's that didn't quite work out, so I will save you the trouble by not including them here.

Note: If you want to see ingredients lists of various grip aides, I did blog posts on sticky & antiperspirant grip aides, to help you decide is right for you.

A Day in the Life of a Pole Dancer (July pole blog hop)

Per the July pole blog hop, this is my IDEAL day, though it doesn't always follow this pattern. I give you, the day in the life of a pole dancer, fur baby mama!

In the morning I wake up to wiggly pups. Sometimes they start trying to wake me up earlier than my alarm clock, but lately they have been good boys and let me sleep until my alarm clock goes off. After that, KISSES!

Meet Gryphon(dor)

Favorite items for sore muscles

This entry will be simple. I just want to tell you guys what I do for my soreness and tight muscles.

Meet my torture devices!

Divine Dancewear: Anthony's Shoes by Tony's Shoes

Anthony heels - glitter painted

I recently received my pair of heels made by Anthony's Heels, which is a sub-section of Tony's Shoes. I had never heard of Tony's Shoes before and wanted to give them a try. I ordered a pair of their red 7" heels with clear strap. They arrived in a timely manner. I tried them on and they fit me perfectly. They are very comfortable and the strap isn't too tight like some heels are, on me. I truly love them. The tread on the heels is a finer tread, much like Ellie, so they glide on the floor really easy. I can do pirouettes with ease in them. I do not get skid marks on my floor just by walking, which happens with some of my other heels. They will mark the floor in heels slides, but that would be the case for most heels.

I truly love these heels. They have become my go to heels for pole practice.

My experience: Reflections Heels

*Disclaimer: This is my experience and may not be the experience of others!

In the spirit of reviewing dancewear, I feel I should pass on my experiences, both good and unpleasant. Keep in mind, this is just my experience and there is no guarantee the same experience would occur for others who purchase from this manufacturer.

There are several heel companies out there that I hear very little about and want to try their product, so on March 25th, I ordered a pair of  6 3/4" sparkle heels in light pink, from Reflection Shoes. What I received was the same pair of heels, in purple, on May 20th. The 3rd party vendor was extremely helpful in this order delay. I expected a 1-4 week time frame for the shoes to ship, per the 3rd party vendors website. When 4 weeks came and went I inquired about my order. They let me know that the heels would be on their next shipment. It took another several weeks for the heels to arrive at my home.

Rhinestone heels

You know the saying "diamonds are a girls best friend?" Well, how about rhinestones, glitter, or anything sparkly? I am a bit like a raccoon. I love shiny objects. I can't help it! It's engrained in my DNA or something. 

That being said, it shouldn't be surprising that I would want a few pairs of crystal-covered heels. I found these beautiful heels by PleaserUSA. They are part of their Bejeweled and Day and Night collections. They are not really for dancing so much as for a night out. The straps are a soft suede material, which would not be good for pole. I cannot express how much I love these heels. People ask me "what would you wear them for?" My response is "I'll make a reason!" They are so unbelievable sparkly! They are also very comfortable. A must have!

BEJEWELED-609DM

Should I use a grip aid?

This topic comes up A LOT, and it always brings up mixed feelings, depending on the person expressing the feelings. I used to advocate on the side of not using grip aids, as a beginner, with the idea that they could become a crutch. I have now had a change in my feelings, due to my constant fluctuations in body chemistry.