Recently a student asked me to let her in on some of my secrets to looking like a pin up so that she could try the look on herself. Not only was I happy to spill the beans, it inspired me to write a whole blog so that all my seductresses can get on the pinup pleasure train! Enjoy!
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In my opinion, red lipstick makes you an instant pin up, no
matter what you are wearing. Two of my favorites are Ruby Woo by Mac and (for a
more economical choice) 501A by Wet and Wild.
Check out my video for wearing red lipstick like a pro here!
2. Hair Accessories
Hair flowers, clips, and accessories just bring the glamour
train screaming into the station. Not
only do they add a pop of color and that vintage look, they bring a ton of
attention to your gorgeous face. They go
best when paired with vintage hairstyles.
3. Vintage Cardigans
I love going into thrift shops and vintage stores and
looking for beaded and fur collared cardigans from the 40’s and 50’s. In fancy shops they will run you a bit more,
but I recently found one at Soiled Doves in Rosendale, NY for 20 clams! Throw
one over your shoulders and pair with a pencil skirt to look smokin’ hot on
these first chilly days of autumn.
4. Vintage hairstyles
Victory rolls, pin curls, finger waves; there is so much you
don’t even know you don’t know! Google search vintage hairstyles, check out
Bettina May’s video of Bombshell Basics, buy yourself some hairspray, bobby
pins and a curling iron and get goin’ girl!
5. Shoes
For pin up magic, I love black patent leather peep toe
stilletos. There just aint’ nothing like
them on Earth. Other styles that scream pin up are high heel T-straps and Mary
Janes. I avoid wearing platform
stilettos, I feel a platform just sucks the vintage right out of the look.
6. Seamed Stockings
Need I say more? There are a few different types: there is
the full stocking , the adhesive thigh high (also called stay ups), and the non
adhesive thigh high that must be worn with a garter belt. I find the non-adhesive thigh high the
easiest and sexiest to wear and adjust.
Oh I could write a whole separate blog on stockings! Coming soon!
7. Study Pin Up Poses
Do a google search of “pinup” and most likely the first
thing you will land on is the work of Gil Elvgren. This genius man and his models who I bow down
before created hundreds of the masterpieces that we refer to as classic
pinup. I recommend buying a pin up day
calendar and imitating a different one each day. (thanks for that Christmas gift Mom, it has
sure come in handy!)
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| Photo by Burke Heffner |
8. Vintage Style dresses
There are few things more satisfying than scoring a vintage
piece that fits like a glove. One of the
things that makes this so satisfying unfortunately is that it is so rare. Vintage reproductions are done in the vintage
style but are a new item, available in a variety of sizes. Here are some of my favorite online shops:
9. Bullet bras and garter belts
The same rule of vintage reproduction applies to lingerie. I recommend checking out the sites www.whatkatiedid.com and www.secretsinlace.com.
10. False eyelashes
I wear false eyelashes to do my laundry sometimes. They just evoke a timeless glamour and an
“I’m hot and I know it” attitude like nothing else. Here is a video by cutie Hollie Wakeham encouraging
you to “have a go” at applying them. She
uses a tweezer, I use my hands. To each
her own.
11. Talk to a professional
Bettina May is a NYC based pin up glamour coach and a wickedly
talented photographer. She teaches pin
up workshops all over the place, and also does private coaching. Check her out!
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| Bettina May Photo by Malgorztata |
12. Red nails
My favorite polish is OPI Red (by OPI of course). One thing to know is that when it comes to a
great manicure, the polish is only half the equation. Using a great topcoat will seal in the
professional look. I recommend NailTek.
So there you have it. Enjoy these tips, and please, do show
and tell by emailing me a photo!
Love,
Love,
Kitty
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