A pin-up girl, also known as a pin-up model or cheesecake, is a model whose mass-produced pictures see wide appeal as popular culture. Pin-ups are intended for informal display, e.g. meant to be "pinned-up" on a wall.
I have always loved Pin-ups. I have different folders filled with Marilyn Monroe, Bettie Page, Betty Grable, Gil Elvgren's prints, etc. I love the accidental sexiness Gil Elvgren's models pull off; a vacuum cleaner "accidentally" lifts her skirt to show off her undergarments, or a dog just so happened to pull the strings of her bikini top. I also adore the real life pin-up babes. They all just looked so happy and confident and their lines and cellulite and rolls were never photoshopped out. Any chance I get I love to make myself up to be a pin up. Today was more inspired by Marilyn's beach photos. She looks so effortlessly beautiful and playful and that's more of what I wanted to capture through these. I ended up playing with them a bit in Photoshop to get a more grainy/dusty look like what I see in the older pin up pictures. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed doing this. Maybe next time I'll do a more Gil Evgren's "Oops! Is that my garter showing?"
Till next time,
Jess
What a wonderful photos! Love this swim suit bra!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much =] It was actually from Walmart!
DeleteWOW! There isn't much more to say, you look stunning x
ReplyDeleteYes! You achieved pin-up perfection with these. Everything clicks -- the outfit, the poses, the hair!, and the graininess of the photos. These are terrific!
ReplyDeleteHehe, you look fantastic! The grainy shots really add to the vintage feel. Your top is perfect, one day I will visit this mystical place known as Walmart.
ReplyDeleteYou're adorable. You sis great job shooting and editing your photos. I love the polka dot top.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I love it!! Btw love the new back ground on the blog :3
ReplyDeleteLove the top and I'm completely jealous of your armpits ><
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