Queen Bea - Burlesque Glamour

Ice Queen set

This is a stunning set of a necklet and a hair comb. Each one features a ring of pale ice blue marabou with a beaded flower detail nestling in the centre. The flower features five wired petals of periwinkle glass bugle beads topped with a pale blue ribbon flower and a glass bead centre. The necklet is mounted on a narrow ribbon of palest blue...

£16.00

Strumpet set

Lush, jewel-toned and practically steaming with sensuality, this set of matching earrings and necklet is simply stunning. The necklet is festooned with five-petalled flowers in purple and hot pink shot ribbon, centred with purple beads and mounted on purple velvet ribbon. The matching earrings feature the same flowers mounted portrait style (that is, with a very slight drop) on ear wires. A versatile, sexy and...

£15.00

Sideshow set

Sometimes you just have to give in to the seedy side. Sideshow is inspired by seaside piers, carnivals, fairgrounds and all things bright, neon-lit and tawdry. Wear it and become the main attraction.

£15.00

Cherry Bomb earrings

Once upon a time, Queen Bea created a cherry necklet. And it was good. It was so good, in fact, that she decided not to sell it but to keep it for herself. And then every time she wore it, it got so much attention that she decided she simply had to make a signature range. These, then, are the earrings. They are one of...

£8.50

Cherry Bomb necklet

Once upon a time, Queen Bea created a cherry necklet. And it was good. It was so good, in fact, that she decided not to sell it but to keep it for herself. And then every time she wore it, it got so much attention that she decided she simply had to make a signature range. So without further ado, I give you the cherry...

£7.50

Madame Butterfly handbag

Pure glamour, this one. Elegant asymmetric shape reminiscent of 1920s designs in a purple crinkle velvet which has been tie-dyed for a subtle multitone effect. Enhanced by a sequinned and beaded butterfly in dark, iridescent petrol shades. See this bag and fall in love. Approximate size is 10in x 6in.

£20.00

French Maid necklet

A simple style, but you couldn’t ask for more drama. Wide black grosgrain ribbon is trimmed with unusual vintage white lace at top and bottom. Demure as can be, but incredibly sexy in its evocation of French maids and gothic lolitas. This would take your favourite LBD in a totally unexpected (but entirely welcome) new direction. NB: All necklets are designed to simply knot round...

£7.50

Rio de Janeiro necklet

This necklet was inspired by sun, sea and samba, and it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted. One of our most outrageous designs, this features a bright purple velvet ribbon with fuschia sequin trin. The centrepiece us a hot pink organza rosette with puffy fabric centre, and long feather drop in hot pink and purple. Choose this when you want to turn up the heat. NB:...

£9.00

Duchess necklet

Somewhere between a French maid and a romantic heroine is where this necklet lies. The base is a broad black pertersham ribbon. The centrepiece is a double rosette of white netting and lace, topped with a petal pink rosebud. Whether you pair it with saucy black lace or a demure dress is up to you. NB: All necklets are designed to simply knot round the...

£7.50

Black Magic necklet

One for the dark and mysterious mistresses of the night. Simple shapes take on a whole new look when recreated in the most dramatic fabrics. This necklet combines rich deep purple crushed velvet with our lush Russian brocade,topped with a swirly black vintage button and backed onto black velvet ribbon it should satify any self-respecting vamp.

£5.00

Belle Epoque handbag

This lush velvet handbag celebrates the romance of a bygone era. Deep pile black velvet forms a backdrop as dramatic as any stage curtain. Contrasting cream lace frames a clutch of sparkling vintage buttons. Team with a black dress, necklet and cocktail hat for all the attention you could ever wish.

£25.00

Valentine cocktail hat

Our most romantic cocktail hat… A heart-shaped base is covered in deepest rose silk dupion, edged in gathered white lace and finished off with a froth of ribbon rosebuds in co-ordinating colours. Very pretty and extremely sweet – best teamed with a naught corset to keep from cloying! Our cocktail hats are constructed like a larger version of nipple tassels. We use a card base...

£25.00

Candyfloss cocktail hat

Simple but eyecatching, this hat features a metallic lame’ covering in deepest cerise pink, edged with a silver braid trim and topped with a vintage costume brooch in the form of a silver coloured filigree bow. Perfect for performers as this will catch those spotlights beautifully, but just as effective for eveningwear! Our cocktail hats are constructed like a larger version of nipple tassels. We...

£18.00

Tiny Bubbles handbag

A bit more understated than our normal burlesque range, this is a perfect “goes with anything” understated evening bag. Lovely black taffeta with a fabulous crinkled texture in a 1940s clutch shape, with a wrist strap at the side for carefree dangling. But what really gets us going is the three vintage pearl buttons in graduated sizes fizzing like bubbles up theassymmetric flap. Oh my,...

£20.00

Moulin Rouge earrings

Sexy and sophisticated version of our ribbon flower earrings. These are hand-sewn from black satin ribbon and topped with faceted iridescent peacock beads. They aer finished with a glass leaf bead in matching peacock finish, and mounted portrait-style on ear wires for a slight drop. Would look fabulous with that little black dress.

£8.00

Hundreds and Thousands nipple tassels

These pasties are covered in pastel-striped cotton and scattered liberally with hand-sewn beads in candy colours. Topped with a pink tassel, they look sweet enough to eat! We recommend pairing them with our co-ordinating Hundreds and Thousands cocktail hat for the whole sugarspun package!

£20.00

Suzie Wong cocktail hat

Gorgeous little Asian-inspired cocktail hat with just a hint of seediness in the bright colours and gaudy gold. We don’t like our fun to be too clean here at Queen Bea HQ! This hat features screamingly hot pink Chinese silk brocade edged in gold sequins, topped with a scattering of vintage goldtone buttons, and finished off with a showy double tassel in bright purple. We...

£20.00

Odalisque cocktail hat

Designed with all the mysteries of the Orient in mind, this is our most exotic cocktail hat. featuring an unusual teardrop-shaped base covered in metallic gold fabric, this is trimmed with lots of gold braid and turquoise glass beads. Would look fabulous with gossamer pantaloons split to reveal a touch of thigh, bronzed skin, the smell of spices…. Our cocktail hats are constructed like a...

£20.00

Cheesecake cocktail hat

One of our biggest attention-getters, this cocktail hat is just too cute. Ladybird-spotted satin is topped with a puff of black marabou and a red bow for a cute and sassy look perfect for cheesecake, vintage, and rockabilly girls and just as easy to wear on the town as onstage. Co-ordinating handbag available separately. Our cocktail hats are constructed like a larger version of nipple...

£18.00

Moonglow cocktail hat

We recommend this hat by moonlight…deepest purple crushed velvet is edged with black peacock-effect sequin trim and given drama with a few blck feather plumes and a handmade wire flower in peacock-effect beads. Easy to wear, it’s a great way to add drama to any outfit from clubbing to weddings! Our cocktail hats are constructed like a larger version of nipple tassels. We use a...

£25.00

Cheesecake handbag

You can see this bag went down a treat with Viva Misadventure at our recent photo shoot, and frankly why wouldn’t it? Red satin with big bold black polka dots in a cute little vintage shape, topped with a big black satin bow. Neat and easy to carry, sure to turn heads, especially when teamed with our Cheescake cocktail hat for full effect.

£25.00

Rockabilly handbag

In case you hadn’t already guessed, we love gingham and we love cherries. And most of all, we love big bold designs that get you noticed. Try stepping out with this cute 50s-inspired handbag in gingham and black fleece with an adorable 3-D cherry motif and you will see exactly what we mean.

£25.00

Pink Lady set

We can’t get enough pink, and we can’t get enough marabou, and we think this set is a stunning combination of two of our favourite things. We’ve used a puff of baby pink marabou as the focal point, with a central wire flower beaded in multiple candyfloss pink hues. The hair ornament is sewn onto a clear sidecomb and will sit beautifully, trembling delicately with...

£15.00

Odalisque nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! The perfect companions for our Odalisque cocktail hat, preferably in an exotic Eastern-inspired dance routine! These are a slightly larger version of our new diamond-shaped tassels, covered in metallic gold fabric and edged with gold sequins and turquoise glass beads. The tassel itself features three graduated strings of the same turquoise glass seed beads with a larger bead at the ends. Opulent, exotic and most...

£18.00

Treasure Chest nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! Hidden treasure, sunken ships, pirate’s booty, Aladdin’s cave… We love imagining that secret jumble of glittering exotic jewels in every colour of the rainbow, piled in greed-inducing abundance and and just waiting to be discovered! We think we have managed to evoke some of that same aesthetic of chaotic opulence with these tassels. A black satin base is covered with acrylic gemstones in various colours...

£20.00

Hot Lips pasties

Definitely not for shrinking violets! These pasties are shaped to look like a pair of full, pouty lips. They are covered in lush satin in the hottest pink imaginable and edged with toning strung sequins. Pucker up!

£12.00

Siren pasties

You may lure a few unsuspecting admirers to their doom if you flash these pasties at them! An alluring, unusual design that will really stand out from the crowd. Rich teal satin is the base. This is accented with two rows of black AB effect glass bugle beads which have been fixed only at the corners for a subtle looping effect. They are topped with...

£18.00

Burning Love pasties

Our more astute fans and friends will have noticed that Queen Bea HQ is based in Edinburgh, and we are proud of our adopted homeland. So this is one to celebrate all the best tartan tat of our beloved Auld Reekie! A red satin base is covered with three rows of hand-sewn tartan taffeta ribbon, pleated for a rosette effect. We aren’t sure which tartan...

£20.00

Tropicana pasties

Beautifully detailed pasties for girls who like a bit of kitsch with their glamour. A round pastie base is covered in cerise satin, then topped with three layers of ruffles created from high-quality satin ribbon in the same cerise tone. The whole thing is finished with a deep rose-pink ribbon blossom. Is it just me, or is it hot in here?

£20.00

Romance pasties

Sugarspun sweetness for your pleasure! These pasties feature a background of dupion silk in an unusual pink-taupe colour, edged with an icing-like braid of rose pink swirls and finished with a tiny pink ribbon rose. Pretty enough to eat!

£12.00

Regency nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! It’s been a long time since we studied English literature, but as far as we can remember, none of Jane Austen’s heroines wore nipple tassels. A shame, really – if Mr Darcy’s damp shirt can cause such an uproar, imagine what kind of sensation it would have made when the Bennet girls shimmied away! And we feel these tassels would have been just genteel enough...

£14.00

Samba nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! These bold tassels conjure up the glamour and vibrance of Carnivale – and may stir up the same lack of inhibitions! A circular base is covered in hot fuchsia satin. This is edged with a wide border of hot pink and purple shot taffeta ribbon, hand-sewn in pleats for a rosette effect. The join between the pastie and ribbon is picked out with strung fuchsia...

£20.00

Twinkle Twinkle nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! You will twinkle like a diamond in this cute and kitsch version of our new star shape! These are covered in an unusual and highly metallic silver/pink fabric and set with a pattern of silver hotfix crystals. They are finished with a metallic silver tassel. How I wonder what you are…going to get up to in these!

£20.00

Bombshell nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! You can’t have your cheesecake without a bit of gingham! It’s a tried and true look and one of our favourites. This time we have covered a small circular base with black and white gingham and edged it with a hand-sewn ruffle of black lace. The whole look is finished off with a black tassel falling from a tiny black satin ribbon bow. Sweet enough...

£16.00

Innocence cocktail hat

One of our prettiest and most delicate cocktail hats, this would be simply stunning for a spring wedding. The base is of a dull gold silk dupion and it has been embellished with a bouquet of satin blooms in a range of delicate pinks which we have hand-sewn using vintage-style ribbonwork techniques. They have been further mebellished with pink and cream pearl centres and dusty...

£30.00

Aurora pasties

Breathtaking pasties to have you sparkling like the star you are! A delicate diamond-shaped pastie base is covered in palets blush pink dupion and edged with two rows of glorious aurora borealis-effect diamnate chain. They are finished with three dangling lengths of the same diamante chain. Nothing we can say or show you will do justice to the sparkle these have, you will just have...

£25.00

Kiss pasties

Cheeky little pasties shaped to look like a set of lush, kissable lips. They are covered in a highly metallic hot pink fabric and the details picked out with clear hotfix crystals. Pucker up!

£18.00

Honeymoon pasties

Once again we have played against type with some sweet and innocent looking pasties. These feature a round base covered in palest blush pink silk dupion overlaid with three layers of hand-sewn frothy white lace ruffles and topped with a big pink ribbon rosebud. Very sweet and would be perfect for a honeymoon surprise!

£20.00

Coquette pasties

Saucily sweet pasties, these feature a bright pink circular base covered in three hand-sewn ruffles of wide bright pink lace. They are topped with a big pink “gem” for added sparkle. Very feminine, very cute, but rather naughty – who says girls are made of all things nice???

£20.00

Tramp pasties

Once again we return to that tried and true tarty combination of red and black. These pasties combine a small black satin base with a vivid splash of red lace in the form of a hand sewn ruffle edging. They are finished off with a tiny bow of red satin ribbon. Our mother taught us nice girls don’t wear red and black together, but we...

£16.00

Black Russian pasties

Glamourous, elegant, and slightly dangerous pasties featuring one of our favourite and indeed most luxurious fabrics. A small round base is covered in a rich Russian ecclesiastical brocade in shining silver, edged with a hand-sewn pleat of black satin ribbon, and finished with a tiny black satin ribbon bow. Understated opulence for the most fatale of femmes.

£16.00

Showgirl pasties

These pasties are so far over the top that we fear for their safety. And seriously, you will need to be one brave – and more importanly, flamboyant – little soldier to do these justice. Big bold heart shaped pasties are covered in hot fuchsia satin and embellished with, well, just about everything we could think of, really: unusual metal rosebud beads in fuchsia and...

£25.00

Black Widow pasties

Elegant, eye-catching and sophisticated, these pasties will dress up any boudoir ensemble. A small round base is covered in black satin, then edged with a hand-sewn trim of diamante chain which features clear plastic crystals in a circle of black plastic “bead” effect. They are finished with a tiny black ribbon bow which is topped with a single crystal. Subtle but still sexy.

£16.00

Sophisticate pasties

This is a simple design made startling with the use of some of our more unusual materials. The base is covered in gorgeous silk dupion in a very unusual deep olive green and burgundy shot colourway. This extraordinary fabric meets its perfect match in an equally striking ribbon of deep red taffeta shot with deep (nearly black) forest green. This has been hand-sewn with a...

£16.00

Copacabana pasties

With all the sparkle and subtlety of a showgirl, these pasties are not to be ignored! Small circular bases are covered entirely in strung fuchsia sequins, then topped with a tiny fuchsia organza ribbon bow. Would look great under stage lights and anyone lucky enough to see them close up will especially appreciate the tiny clear fuchsia heart which dangles from the central bow!

£14.00

Claire de Lune pasties

Stunning pasties in our newest star shape! These are covered in a rich teal blue satin and edged with a row of midnight blue strung sequins. They are decorated with a central sequin detail to echo the star shape and finished with a big midnight blue acrylic gemstone. They (and you!) will sparkle by moonlight, starlight, candlelight or indeed spotlight! NB: One of these pasties...

£12.00

Sunday Blue nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! Sometime back we had a pair of tassels bearing the name of the divine Sunday Blue. Miss Blue was touchingly thrilled with this tribute and rather gutted to learn these tassels have since sold. She begged us to make a new pair bearing her name, and as she is one of our favourite performers, adored human beings, and indeed loyal customers, we thought it wise...

£20.00

Trashy nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! The name says it all…Yes, burlesque can be elegant and glamourous, balletic and poetic – but sometimes it is all about plumbing the depths of taste and asking that eternal question: “How low can you go?” Pretty low, in these tassels. Leopard print suedette is edged with a black lace ruffle and a black tassel. We make no apologies, if it’s good enough for Bettie...

£16.00

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! These tassels are as slinky, sultry and sophisticated as a jazz chanteuse. Tiny diamond pasties are covered in a smoky charcoal satin, edged with mother of pearl effect sequins in the same smoky grey, and topped with a hand-beaded tassel of metallic effect grey beads. The woman who wears these will not be denied.

£18.00

Belle nipple tassels

Easy-twirl! Dainty little tassels that manage to be simultaneously rich and delicate. Petite diamond bases are covered in deep rose-coloured silk dupion. They are edged with narrow braid in rose pink and gold and topped with a gold tassel. Bright, feminine, and flashy, these would look great onstage or by candle light.

£20.00