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I think that retro glamour is very alluring to all women. Men to this day still idolize Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. They personified beauty and grace. I think that a lot of women want to sport the look and channel their inner bombshell every once in a while, not necessarily everyday. I live this lifestyle because I love it. It isn't just a once and while look for me!
Not everyone understands that, but those that do are very dear to me <3!
I totally understand that you live the lifestyle everyday Ellie and I commend you for that. It is you just being you. That's awesome. Like you said before, it is a very alluring beauty to most women. That's why it's easy to see why people new to the look, just fall in love with it. Can't blame them for trying it out. I don't think they should be outcasted as posing. Living the pinup life is different though. I can see what you mean by that. First off, it's not cheap to pull off some looks, but with a great community like PL, we have people like Edson and Tessa Le Taunt showing us where to get "AWESOME FINDS" in thrift stores, it makes it much easier to access vintage items at a great price. Also, having influence from our past generations helped most of us alot. Some may not have been fortunate enough to have that and unfortunately, have to find all the great things about the lifestyle by themselves, which in turn could be a fabulous exploration and discovery. From music, cars, decor, clothes, to fashion, the options are endless. When it comes down to it, I think we should all support anyone interested in PINUP. Thanks Ellie for sharing your thoughts as always and we still need to hook up next time I'm in Monterey or Salinas. Take care.
Ellie Monster said:I think that retro glamour is very alluring to all women. Men to this day still idolize Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. They personified beauty and grace. I think that a lot of women want to sport the look and channel their inner bombshell every once in a while, not necessarily everyday. I live this lifestyle because I love it. It isn't just a once and while look for me!
Not everyone understands that, but those that do are very dear to me <3!
People coming up to me in the streets or events giving me a compliment about my style gets me nothing but happy and honored that people say nice things!
I believe some people can be a bit snotty towards others but I also believe that it sometimes have to do with bad confidence.
Some people might look like glamorous, confident women but might not know how to take a compliment and therefore can be a bit “eum.. okey.. *look weird at the person saying a nice thing*”
Some people just can’t do the simple “thank you!”.
Of course there will always be people who have bad manners and look down on other people but try not to let them get to you.
Also, I have a friend with tattoos all over her arms. We were out one night at a club (mix between mainstream and semi rockers).
It was summer and she was warm but didn’t want to take off her jacket.
She- God it’s so warm!!
Me- Take of the jacket!
She – No, then I have to spend the evening talking to strangers about my tattoos. I just want to be left alone.
Me – Don’t be silly, people won’t even notice!
*takes of jacket* and 2 seconds later people were on her wanting to compliment, touch, ask about her tattoos.
She actually had to put it on so we could enjoy our conversation…
She really is a nice sweet girl, but after a while she did give people the roll eyes and trying to ignore them.
Impolite, yes, but she just did not have the energy.
So I believe there are more sides to things that some are being bitchy.
I’m a big believer in giving other people compliments and to be positive, don’t stop even if you encounter someone who gives you the “talkin’ to me? look".
At least you have been nice and done something positive, and she can go on being negative.
All people that gets an interest in a subculture/style starts somewhere.
Even Dita did.
Interesting topic for sure! Well I think that by many I am considered a poser as I am not a kitsched out tattoo sporting kind of girlie. I am actually am not even a huge hotrod fan but I am a fan of pinup, retro, vintage, deco etc. I am what one could call a purist. My husband and I live as best as we can in the 1930s-40s style. I dress vintage, I wear hats we live in and are restoring a 1937 era Art Deco home to historical accuracy. I love 1930s-40s music, clothing, style, cinema etc. There have been some that think I am a poser but I was retro before retro was ever cool. My inspiration is drawn from the old movies, the classic actresses and the romance of that era.
I will say that as purist as I am I think Katy Perry is a doll and I am glad someone is bringing the style to the mainstream. the world would look prettier if more girlies dressed that way. It is a timeless, elegant, and beautiful style and deserves to be popularized. I dont see a point in keeping the whole pinup look elitist or exclusionary I am 100% for a retrograde in style and a Pinup Planet !
Wowzer, the day I don't have the energy to accept a compliment or kind word or interest expressed in ME by a total stranger who takes the time from their day to share a moment and find it an eye rolling hassle I will be 6 feet under! Not sayin that i love talking about me myself & I but we have to understand the consequences of our actions ie/when you sport 2 sleeves people are gonna talk and maybe think about puttin the tats somewhere else if it's a bother to talk back? We should all be so lucky that the talk is always flattering. Thank goodness some fashions come with long sleeves other than a coat. I'd insist she wear that next time we rolled out - tee hee hee! I love ink and would love to have 2 sleeves but there is a reason I don't have more... And as for Aubrey post she is RIGHT ON! I am all for anyone who wants to celebrate the PinUp. It's a tribute and it brings more awareness. No one owns it exclusively, but we do have our individual styles.
I can't say that I agree.
There are so many people who sport a look out there and not interested in hearing negative OR positive feedback.
Some people might want to get a tattoo in their face, that does not automatically mean that you want people to comment on it all the time.
Yes it does comes with it when you stand out and you have to learn how to deal (for your own sake) with it but it does not mean you have to like it.
It’s a difference to have a total stranger give you a nice compliment and to have people over you, touching you and interrupting you private conversations.
Too say that you have to cover up and to dress a certain way if you not like to have people comment is wrong. People should be able to wear and look the way they want to.
And in my case my friend HAD to wear a jacket in order not to be jumped at the entire evening and then I understand her being irritated.
If it was one comment once that is one thing but to have that every time you go out at a place where tattooed sleeves is not common, after a few years I can understand it would be frustrating.
If you give a compliment and the person gets happy – all good.
If you give a compliment and the person is snotty – ignore it! You don’t know if this person had crappy day, is a total bitchy idiot or just plain tired.
But I have to say it's rare to have people not liking positive feedback or compliments, 99% of the time it makes us happy. I love giving compliments to strangers myself and never have met someone who been snotty!
I don't even know where to start on this subject. Got a few hours? A friend and I had a late night pow-wow on this very thing last night, I wish I would have taken notes.
I am pretty bitter about the whole thing and it reflects in my posts. I can't even post on the simplest things without dragging it into a rant. I'm even taking a hiatus from modeling right now because I felt like I started to blend into the backround. I am not inspired at all. It's all so oversaturated.
I wont go on any more in the fear of offending someone, but there have some pretty good points made here.
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